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5 Reasons to Read The Keepers Trilogy by David Dalglish

I recently finished Voidbreaker by David Dalglish which is the conclusion to The Keepers trilogy. I had a blast reading these three books so here are 5 Reasons to Read The Keepers Trilogy too.

1. The World

This world is one of the most interesting ones that I’ve read about. While the books don’t answer all my questions, they do a pretty good job of painting a picture of its richness. As a sucker for magic and mythical creatures, I was excited to find out how much this world offered whi...

Court Intrigue Fantasy Books

Court intrigue fantasy books are very popular. They are stories that involve some sort of royal or other political court and are full of backstabbing and political maneuvering. 

There are many layers to these novels. The characters are often clever, witty and will go to any lengths to get what they want. The lines between “good” and “bad” are blurred, creating complex, morally grey characters. 

This sub-genre of fantasy has been reviewed and discussed at The Fantasy Review quite a bit, so ...

Fantasy Books to Read in 2021

As always, there are many books I want to read in a year and 2021 is no different. In 2020 I read 49 books and this year that number may decrease a little as I am now working full-time rather than being an MA student, but there are still lots of books I want to get through.

The Burning God by R. F. KuangR. F. Kuang Book Reviews

I have read the first two books in R. F. Kuang‘s The Poppy War trilogy which are The Poppy War and The Dragon Republic. If you read my reviews for them you...

5 Reasons Why Fantasy Books Are the Best

There are many reasons why fantasy books are the best. Whether you are visiting the magical world of Hogwarts or Middle-Earth, this evolving genre is a fantastic place to invest your reading time and attention.

So, here are five reasons why fantasy books are the best:

Secondary Worlds – AKA Worldbuilding

The first thing most people think of when it comes to this genre is the worldbuilding, secondary world in particular. Whether it is the completely new world in The Lord of the Rings...

49 Books I Read in 2020

Fantasy Books I Read in 2020

Oathbringer (The Stormlight Archive #3) by Brandon Sanderson

Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen #1) by Steven Erikson – Read Twice This Year

Deadhouse Gates (Malazan Book of the Fallen #2) by Steven Erikson

Memories of Ice (Malazan Book of the Fallen #3) by Steven Erikson

The Poppy War (The Poppy War #1) by R. F. Kuang

The Dragon Republic (The Poppy War #2) by R. F. Kuang

Storm Front (The Dresden Files #1) by Jim Butcher

Fool ...

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman: Book Review

My Review

My Rating: 4/5

I have always been fascinated by myths and legends. Whether it was the Ancient Greek and Roman gods and goddesses or Celtic folklore, there is just something so brilliant about reading and exploring these fantasy stories.

Having recently begun a new website project exploring European Myths and Legends, I’ve been doing a little casual research. My first port of call had to be Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman.

I have read the Poetic Edda, so I had an awareness of...

Reading Order for Trudi Canavan’s Fantasy Books (2021)

There is not always only one way to read a fantasy series, or in this case, a collection of trilogies and series. This reading order for Trudi Canavan’s fantasy books, therefore, is subjective.

I have, however, reread most of the following books more times than I can remember over many years. All my reviews can also attest to the fact that they are some of my favourite fantasy stories of all time.

1. The Black Magician Trilogy

This trilogy, I believe, is what Trudi Canavan is be...

What to Read While Waiting for Doors of Stone

If you loved and The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss then, like many, you are probably eagerly awaiting Doors of Stone. Apart from some recent updates, we know little about when this conclusion to The Kingkiller Chronicle will be available.

This is why I have put together a list of fantasy books, series and authors similar to Patrick Rothfuss’ The Kingkiller Chronicle trilogy. If you liked The Name of the Wind, you should read these books!

1. The Eye of the Wor...

This Is Not A Drill – An Extinction Rebellion Handbook: Book Review

The climate crisis is not some unfortunate accident but a reality that has been at the very least accelerated and measurably worsened by a set of habits and assumptions that have poisoned us as a human race.

There is nothing quite like a short collection of essays to make you think. Essayists like Orwell and Woolf knew the impact the essay for could have, and their essays still inspire students, academics, journalists, and politicians today. This collection of essays is the next in that long...

Surfacing by Kathleen Jamie: Book Review

You are not lost, just melodramatic. The path is at your feet, see? Now carry on.

In her essay, ‘The Wind Horse,’ Kathleen Jamie says, “often I wished I would draw, like the art students. I’d have drawn those yaks chewing the cud, their animal patience.” For anyone who reads that essay, let alone the whole book, they will see as I do: Jamie has no need for drawing when her words bring to life the image she wishes for us to see.

This short collection of essays is a beautiful collection. Two...