Category: Fantasy

And, to the die-hards who simply read this piece out of curiosity to see if their favorites made the cut, you're free to bash my head (and my pen) in the comments section below.

Never in my history of reading epic fantasy protagonists have I had cause to hate a character that was previously my favorite!

Duel at Araluen is a fast-paced, fun read that you can finish in a couple of sittings (or one sitting if you have enough spare time).

Maddie is a great MC with badass slingshot skills. I must say that I saw the plot twist a mile off, but it didn't take away my enjoyment when it eventually played out.

I will compare the movie and the comic books because, yes, while I liked watching the characters come to life on screen, I did have some gripes with it.

One of the times I love about this book is how each character is unique and has a purpose; none of them is a filler; they each have something important to contribute to the story.

This book dwelled on the subject of grief, healing, and forgiveness. I enjoyed all the moments all the characters could come together and laugh.

Although Fellowship of the Ring presents ambitious writing with second to none world building by a very talented author, I will say that the movie makes you appreciate this book 100%

You can feel the selfishness of Malta, the apathy that dictated Keffria's life, the strength that was Ronica Vestrit, the confusion peppered with shadows of strength, wisdom,

If Sigrud lived in this age, he definitely would have been a candidate for serious therapy to unpack everything he was feeling

With his latest book, he's clearly outdone his own freakishly scary-good standards. And, in years to come, he'll be heralded as one of the very elite authors to have ever penned a letter in the genre.

As usual, I have nothing but praise for Efua's writing. It's easy to read, and you're sure to stay glued to the story.