As the harbor explodes before me,
I glance back at David,
his face lit by the orange glow
of the shooting flames.
Before the curse can claim us,
David takes my hand, and we run.
Lushly and concisely told, we cover a broad story with a direct journey with the right amount of detail, conveying a world mythology & the balance of the gods. Z'nnek's motivations and struggles are clear within the context of the story's events.
There are enough horrors of Hell to be uncomfortable, but we never lose sight of our protagonist's goal, and the resolution of the story is appropriately world-altering. (1/2)
I feel I have a strong grasp on this world and a broader view of it which may help prepare me for the rest of the series, which is something I always want out of an epic fantasy prequel like this one.
I've picked up "Raven Queen, Arise" to find out what kind of world follows the massive events of this one! :ablobcatbongo: (2/2)
Recently finished "Not A Good Fit At this Time" by Adam Hulse and had a blast with it. Check out my Goodreads review for details but fans of horror, science fiction, and dark fantasy should absolutely give it a read!
The trees of the forest shiver and shake.
Their long limbs tremble from the next quake.
White is the color of my nightgown
As I stand and shiver with a frown.
A shadow emerges from the trees.
I hope it is not him, pretty please.
My body moves forward against my will.
I grab a thick tree and try to hold still.
I dig my feet into the packed snow,
But I must go where the wind might blow.
To Bloom in the Shadows is officially here! Grab your beverage of choice and dive into the Everautumn courts where shadows lurk and love isn't as simple as easy as the old faerie tales make it seem.
Saint Death's Daughter by C. S. E. Cooney is only $0.99 on Amazon (maybe other retailers too.) It was one of my favourite reads last year. Dark fantasy with a heart.