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{Review} The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

A historical fiction story with a wonderful magical realism infusion!

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this book shifts the Point of View character again into Amri as he works through his own inner conflicts precipitated by the external conflicts of the Skeksis dominion of Thra. Although when this book starts with Amri questioning his strengths and capabilities to aide his friends, I found myself thoroughly confused. Mostly because Amri had (to me) already thoroughly proven himself as a pivotal member of their gang by the ending of the previous book. Framing his inner monologue around these fears felt false to me, especially after the last book saw him scaling cliff faces in order to face danger. I will again give credit where it’s due to JM Lee for being very creative in terms of the way he describes characters, creatures and settings with his writing though. That always felt lush, vivid and intriguing to me. There’s also an original Skeksis introduced here – one of the few female ones too with the character of SkekSa. Lee actually managed to make the seafaring aspects of the story interesting by tying a lot of it to the culture of one of the Gelfling clans, which I thought was a cool take on the “stories set on the sea” trope. ⭐⭐⭐ 3 stars out of 5! See the full review on www.bookbastion.net! #book #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookphotography #booksofinstagram #bookish #instabook #reading #bookstagramfeature #fantasy #mybookishfeatures #thedarkcrystal #ageofresistance

This was my first book by W. Michael Gear, and it certainly won’t be my last. Even though this book did not turn out to be at all what I had expected it to be, I was quickly drawn in by the setting of Donovan and the stories of the people that call it home. A dangerous planet on the farthest reaches of known space, Donovan is cut off from the rest of humanity, and its people are left to vie for control of the resources it has to offer. From the cover one would assume this book was going to be a lot more macabre than it actually ends up. I can’t lie: I was slightly disappointed that this book didn’t really go there with the horror elements like I’d anticipated it would. While there are minor horrific elements (such as Freelander appearing in orbit over Donovan, its crew long dead victims of a death cult) the horror itself takes a backseat to a space opera with a ton of moving parts. I eventually found myself more invested in those moving parts than I was in the gigantic spaceship full of skeletons floating above the planet. The author creates a compelling and believable microcosm of human society on Donovan through the ways these deeply varied characters begin to interact with one another. It’s a Space Opera meets Western, as intergalactic characters are suddenly stranded on solid ground and in the midst of a power vacuum. See the full review on bookbastion.net! #book #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookphotography #booksofinstagram #bookish #instabook #reading #bookstagramfeature #scifi #sciencefiction

Song of the Dark Crystal picks up precisely where the first book in the series left off, with one noticeable difference: a change in perspective as the story shifts from centering around Naia and instead is told through Kylan's perspective. I was initially a little thrown, and a little bummed out because I had grown to really enjoy Naia's point of view. Kylan did really grow on me though - seriously, I feel like he's a bit of a kindred spirit to many of us readers. The plot was a bit slow for my taste, especially in the middle of the novel where it slumps a bit. There's a LOT of traveling scenes in this book, and it felt a bit familiar after the last novel. Even an appearance from the OG mother-nature figure from the film, Aughra, didn't really spice things up the way that it should have. Still, there is a sense of wonder and excitement for me as an adult fan revisiting the world of the Dark Crystal through these stories. Lee's writing remains snappy, yet showcases the beauty and wonder of Thra well enough for fans of all ages to get some level of enjoyment out of this series. See the full review on bookbastion.net! #book #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookphotography #booksofinstagram #bookish #instabook #reading #bookstagramfeature #fantasy #mybookishfeatures #darkcrystal #ageofresistance

One of my favorite subgenres of fantasy is definitely Portal Fantasy. There is just something so relatable about taking a character who is grounded in the reality of our world and divorcing them from our known laws by placing them squarely within the unreal. I actually credit this book for getting me out of a major reading slump. The writing style is just so engaging - with lyrical and engaging prose that is a delight to read, and a storyline that is deep and meaningful yet moves at a snappy pace. There was just so much to love here. This is Alix Harrow's debut novel, yet to me it has been written with the love, care and craftsmanship of an author that has clearly been honing this skill for years. January was a fantastic leading figure for the story to be told through, and the things Harrow is able to accomplish with the plot through January's personal story and perspective was a true testament to her talent as an author. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars! See the full review on bookbastion.net #book #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookphotography #booksofinstagram #bookish #instabook #reading #bookstagramfeature #fantasy #mybookishfeatures

Shadows of the Dark Crystal clearly lays a lot of the groundwork and foundation that we saw in the Netflix revival series, Age of Resistance, with a few critical differences. While Rian was the star of the Netflix series - and he also exists within this series and follows a similar storyline to the show - this novel shifts the perspective to center around another set of characters on their own adventure within the world of Thra. I thought I would miss Rian's perspective as the central figure in this story, but I really came to love Naia as the main character. Sister to Gurjin, (both ancillary characters that fans of the Netflix show might recall) Naia is next in line to become Maudra of the Drenchen clan and as such bears a mantle of responsibility to her family and her people that sometimes threatens to overpower her. When her brother, Gurjin goes missing, Naia is tasked with leaving her home for the first time in search of what happened to him. The writing is snappy and fast-paced. This is a book that one can easily breeze through in a weekend, but that quick pace doesn't keep the prose from being wonderfully engaging. Lee showcases the beauty of Thra as well as its dangers with his outstanding ability to describe the world, its characters and their place within it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ See the full review on bookbastion.net! #book #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookphotography #booksofinstagram #bookish #instabook #reading #bookstagramfeature #fantasy #mybookishfeatures #netflix #darkcrystal #thedarkcrystal #bookreview

QOTD | what is your preferred genre to read in? Mine has got to be fantasy. Young Adult, New Adult, or regular old Adult fantasy I can't get enough of the escapism of the genre. I can read happy and uplifting fantasy, or the dark and grim stuff and being entertained. Michael R Fletcher's stories are definitely grim dark fantasy but I've been so entertained by his writing style and world building capabilities. I can't wait to read Swarm and Steel next month! #book #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookphotography #booksofinstagram #bookish #instabook #reading #bookstagramfeature #fantasy #mybookishfeatures

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