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Intro Percy Jackson and the Olympians—which The Lightning Thief is the first book of—is easily one of the most beloved middle-grade series out there. And, with the ongoing TV series, it’s only gotten even more mainstream over the last few years. So, if you haven’t read it yet, now is a great time to get…
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Intro I’ve read a lot of really great fantasy series—I mean, a lot. Series with meticulous worldbuilding, beautiful writing styles, shocking twists, on and on. But, strangely, none of those series are the one that comes to mind when you ask me what the perfect fantasy series is. The Icewind Dale Trilogy—which The Crystal Shard…
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Intro As a life-long lover of mythology, I’m always excited to check out books based on it. So, when I first learned about The Song of Achilles, a dramatic, modernized retelling of The Iliad (and then some) told from the perspective of Patroclus, I was immediately intrigued. And I can happily say that it did…
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Intro Tui T. Sutherland’s Wings of Fire series is easily one of the most popular middle grade series of the last decade. And, I mean, what’s not to love? It’s got dragons, loveable characters, and a dramatic plot line. (Oh, and did I mention dragons? Like, not as the noble companions or the villains, but…
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Intro Robin Hobb’s Farseer Trilogy—which Assassin’s Apprentice is the first book of—has been one of my favorite fantasy series for a long time. It has everything that I look for in a fantasy series: complex characters, a fleshed out world, and a plot that keeps you at the edge of your seat. It’s also loaded…
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Intro If you’re into fantasy novels, you’ve almost certainly heard of The Sword of Shannara. It’s one of the most famous fantasy books ever—and also happens to be one of my personal favorite reads, particularly around the holidays. (Yes, it’s another book—and series as a whole—that feels seasonal to me for some reason.) If you…
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