Tag Archives: Fantasy fiction

Magical Realism: The Buried Giant

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Victoria Waddle

Axl and Beatrice, ill-treated inhabitants of a rustic warren in medieval England, awaken on a fine spring day and realize that they have forgotten to do something important: they must take a few days journey to visit their long lost … Continue reading →

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“Bone Gap”

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Victoria Waddle

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby   Finn, the teen oddball in the tiny country town of Bone Gap, is both loved for his quirky personality by most of the town and bullied by the family of Rudes–a common scenario in … Continue reading →

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Ranger’s Apprentice series–all here now!

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Victoria Waddle

We have had some guys asking for fantasy fiction with male protagonists/heroes. You want to read something great beyond The Lord of the Rings. Come checkout The Ranger’s Apprentice. We’ve filled out the series, and finally have them all. I … Continue reading →

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“Shadow and Bone”

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

  Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Alina is an unlikely heroine. A lonely orphan whose only friend is fellow orphan Mal, she is raised without love or concern for her welfare. Both are recruited into the Ravka army as … Continue reading →

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“The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer”

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin   Awaking from a coma, Mara remembers nothing of the accident that landed her in the hospital and killed her best friend, her boyfriend and her boyfriend’s sister. They had all entered … Continue reading →

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“Heroes Arise”

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Heroes Arise by Laurel Anne Hill  I was taking some friendly teasing the other day about how I always complain in reviews that fantasy books are too long and boring because they are repetitive. “Have you ever read a fantasy … Continue reading →

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