#Sistersong

[smalltownfae]

#the goblin emperor #booklr #piranesi #black water sister #lonely castle in the mirror #sistersong #spinning silver #the seventh bride #the last unicorn #the house in the cerulean sea #the forgotten beasts of eld #it was hard to pick a mckillip and a kingfisher book #I decided on one book per author so... #my polls #best standalone fantasy #making this post I am now wondering if women are more likely to write fantasy standalones than men #either that or is just because I read more books by women in general #and yeah there is no neil gaiman book here oops #I haven't reread the ones I liked in a while so I am not sure if those would top my other 2 four stars in here

[wideeyedreader]

Recently Read: Sistersong by Lucy Holland

5 stars! Really loved this historical fantasy retelling.

#sistersong #lucy holland #books #just finished #bookblogger #book photography #book blog #bookblr #favorites #booklr

[pikminenjoyer]

I need another book for little old me to read so it's poll time

#anti booktok #booklr #poll #my next read #what am i reading babez #the alice network #kindred #northanger abbey #native tongue #sistersong #iron widow

[books-to-add-to-your-tbr]

Title: Sistersong

Author: Lucy Holland

Series or standalone: standalone

Publication year: 2021

Genres: fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, mythology, retelling, LGBT+

Blurb: In the ancient kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be found in the whisper of the wind, the roots of the trees, and the curl of the grass. King Cador knew this once...but now, the land has turned from him, calling instead to his three children. Riva can cure others, but can't seem to heal her own deep scars; Keyne battles to be accepted for who he truly is - the king's son; Sinne dreams of seeing the world, of finding adventure. All three fear a life of confinement within the walls of the hold, their people's last bastion of strength against the invading Saxons. However, change comes on the day ash falls from the sky. It brings with it Myrdhin, meddler and magician, and Tristan, a warrior whose secrets will tear them apart. Riva, Keyne, and Sinne are three siblings entangled in a web of treachery and heartbreak who must fight to forge their own paths. Their story will shape the destiny of Britain.

#sistersong #lucy holland #standalone #2021 #fiction #fantasy #historical fiction #mythology #retelling #lgbt

[allforthesong]

I think I'm gonna have to buy a copy of Sistersong soon. I read it from the library and I just need to own that story. The transness was done so so well 🥹

#sistersong #lucy holland #gonna buy it new too. im fed up of secondhand books

[phaedraismyusername]

It's 4am and I've just shed an actual tear over a song in an audiobook

#who am i #whats happening #sistersong #lucy holland #book recs #booklr

[theinquisitxor]

November Reading Wrap-Up

November was a great reading month for me, and I read 10 books this month, which is well above average. I read a several new releases, and continued on with a new favorite series.

1.Seasparrow by Kristin Cashore (4.5/5 stars): This is the next book of the Graceling Realms series, and follows Hava as the main character. An arctic and seafaring setting are two of my favorite things, and this book had both. I also found parts of this emotional and there was a theme of disability and motherhood. And more of the wonderful blue foxes. I felt like Cashore's writing reflected Hava's pov and mind, which was interesting to read. ya-fantasy

2.The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (5/5 stars, audiobook): This was my annual reread of one of my all time favorites. The audiobook is superb and if you haven't read this yet, what are you waiting for? young-adult

3.Ocean's Echo by Everina Maxwell (3.75/5 stars): This was one of my most anticipated books of the year. This is a sci-fi set in the same universe as Winter's Orbit but in a very different place. This has do with the military, mind control, coups, and romance. mlm adult sci-fi

4.A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger (3/5 stars): This is a middle grade book about a Lipan girl and a group of animal people from the world of spirits. More ace rep, real world issues, and a good story. middle grade

5.A Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner (3.5/5 stars) book 4 in the queen's thief series. Enjoyable, but not quite at the level as the previous two were. Following a different character and his development and growth. ya fantasy

6.The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (4.5/5 stars): Sequel to The Atlas Six, and I found this one so entertaining and I could not put it down. I enjoyed this one more than the first book, and I eagerly anticipate the third. adult fantasy

7.Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance (1.5/5 stars) Admittedly, I sort of hate read this. Which I never do, but I decided to read this mainly because I read What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia by Elizabeth Catte over the summer, and Catte's book is a response to this. I wanted to have a better understanding of why books like Hillbilly Elegy are detrimental to the people actively doing work in the Appalachian region and beyond. memior

8. Sistersong by Lucy Holland (4.5/5 stars): I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would at first. Lovely medieval Briton world, trans main character, pagan magic, and external threats. I had a good time reading this one. historical fantasy

9.Thick As Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner (5/5 stars) Book 5 of the queen's thief series. My favorite so far, and I was thoroughly wowed by this book. I love the two main characters so much and I was rooting for them and their relationship the whole time. Features a travel narrative and epic poetry, so of course I loved it. ya fantasy

10.The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye by A.S. Byatt (3/5 stars): This is a collection of fairy tale short stories by one of my favorite authors. Some of the stories I liked more than others. literary fiction

December reading plans:

queen's thief 6

Moon Witch, Spider King (dark star #2) by Marlon James

Another AS Byatt

A nonfiction

#reading wrap up #november reads #the queen's thief #seasparrow #ocean's echo #a snake falls to earth #the atlas paradox #sistersong #books #bookblr #monthy reads #fantasy books #my post #2022

[my-pilot]

I need Sistersong to become more popular so people with talent can draw amazing art for it like it deserves

#there's magic!! #a trans main character!!!!!! #and if you're like me you WILL cry #Sistersong #Sistersong by Lucy Holland #fuckin harps man

[wordsthatmattered]

9.5.2022

Got some books in this week, finally got a print of Pride and Prejudice in French to add to my growing stack of copies.

#books #book #book haul #book picture #pride and prejudice #french #personal #the guest cat #sistersong #the womens history of the world

[neverthetwinsshallmeet]

We’re back for our first episode of the summer! In this one, we take a trip to post-Rome Britain to explore our fascination with a time period that is more myth than history. Going full history nerd, we take a look at three books set in Britain after the withdrawal of Roman imperial powers: Dark Earth by Rebecca Stott, Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve, and Sistersong by Lucy Holland. We discuss the possible origin of the King Arthur myth, queer medieval narratives, and the cultural diversity of Britain at this time–as well as wizards, warlords, and murder ballads. 

Content Warnings: discussions of war, death, and body horror

#sistersong #lucy holland #dark earth #Rebecca stott #here lies arthur #arthuriana #historical fiction #books #nevet the twins shall meet #podcasts #captain's log

[maedhros-nelyafinwe]

Started a new book!

#sistersong #lucy holland

[smalltownfae]

Top 10 Favourite Books of 2022

I know it's a bit early, but I decided to do like some people that leave December for the next year this time.

These are my favourite books of the year in order, Carpe Jugulum being the first.

I thought I had not read many good books this year, but it turns out what I don't have is many 5 star books. I do have a lot of 4 stars and 4.5 books. So much so that I have some...

Honorable Mentions:

Winter Rose by Patricia A. McKillip

Adulthood Rites by Octavia E. Butler

The Language of Roses by Heather Rose Jones

The Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander

The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

#favourite books of 2022 #booklr #carpe jugulum #lonely castle in the mirror #the secret lives of church ladies #black water sister #sistersong #shiver by junji ito #i'm glad my mom died #the poet x #our dreams at dusk #recitatif by toni morrison

[geekynerfherder]

Swipe for pics #NewSwag from my visit to the #MCMComicCon (@mcmcomiccon) on Saturday The World of #TheWitcher book signed by #DougCockle, VO of #GeraltOfRivia #GodOfTremors comic one-shot & Variant signed by writer #PeterMilligan #Sistersong signed by #LucyHolland #BookOfNight signed #FirstEdition hardcover #TheAtlasSix signed #FirstEdition hardcover #StarWars & #UniversalMonsters postcards by #AndrewSwainson (at ExCeL London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeJnUwCsn9v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#newswag #mcmcomiccon #thewitcher #dougcockle #geraltofrivia #godoftremors #petermilligan #sistersong #lucyholland #bookofnight #firstedition #theatlassix #starwars #universalmonsters #andrewswainson

[pikminenjoyer]

Ok I absolutely hated a study in scarlet im sorry lmao

But!!!! This means I get to poll my next book

#sistersong #the night circus #sense and sensibility #the red palace #2001 a space odyssey #2001 aso #the gilded ones #anti booktok #booklr #poll #my next read #i honesty was hoping sherlock was more like agatha christie but oh well

[caffeinatedcontemplations]

Sistersong by Lucy Holland★★★

"And a world with no magic is no world at all."

In the ancient kingdom of Dumnonia, there is old magic to be found in the whisper of the wind, the roots of the trees, and the curl of the grass.

That was...quite an interesting read, not quite what I expected the book to be like. I really enjoyed it overall, Keyne was definitely my favorite character. Sinne was so irritating throughout the entire story, however I found it extremely uncomfortable that they (view spoiler) Sinne was always a selfish child and terrible that she was the cause of Riva's pain. I was very neutral about Riva's character and overall understood her decision at the end of the book to leave her lands. With everyone there hating her, there was very little chance for a proper, good life for herself, especially since she was with child. I'm glad that Keyne got the (view spoiler), that character development throughout the story was fantastic.

Definitely not what I expected, I thought this book would be more focused on magic and family and, while it certainly was, it also included a lot more than I thought. Overall, I very much enjoyed it!

#bookshelf #good #book review #fantasy #reading #sistersong #magic

[rekatur]

06.22.

#this was badass #sistersong #lucy holland #books #book journal