Bex's Book Corner #19 - Part 1
It's time for another roundup of recent reads! As I did last month, I will be dividing my reviews by genre. Let's get things started with fantasy:
1. The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
It's always tough when you read a beloved book and it doesn't quite work for you. I’m not going to belabor the point. It’s my own fault I didn’t totally love this. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator didn’t do it for me. I should’ve tried to read it instead.
This epic fantasy series starter had a lot of elements that I usually love: adventure, magic, a whole gang of characters to love. I can see why this series has such a following.
I’m going to try watching the TV series at some point because Moiraine seems like my kind of woman.
Popsugar Reading Challenge: A book about or set in a non patriarchal society
Similar Books: The LOTR trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Content Warnings: fantasy violence
2. Castles in their Bones by Laura Sebastian
Hello court intrigue my old friend. I’m always here for a classic princess story and with CITB, I got 3.
I loved the premise of this story so much. The triplet princesses of Bessemia were raised by their intimidating mother - the empress - with a plan. They were to marry into the royal families of the neighbouring countries. Their mission was to cause unrest and conflict, leaving the kingdoms vulnerable for their mother’s empire to take over. Naturally the girls run into all manner of complications to the plot - and secrets that their mother has kept from them.
I absolutely devoured this book. The princesses - Beatriz, Sophronia, and Daphne - all had their own area of expertise and their own challenges to overcome. I loved all three of them equally.
And that ending! WOW. I need the next book ASAP!!
Popsugar Reading Challenge: A book with a misleading title
Similar Books: Three Dark Crowns series by Kendare Blake
Content Warnings: fantasy violence, character death
3. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
One of the prettiest covers I’ve seen this year - and the story is even more beautiful.
Based on the Tale of Shim Cheong, this story follows Mina. Every year in her village, a chosen bride is given to the sea as a sacrifice to appease the sea god. It is believed that the true bride of the sea god will put an end to the storms that have wrecked the land for the last century. This year’s chosen bride, Shim Cheong, is the beloved of Mina’s brother Joon. Mina makes the choice to throw herself into the sea instead. But when she gets to the sea god’s kingdom, she discovers there’s more to the legend than she ever knew.
This book was a gorgeous fairy tale that drew me in from the first chapter and didn’t let go until the final page.
Popsugar Reading Challenge: A book featuring a parallel reality
Similar Books: Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
Content Warnings: fantasy violence, blood and injuries, miscarriage/death of a child
4. The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Hold onto your hats, it’s unpopular opinion time.
This book was definitely interesting. 6 students competing for a spot in a secret society - it’s a solid concept. But… I also have no idea what to make of the story, or the characters. I’m not sure if this is a problem with me, or a problem with the book. It's definitely a bit pretentious.
I get why the book is popular - it has admirable qualities - but… idk, man. It’s been several days and I’m still perplexed. Not sure if the hype was too much or if it was simply not for me.
However, I recently learned that the author is an ethnically ambiguous biracial girl like me, so even if the book didn’t work for me personally, I’m rooting for her.
Popsugar Reading Challenge: A #booktok recommendation
Similar Books: The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
Content Warnings: suicidal ideation, death and murder, sexual content
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