This novel, which could be classified as fantasy, folk tale or fairy tale, is, according to one review, based on a Senegalese folk tale and set in Barbados/the Caribbean. Our unnamed storyteller describes a world featuring deserts, pastures, villages and towns, and most importantly, djombi. Djombi are undying spirits, capable of taking on different forms — human, insect, animal — influencing events, and changing memories. Redemption in Indigo is the story of a djombi suffering from burn out and a human who must teach him […]
Third Time’s the Charm
This review is for the audiobook version of Magic Bites, by Ilona Andrews. I tried this one again, on Emmalita’s recommendation. I’d attempted it in the past, and just couldn’t get into it, but I’m glad I gave it another chance. Once I made it past the first hour, I was hooked! (I’ve even got book two waiting for me to finish this review) Kate Daniels is a magical mercenary, ready to help whoever will pay her, but when her estranged uncle is murdered, she […]
So what if you wish a genie to go **** itself?
Most people know that when you find a genie in a bottle, you’re supposed to get 3 wishes. This premise governs the finale of a book which apparently sparked video game series. I’m not a gamer; I do however read a fair bit of fantasy. The structure of this book is probably its most unique feature. It’s more like a series of interconnected short stories, where one story centers on something that gets revealed in the next story. The stories all feature Geralt of Rivia […]
The Prequel to The Force Awakens
Continuing to work our way through the junior novelizations of the Star Wars movies. I will spare you guys the reviews of the other Star Wars themed books we’re reading (there’s Padawan Academy books, some kind of origami something or other, and a whole bunch of others). Again, there’s no sense in telling the story. If there’s anyone out there who doesn’t know it, feel free to e-mail me, and I’ll tell you the story. But, as I’ve said, the books are based on the […]