Translation by Simon Armitage HOW GOOD WAS IT? It goes without question that this story deserves a… 10/10 BASICALLY Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an Arthurian story, translated from Middle English. On New Year’s Day at Camelot, King Arthur and his awesome knights gather at the Round Table for a feast. The king …
HOW GOOD WAS IT? 5/10 IN A FEW WORDS This book covers a brief period of time during Belle’s stay at the Beast’s castle — the very first days when she still feels like a prisoner. And even though she is determined to keep her promise to stay and tries to make the best …
HOW GOOD WAS IT? 9.5/10 BASICALLY The Winter of the Witch begins right after the great fire that nearly burned down Moscow in The Girl in the Tower. Vasya, having saved the city, is misunderstood and nearly burned alive by an angry mob. Yes, this is the work of Konstantin the priest, who is still …
HOW GOOD WAS IT? 8/10 BASICALLY This book continues Vasya’s adventure from the Bear and the Nightingale.Vasya, our heroine, has left home and is determined to establish a life for herself. She is high time confused and has no idea where to start. After a series of events, she decides to stay at …
You see, Vasya? This is why you should let the Rusalka do whatever she wants. If she wants to eat an annoying priest for dinner, don’t try and stop her! HOW GOOD WAS IT? 7.5/10 WHAT IS IT ABOUT? This story takes place in a small village in medieval Russia, where ruthless snow dominates most …
“Name your day. This Thursday would suit me. let’s say… Between eleven-thirty and twelve. Shall I put you down on my schedule?” Oh, Thorn… that is NOT how you initiate an apology. But, OK… let’s get to the review. HOW GOOD WAS IT? 9/10 THE STORY The Missing of Clairdelune continues Ophelia’s story from the …
Dude… where are you, Tamlin?? I thought you were the male lead of this series! Anyway… HOW GOOD WAS IT? 3.5/10 As much potential as this book has, the problems I came across simply cannot be ignored. BASICALLY… A Court of Mist and Fury is the sequel to A Court of Thorn and Roses. The …
A Court of Thorns and Roses, widely known as a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, by author Sarah J. Maas. I came late to the party and am quite aware that this is a hugely popular series. There are two sides of the spectrum, of course. One side dismisses the book (and the entire …
“One has to have guts, y’know, to look oneself straight in the peepers, see oneself as one really is, plunge into one’s own reflection. Those who close their eyes, those who lie to themselves, those who see themselves as better than they are, they could never do it.” HOW GOOD WAS IT? 8/10 BASICALLY… A …
