Understanding Dark Academia in Katabasis

Hello, fellow bookworms! Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda, and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting.Β Join the conversation and share your thoughts. Today's post is about Katabasis by R. F. Kuang. The reviews of this book are very mixed. Some people are loving it, … Continue reading Understanding Dark Academia in Katabasis

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

This is a spoiler-free review of Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. I have a lot to say about this one, so grab a drink and a snack. Let's dive in.Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get … Continue reading Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Book Review: I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons by Peter S Beagle

Peter S. Beagle is one of my favourite authors and at eighty-five years old has published a new fantasy novel called I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons. I enjoyed his two short story collections published last year, Lila the Werewolf and Other Stories, and Oakland Dragon Blues and Other Stories. If you've been following my blog … Continue reading Book Review: I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons by Peter S Beagle

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction.I read Animal Farm because one of my kids read it for school and wanted to discuss it with me. She said this book is like her … Continue reading Animal Farm by George Orwell