Hello readers! This post has four mini-reviews for some horror novellas I read in October. The first is What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher, which occurs in the same world as What Moves the Dead. The other three were the October picks for The Literally Dead Book Club. The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir, … Continue reading Reviewing Four Horror Novellas
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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
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
Amanda shares spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish content on her blog "Smitten For Fiction". She recommends exploring the authentic dark and complicated fairytales by Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. She praises T. Kingfisher's novel "Thornhedge" as a dark, emotional, and unique retelling of Sleeping Beauty, highlighting the themes of self-doubt, unlikely friendships, and self-acceptance.
