Tanwen is little more than a peasant girl living on the outskirts of her kingdom’s extensive rule, but she has a gift. Tanwen is a weaver, a story peddler. That means she’s able to bring tales to life and sculpt them into crystalized sculptures which may or may not fetch a price.
Tag: fantasy
Of Gods and Vows
This book was read in a breath—a sharp inhale, holding it in as the pages turned, followed by a long exhale.
A myth retold with a myth, The Songweaver’s Vow recalls the Greek myth of Psyche and Eros but employs the cast of Norse mythology and the gods of Asgard to tell the tale.
This Story Will Knock You Off Your Feet
Storm Siren by Mary Weber Genre: Young Adult Publisher: Thomas Nelson Date: 8/6/2014 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: A In a world at war, a slave girl’s lethal curse could become one kingdom’s weapon of salvation. If the curse – and the girl – can be controlled. As a slave in the war-weary […]
An Enchanting Story: Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book by Jennifer Donnelly Genre: Young Adult Publisher: Disney Press Date: 1/31/2017 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: B Smart, bookish Belle, a captive in the Beast’s castle, has become accustomed to her new home and has befriended its inhabitants. When she comes upon Nevermore, an enchanted […]
From a Villain’s Perspective…
Fairest: The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer Genre: Young Adult Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Date: 1/27/2015 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: B ***If you have not read the series please be aware of possible spoilers. These books are NOT stand alones and must be read in order.*** Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who […]