Tag: fantasy
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The Shepherd’s Crown
In The Shepherd’s Crown, Terry Pratchett delivers a blend of laughter and tears, leaving fans with mixed emotions as they bid farewell to Discworld. With Tiffany Aching stepping up to adulthood amid chaos and cheeky Nac Mac Feegles, it’s a hilarious yet poignant reminder that life goes on, even when you’re a ghost.
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I Shall Wear Midnight
In “I Shall Wear Midnight,” Terry Pratchett thrusts our favourite teenage witch, Tiffany, into the murky waters of adulthood, responsibility, and the occasional riotous chaos courtesy of the Nac Mac Feegle. It’s a whimsical tale tackling weighty themes with humour, proving that growing up isn’t always pretty—much like those early morning hairdos!
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Wintersmith
In “Wintersmith,” Terry Pratchett serves up a frosty tale where Tiffany Aching grapples with a somewhat clingy winter deity and the complexities of witchy responsibility. It’s a humorous romp through obsession, obligation, and the occasional flamboyant snowman, showcasing the delightful chaos of growing up—and growing some common sense, too!
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A Hat Full of Sky
In “A Hat Full of Sky,” Tiffany Aching is back, trying her luck at witchcraft and discovering that fitting in is trickier than casting spells. With the chaotic Nac Mac Feegle by her side and a dash of Pratchett’s humour, this tale hilariously tackles growing up while juggling magic and self-identity. Amusing and insightful –…
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The Wee Free Men
In “The Wee Free Men,” Terry Pratchett introduces us to Tiffany Aching, a sensible girl with extraordinary sight, and her raucous, pint-sized pals, the Nac Mac Feegle. With their Scottish shenanigans, they embark on a hilariously chaotic quest to rescue her brother from Fairyland. It’s a whimsical romp that proves magic is often just good…
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Redemptor
Redemptor continues the rich narrative established in Raybearer, featuring a vividly crafted world inspired by African culture. Tarisai’s quest to challenge systemic injustices presents ambitious themes of justice and leadership. While the execution has pacing and character depth issues, the audiobook’s narration by Joniece Abbott Pratt enhances the experience, making it a listenable and captivating…
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Raybearer
Jordan Ifueko’s Raybearer is a novel that earns immediate attention through the richness of its setting and the freshness of its perspective. In a fantasy genre still overwhelmingly dominated by medieval European influences, the chance to experience an African coded world filled with different mythologies, traditions and aesthetics feels genuinely refreshing. The novel’s greatest strength…
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London Rules
London Rules is a witty, suspenseful addition to the Slough House series, highlighting institutional power’s absurdities amidst terrorist chaos. Herron’s characterisation and intricate plotting, combined with Sean Barrett’s engaging narration, shine throughout.
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Rivers of London – The Fey and the Furious
I want to start this review with my congratulations on the pun title, great work, now stop it or I’m calling the police. This story’s only missing a Vin Diesel character to be The Fast and the Furious with fairies and I love it. Ben Aaronovitch’s False Value era of Rivers of London has always…
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Rivers of London – Action at a Distance
Action at a Distance finally gives Thomas Nightingale the spotlight he has deserved for years, and honestly it is long overdue. Peter Grant may be the heart of the Rivers of London series, but Nightingale has always been one of the most fascinating characters in the entire franchise. The last officially sanctioned wizard in England…