Book Reviews about imaginary worlds often with magical, supernatural, and alternate universal elements.
Review The Hocus Pocus Handbook by Ann Aguirre is my first time reading a cozy fantasy, and now I get the hype. As a companion piece to The Only Purple House in Town, it explores the other side of the events - how did the switched-at-birth changeling fare in the magical realm? Apparently this book… Continue reading The Hocus Pocus Handbook by Ann Aguirre
Evelyn Ash takes several well-known fantasy tropes and gives them a gothic vibe in A Beautifully Crafted Lie. The FMC Bryndis, a governor’s daughter, isn’t welcomed in her own blended family, which includes her stepmother and half-sister. On top of that, she’s a descendant of witches. If anyone learned about her secret or her mother’s belongings she hides, she’ll be taken away. She’s seen it happen. Right from the first chapter, we understand that Bryndis is up against society, her family, and the mysterious voice in her head. Read more
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Dara Levan to talk about her new book, Shaken to the Core, available now. She talks about incorporating serious themes into her stories. Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode: Website: https://daralevan.com/home/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/ Substack: https://daralevan.substack.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daralevanwriter/ Link to Purchase: https://daralevan.com/books/shaken-to-the-core/ Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected! Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/ Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/ Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/ Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/ BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub
