by Melissa J. Troutman | Mar 29, 2024 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fantasy, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Some books are good the way pizza is good, offering a nice (or shocking or spicy) experience that pleases the senses. Some books are good the way a narrator is good, displaying a high level of skill that appeals to the intelligent mind. And some books are good the way...
by K.A. Ramstad | Sep 3, 2021 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fantasy, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Looking for a book about unicorns? I recommend The Midnight Unicorn by Neil Reed, a story about a girl and a unicorn having a fantastical adventure. I agree with School Library Journal’s recommending this for grades Kindergarten through 2nd. Kids will see the...
by K.A. Ramstad | Aug 6, 2021 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fantasy, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Princess Sophie and the Six Swans by Kim Jacobs is a retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale The Six Swans. This version is told from Princess Sophie’s point of view, giving depth to the heroine’s character by revealing her thoughts and...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jul 23, 2021 | Author news, Blogs/Podcasts, Fantasy, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track, Guest Bloggers
I’m so excited to announce that one of our Friday Fiction contributors, C.J. Campbell, will soon see her debut novel, Tempest, enter the world. The book cover and blurb about the story are at the end of this post. Make sure you pre-order your copy today....
by Cammi Woodall | Jul 16, 2021 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fantasy, Fiction, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
I’m finishing up my Leigh Bardugo review series by talking about the last duology in the Ravka series, King of Scars and Rule of Wolves. These books focus on three main characters, although the secondary stories are just as thrilling. The main focus of the story...
by Melissa J. Troutman | Jul 2, 2021 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fantasy, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Bensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is desperate to see his little sister freed. But only victory in the Krillonian Empire’s most prestigious tournament will allow him to secretly arrange for Ellie’s escape. Dangerous people are closing in on her,...