Hello Everyone! Been feeling like a bit of a broken record saying this, but this year has felt particularly exhausting when it comes to trying to return to a sense of normalcy and routine. It’s felt like any work that I’ve done this year has been rather aimless in what I’ve been working towards. That … Continue reading Aimless Progression
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Story Review: Arcane by Riot Games
Now this is a bit of a departure from my normal reviews. Usually I’m only concerned with book reviews as it’s the medium I have the most experience in as both a reader and a writer. However, I have to admit, I was blown away with how well Riot adapted their in-game lore for League … Continue reading Story Review: Arcane by Riot Games
Book Review: Harley Merlin Book #2 – Harley Merlin and The Mystery Twins by Bella Forrest
Trying to get back into the groove of reading regularly, I thought to continue the Harley Merlin series to see if it improved on what I thought were a few shortcomings. The first book was actually pretty good despite feeling like an overall safe attempt to capture the magic of the Harry Potter universe but … Continue reading Book Review: Harley Merlin Book #2 – Harley Merlin and The Mystery Twins by Bella Forrest
Book Review: Harley Merlin #1 – Harley Merlin and The Secret Coven by Bella Forrest
An urban fantasy novel about a secret world of witches and warlocks, sounds very familiar doesn’t it? Throw in an orphan learning about her magical abilities and the “real” magical world that she’s a part of and it’s a little too reminiscent of Harry Potter. Considering the Harry Potter universe has been a fundamental part … Continue reading Book Review: Harley Merlin #1 – Harley Merlin and The Secret Coven by Bella Forrest
Book Review: Magnus Chase and The Gods of Asgard #3 – The Ship of the Dead
Truth be told, the main reason I read The Heroes of Olympus and The Trials of Apollo was so that I could finish The Magnus Chase series. I had read the 2nd book in The Magnus Chase series and it contained a slight spoiler for The Heroes of Olympus. I was a bit annoyed by … Continue reading Book Review: Magnus Chase and The Gods of Asgard #3 – The Ship of the Dead
Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #5 – The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan
Finishing The Trials of Apollo, it’s hard not to feel sad seeing Lester/Apollo’s journey coming to an end. While he isn’t quite as heroic as Percy or Jason, there’s a bit more humanity in how he approaches these mythological adventures. I’ve always loved the perspective of immortals, how they view their lives, lives of mortals … Continue reading Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #5 – The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan
Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #4 – The Tyrant’s Tomb by Rick Riordan
Continuing The Trials of Apollo series by Rick Riordan after a long break, I thought it would read very different or offer a new take on his work. But as I read The Tyrant’s Tomb, I couldn’t help but notice the feeling of familiarity to the previous book The Burning Maze. While the narrative structure … Continue reading Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #4 – The Tyrant’s Tomb by Rick Riordan
Book Review: A Touch of Death by Rebecca Crunden
This review was requested by the Author. Reading a book that isn’t a part of the genre you normally immerse yourself in can often lead to surprising revelations. For the most part, I delve into stories of epic fantasy worlds with heroes fighting for their lives while revealing very real human experiences. But to read … Continue reading Book Review: A Touch of Death by Rebecca Crunden
2020 in review and a path going forward
Hi Everyone, I can’t say it any other way, 2020 sucked. It wasn’t a great year for many and a lot of us suffered. It’s hard to really think on the positives of 2020 as it all felt draining and terrible. I feel though that, while my problems are nowhere near as serious or urgent … Continue reading 2020 in review and a path going forward
Book Review: The Heroes of Olympus #2 – The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
Continuing the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, I expected more of the same as The Lost Hero. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Riordan broke away from his typical formula and created a trio that were all equally magnificent. Exploring more Roman archetypes and their pantheon, I was happy to see the … Continue reading Book Review: The Heroes of Olympus #2 – The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
Raph's Cozy Musings 