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At Forests and Fiction, I write about books (and other things) that I love
In 2021 I began reading for pleasure again for the first time in a decade. What started as a passive hobby is now a full-fledged passion.
Reading is a wonderful release for me that opens so many worlds and possibilities. Forests and Fiction serves as a place to celebrate this passion alongside the other things that bring joy in my life as well.
LATEST POSTS
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Book Review: Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan
The Celestial Kingdom duology is a favourite of mine, so ever since this novella released, I’d been keen to find a reason to pick it up. I had a long drive planned several months ago and knew that it was the perfect opportunity to listen to the audiobook the full way through, and I’m glad…
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June 2026 Reading Wrap-Up: Books Read, TBR lists, What I’m Loving
We are now officially in deep summer in Atlantic Canada and I could not be happier about it. Days spent outside in the sun, letting baby girl run around through the grass until her heart’s content, and barbecuing every single meal is my idea of a good time. What was extra thrilling about this month,…
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Book Review: The Knight and The Moth by Rachel Gillig
I’m typically not very good at reading books on their release date. At any given time I have such a huge backlog in my TBR that even if something comes out that I’m looking forward to, it tends to sit on my shelf for a long time. I made an exception for The Knight and…
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Book Review: Among The Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon
At this point, I think you’d be hard pressed to find a bigger fan of Samantha Shannon’s writing than me. I’ve read every one of her books and each one of them further convinces me of her immense talent.
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Book Review: Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
There is little that is quite so thrilling as reading a book that you’re confident is going to be an all-time favourite, and that is exactly how I felt as I read Blood Over Bright Haven. This book was a marvel of horrifying magic and unlikeable characters that gets deep under your skin until you…
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Book Review: Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner
The Fallen Gods trilogy by Hannah Kaner is becoming a fast favourite for me. The first book I picked up on a bit of a whim and ended up adoring, and this second instalment built nicely on that premise. This one felt a little broodier and a little darker, and it also took some genuinely…
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