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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: The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
The original Shades of Magic trilogy by V.E. Schwab is one of the first fantasy series that I read when I came back to reading a couple of years ago. The series holds a special place in my heart, for helping me come back to reading for enjoyment and also for how wonderful the books…
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Book Review: Wielder’s Bond by Melissa Mitchell
I read the first book in this series, Wielder’s Prize, as an ARC from Net Galley and enjoyed it, so when I felt like I needed something short and spicy to break up the larger books I’ve been reading lately, Wielder’s Bond seemed like the perfect choice. This is a truly bingeable series in multiple…
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Reading goals and rediscovering the joys of reading
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a competitive person. I like setting goals, I like working towards them, and I love the dopamine hit I get when I feel like I’ve achieved what I set out for. This competitiveness manifests in my reading life in several ways.
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Book Review: Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
I had seen someone speak about Think Like a Monk in a way that described their experience with the content as transformational. I love a good non-fiction memoir, so I reserved this one at my library and consumed it on audiobook. I was pleasantly surprised with how enjoyable this book was. While I didn’t necessarily…
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Book Review: Fated Throne by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
Fated Throne was an unbelievably wonderful surprise that restored my faith in this universe and has me so excited to finish out this series. This book wasn’t without its heartbreak, but there were so many storylines and plot twists that I was rooting for. I loved the direction that this book headed in and felt…
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October 2023 Most Anticipated Fantasy Book Releases
I’m convinced that there’s never been a better time to be a fantasy reader. There are so many amazing books and authors out there producing absolutely fantastic and unforgettable books. My dream is to somehow find a way to spend all of my time reading, but in the meantime, I’ll have to settle for reading…
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