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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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How To Start Reading Again
For the past few weeks, I’ve been writing about different ways that you can fit in more reading, from making the actual time for it to accessing books more affordably. But what if you’re in a reading rut? What if you haven’t regularly read for a long time? I’ve been there. I have two degrees,…
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Book Review: Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
I’ve seen the Once Upon a Broken Heart series all over Instagram which is what spurred me to give it a try. The premise is very whimsical, taking the slant of a fairy tale gone awry, with a heroine who is focused on finding her one true love and her happily ever after.
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Book Review: Cursed Fates (The Zodiac Academy #5) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
I’ve described The Zodiac Academy before as a soap opera-style fantasy and Cursed Fates was no exception to this notion. It was dramatic, over-the-top at times, and outrageously spicy, but it also moved the plot forward an insane amount and left my heart completely shattered. I did feel like the pace of this book was…
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Book Review: Wielder’s Prize by Melissa Mitchell
I received a complimentary copy of Wielder’s Prize via Net Galley and Melissa Mitchell in exchange for an honest review, which I am so happy to give because I loved this book. Wielder’s Prize is peak romantasy. It has an interesting and unique premise full of magic and fantasy elements, balanced with a heavy load…
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Book Review: The Witches at The End of The World by Chelsea Iversen
I received a complimentary Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of The Witches at the End of the World by Chelsea Iversen from Net Galley and Sourcebooks landmark, and I have to say, this was a compelling read and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. It was a book that was light on plot, but heavy on vibes…
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6 Ways To Read More Affordably
I’ve spent the past couple of weeks talking about how I read so much, but one aspect that’s critical to reading a lot that I haven’t covered is how to do so affordably. While I wish I had a never-ending book budget, like most people, I have other things I need to spend money on…
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