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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: This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
This Is How You Lose The Time War was an absolutely gorgeous book. The prose was particularly poetic, the premise incredibly unique, and the story itself was heart-wrenching and beautiful. It was an incredibly quick read, coming in at under 200 pages, but it punched above its weight in the impact it brought. This book,…
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Book Review: Shadow Princess (Zodiac Academy 4) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
I’ve ranted about The Zodiac Academy too many times to count, and I’ve only just made it to book four. It’s such an addictive series with a lot of angst, drama, and spice, and Shadow Princess was certainly no exception. I found the pacing in this fourth instalment to be a little slower, but no…
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Book Review: The Burning God by R.F. Kuang
I first began The Poppy War trilogy after reading (and loving) Babel. R.F. Kuang is an absolute master of fantasy, using her extensive historical knowledge to weave beautiful universes with ties to things like ancient Chinese mythology and history. The Burning God was absolute perfection. I could not have asked for a better, or more…
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Book Review: The Power by Naomi Alderman
A friend of mine was reading The Power with her book club and reached out to recommend it to me as one she thought I’d like. I’m so grateful whenever people think of me while reading because more often than not, I find they’re spot on in finding me a book that’s enjoyable and that…
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May Wrap-Up: Books Read, TBR lists, and What I’m Loving Right Now
If I had to sum up May with one word, it’d be “busy.” I had such a hectic month both personally and professionally and it constantly felt like the days were flying by. That said, there was a lot of good stuff in May as well. Summer finally arrived here on the east coast (yay!),…
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Book Review: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
When I read the synopsis for Killers of a Certain Age, it immediately pulled me in. A group of retired 60-something female assassins who are on the run from their former employer? I mean, how interesting does that sound? While I expected this book to be entertaining, what I didn’t expect was for it to…
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