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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 Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell
I don’t typically read a lot of historical fiction, but I’d heard some really great things about The Marriage Portrait. The story follows Lucrezia de Medici, the third daughter of the Grand Duke of Florence in the 1550s-1560s and her short, tumultuous marriage to the Duke of Ferrara before her untimely death at just 16…
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Book Review: The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty
The City of Brass was one of my favourite reads of 2022 and while I initially thought it would be hard for The Kingdom of Copper to live up to my expectations, it proved me wrong. This book was a wonderful build on the unique mythical middle eastern world that Chakraborty built in book one.…
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Book Review: How To Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann
How To Be Eaten began showing up in various areas of the top-picks sections at my local bookstore some time in late 2022 and the premise was so unique I was instantly intrigued. It took a few months before I moved it up my list of priority books to purchase, but I’m glad I finally…
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Series Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
If you’ve ever casually browsed through Bookstagram or Booktok, it’s highly likely that you’ve seen recommendations for Sarah J Maas’ Throne of Glass (TOG) series. The YA phenomenon began when Maas released the first book at just 16 years old and its popularity has steadily increased ever since. While I enjoy the odd YA piece…
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Book Review: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
R.F. Kuang is an incredible writer. She’s someone who is able to weave complex, flawed characters that you really care about through difficult but important narratives that encompass topics like racism, colonialism, and discrimination. While The Poppy War is certainly fantasy and contains interesting and unique magic elements, her use of historical context for inspiration…
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Book Review: The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake
The Atlas Paradox is the second book in The Atlas Six trilogy. I was really excited for this one as the first book was one of my absolute favourite reads of 2022. Olivie Blake is such an interesting writer. She creates heavily flawed, emotionally charged characters in a universe that’s a unique mix of sci-fi…
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