Reviews by Category: Fantasy

Aladdin is a lovable man living on the streets who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. When he visits her exotic palace, Aladdin spends time with her and they fall in love. He also finds a magic lamp with a genie granting him wishes. As Aladdin and the genie start to become friends, they must encounter a dangerous mission to stop the evil sorcerer Jafar from overthrowing Jasmine's kingdom. 

In 1945, in Pre-Independent India, Kalank is the story in an ancient and prehistoric time. It is the story of a man named Zafar, living in the streets who tries to seek revenge against his mother (Bahaar Begum) and the royal family of his father. The king (Dev Choudarys’) wife dies. She wants Roop to step into her husband's life after she is gone. Roop does this out of compulsion to support her family. Roop & Dev at first don’t expect anything but discipline and no love from their relationship.

Kelsier is the famed Survivor of Hathsin. He Snapped, coming into his powers and escaping the pits where the Lord Ruler of their realm sent him to die after his criminal activities. He’s back and more powerful, and he’s setting up a coup against the government. But layers and layers of deception lie within his plans, and at the heart of it all - Vin. A young girl, barely aware of her potential, susceptible to love and fear but also filled with great innovation, skill, and bravery. But even with these advantages, it’s hard to succeed in overthrowing an immortal and all-knowing being.

Summary: The Giver by Lois Lowry is a dystopian young adult novel that takes place in a seemingly perfect but tightly controlled society where all aspects of life are regulated and emotions are suppressed. The story centers on Jonas, a young boy chosen to be the Receiver of Memory, a position that exposes him to the hidden truths and emotions of the world before the society's strict regulations.

The first in the series that includes the acclaimed Odyssey, The Iliad is less celebrated, but just as worthy of praise. While slightly confusing with the number of characters, the few that you get attached to have incredible stories. The meddling gods make for a fun battle as they each pick their side in the infamous trojan war.

The incredible epic spanning over nine years, with giants and sirens and witches who turn people to pigs. The Odyssey by Homer is a difficult read, but incredibly rewarding. The characters are interesting, and Odysseus and his crew get into countless iconic stories. Reading it will also assist in many other things as many other iconic stories allude to The Odyssey.

In the sequel to City of Dusk, the five heirs are separated across the realms and must find their way to each other. Risha, the necromancer, realizes she is not as close to the dead as she thought after being trapped in the underworld. Nikolas is trapped in the bone castle under the thumb of his ruthless god who wants only to use him and his newly discovered brother as pawns in his war. Taisa and Julian battle alone in the realm of the dark, and stumble across the only remaining member of the Lunaris royal family.

Summary: King's Cage is the third installment in the Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard. In this dystopian fantasy novel, the story continues to follow Mare Barrow, a powerful Red-blooded girl with Silver abilities, as she is held captive by King Maven. The book explores themes of power, rebellion, and the consequences of a divided society.

Summary: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the story of Sophie Mercer, a teenage witch who, after a prom night spell gone wrong, is sent to Hecate Hall, a reform school for wayward Prodigium (supernatural beings). At Hex Hall, Sophie navigates a world filled with vampires, witches, and shapeshifters, while trying to uncover the mystery of her family's dark past.

City of Dusk follows a ragtag group of heirs to the throne, each possessing a different kind of magic from their godly ancestor. With a morally grey protagonist, and chaotic gods bringing destruction, the four heirs will have to face the trials ahead of them. Traveling through the different worlds, and being chased by monsters across the realms, Risha, Taesia, Nikolas, and Angleica will have to find exactly what makes them special while facing off against each other and their gods.