Reviews by Tag: epic fantasy

Teen Review
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

House of Sky and Breath

By Sarah J. Maas

Rated by
Saraphina
May 9, 2022

After recently saving Crescent City from the corrupted archangel Micah, Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar try to readjust to normal life by staying far away from the Asteri. However, as the human rebel forces continue to grow Bryce and her friends become dragged into the resistance once again pitting themselves against the very creators of their world, the Asteri.

Teen Review
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass

By Philip Pullman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Sophie G.
Mar 15, 2022

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman is the story of Lyra Belacqua, a young girl living at Jordan College, in a world similar to ours. However, in this world, people have companions called daemons that are bonded with their souls and take the form of animals. Lyra, with her daemon Pantalaimon, have to face a dangerous journey to rescue her friend Roger from the Gobblers. These Gobblers take children to perform experiments, and work for the mighty Magisterium.

Teen Review
Elantria by Brandon Sanderson

Elantris

By Brandon Sanderson
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
David M.
Oct 21, 2021

Elantris, written by popular fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, tends to fall under the radar when talking about his best books considering it is a small standalone story while he has written massive series and 1000 page books. Despite this, and despite being his first book, it not only manages to hold up well, but it is an incredible book in its own right. Often, books in the fantasy genre feel boring and similar, and they often follow the same formula with the same menagerie.

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