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Aasiyah Sidat (34 KP) rated A Promise of Fire in Books
Jul 5, 2018
Ancient Greece, without a doubt, is my favourite period of history and Greek mythology has always intrigued me.
Weirdly, this was my first book with a Greek mythological theme and I can't say I wasn't blown away.
And to top it all, it was one of the best sizzling romances I have read in a while...I mean you could feel the heat.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/03/read-harder-debut-novel.html
Weirdly, this was my first book with a Greek mythological theme and I can't say I wasn't blown away.
And to top it all, it was one of the best sizzling romances I have read in a while...I mean you could feel the heat.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/03/read-harder-debut-novel.html
J Elizabeth Klug (21 KP) rated Harry Potter: A Journey Through Charms and Defence Against the Dark Arts in Books
Dec 14, 2019
A short non-fiction ebook that draws comparisons from the magic written by J.K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series to the historical myths and folklore from which it's based. Invisiability, transforming into a creature, and warding off evil are just a few of the topics you'll find in this book.
I found this to be a fascinating read and would recommend it to any fans of Harry Potter who are interested in Mythology and Folklore.
I found this to be a fascinating read and would recommend it to any fans of Harry Potter who are interested in Mythology and Folklore.
The Foxman (25 KP) rated Scoob (2020) in Movies
Aug 15, 2020
Throws everything against the wall, but a lot sticks
Light-hearted and funny, this newest version uses good enough voices storytelling to add to the Scooby Doo cannon. Despite breaking a little bit with the 'show us four suspects and do a big reveal' format, it accomplishes what it sets out to do, which is provide entertainment for the whole family.
Goddess in the Stacks (553 KP) rated Circe in Books
Apr 26, 2018
Circe was my April Book of the Month club pick, and WOW was it epic. I haven't read Song of Achilles, but I just put a hold on it with my library, because this book was amazing. So amazing, in fact, that it sent me into a bit of a reading slump - what book could follow up this masterwork?
This is actually going to be a pretty short review because I'm just in awe of this book. Circe begins as a somewhat naive child in her father's household, unaware of her own power until her brother points it out to her. For those powers, she is banished to a deserted island, but her powers only grow from there. We meet many figures of Greek mythology - from gods and goddesses to mortals and monsters like Scylla and the Minotaur.
I just don't even know how to properly review this book other than it was amazing. If you like Greek mythology at ALL, you should read this book. It's captivating.
You can find all my reviews at http://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com
This is actually going to be a pretty short review because I'm just in awe of this book. Circe begins as a somewhat naive child in her father's household, unaware of her own power until her brother points it out to her. For those powers, she is banished to a deserted island, but her powers only grow from there. We meet many figures of Greek mythology - from gods and goddesses to mortals and monsters like Scylla and the Minotaur.
I just don't even know how to properly review this book other than it was amazing. If you like Greek mythology at ALL, you should read this book. It's captivating.
You can find all my reviews at http://goddessinthestacks.wordpress.com
Mariafrancesca (30 KP) rated A Discovery of Witches - Season 1 in TV
Mar 31, 2019
Say what you want but a girl needs her share of brooding vampires and this shows provides just that. I knew the book but I wasn’t very keen to continue the series as I didn’t like reading from her POV, but I always loved the mythology the author built and a TV series is perfect for me.
The locations are amazing (even though I’ve never seen Venice so empty xD) and the story is compelling. Can’t wait for the second season!
The locations are amazing (even though I’ve never seen Venice so empty xD) and the story is compelling. Can’t wait for the second season!
Jacob Reese (14 KP) rated Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) (1997) in Movies
Sep 19, 2020
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Another masterpiece by Studio Ghibli. This is a fantastic movie with great attention to detail and some fantastic interpretation of classic Japanese mythology. This is a beautiful tale of respect and the hunt for peace between humans and spirits. It gives the message that we need to respect nature and all that it provides for us. We may have strayed from nature in some areas of the world but we can still respect it and all that comes from nature.
Terri Wiltshire (21 KP) rated American Gods in Books
Sep 1, 2019
A fun frolic with the Gods of our time
Not my favourite Gaiman book but still a fantastic read. I love how he brings the idea of God's to life and explores the worshipping we partake in in todays consumer driven society.
As always the worlds he creates come alive in often painful detail. The characters are twisted and relatable and the darkness is punctured with laugh out loud humour.
Quick, easy and enjoyable trek through modern mythology.
As always the worlds he creates come alive in often painful detail. The characters are twisted and relatable and the darkness is punctured with laugh out loud humour.
Quick, easy and enjoyable trek through modern mythology.
Jessica Cashen (1 KP) rated Fairies: A Guide to the Celtic Fair Folk in Books
May 16, 2018
Very interesting read. Well written and very informative. I absolutely love fairies which is what drew me to request this book......and I was not disappointed. This book has definitions, poems and a serious look at the folkloreand mythology of fairies. Some of the things covered in this book are Fairyland, Basic Facts about Fairies, The Courts and Divisions in Fairy, Fairies in Tradition, Mortal Interactions and Fairies in the Modern World. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Netgalley.
Ande Thomas (69 KP) rated Akata Witch (Akata Witch, #1) in Books
May 30, 2019
Okay, don't get me wrong. I can see what people see in this series. I don't know what I thought I'd expect considering I generally don't like fantasy, and I definitely don't like Harry Potter. It's just not my jam. In many ways, Akata Witch is very HP, just in Nigeria. In other ways, it's so steeped in African mythology, it's a true breath of fresh air from the normally very European folklore that fantasy so often draws from. It's definitely a book I'd recommend.
Micky Barnard (542 KP) rated Circe in Books
Oct 15, 2018
The timeline and research blew my mind
I didn’t know if I was going to like a book purely delivering a take on Greek mythology, turns out I loved it. Circe is pretty much the sole actor on stage and she captivates you with her thoughts, decisions, deeds and most of all her growth into the goddess she was destined to be. The writing was superb.
I recommend this to all my friends to just give it a go, even if you think it’s not your thing.
I recommend this to all my friends to just give it a go, even if you think it’s not your thing.