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Morgan Sheppard (1037 KP) created a post

Oct 7, 2026  
Ravens and Ruin — Brodyr Alarch Book 5 — is one year old today.

A White Snake retelling set in Melthkior, where Ewan is deceitfully gifted the ability to hear the thoughts of animals and the wounded land itself. Lowri, healer-warrior of the old ways, walks the path with him; Branwen and Arianrhod both have purposes of their own.

One year old. If it's been waiting on your list, today is the right occasion. 🐦‍⬛🌿

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Once Upon a Rainbow, Volume Two
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6.0 (1 Ratings)
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A fantastic collection of fairy stories retelling some of the childhood favourites from an LGBTQIA+ pov. The style chosen to write these stories in may not be for everyone but I for one enjoyed their content and their filling of a gap in the inclusiveness of literature generally. As a beginning piece in providing reading material for all, this is a definite plus, but it is also something that needs working on and improving, those coming after will surely be able to improve.
  
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Disney Manga: The Princess and the Frog
Nao Kodaka | 2018
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Manga meets Disney may seem a strange combination to some but is one that works once you get your head around how they read. As an almost complete retelling of the Disney film, this is almost a junior novelization of the film version except in graphic novel/manga version. Lacking in colour and detail in it's illustrations the simplicity would serve this as a good introductory novel for youngsters. Tiana and New Orleans always make for a relaxing bedtime read.
  
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David Betteridge (327 KP) rated Quiz in TV

Apr 17, 2020  
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2020 | Drama
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Modern Retro TV
I loved this retelling of the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire coughing scandal, the acting was superb, Sheen did a fantastic job as Tarrant. The story is well told without ultimately giving you an answer. It has an amazing retro feel and I thought I remember this so clearly but when you look back so much if forgotten. Well done ITV for also being able to have a bit of a laugh at themselves!
  
The Silence of the Girls
The Silence of the Girls
Pat Barker | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.5 (2 Ratings)
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Good Retelling of The Iliad
This is a retelling of The Iliad - no need to read it however a bit of the basics of it would help you understand this book more, just for background information.

It can be a rather difficult read. Not to say it’s hard to understand, but more of the detailed subject matter. It’s shocking to read when these women are going through an era where war is prevalent, and the best outcome for them is to be a trophy, instead of a slave. (Although, those two terms are pretty much the same thing if you think about it) It’s scary, and eye opening at the same time. These women go through a lot of trauma and Briseis has it slightly better than the other women out there (which says a lot). They’re pretty much treated like cattle and nothing could be done with it. Unfortunately this is the norm during war.

The relationship between Briseis and Achilles was interesting. Despite the conqueror and war trophy titles, it develops and evolves as Achilles goes though life changing events through the novel. You do however, have a heart for Patroclus. He seemed more human and his friendship with Briseis is what might have kept her going through all this time in the book. In a sense too, she also benefited from being with Achilles (albeit, not her choice)

This is definitely word a read through if you’re interested in Greek Mythology and retellings this is worth the read, despite the slow but steady pace. The retelling of the Iliad from Briseis’ point of view is a good one.