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Morgan Sheppard (1007 KP) created a post

Feb 17, 2024  
Amidst the intertwining of Brothers Grimm tales and Welsh Gods mythology, ‘Slippers and Songs’ unfolds as a captivating Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling, marking the debut of the Brodyr Alarch series.

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Ray (18 KP) rated Spring (2015) in Movies

Feb 26, 2020 (Updated Feb 26, 2020)  
Spring (2015)
Spring (2015)
2015 | Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi
9
8.3 (3 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Story (0 more)
Underrated Gem
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A story of an American boy who flees to Europe to discover himself.

However he discovers love (with a twist) in what becomes a tale of beauty, darkness and mythology rolled into one

It is a pleasant suprise
  
I received this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This book is dynamite! Packed to the gills with mythology, Warriors, Witches, Women explores legendary female figures.
For having so much information it's a surprisingly quick read!
  
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The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #1)
Rick Riordan | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.0 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
It's no secret that I've thoroughly enjoyed all of Riordan's mythology based series. My favorite was the Khane Chronicles, but I have to say Magnus Chase is off to a grand start. Norse mythology has such a long & many layered history to it that it fits seamlessly into Riordan's brand of storytelling. As usual there is another great crop of characters as well as a tie in to his old faithful...Percy. I look forward to seeing what other adventures are in store for Magnus & his hall mates as they try to prevent the destruction of the Nine Worlds.
  
American Gods
American Gods
Neil Gaiman | 2005 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
Original story (1 more)
Mythology
One of my top 10
This novel was one of the most original works I have read. It combines mythology from all over the world into an epic journey within the dirty underside of the melting pot that is America. The main characters are well fleshed out. An interesting aspect of the book is the “coming to America” chapters that give the backstory on how the old gods in the novel came to be in America. This novel definitely focuses more on the journey to get to the climax rather than the climax itself.
  
Thanatos (The Underworld Saga #1)
Thanatos (The Underworld Saga #1)
Eva Pohler | 2012 | Paranormal, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Great mythological story

For anyone who enjoys mythology, thus is a great book. You get to know some of the gods and goddesses from Greek mythology. The only thing I found a little unbelievable was parts if the love story between Than and Therese, although it was lovely to read as a young girl fell in love with the Hod of death, I sometimes forgot that she was supposed to only be 15 as some of it was written as though she was an adult. I would give it 3.5 stars overall as it was a fun little read!
  
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David Gray recommended The Drawing of the Dark in Books (curated)

 
The Drawing of the Dark
The Drawing of the Dark
Tim Powers | 2002 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
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"The setting: Vienna, during the Ottoman siege of 1529. The hero: a jaded Irish mercenary. The ingredients: demonic powers, a supernaturally significant beer, some Vikings, a touch of Arthurian mythology and a war to decide the fate of the world. The result: a glorious romp."

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