Across the Dark Water | Tor.com

Across the Dark Water | Tor.com

[ad_1] An uncontrollable plague has left the city in ruins and trapped in perpetual quarantine. A thief hires a guide to lead him safely through the city’s many dangers to the one person who can give him the travel papers he needs to escape.     It took him months to find the right guide. … Read more

Romance Books with a Little Family Drama

Romance Books with a Little Family Drama

[ad_1] As much as I enjoy reading about two people falling in love, I am always intrigued by the relationships that exist outside a budding romance––the connection between a character and their family. I want to know the issues that complicate these relationships––perhaps a complex mother-daughter dynamic, meddling relatives, secrets, or unwavering cultural expectations. Whatever … Read more

What I’m Reading: Ingrid Persaud

What I'm Reading: Ingrid Persaud

[ad_1] Ingrid Persaud’s debut novel, Love After Love, centers on Betty Ramdin, who, after her husband dies, invites a colleague, Mr. Chetan, to move in with her and her son, Solo. Over time, the three become a family, loving each other deeply and depending upon one another. Then, one fateful night, Solo overhears Betty confiding in … Read more

Which is Better: The Book or its Adaptation?

Which is Better: The Book or its Adaptation?

[ad_1] When it comes to adaptations of books, some people claim a book is always better than its adaptation and I completely see their point. On the other hand, I totally disagree. One of the beautiful things about being a reader is the way written language sparks one’s ability to imagine a new reality. The … Read more

Shards | Tor.com

Shards | Tor.com

[ad_1] A group of five friends rent a cabin in the woods—the next day only four are alive. What happened and why is something the survivors are desperate to unravel.     Dawn came and they were still alive. All except for Marcie. Only at the end, they supposed she hadn’t really been Marcie anymore. … Read more

8 Feminist Fantasy Novels | Read It Forward

8 Feminist Fantasy Novels | Read It Forward

[ad_1] For years, I’ve found catharsis in reading feminist fantasy novels. There’s something so inspiring about books that follow women who reclaim their power and wield it to save themselves, those they love, or even the world. From the story of a time traveler traversing multiple universes, to a girl’s school in Maine struck by … Read more