TinyElfArcanist book blogger
Neurospicy indie fantasy reviewer from Mexico City. Pushing the woke agenda by just existing.
Reviews
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Journeys: the Archers of Saint Sebastian by Jeanne Roland
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well This YA historical fiction doesn’t take itself too seriously: it’s set in a fictitious city and full of anachronisms. It reads more like historical fantasy without the fantastic elements; I encourage YA fantasy fans to give it a try as they’ll find many familiar tropes to love. |
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This Too Shall Burn by Cat Rector
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well I loved Arden. She’s more patient than I’ll ever be when dealing with people who publicly scorn her but go to her when in need of quality healthcare. |
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No Heart for a Thief by James Lloyd Dulin
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well The prose is beautiful and succinct. I loved the exchanges between Kaylo and Tayen as they come to realize they’ve only got each other. Their voices were distinct and believable, and you can’t help but root for them. |
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The Forgotten Lyric by Carolina Cruz
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story First thing I noticed upon opening this book: I loved the writing style. If you are into dark stories with funny moments, romance, mystery, great character development, and gods with lots of feelings, this series may be for you. |
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Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Small Miracles is a fun novel that includes many informative and relevant footnotes. I’ve seen a trend of these lately and it wasn’t overdone here. |
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To Poison a King by S.G. Prince
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Part coming-of-age and full slow-burn romance, this book is character-heavy and meant to be slowly savoured. I was enraptured by this tale from start to finish. |
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The Misadventures of Myndil Plodostirr by Michelle Franklin
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Myndil is a neurodivergent young man too good for his well-being. This hero’s superpower is loving anything and anyone who crosses his path. Oh, and he also talks to God and God talks back to him. |
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Angels Before Man by Rafael Nicolás
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Ambiguous Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well Angels Before Man is powerful in its painfully accurate depictions of depression, wrath, passion, and pride. It is a blasphemous display of the unforgiving Father and the angel who was punished for questioning. |
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The Blood of Crows by Alex C. Pierce
Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Matches the story well The Blood of Crows has a sweet blossoming romance, elemental magic, lots of parkour and an overarching mystery. There's not a dull moment in the story: It's funny, it's exciting, and it's got beautiful mentor relationships. |
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An Inheritance of Ash and Blood by Jamie Edmundson
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story Dalriya is a place reminiscent of Westeros: with all the political intrigue but not as grim. I had no idea of the scope of this tale, but I'm certain Edmundson has more surprises in the saga that I would gladly dive into. |
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The Prince of Starlight by Lou Wilham
Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well There's not a lot of action, but enough mystique to trap you in. The author seemed to have fun writing interactions between Prince Cricket and his sisters/best friends. I loved this book. It made me feel all mushy and keep thinking about the characters even after the end. |