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Kori
Sep 30, 20225 min read
Caraval Trilogy Review
Caraval series is an atmospheric fantasy about two sisters, an annual week-long magical challenge, and the consequences of playing the game.
Coffee, Book, & Candle
Sep 24, 20225 min read
Writing Carnivalcore Aesthetics
By this point, most everyone is familiar with The Night Circus and the Caraval series, both of which hit the book market in a big way....
Kori
Sep 2, 20224 min read
The Night Circus Book Review
The Night Circus is an atmospheric story filled with creative magic and gorgeous visuals that will pull you in and delight your senses. I wa
Kori
Aug 12, 20225 min read
The Witch's Heart Book Review
Welcome to the first post of this month's mythology theme! The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec reimagines Loki's family—his wives,...
Jordan
Jul 22, 20226 min read
Character Tropes in Adventure Parties
Adventure parties are a staple of fantasy quests, and for good reason. Fans of DnD, Lord of the Rings, and pretty much any cornerstone of...
Kori
Jun 18, 20227 min read
How to Write a Successful Magic System, Part 1
Magic systems can make or break a fictional world, undoing the rest of your hard work in the world-building department. In this post, I...
Jordan
Apr 22, 20225 min read
Writing Faeriecore and Goblincore Aesthetics
Have you noticed the YA and NA book markets are obsessed with fae (and goblins) lately? Maybe we can thank the success of authors like...
Kori
Mar 7, 20225 min read
House of Sky and Breath Book Review
If you've been around for a bit, you may have picked up that I am Maas Trash–anything that Sarah J. Maas releases is an auto-buy for me,...
Jordan
Mar 4, 20225 min read
Favorite Fae Films & Shows
March is here, which means everything is leprechauns, rainbows, and shamrocks for the next couple weeks. But like last year, Kori and I...
Kori
Apr 9, 20213 min read
Happy Unicorn Day: Unicorns in Fiction
HAPPY UNICORN DAY! Historically, unicorns are elusive and said to show themselves only to virgins or those who were pure of heart, like...
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