Reading is Magic
From the whimsical and enchanting, to the dark and unsettling, this blog is meant to review every kind of literary magic.
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“I have lived a thousand lives and I’ve loved a thousand loves. I’ve walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read.”
– George R. R. Martin
Recent Posts
BOOK REVIEW: “Sun of Blood and Ruin” by Mariely Lares
Set in 1500’s Mexico, a young woman fights to protect her people from injustice. By day, she is the mestiza noblewoman, Leonora; by night, she…
BOOK REVIEW: “To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods” by Molly X. Chang
In this debut novel, Molly X. Chang introduces us to the world of Pangu. Twenty years prior to the start of the book, a portal…
What Is Cozy Fantasy? 15 Comfy Reads
Hot drinks. Good company. Everyday magic. In the emerging sub-genre of cozy fantasy, these are some things we love to see. Although “cozy” means something…
So many books, so little time.
About Me
Hi, I’m Elizabeth. I grew up reading R.A. Salvatore’s The Legend of Drizzt, Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern, Raymond Feist’s Riftwar Saga, and many other classic fantasy series. I’m here to share my love of fantasy – high or low, romance or not, cozy or grimdark, adult or YA. Let’s enjoy the magic together!
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
– Stephen King
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