Tag: mythological fantasy

• The Long-Awaited Read of Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross

  I loved reading Rebecca Ross’ historical fantasy duology Letters of Enchantment, with Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows both serving as enjoyable and inspirational reads. The language use, tone and atmosphere, and overall feel of the books were so immersive and beautiful, and I remember them fondly. When I heard that Wild Reverence was being published, I was…

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  February 25, 2026

  adult fantasy, YA Fantasy

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• Read Maori Creation Myths in Witi Ihimaera’s Navigating the Stars

  Mānawatia a Matariki! Happy Matariki to all! Stories are a significant part of life. Myths are a kind of story, one that tells the story of the origins and beginnings of a world, of the first people, and the beliefs that shape who we are. Witi Ihimaera’s Navigating the Stars is a collection of Māori…

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  June 20, 2025

  Classic Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, NZ Fiction

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• Susan Dennard’s The Whispering Night – The Conclusion to a YA Dark Naturalism Fantasy Wonder

  The conclusion to this wonderful YA dark naturalism fantasy has arrived. The Whispering Night by Susan Dennard, third and final of the Luminaries trilogy, brings all the threads together and delivers in an intense, action-packed, quick-paced gut punch of a novel. The magic of The Luminaries and the tensions of The Hunting Party collide in…

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  May 17, 2025

  YA Fantasy

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• Susan Dennard’s The Luminaries – A YA Dark Naturalism Favourite

  I love a book with a dark, moody setting. Give me a forest, a secluded town, and a mythical-dipped lore whereby people must guard the population by dealing with what lurks in the shadows. Susan Dennard’s The Luminaries gives all that and more and it’s a wonderful introduction to the world of dark naturalism –…

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  October 8, 2023

  YA Fantasy

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