Fiction
The Daughter's Desolation. Content Warning.
The unforgiving sun beat down on Eva's back as she trudged across the cracked earth. Her once vibrant green eyes, now dull with exhaustion, scanned the horizon for any sign of life. The once fertile fields of her village lay barren, ravaged by a relentless drought. Hunger gnawed at her stomach, a constant companion for weeks.
By ANNA CORAL2 years ago in BookClub
Flight of the Phoenix Weaver
Asala, with eyes the color of twilight and hair like spun moonlight, was a weaver's daughter, her life as intricately woven as the tapestries her father crafted. Her nimble fingers, though small, possessed an uncanny talent, whispering stories into silk and dreams into wool. Every thread held a memory, every knot a whispered tale. But fate, a fickle weaver itself, decided to unravel Asala's life with a cruel twist. A raging storm at sea claimed her fragile vessel, leaving behind only a half-finished tapestry depicting a magnificent phoenix rising from a pyre of crimson flames.
By ANNA CORAL2 years ago in BookClub
## Princess Tiara and the Whispering Waterfall
Princess Tiara loathed tiaras. The heavy jewels dug into her scalp, their sparkle a constant reminder of the gilded cage her life felt like. Unlike her sisters, who dreamt of balls and eligible suitors, Tiara yearned for adventure, for tales whispered on dusty scrolls and maps crinkled with the touch of explorers. The library, not the rose garden, became her sanctuary. There, with the scent of aged parchment and the hushed whispers of forgotten knowledge, Tiara felt truly alive.
By ANNA CORAL2 years ago in BookClub
The Fascinating Universe of Philippine Folklore
Philippine folklore stories have long been enchanting our minds, because, that is how wonders, mysteries, and ethics are mixed in. They knew that these must be the stories that progress from generation to generation, showing how rich is the cultural heritage of the Philippines. They don't delight us only, but also, they do chat about those things that we care about the most. The mythical characters and the legendary heroes that are our favorites are what they always are so proud to read about.
By Thelma Perez2 years ago in BookClub
Happy book anniversary to Monster Ridge!
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Victor and Silje thought they'd already left Hotel Fen and its horrors behind. But hunting them are Victor's godly brothers: Thor the Thunderer, Tyr the Battle-God, and Hodr the God of Winter. Convinced that Ragnarok, the end of all things, is about to begin, they either want Victor fighting on their side — or out of their way. With Ada the gretten katt and their dwarven weaponsmith Ivaldi, Victor and Silje set off for Vanaheim, seeking out the Vanir runemistress Freya, and a safe haven. But the more their pasts unfold, the more they realize that they're caught in the crosshairs of an ancient feud between Odin, the King of the Nine Realms, and his blood brother Loki, the Destroyer of Worlds.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: The Age of Treachery by Gavin Scott
The Age of Treachery is a book which is many things in terms of genre as my snippet explains. Duncan Forrester is our protagonist, a university fellow at Oxford who is settling into life post-war when a colleague is killed and Forrester takes it upon himself to uncover the perpetrator of the crime. This gains greater importance when Forrester's friend is implicated for the murder and out of a sense of friendship as well as personal guilt, Forrester is compelled to help him.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
"Your House Will Pay" Explores America's Racial Strife
Your House Will Pay takes place in Los Angeles in the wake of the shooting of a Black teenager, echoing the riots from the 1990s. According to the author, the novel’s premise is based on the 1991 murder of 15-year old Latasha Harlins by Soon Ja Du, a Korean grocer, who accused Harlins for stealing orange juice, and shot her in the back of the head. Although Soon Ja Du was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, she served no jail time. Published in 2019, the book’s subject matter continues to have cultural relevance today with the Black Lives Matter movement.
By J. S. Wong2 years ago in BookClub
The Last Tree
Once upon a time, in a world not too different from our own, the Earth was in peril. Cities sprawled across landscapes, their concrete fingers choking the life out of nature. Pollution stained the skies, and the once vibrant forests were reduced to mere memories, lost in the pages of history.
By Christina Yan 2 years ago in BookClub
Ink on Starlight . Content Warning.
Amara, a seasoned cartographer with ink-stained fingers and a thirst for the unknown, stumbled upon a weathered parchment tucked within a dusty tome. It depicted a swirling vortex, an impossible gateway rumored to lead to the Celestial Cartography, a mythical archive charted by constellations. The thought of such a place, a library woven from starlight, ignited a spark within her.
By ANNA CORAL2 years ago in BookClub
