November was such a busy month! Not only did I finish my final semester of university, but I - somehow - read fifteen books! Don't ask how I managed that because I genuinely do not know. Another exciting personal achievement is that I have read over 100 books for my 2016 Goodreads book challenge! I surpassed … Continue reading November Wrap Up
Category: the sleeper and the spindle
The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman
“You don’t need princes to save you. I don’t have a lot of patience for stories in which women are rescued by men.” --Neil Gaiman The Sleeper and the Spindle is a short illustrated novel by renowned genius Neil Gaiman that spins a clever twist on two old and beloved classics. When a sleeping curse spreads … Continue reading The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman
YA fairytale retellings
I love fairytale retellings. There's something about a well-known classic being adapted and translated that gets me so excited, especially when the original pops through. Within the past few years, YA fantasy has had a rise in fairytale retellings, which allows us to experience and relive a beloved classic in the form of a new … Continue reading YA fairytale retellings