Why Six of Crows Duology is Better Than Shadow and Bone Trilogy

As I’m writing this, I just finished the last few pages of Crooked Kingdom, the second and last book of the Six of Crows duology, written by Leigh Bardugo. For those who might be a bit unfamiliar with the series, it’s the set of books that sort of serves as the sequel to …

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Classic Literature Heroes We Can’t Help But Swoon Over

Gentlemen in stiff cravats and fancy coats. Hazel-eyed boys with dreamy smiles. That boy next door. That gentleman who comes to call. These are the heroes of classic novels that we’ve read either when we were young or somewhat later. It doesn’t matter when you encountered them, but what matters …

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From Severus Snape to Samwise Gamgee: 5 Fictional Characters Who Became Unlikely Heroes

When we think of heroes, we think of brave young men and women who take up their swords to fight those who oppress the poor or the weak. The first people who come to mind are those natural-born leaders, those who can stand for themselves and defend a worthy cause. …

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What The Little Paris Bookshop Tells You About Hurting and Healing

(Disclaimer: I’ll try to keep this post as spoiler-free as possible, but if you’re the type of reader who wants to live through the characters’ lives as you go through the pages, I suggest that you stop first and then come back afterwards when you’ve read the book. If you’ve …

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