Just a girl that loves fantasy worlds too much.
‘Babel’ by R.F. Kuang is a masterful blend of dark academia and social critique invites readers to reflect on the implications of language and power. Discover how the formal aspects of ‘Babel’ elevate its themes and challenge conventional narratives in this compelling literary analysis.
How to Read More Fantasy as a Romantasy Reader? If you are a romatasy reader, who feel that it’s high time to start reading more fantasy literature, that’s post is for you. However, I must debunk something you may believe…
House of Leaves: Review and Analysis of the Labyrinth Symbolism I love a good horror book but this one is nothing like any of this genre I’ve ever read. ‘House of leaves’ deserves a title of the crippiest novel of the…
The strangest love story I’ve read about.‘The Shape of Water’ by Guillermo del Toro From the description of the book and movie I expected a sci-fi story, maybe with tiny elements of romance. ‘The Shape of Water’ is, despite the…
why is ‘A Game of Thrones’ the best fantasy? Cover image © Penguin Random House Publishing House I am not the biggest fan of – caution! Controversial opinion! – the Tolkienian works so I had been sceptic whether I’d have…
Top witchy Books you Need to Read Have you ever read ‘Harry Potter’ and right after realised that you need more of those witching books in your life? Well, I’m here to help you! I grew up on the witching…
about witches and folkloric motives in ‘the master and margarita’ ‘The Master and Margarita’ is a Russian novel that was written in the time of Stalinism in Russia. However, it was firstly published in 1967 in Paris by the widow of…
Books that feel like forgotten fairytales I love fairy tales, both the classical and the less obvious ones. Therefore, I present you a complex guide to my personal favourites: retellings of the classics and books that should be considered fairytales…
Better than enough | ‘A Day of Fallen Night’ by Samantha Shannon | review I’ve heard that ‘A Day of Fallen Night’ is mesmerising but God, that was surprisingly breathtaking! When I’ve read ‘The Priory of the Orange Tree’, a…
‘Carmilla’, a queer gothic novel by Sheridan Le Fanu, not only introduces the first female vampire in English literature but also explores the complexities of homoerotic relationships between women. Set against the backdrop of Victorian anxieties, this tale intertwines themes of desire, liberation, and societal norms. As Carmilla seduces Laura, their bond transcends mere friendship, challenging the era's perceptions of female intimacy. With its rich symbolism and provocative characters, ‘Carmilla’ has become a queer classic, influencing modern vampire narratives and resonating deeply within the LGBTQ+ community. Discover how this innovative work continues to captivate and inspire today.
