I recommend Scythe for readers who enjoy thoughtful philosophical exploration, grim reaper aesthetic, subtle dystopia, and clever plot twists.
The Hopeful Wanderer – A Chance of Light Showers
While passing a farmhouse late one summer evening, I overheard the weather forecast through an open window, the local meteorologist calling for light showers very soon. Though I saw no clouds in the sky, I took shelter beneath an overhang out in the field behind the house, making myself comfortable as the sun finished passing … Continue reading The Hopeful Wanderer – A Chance of Light Showers
The Nope Book Tag
Word Nerd Scribbles tends to feature only books that I liked enough to review (unless it's one that truly pissed me off), so I think it'll be fun to, for once, look at some books that I really don't recommend.
The Hopeful Wanderer – The Wretched Well
When I stopped at a well in the woods, I found within not water but a wretched waif. A pale figure curled up on a bed of grass and crushed flowers, the hands cupped over their head the picture of abject sorrow. Their voice bounced off the stone walls up to me, distorted and muffled. … Continue reading The Hopeful Wanderer – The Wretched Well
Book Review: Sabriel
I recommend Sabriel for readers who like somewhat dark things with a bright twist and who like intelligent, capable female characters.
The Hopeful Wanderer – A Silent Eclipse
When the moon drew too close, we retreated indoors and barred the windows shut. Mystified, I helped with the task of preparing for a siege, but once the work was done, I tried to be on my way. The townsfolk would have none of it. "It's just a lunar eclipse," I argued. I was standing … Continue reading The Hopeful Wanderer – A Silent Eclipse
Book Review: The Traitor’s Game
I would recommend The Traitor's Game for readers who like quick romances, enemies-to-lovers paradigms, and spy thrillers in a fantasy setting.
The Hopeful Wanderer – The Bravest Thing
One evening, the stars looked down at me and asked, "Wanderer, you have traveled so far. What do you seek?" I sat below them on an open, grassy hill. Points of light blazed overhead, like colorful jewels set in a black velvet cloth, twinkling expectantly. "Hope, I think," I replied. For a moment, they said … Continue reading The Hopeful Wanderer – The Bravest Thing
Book Review: The Language of Thorns
Fairy tales have a tradition of presenting moral conclusions and this collection sticks to that tradition, but with a modern spin.
The Hopeful Wanderer – When the Park Slept
I came upon the rusting ruins of an ancient amusement park far, far away from civilization. Its Ferris wheel soared into the clear sky, the broken spokes and missing seats like the popped blood vessels in a drunkard's eyeball. Next to this, a single roller coaster loop made another eye, and there, a dry water … Continue reading The Hopeful Wanderer – When the Park Slept
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