The Lies of the Ajungo has one of my favorite themes in the fantasy genre- the loss of history and how this loss shapes our understanding of not just our lives but the world.

The Truth of the Aleke is a truly magnificent read! I really didn’t think Utomi would top The Lies of the Ajungo, but I ended up thoroughly impressed!

The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II is unflinching and unwavering in its portrayal and indictment of the evil Japan wrought on Nanking, China.

Hobb seems to have a knack for giving you endings that absolutely makes you want to scream at the injustice of it all.

One way or the other, the women in this book, no matter what their situation was, rallied and took control of their damn lives!!

When I pick up books written by women in this genre, this is what I want to see- female characters who are unapologetic in their being.

Although Fellowship of the Ring presents ambitious writing with second to none world building by a very talented author, I will say that the movie makes you appreciate this book 100%

You can feel the selfishness of Malta, the apathy that dictated Keffria’s life, the strength that was Ronica Vestrit, the confusion peppered with shadows of strength, wisdom,

If Sigrud lived in this age, he definitely would have been a candidate for serious therapy to unpack everything he was feeling

Can a female character really be a heroine if life hasn’t fucked her sideways (often in the form of sexual abuse) to shape her up?