As a self-proclaimed writer of “fated love”, I admire the heavenly twist on Thalassa’s take of the trope. Her characters are passionate, and because they stand at opposite ends of the field—he’s heaven bent on destroying the Earth, and she’s dead set on fighting against it—the sparks between them couldn’t get any hotter.
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Rhapsodic—⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book #1 in The Bargainer Series, Rhapsodic, showcases Thalassa’s writing style, which is instantly enthralling and usually packed with emotion that is guaranteed to make your throat bob once or twice.
What’s Your Crutch?
There’s no right or wrong way to write. Every author has their own process that works for them, and we shouldn’t judge. We should take note and learn from each other so that when the day comes when we hit a writing dry spell—and we will—we can use their tips and tricks to get us out of it.
The Kingdom of Copper—⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Roughly six months later, with life back home in Chicago finally feeling settled, I sat down and gave The Kingdom of Copper my full attention… and proceeded to read it in a day.
Yes. The second book of the Daevabad Trilogy is that good.
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
“The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is a compendium of invented words written by John Koenig. Each original definition aims to fill a hole in the language—to give a name to emotions we all might experience but don’t yet have a word for.
“All words in this dictionary are new. They were not necessarily intended to be used in conversation, but to exist for their own sake; to give a semblance of order to a dark continent, so you can settle it yourself on your own terms, without feeling too lost—safe in the knowledge that we’re all lost.”
The Last Mrs. Parrish — ⭐⭐⭐
Have you ever had a friend recommend a book to you? They rant and rave, hyping it up until you can’t stand it anymore and ask for their copy. Or, if you’re like me, you got out and buy it yourself.
Oh, my dear friend J… The Last Mrs. Parrish, quite unfortunately, did not live up to the hype.