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Book Review: The Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan

Unfortunately, the statement in the YouTube thumbnail is not clickbait. I filmed this review days ago and the emotions are still fresh. Heart of the Sun Warrior is not without its problems, which we will explore further in the video. However, it is the mark of great literature and world building that allows one toContinue reading “Book Review: The Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan”

Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan follows the harrowing adventures of Xingyin as she works to set her mother free from imprisonment on the moon. Along the way, she will encounter love, betrayal and treachery in a kingdom where gossip and rumor rule with an iron fist. Tan’s debut novel is packedContinue reading “Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan”

The Song of Achilles – An LGBTQ Character Study

I’m interested to know your thoughts on this! Personally, I’m still working out how this fits into the mythological retellings I already know. However, I can say that it is a fresh take and a perspective that was needed.

This Book Has Me Confused! – ‘The Women of Troy’ by Pat Barker

I’ve written several drafts of this review. After many revisions, I’m still not quite sure where I stand on this one. The Women of Troy takes place after the fall of the ancient city, Troy, and offers glimpses into the lives of Trojan women, captured and taken as slaves for the Greeks. For lack ofContinue reading “This Book Has Me Confused! – ‘The Women of Troy’ by Pat Barker”

My Fallen Angel

She glowed, ethereal and tragic,An angel fallen from grace,But I was drawn to her magic.Her eyes were translucent and distant,A pearl washed ashore,But I saw a shadow there, something of a misfit,Despite all the warning signs,I charged on, closed my eyes.For all the pain we endured,Bleeding hearts on marble floors,I feel I will never beContinue reading “My Fallen Angel”