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I started the trilogy because I wanted to read some Nora Robert's books and trying the supernatural/ mythical one felt like a good option.
I must admit it was not as interesting or gripping as her previous books. The Sign of Seven Trilogy is the best one yet. The Key trilogy, Garden trilogy, and this have the same underlying theme and trends. 6 characters, 3 gods, one evil.
Still, I enjoy the imagery she creates in her books. Even if the atmosphere in this one is not as effective, it's decent. I'll complete the trilogy anyway.
I must admit it was not as interesting or gripping as her previous books. The Sign of Seven Trilogy is the best one yet. The Key trilogy, Garden trilogy, and this have the same underlying theme and trends. 6 characters, 3 gods, one evil.
Still, I enjoy the imagery she creates in her books. Even if the atmosphere in this one is not as effective, it's decent. I'll complete the trilogy anyway.
Route 13 : Highway to Hell
The Hive, Anshu Bhojnagarwala, Venkataraman Ganesan, Yatindra Tawde, Varadharajan Ramesh, Sarveswari Sai Krishna, Tina Sequeira, Meha Sharma, Sreeparna Sen, The_Hive, Srivalli Rekha, Kanika G., Priya Bajpai, Ell P, Jaya Pillai
Even though I'm one of the authors of this book, I cannot resist sharing a review of the remaining 12 stories. Each story is unique- the style, narration, tone, setting, and plotline are all different and engaging.
Good work, fellow writers.
Good work, fellow writers.
3.75 stars
With this, I finish the series. It isn't great or intense but good enough to read once.
With this, I finish the series. It isn't great or intense but good enough to read once.
3.7 stars
The fairytales are small, mostly told, but have a refreshing, positive outlook with the gore minimized to almost zero. Though I'm a knitting-illiterate, I enjoyed the pictures of various items so artfully knit.
The fairytales are small, mostly told, but have a refreshing, positive outlook with the gore minimized to almost zero. Though I'm a knitting-illiterate, I enjoyed the pictures of various items so artfully knit.
It is important to consider that the book was published in 1872 and was the first (?) vampire story. Being a short book, there isn't much development but the story held promise. The style is poetic, with long flowing sentences. The writer seems to like the word picturesque as it was used quite a few times throughout the book.
Reading about a female vampire preying on young girls was interesting. There were hints of more than friendship between the vampire and the narrator. Can we call it courtship or something more? Definitely intriguing, considering the time it was written.
The book isn't outright horror or doesn't have any gore. It is subtle, soft, and creeps around you with determination. (reminds of Carmilla's movements?)
Reading about a female vampire preying on young girls was interesting. There were hints of more than friendship between the vampire and the narrator. Can we call it courtship or something more? Definitely intriguing, considering the time it was written.
The book isn't outright horror or doesn't have any gore. It is subtle, soft, and creeps around you with determination. (reminds of Carmilla's movements?)
Blood Runs Cold
Anshu Bhojnagarwala, Yatindra Tawde, Varadharajan Ramesh, Sarveswari Sai Krishna, Tina Sequeira, Sreeparna Sen, The_Hive, Srivalli Rekha, Kanika G., Priya Bajpai, Ell P
Jingle Spells
K. Laslie, Brittany White, Jennifer Laslie, Heather Marie Adkins, Sidonia Rose, Sammi Cox
Love the cute stories about different witches and faeries.
I wish some stories were longer. There is something in reading about the magic that makes the heart go la-la-la. (lol)
I wish some stories were longer. There is something in reading about the magic that makes the heart go la-la-la. (lol)
Though the book started on a playful note, the underlying seriousness continued to build and reached the heights by the end.
It did make a bit teary-eyed too.
It did make a bit teary-eyed too.