Monthly Archives: September 2016

“The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two” by Catherynne M Valente

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Bec Graham

It’s been a few days since I finished this Fairyland book, so this could be a very short one today, because I really just want to talk about the impression that this book has left on me, rather than the story itself. … Continue reading →

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“The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There” by Catherynne M Valente

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Bec Graham

Before I get into this review, I just want to say that yes that is a colouring-in bookmark. I’m saving it for the end of the year. I think I’m going to need some relaxation after this semester. But moving … Continue reading →

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“Rags & Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales” edited by Melissa Marr & Tim Pratt [Part III]

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Bec Graham

Unfortunately, I am writing this review/these impressions without the copy of Rags & Bones that I was reading. I had to give it back. And because I got a little busy in between finishing the book and writing this up, these … Continue reading →

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“Rags & Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales” edited by Melissa Marr & Tim Pratt [Part II]

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Bec Graham

Millcara by Holly Black This story felt a little more familiar to me than the others. I was part of the Twilight generation, which spawned the vampires of Vampire Academy and Bloodlines, as well as True Blood, Vampire Diaries, and probably a whole heap … Continue reading →

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“Rags & Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales” edited by Melissa Marr & Tim Pratt [Part I]

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Bec Graham

Rags & Bones is a short-story collection that I found when I was helping the boyfriend move house about two weeks ago. This was my finders fee for helping him pack up his clothes. I mean, I’ll give it … Continue reading →

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