Tag Archives: Venice

“Bitter Greens” by Kate Forsyth

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Bec Graham

Bitter Greens is my favourite kind of book. Historical fiction with just a teensy bit of magic thrown in for good measure. Which makes sense, seeing as Bitter Greens is both a retelling of the Rapunzel fairytale that we grew up with, … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Bitter Greens, Charlotte-Rose de la Force, fairytale, historical fiction, Kate Forsyth, King Louis XIV, La Strega Bella, love, Margherita, Paris, Petrosinella, Rapunzel, The Sun King, Venice, Versailles, witches | Leave a comment

#18 “Masquerade” by Kylie Fornasier

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Bec Graham

City of Heavenly Fire – Cassandra Clare Every Word – Ellie Marney Skinjob – Bruce McCabe i. Bloodlines – Richelle Mead ii. The Golden Lily – Richelle Mead iii. The Indigo Spell – Richelle Mead iv. The Fiery Heart – Richelle Mead Silver Shadows … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged 18th century, Aussie YA, Carnevale, historical fiction, historical YA, Kylie Fornasier, Masquerade, multiple POV, Serenissima, Venice | 2 Comments

“Starling” by Fiona Paul

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Bec Graham

Something that’s missing from a lot of YA fiction is character development. I’m not talking about quality characters, YA is full of those: Will Herondale, Jem Carstairs, Peeta Mellark, Primrose Everdeen, Luna Lovegood, Magnus Bane just to name a few. … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Belladonna, blood, Book of the Eternal Rose, Cassandra Caravello, Falco, fifth humour, Fiona Paul, historical, love, love triangle, Luca da Peraga, lust, nobility, Order of the Eternal Rose, Renaissance, Secrets of the Eternal Rose, Venice, Venom, YA | 8 Comments

#11 “Belladonna” by Fiona Paul

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Bec Graham

i. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ii. Dracula – Bram Stoker 1. Lolita – Vladimir Nabokov 2. Holiday in Cambodia – Laura Jean McKay 3. Only Human – Gareth Roberts 4. Beautiful Chaos – Gary Russell 5. The Silent Stars – Dan Abnett 6. American Gods – Neil Gaiman 7. Every Breath … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged affair, Belladonna, Cass Caravello, Falco, fiction, Fiona Paul, Florence, historical, JK Rowling, love, Luca, Paula Stokes, prison, pseudonym, Secrets of the Eternal Rose, Starling, Venice, Venom, YA | 8 Comments

#10 “Venom” by Fiona Paul

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Bec Graham

` i. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ii. Dracula – Bram Stoker 1. Lolita – Vladimir Nabokov 2. Holiday in Cambodia – Laura Jean McKay 3. Only Human – Gareth Roberts 4. Beautiful Chaos – Gary Russell 5. The Silent Stars – Dan Abnett 6. American Gods – Neil Gaiman 7. Every … Continue reading →

Posted in Extorting Bibliophilia | Tagged Fiona Paul, goodreads, historical fiction, intrigue, Italy, love triangle, murder, nobility, religion, science, Secrets of the Eternal Rose, Venice, Venom, YA | 2 Comments