Fantasy Books that have remained popular over the decades tend to have one element in common – a compelling, determined, resilient hero who leaves a lasting impression on the reader. Memorable main characters are typically strong, selfless leaders with a number of special abilities to achieve their main goal. For decades, authors have provided readers with some of the best heroes in fantasy literature, and in recent years, many have gravitated toward a strong female protagonist for such roles. The fantasy genre has always pushed the boundaries of tradition, and in doing so, it has introduced many iconic female protagonists…
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ONE Born from the mists film has the opportunity to really exaggerate the horror of two characters from the books, and Doing so would help add more complexity to a future Well of Ascension plot. There are many disturbing aspects of the world found in Brandon Sanderson's books, including the brutal and barbaric Allomantic art known as Hemalurgy - the horrific addition of metal spikes through vital organs to grant them Allomantic power. However, Born from the mistsThe film adaptation should focus on the disturbing elements of a particular species, as the books don't emphasize this enough. Sanderson gives very…
The relationship between a wizard and his wand is one of the most prominent foundations of the wizarding world found in Harry Potter series. However, the mechanics of wands can be quite confusing. While the Harry Potter The books do an incredible job of immersing the reader in their complex worldbuilding, some struggle to understand the many ways a wizard can win a wand's loyalty. The series initially begins with a strict set of rules, but as the story progresses over the course of a decade, the laws surrounding wand lore appear to change. According to the law of wands…
Anticipation for Rebecca Yarros' next film Fourth Wing sequel is creating a whirlwind of theories online, making the wait for onyx storm January release almost unbearable. However, many of these theories are deeply supported by things that Yarros secretly introduced into The Empyrean Seriesand if one onyx storm the theory ends up working, it could reintroduce one of the most problematic relationship dynamics in the books. Fourth Wing quickly begins with a classic love triangle scenario - a plot used frequently by Yarros to create tension between characters and drive the overall story forward. Throughout the books, both Violet and…
Sarah J. Maas hid several provocations throughout Cutting thorns and roseswhich was used to provide subtle setup for some major plot twists. This form of foreshadowing is used in many of Maas's fantasy book series, and has traditionally revealed the meaning of certain details in subsequent books. But there's a nine-year line from the first Cutting thorns and roses book that has not been covered so far. Five books into the series and Maas still hasn't delved into the history of the Archeron family. Although the books lightly explore the dynamics of Feyre's mother and father, they are not the…
onyx storm the launch is getting closer and, to celebrate, Rebecca Yarros revealed a new onyx storm excerpt from the winter edition of Cosmopolitan UK. After almost 15 months of waiting between books, the public is dissecting every detail of its latest teaser. The three-page excerpt was also posted on Yarros' Instagramgiving the public the best look at what's likely to happen next Fourth Wing book. From the few pages released, it seems that the new onyx storm reveal picks up exactly where Iron Flame stopped. And from what is described throughout the events, Yarros gave his characters a short…
The fantasy genre has always been an extremely popular category in literary fiction, serving a wide variety of readers through its many subgenres. The romance subgenre, in particular, has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, as readers enjoy an equal mix of classic fantasy elements alongside a strong romantic plot. Many popular books on BookTok fall into this category, but a large selection tends to lean heavily on graphic content that some readers don't like in a fantasy book series. Although romance is often an important element in fantasy adventures, there are those who prefer that the central…
Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of Cutting thorns and roses series, quickly became one of the most beloved authors in the romance genre. With three incredibly successful fantasy book series, it's not hard to imagine why. Maas's ability to create expansive fantasy worlds and build complex romantic relationships are just a few of the many reasons readers gravitate toward his works - and one of his most acclaimed is the ACOTAR series. As Maas has not yet announced the launch of the sixth A Court of Thorns and Roses novel, readers have been searching for the perfect book to take…
THE Harry Potter The HBO adaptation promised to be more in-depth than the Harry Potter films. To do this, it has plenty of content from Harry Potter books to choose from. The original films understandably cut main characters and changed the plot to fit into a two-hour film, but the HBO show could further develop the magical world and provide viewers with a deeper experience into the characters and creatures found in the novels. One notably absent character is Winky, a house-elf first seen in the fourth novel, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Winky's tragic story was cut…
onyx storm will be released in January 2025, and Yarros is releasing plenty of teasers to keep anticipation for its release high. Recently, theories about what comes next have only intensified – as Rebecca Yarros revealed a new point of view of Xaden in Fourth Wing pocket edition and the back cover synopsis for onyx storm. However, the best preview onyx storm ahead of its release comes from the winter issue of Cosmopolitan UK – complete with a three-page excerpt detailing the book's early events. For most of the year, Iron Flame The cliffhanger ending left many questioning the state…