The novel's intensity might be challenging for some readers, as it delves into dark themes and presents an emotionally charged storyline. However, this intensity lies at the heart of what I believe is the book's purpose: to evoke a spectrum of emotions, from anger and...
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Phoenix Extravagant: Painting Outside the Lines
I did find the pacing of the story to be a bit slow at times, and while the complex and nuanced portrayal of colonialism and cultural identity makes for a compelling and thought-provoking read, it took me more to get into this book than some others I have read. I...
Appendix Lit: Book Club Rating System and Discussion Questions.
l started this book club so l could get new inspiration for my games and also broaden my reading experiences. We have read some really cool books and some that we struggled with. I've created a rating system that is a bit more...
Book Review: The Jasmine Throne – Empires, Intrigue, & Magic? Alright.
The Jasmine Throne - by Tashi SuriSeason 2, Book 1Discussion Date: November 13, 2021 Dice Rating: D8s. These dice are cool looking and satisfying to roll, yet lack a certain oompf. A d8 book is one that satisfies an itch other books don't or can't. These are often...
Appendix: Lit Book Club, Rage of Dragons Discussion Questions.
Warning! Possible spoilers for the book: The Rage of Dragons by Even Winter
Appendix: Lit Book Club Discussion Questions.
Reading the books is most of a bookclub, discussing the book is important too. It allows you to process what it was you read. My goal for Appendix: Lit was to find inspiration for my gaming, I suspect I will learn things along the way—especially because I made a real...
Book Review Appendix: Lit – The Candle And The Flame
The Candle and the Flame is the first book I picked for the Appendix: Lit Book Club. Written by Nafiza Azad, this young adult book sets the bar high for the rest of the books and does exactly what I was hoping it would. Azad, a self-identified island girl born in Fiji...