Like many with colonial ancestry I have to work to understand the generational trauma of Residential Schools and the systemic mistreatment of Indigenous people. It’s still new to consider such things in public. The last residential school only closed in 1996, and I...
Let’s dive into the first book of the season: The Unbroken by CL Clark. I chose this novel initially because it had great reviews and the premise intrigued me—a guard from a conquered nation going back to her native country and being confronted by the rebel cause. It...
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...
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...
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...
Warning! Possible spoilers for the book: The Rage of Dragons by Even Winter
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...
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...