FOREST OF A THOUSAND LANTERNS: Booksta Review

Meet Xifeng. The woman who makes Kaz Brekker seem like a saint.

Fantasy, Book Review, Young Adult, PoC Author, RetellingsKaitee TredwayJuly 27, 2021book review, YA Fantasy, Diversity in books, asian author, retellings, duology, morally grey, fairytale, young adultComment

FOREST OF SOULS: Booksta Review

Sirscha. I’ve never felt as seen as I do in her. I see myself in the battles she has with herself. And then I see myself in her face.

Book Review, Fantasy, Highly Recommended, PoC Author, Young Adult, RetellingsKaitee TredwayJuly 16, 2021book review, asian author, YA Fantasy, retellings, action, Lori M Lee, favorite, Diversity in books, Representation Matters, young adultComment

DRAGON PEARL: Booksta Review

How many books have you read that take Greco-Roman mythology and run with it? A lot? Me too. They’re some of my favorite books, and I get so excited when I hear about books that explore other mythologies.

Book Review, PoC Author, Sci-fi, Retellings, Middle GradeKaitee TredwayJune 26, 2021Diversity in books, asian author, retellings, MG, Middle grade, sci fi, Rick Riordan PresentsComment

WINTERNIGHT: Booksta Review

Medieval Russia: Vasya and the Winter King await you in Baba Yaga’s forest…Did I mention the horses?

Fantasy, Book Review, Highly Recommended, Retellings, AdultKaitee TredwayFebruary 12, 2021book review, adult fantasy, historic elements, retellings, folklore, wild girl, trilogy, enemies-to-lovers, favoriteComment

GIRL, SERPENT, THORN: Booksta Review

How does Persian mythology + Western fairytale + bi rep sound?

Book Review, Fantasy, Retellings, Young Adult, Queer AuthorKaitee TredwayJanuary 13, 2021book review, YA Fantasy, Diversity in books, fairytale, retellings, Representation Matters, queer characters, ene, young adult Comment