In the realms of literary genres, few have risen as rapidly in popularity as 'dark academia'. This niche, yet captivating category, has been turning heads and capturing imaginations worldwide. In some ways it's more of an aesthetic than anything else, and as such we find dark academia books that straddle multiple genres. From fantasy to mystery, thriller to romance, while there are certain genres (like fantasy and gothic) that naturally lend themselves to dark academic tales, this is one genre that has few boundaries. 

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog on a book called The High Mountain Court (great read, by the […]

It was high time I returned to the world of my favourite urban fantasy series and reviewed the next Kate Daniels novel, Magic Burns. I have, at this point, read the whole series many times, but I never tire of it. A re-read again for the review to refresh my memory on the details. And I have to say, with this novel, the dynamic duo that is Ilona and Andrew Gordon (writing under the pen name Ilona Andrews) smashed it out of the park.

In the realm of fantasy literature, a distinct archetype captivates the imagination of readers worldwide: the fantasy warrior woman. These characters, wielding swords and spells and no small amount of sass, stand as pivotal figures in narratives that intertwine magic, adventure, and the age-old tales of heroism. Yet, beyond their prowess in battlefields and mystical lands, fantasy warrior women represent a deeper narrative thread, one that weaves through the fabric of both the genre and our societal understanding of femininity and power.

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