Tome Thursday: Of Sky and Sea

 

Hello everyone!

 

Welcome back to the blog.

 

Tonight's book of choice is just over one month in the world today! So congrats to it, and the author, because that's an amazing feat.

 

I'd actually read a copy of this book way back in December, but didn't get a chance to talk about it on here much at all, because I was too busy with other books, and of course, the Christmas thing that I have going on here.

 

But now I finally can, so here we are.

 

Let's dive into prophecies, angels, demons, vampires, the works.

 

There's a whole lot of fantasy characters all bopping around in here, and of course there's a prophecy that will probably make you want to cry your eyes out. 

 

Without further ado, here we go, then.

 

Of Sky and Sea.

 

Tome Thursday: Deeper than Black

 

Hello everyone!

 

Tonight, I'm bringing you a very special ARC.

 

Mostly because I feel super lucky that the author (who's stupendously lovely, by the way) reached out to me in the first place, asking if I'd like to have a look-see through her debut novel.

 

Um, where do I sign my soul away???

 

Opportunities like these didn't exist when I was first starting on my reading journey all those years ago, so now to HAVE them means I'm going to snatch them up just as fast as I can!

 

So I said yes, of course. Duh.

 

And embarked on the journey.

 

It took a little bit - the book has some heft to it! - but it was one hell of a ride, and I'm about to explain parts of it to you, but more importantly, I'm going to urge you to get a copy of this book as soon as you can. Yes, it's THAT good.

 

Without further ado, grab your diving gear, we're going under in Deeper than Black!

 

Tome Thursday: Wave Song

 

Hello everyone!

 

Welcome back.

 

Tonight, we're taking a brief look at how it all began.

 

See, I tend to do these things in the correct, chronological order to the best of my abilities.

 

Unfortunately, however, I didn't even know there WAS something to read before the main books of the series until the last one of said series was published.

 

I know, I know. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME.

 

Anyway!

 

Since it's really starting to pick up in terms of heat waves here, it's time to head under the sea to cool off a little. And it's time we meet the two individuals who basically started it all, when you look at it that way.

 

The waves are calling, and we'll answer, in Wave Song.

 

Talkie Tuesday: Sirens of the Deep

 

"It takes bravery to stand against a crowd."

 

Hello everyone!

 

Welcome back to the Continent.

 

Or, shall we say, welcome back to Jaskier's world, which Geralt is only living in, and he's mostly disgruntled about it.

 

When tonight's blog choice was first announced, back in the day, I was super stoked, because Nightmare of the Wolf had been a pretty good addition to The Witcher universe, and it seemed like Netflix was really going to go places with these adaptations.

 

... of course, then the Henry Cavill thing happened, and one thing led to another, and now I don't know when season 4 is even airing, nor will I be watching it.

 

But I DID watch this one, because it's an adaptation of a short story that Andrzej Sapkowski wrote, called 'A Little Sacrifice'.

 

I loved it back then, and I love it even more now, so let's go ahead and have a look at Sirens of the Deep, shall we?

 

Tome Thursday: Echoes of the Tide

 

Hello everyone!

 

And welcome back to the world under the sea!

 

Or well, that's what I'm calling it in my head haha.

 

Emma Hamm JUST released the third in her Deep Waters series, this one about a fan-favourite, golden retriever-type hero in the shape of one Maketes, who's the jokester of the group we've been getting to meet as our motley crew.

 

... and when you can get your hands on a copy this early, well, what do you do?

 

You read it of course!

 

Read it, then review it, then go back and read it again, because why the heck not.

 

So I'm not going to keep on yapping any longer, because we have some impatient characters who would very much like to have their story told.

 

Allons-y, then into Echoes of the Tide.

 

Tome Thursday: Song of the Abyss

 

Hello everyone!

 

Welcome back to the land of the mermaids.

 

Yep, I said what I said.

 

When you accidentally run into one of the best books you've read this calendar year, you don't just drop it like a hot potato and never look at it again.

 

You probably read it again, and again, and again, which is exactly what I've done with tonight's choice for blog post, honestly.

 

I think I've read this thing about five times since first getting my hands on an e-book copy, and I've since bought it in physical form so that I can skip around pages more easily (yes, you can do it on an e-reader too but, I still find it easier in an actual book, sue me).

 

Since then I've also been reading some other works by Emma Hamm and, let's just put it this way, you'll be seeing them on this blog with the passage of time.

 

But first, let's really return to the deep. Let's check on the guy who was an absolute ass in the first book, but is really just a wounded soldier, and we learn all about that - and more - in Song of the Abyss.

Tome Thursday: Whispers of the Deep

 

Hello everyone!

 

I know some of you might be anticipating - or I hope you're anticipating! - my review of the second season House of the Dragon just graced us with, but I ended up deciding to type that one on Saturday, so that I have PLENTY of time to do it right.

 

For tonight, we're diving in deep.

 

And I mean DEEP, deep.

 

Because we're about to enter a story about mermaids, and what's more, it's a mermaid story that I REALLY love, or ended up loving in any event.

 

I wasn't expecting that, because recently the books I've been randomly picking up have been a bit on the eh side, but this one? Chef's kiss.

 

This one's basically restored my faith in the paranormal romance genre, so I'm now just working my way through another ARC before I grab the second in this series.

 

So put on your rebreathers and your flippers - it's time for Whispers of the Deep.

 

Talkie Tuesday: The Little Mermaid 1989

 

"Watch and you'll see, someday I'll be, part of your world ..."

 

Hello everyone!

 

I promised you this movie sometime before New Year's, and somehow didn't get to it because I was watching all the other stuff.

 

That's usually how things go with me, honestly.

 

BUT, here we are!

 

We're finally taking a look at how it all began, not counting the original fairy tale that was brought to life by Walt Disney back in the day.

 

It's wild to me how I didn't even know this movie was originally released in 1989. That's the year I was born! I need to start paying better attention hehe.

 

Without further ado, however, it's once again time to dig out our fins and dust them off. If you've got any shell bras then you best put them on, too.

 

Because The Little Mermaid is calling from the deep again.

 

Talkie Tuesday: The Litte Mermaid

 

"Don't be held back by what you think SHOULD be. Think only of what IS."

 

Hello everyone!

 

And welcome to the land under the sea!

 

Well, the kingdom, empire, whatever you'd like to call it, I suppose.

 

In any event, welcome to me FINALLY catching up on the current trends and sitting down so that I could watch the latest Disney live action re-imagining of a beloved fairytale. 

 

It feels like this is going to be the newest trend for the company giant, although they do periodically release original, animated (and live action) pieces. Yes, I'm looking at you, Wish.

 

Which, I still need to watch as well, right after the Marvel movies.

 

But I'm getting off-track here.

 

Live action movies have a tendency to either go really well, or really wrong, and I feel like tonight's choice is actually really well done, in compare and contrast with some of the others.

 

So flip your fins and let's go follow the siren song of The Little Mermaid.

 

Tome Thursday: The Ocean Between Us

 

Hello everyone!

 

More books to be had, all around, especially if you're a member of BookSirens.

 

Which is where, naturally, I picked up tonight's choice.

 

Okay, I'll admit, it was initially the cover that got me, making me stick long enough to read the premise for the story, and once I did - and got some technical issues out of the way - there was nothing stopping me from devouring this book in two sittings.

 

Two sittings, one day, give or take. That's pretty good, right?

 

ANYWAY, this one is for Greek mythology lovers. So brush up on those skillz and polish that knowledge, because there's definitely going to be stuff in here that will tickle your fancy.

 

Plus on top of that, it's a bit of a mix-and-match with The Little Mermaid, so I mean, what's not to like?!?

 

Mermaids, princes, curses, Greek gods ... sounds like a regular ole Thursday.

 

Cate Rowan's The Ocean Between Us makes a splash!

 

Tome Thursday: Siren's Call

 

Hello everyone!

 

While I already have a bunch of books I'm currently going through - as I normally read more than one at any single moment in time, given I'm a voracious reader to begin with - the first one I actually read and finished on my 2021 roster was a bit of a left-over from 2020.

 

As I've said before, I'm a member on BookSirens, a growing community of writers and reviewers where you can browse through BUNCHES of ARCs and pick and choose which ones you want to read.

 

It really is that simple.

 

The only rule of thumb is that you can only start off with one book and need to read it within a given time frame, but as most of those frames are about three months long, I'm pretty sure anyone can meet the deadlines. Once you've proven yourself as faithful, the number of books you can pick increases, and away you go!

 

I usually have at least three books borrowed from BookSirens at any given time because there's just SO MANY FANTASTIC works and authors on there. And tonight's blog pick is one of those.

 

I did download it before the holidays started, but in the end needed to wait until after to finally start reading it.

 

I don't regret it being my first 2021 pick, however. Siren's Call is just that good.