Tag: Rick Riordan

TBR Check-In: To Be Read or To Be Removed Pt. 2

0 Comments

Last January, I revisited some of the oldest books on my Goodreads TBR shelf to decide whether they still held my interest. While many no longer appealed to me at

Read Full

Authors I’m Thankful For

0 Comments

I remember my first book fair in primary school. I asked my mum for some money, imagining all the books I could choose from. She’d taken my sister and I

Read Full

The Importance of Strong Side Characters

0 Comments

On the most recent episode of Pine Reads Review’s podcast, Turn the Page!, we spoke about the different elements that make a great fantasy book. While many immediately think of

Read Full

TBR: To Be Read or To Be Removed? 

0 Comments

As the new year approaches, I like to reflect on my year and make changes that set me up for success in any goals I set for myself. This year,

Read Full

Seasonal Reading Habits

0 Comments

“Seasonal reading” is the act of reading certain types/genres of books during certain seasons. For example, reading a cozy murder mystery in the fall and a light-hearted romcom in the

Read Full

Are Prophecy Tropes Dead?

0 Comments

The YA fantasy genre has evolved extensively over the last twenty years. It has seen many different eras—from the magical and mythical phase of the early 2000s, with iconic series

Read Full