5 Fantasy Worlds To Explore From The Safety Of Your Home
Fantasy has always been a space that one can go to when it’s necessary to get away. Regardless of what a person wants to step away from in that moment in time, fantasy offers momentary relief.
Fantasy has always been a space that one can go to when it’s necessary to get away. Regardless of what a person wants to step away from in that moment in time, fantasy offers momentary relief.
I know, I know. This is a super cheesy topic to write about, but hear me out: in a time like this, where we are required to distance ourselves from others, one comes to appreciate certain things a little more. We can most definitely stay in touch with people online and over the phone, and I would say that these are excellent ways to socialize. All the same, a time like this also makes us realize how lucky we are to have these people in our lives. And while I can wax poetic about friendship, I think I’ll just let …
In this difficult time, many of us have been urged to stay at home. This can be difficult for many, as this is not only a change in routine, but it is also a change to how we once interacted with the world around us. That isn’t easy. Regardless of if you are an introvert or an extrovert, a sudden change in routine is jarring. When I find myself struggling with what is going on around me, I have a tendency to turn towards the stories and poems that I feel are comforting. While I can’t say that everyone does …
Now more than ever, we need to have some escapism in our lives. This doesn’t mean that we’re ignoring what is currently taking place around us, but it does mean that, if only for a moment, we are taking our minds off of the situation. I can think of no better way to encourage that escapism than a list of the new fantasy books that we will be seeing this April. Here are five fantasy books coming out this month. 1. Incendiary image via amazon This month, Zoraida Córdova gives us the first book in her Hollow Crown series, Incendiary. …
Faeries have always had a special place in fantasy literature, and I think we can all see why. Sometimes, these beings take on the form of a trickster that messes with mortals for sheer enjoyment. Other times, the faerie in question may be a guide or maternal figure who leads the protagonist down the right path, offering sage advice and comfort when necessary. There is also the recurring theme of making these beings into immortal love interests who fall head-over-heels for their human paramours. Long story short: faeries take on various roles in literature. Their magic and their personalities make …