(This is Part 3 of Reading the Tensorate Series, a week-long celebration of The Descent of Monsters' release and all things silkpunk) The Descent of Monsters is a mystery-turned-horror that weaves a story from diary entries, transcripts, and letters, showing us the dark side of magic and the horrors committed by the Protectorate to remain … Continue reading Review: The Descent of Monsters (Reading the Tensorate Series)
Review: The Red Threads of Fortune (Reading the Tensorate Series)
Whereas the first installment gave us the origins of Akeha and Mokoya, spanning 30+ years, The Red Threads of Fortune focuses on a matter of days as they attempt to save a city from an impossible foe. The same enchantment and mystery is present throughout as Yang shows their devotion to this magical land and … Continue reading Review: The Red Threads of Fortune (Reading the Tensorate Series)
Review: The Black Tides of Heaven (Reading the Tensorate Series)
The Black Tides of Heaven is a beautiful piece of magic that enthralls with effortless prose, brilliantly rendered characters, and a story you won't be able to put down. It's a silkpunk world filled with strange creatures, inventive technology and cutting-edge gender norms. Take the time to dive into this wonderful world - you won't be … Continue reading Review: The Black Tides of Heaven (Reading the Tensorate Series)
‘Passing Strange’ Review
Passing Strange surprised me. I expected a fantasy novel filled with magic. What I got was a beautiful love story set in 1940’s San Fransisco, with every word masterfully written. It’s light on the fantasy, but manages to add in a very interesting depiction of the artistic process behind the fun and shocking art plastering … Continue reading ‘Passing Strange’ Review