“Whether you made your choices with your eyes open or closed, they’re made. It’s not time to regret them; it’s time to live with the consequences.” - @sarahbethdurst #TheQueenofBlood #QueensofRenthia 🌿🌳🌿 #LiteraryQOTD - Who are some of your favorite masterful fantasy world-building authors? 🌿🌳🌿 I absolutely love the world of Renthia! The first thing that struck me when I began the Queens of Renthia series was the delightful--and blessedly familiar--Hogwarts-esque atmosphere of the Northeast Academy and the relationship amongst the candidates. It was that genuine feel of belonging that just really touched my soul. I really loved the aesthetic of Aratay in particular—a collection of villages nestled in the canopy of an ancient forest, complete with mystical spirits who want nothing more than to murder, but are fascinating nonetheless. It became very apparent as I read that Durst is extremely well-read--in the fantasy genre especially--and it is glaringly clear that her knowledge lends itself so well to this story. I think that is a prime reason I enjoyed these books so very much: she compounds upon quintessential fantasy elements without being derivative. The intricate world building is reminiscent of my other favorites: Tolkien and Lewis and Martin. More people should get into these books! 🌿🌳🌿 🏷⏰ - Thank you to @marasfoldedpages for tagging me in the #flexibooktag • Can you read a book in one sitting? Yes but it depends on where I am, how much time I have, and how interesting the book is! • When did you get into reading? Early on in elementary school, when I first picked up Harry Potter. • Do you read comics or mangas? Comics yes, but I have not yet tried reading a manga! Any recommendations?? • • • #goodwinsgoodreads #books #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #instabooks #readersofinstagram #igreads #igbooks #currentlyreading #amreading #booklover #goodreads #booknerd #bookaddict #bookaholic #bibliophile #bookcommunity #bookporn #bookblogger #bookphotography #booklove #bookdragon #booknerdigans #ipreview via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxx4QhqgtHn/?igshid=ed6ilmxn8yml
