QBD Reviews: Oryx And Crake by Margaret Atwood

Oryx And Crake is unlike anything I have ever read. I’m honestly at a loss for words on how to even begin blogging about this title, but here goes: Imagine our world in about 50-100 years time, if no-one cared enough to fight for it. Dozens upon dozens of extinct species, fresh food is almost […]

Fantastic Females in Fantasy- Pt. 2

There are so many awesome women in fantasy that we could not contain it to just one post! While you are probably already familiar with Hermione, Katniss, Tris and Arya, we thought we’d gather together some more of our favourite fantasy ladies who you may not have met yet- with a YA twist. Seraphina from […]

Fantastic Females in Fantasy – Pt. 1

Let’s face it – the fantasy genre has long had a bit of a reputation for being a boys club. Many fantasy worlds have a basis in history, most obviously Medieval Europe, and as such women can be relegated to background characters who keep the home fires burning while the men all go off adventuring. […]