Books
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Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson is totally worth your time
Brandon Sanderson wrote Edgedancer, a novella, which is part of his Cosmere in 2016. I see this 262-page novella a 4.5/5 star read. Read on to see why! This story centers on Lift, a unique character you’re introduced to earlier on in the Stormlight Archive canon. Lift is an ornery urchin, apparently blessed by powers activated due to her relationship with a spren. She tries to go through life however she feels in that moment, and she wrestles with these powers. By the end of the story, Lift has realized what to do. She must try to make things right and fight for goodness. I love this story because of…
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Wholehearted defense of amazing Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester
I read a lot. And I always have done. Stories have the power to change your mind more than an essay or speech would probably be able to, and I’ve always been drawn to beautiful storytelling. That’s why I felt really sad when one of my favorite YouTubers read Jane Eyre and wasn’t a fan of the book. Not that everyone needs to like the same books, but I wanted to write a response in defense of the amazing Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester. Jane Eyre is a worthwhile novel for anyone to read, even if you don’t normally read about relationships like theirs. What makes a good story? I…