Welcome to Litsy!

Still with the fritters, me. These ones are made from leftover mashed potatoes.

I‘m pleased to report I‘ve finally clicked with MEMORIES OF ASH! I‘m just past the halfway mark, and I hope I‘ll be able to finish it today. Just gotta let my Kobo recharge.

Shrimp for supper! I looooooove shrimp.

I‘m in a weird place with MEMORIES OF ASH: I enjoy it while I‘m reading it, but I have trouble picking it back up again. Looks like I‘m not quite ready for longer prose fiction unless it‘s totally engrossing. I‘ll keep at it because I DO want to read this and I doubt I‘ll come back to it if I take a break, but I should‘ve waited a bit longer before I made the attempt.

Okay; I think I‘m ready for prose fiction again. MEMORIES OF ASH is the second book in a series I started ages ago, but so far it works well as a standalone with a prequel available for them what wants it.

A fun follow up, though much slower than the first. Maybe it was because I was so used to the lightning pace of the last one, but the middle of the book dragged for me. Still Hitomi as ever was an amazing lead, her world felt true and mesmerizing. Loved how she brought such a dynamic cast of characters to her. Excited to see where she goes next! ★★★☆☆.

#currentlyreading | more of Hitomi & her friends please!!

MEMORIES OF ASH by Intisar Khanani is an uplifting story that challenges current trends in fantasy. Memories of Ash falls roughly into two sections. The first part is pure adventure. After Hitomi's mentor is unjustly arrested and taken for trial, Hitomi faces a choice between staging a rescue or hiding from those working against her mentor. The second half is more of a heist story. I loved it to bits and can't wait for the sequel.

MOA was like being hit by brick in the face. Khanani has done it again, stole my heart with her immersive storyline and strong female lead. Her detail writing and flow kept me hooked from page one to the end. It slowly gives world details such as geography, politics and the world‘s rich history.