I’d like to do a couple of these posts as I’ve still got about half a dozen ideas and match-ups. If you’ve got any suggestions, I’d love to hear them in the comments below.
OUTLANDER (2014-ONGOING)
The Blazing Star by Josey Imani (GR)
* time-tavelling female protagonist
* vivid dipiction of time-period
The Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger (GR)
* big-mouth protagonist who speaks her mind
* grumpy Scottish love-interest
* book two set in Highland castle full of grumpy Scottish inlaws
EMERALD CITY (2016)
Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige (GR)
* Oz reimagining with grown-up Dorothy
* characters aren’t what you think
Peter Darling by Austin Chant (GR)
* retelling a childhood classic
* creative worldbuilding
WESTWORLD (2016-ONGOING)
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor (GR)
* original, sci-fi for non-sci-fi fans
* sci-fi worlding-building that’s not all about space
The Cybernetic Tea Shop by Meredith Katz (GR)
* sentient AI
* the women are everything
VIKINGS (2013-ONGOING)
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (GR)
* the Gods walk amongst us
* charming little shit with a destiny
* it’ll all end in tears
And I Darken by Kiersten White (GR)
* historical loosely based on real people
* scary and powerful ruler and regime
THE DEFENDERS (2017-ONGOING)
Dreadnought by April Daniels (GR)
* dark superhero world
* heroes can be dicks
No More Heroes by Michelle Kan (GR)
* ‘realistic’ powers
* individuals and smaller teams all working together
Great match-ups! I LOVE The Song of Achilles!
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I was a wreck! XD I loved it so much,
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I’m really excited because I noticed the author is working on a novel about Circe, the witch from The Odyssey. I’m very much looking forward to it!
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It sounds like it’s going to be amazing! Circe is one of my favourites 😍
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Such a clever concept that combines my two favourite things!
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Thanks! ☺️
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