Welcome, Ink Lovers!
I’m Yvonne, a fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi writer.
My goal is to transport you into a world of adventure, magic, and courage—and recommend books that do the same.
Why? Because stories inspire me to be braver, try new things, and put myself in others’ shoes. When I moved far away from home, stories helped me connect to the people and places I encountered. Learn more about me.
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Sky in The Deep Summary & Review
In the following Sky in The Deep Summary & Review, I’ll break down what I liked and didn’t like in this book and why you may want to read it (or not).
Or maybe you’ve read it already and are looking for validation on why you either hate or love it. Perfect!
Besides reviewing the book as a reader, I’ll also offer my perspective as a writer on the quality of the writing, plot, dialogue, character arcs, sentences, and more.
Curfew
She put her hand on Miss Dorman’s desk. It felt cool and smooth. Her skin left sweat marks where it touched. The ruler whistled down. Whap! Whap!
Review of Beyond, Mercedes Lackey’s Novel
Are you wondering if Beyond, Mercedes Lackey’s first “Founding of Valdemar” book is worth reading? If so, you’re in the right place.
Renn at Night
urple storm clouds and crackles of lightning swept over the moors. Bolts of white and violet snapped from the clouds like snake tongues melting the darkness. For a brief moment, the night became a curtain. It swept back to reveal a stage of backlit silhouettes. If there had been an audience they would have glimpsed gnarled shrubs, a ribbon of roadway, and a running figure.
Solidarity
The hose is on
running clear into black
of garden earth.
Piccolo & Carafolas
Wind danced through the tuskar trees. It rustled their leaves, flowing in eddies around ebony-skinned trunks. It flooded up the meadows and surged into the canyons between Kezzor and Azzorim, gaining speed