It’s time! Carl V. is once again inviting us to join in the Once Upon A Time challenge for the third year in a row and I am am definitely joining. You can find all the details on his blog and you go to the OUaTIII blog to log in your reads.
There will be mini challenges, author interviews, giveaways, oh my. Lots of fun stuff and of course, there are different levels of participation. I’ve decided to go with the First Quest which involves reading five books that fall within the OUaT III criteria.
Once again, for every challenge I join I try to select books from my stacks so here are the books I’ve chosen. I’ll try to stick with these but I do reserve the right to switch books as I read along.
- Starfinder by John Marco. This YA Fantasy novel where steam trains and electricity are rapidly changing the world is the story of Moth of Calio, a young boy obsessed with the airships developed by his friend Fiona’s grandfather Rendor, and dreams of taking to the air one day like his heroes, the Skyknights.
- The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue. Inspired by the W.B. Yeats poem that tempts a child from home to the waters and the wild, The Stolen Child is a modern fairy tale narrated by the child Henry Day and his double.
- The Onion Girl by Charles De Lint. At the center of all the entwined lives in Newford stands a young artist named Jilly Coppercorn, with her tangled hair, her paint-splattered jeans, a smile perpetually on her lips–Jilly, whose paintings capture the hidden beings that dwell in the city’s shadows.
- Noctures by John Connolly. A short story collection of lost lovers, predatory demons and vengeful ghosts. Suspenseful stories that are dark, daring and utterly haunting.
- The Year of Disappearances by Susan Hubbard. In this sequel to The Society of S, the young half human half vampire Ariella is out to discover why humans are disappearing. I really liked The Society of S so I’m looking forward to see what happens next with Ari.
I can’t wait to get started. Hope everyone who’s joining has tons of fun and for those of you who are still thinking about it, c’mon join us!
This one seems to sneak up on me before I have a chance to jump in. I probably should refrain from joining any more challenges until I can get the ones I am in under control. It looks like you have some great books lined up. I look forward to reading your thoughts on all of them.
I read The Stolen Child when it came out and I remember really liking it! Hope you enjoy it too! Good luck 🙂
I think you are the third or fourth person to sign up for this challenge! You guys impress me…I’m already in the challenge muck so deep I will never dig my way out!
I really want to read The Stolen Child. I hope you enjoy all your picks, Iliana!
Hmm…I’m not sure if I’ll be joining this challenge though it sounds so much fun!I’ve a few challenges on my plate right now and I’m not even sure if I could complete them, LOL.
Have fun reading, Iliana! 🙂
Yes I’m all over it – I started this weekend by picking up a horror/fantasy and have scared myself a little bit already 🙂
Thanks for sharing. It looks like a great challenge and I think I’ll join in.
Fun! I am bowing out this year since I don’t have time. Only a short break from school before I plunge back in and so much i want to read. I look forward to hearing about the books you’ve chosen so I can do the challenge vicariously 🙂
I really liked The Stolen Child. He has a new book either out or coming out! Glad you are joining in! Happy reading!
Hope you had a good weekend. I will have to go check out the challenge and see whether or not I can participate (mostly about time!)…. Sounds like you have some interesting reads set aside for the challenge!
I have quite a few other books lined up over the next 3 months so I’m only officially signed up for The Journey although I hope to read more. I couldn’t not join though! I’m hoping to read a de Lint too.
Iliana, please email me your address so that I can send you the book you won! Thanks for playing along.
What a great list. I read The Stolen Child and enjoyed it. I have Nocturnes on my Spring Reading list. Happy reading!
I have THe Stolen Child on my list too (and actually was able to finish it already and should have a review up soon). It was very good!
Hey Guys – so glad to hear some of you are joining and for those of you who aren’t I may have to try and convince you – haha.. I understand. I probably don’t need to join another challenge but I can’t pass up on this one. I’ll keep you guys posted on the progress!
Oh, I have a copy of Starfinder, too. And definitely want to read The Year of Disappearances!
I checked out this challenge and I might sign up, although I have two more grad courses coming up with no crossover to the genre required. If I do I’ll let you know. W.
I can’t believe I’ve read nothing by Charles De Lint, yet. Where have I been, under what rock?! 🙂
Great to have you joining in, Iliana, and convince those others. With the one book option there is just no excuse not to join in and have some fun! 🙂
Your list looks great. I have yet to read Onion Girl, though I have read its sequel, Widdershins, and loved it.
I’m really curious about The Stolen Child. All your choices look good and I look forward to your reviews!
I am so glad to see The Stolen Child on your list! It’s so good! I interviewed him for Estella and he’s such a nice man too. I hope you enjoy it!
I have Nocturnes too, I forgot all about that one! Maybe I can fit it in too.
Carl V. – I wouldn’t miss it for anything! 🙂 I’ve not read anything by DeLint so I’m really excited about it!
Robin – Everyone keeps telling me The Stolen Child is so good so I can’t wait!
Heather – I think you were one of the first to mention Stolen Child so I’m very excited about it. Nocturnes looks good doesn’t it? What a fun challenge!
These all sound interesting! I will be watching for your reviews so I can add to my TBR list 🙂