![]() Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island itself.ģ.The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O’Neill (Tea Dragon #1) As a cartographer’s daughter, she’s equipped with elaborate ink maps and knowledge of the stars, and is eager to navigate the island’s forgotten heart.īut the world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland – and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a legendary fire demon is stirring from its sleep. ![]() When her closest friend disappears into the island’s Forgotten Territories, she volunteers to guide the search. Summary: Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella Riosse dreams of the faraway lands her father once mapped. The myths themselves have been passed down to Isa through her father! There’s themes of adventure, friendship, and the importance of stories through myths. Isa goes on a search for her missing friend Lupe alongside her friend Pablo as she learns more about her home. Why Its Slice Of Life Fantasy: If you were to ask me the earliest book I read which delivered this idea of Slice Of Life Fantasy it would be The Girl Of Ink & Stars! Isabella, a cartographer’s daughter, lives on the island of Joya (which has magic running through it). The Girl Of Ink And Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave Along the way, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl-and herself-than first meets the eye.Ģ. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. ![]() Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Summary: Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. Why Its Slice Of Life Fantasy: I’ve personally only seen the Ghibli movie, but from what I remember of it, the animation & scenery, presentation of Sophie’s life working in her family’s hat shop, and the friends she makes while staying in Howl’s castle present this Slice Of Life Fantasy atmosphere! Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (Howl’s Moving Castle #1) Today I’ll share with you some books I can categorize as Slice Of Life Fantasy and I hope I can offer some wonderful new recommendations for your TBR! □□ġ. Whether its going to school, making new friends, or being with family– there’s something special about these types of stories that I just adore! It also has core elements and themes that are relatable outside of its fantasy setting! There’s still action, but from my perspective it’s used more for driving certain plot points than being an active part of the story itself! With that, I found my love for these particular kinds of stories one could best describe as Slice Of Life Fantasy!įor me, Slice Of Life Fantasy means that while a story is set in a fantasy world–has a magic system, magical creatures, or is a world that’s unlike our own–at its’ core the plot can fall into a contemporary sphere because it focuses on the characters’ typical/daily lives. Goodreads describes Slice Of Life as a “…naturalistic representation of real life which has been cut out of a larger story…” While this category can apply to such a vast number of different genres, I’d personally learned about this category in my early teens as I continued watching anime and reading manga. ![]() There’s a name for stories like this and that’s “Slice Of Life.” ![]() There’s something special about stories that explore and follow characters through their everyday lives. ![]()
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