NOVELS
How ‘Blindsight’ Made Me Question My Entire Existence
So, there I was, innocently diving into Peter Watts’ Blindsight, expecting a run-of-the-mill sci-fi adventure. Boy, was I wrong. This book didn’t just slap me in the face—it threw me into an existential chokehold and whispered sweet nihilism into my ear. The novel kicks off with Earth detecting a massive alien signal, leading to the dispatch of the spaceship Theseus to investigate. Our merry band of misfits includes a linguist with multiple personalities, a biologist more machine than man, a soldier with a conscience (a rare breed), and, oh yeah, a freaking vampire as the mission commander.As they venture into […]
Lessons in Strength and Resilience from Fictional Women
Hey everyone, this is Pixie Quill, wishing you all a very HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY!Since childhood, books and fictional characters have been more than just stories to me—they’ve been my truest friends, my guiding stars, and the voices that have shaped the person I am today. Some of the strongest, independent, and deeply empathetic women I know exist within the pages of my favorite books and the frames of shows. Their courage, intelligence, and resilience have taught me what it means to embrace strength while honoring vulnerability.
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love: Light Novel to Anime Adaptation
Cue the confetti and fanfare, people! The beloved light novel, Even a Replica Can Fall in Love, is breaking free from its pages and stepping into the anime world. Yup, at the Dengeki Bunko Winter Festival 2025, they casually dropped this bombshell, and fans are now collectively losing it. Let’s break down why this story is such a big deal and why this anime is already stealing the spotlight. Catch a support chair or something, for this Reaper is going to change tones and sing you poetry.
Historical Fiction Around the World: Timeless Stories That Bring the Past to Life
Hi! Pixie Quill again! I LOVE yapping about Historical fiction and I hate writing Intros because I don’t know what to talk about here 🙂 So Let’s just talk about Historical Fiction around the Globe [Did you read my Historical fictions of different states of India tho?] Enjoy reading.History is not just the past—it is a living, breathing entity that whispers its stories through the pages of great novels. Historical fiction has long served as a bridge between past and present, illuminating the socio-political fabric of different nations. From war-torn lands to revolutionary uprisings, from colonial oppression to cultural transformations, […]
Uncover India’s Rich Past: Must-Read Historical Fiction Books
Helllooo! IT’s Pixie Quill again hehe. Today We’ll talk about my favourite genre of stories; HISTORICAL FICTIONS yayayayaay 🙂Let’s get started, I’m too excited to start yapping so I won’t write much in the introHistory, they say, is written by the victors. But historical fiction? That is the voice of those who lived it, breathed it, and suffered its consequences. It is a genre that bridges the chasm between cold, hard facts and the warm, beating heart of human experience. India, with its vast and varied past, offers fertile ground for stories that weave political upheavals, social transitions, and human […]
From Heian to Heartstrings: The Influence of Classical Japanese Literature on Romance Anime
Hey, GEERDS! Reaper’s back and today diving into Japanese classical literature. Why? Because I wanna take lessons on how to become a playboy, yes you heard that right.Imagine a Heian noblewoman seated behind a silk-draped screen, her delicate fingers brushing over a perfumed love letter as cherry blossoms drift in the breeze outside—a scene straight out of a romance anime, right? Today’s meet-cutes under sakura trees and moonlit confessions owe their existence to this ancient aesthetic. Long before Your Name or Fruits Basket made us ugly-cry over star-crossed lovers, the Heian court was busy setting romantic standards with The Tale […]
Star-Crossed Lovers: A Literary Evolution of Love Against Fate
Okay for me this intro is the toughest part to write in every blog, but anyway HEY EVERYONE, this is Pixie Quill with another new blog 🙂 Let’s talk about star crossed lovers today hehe, the only kinda romance stories I like [cuz why not???? Why do everyone needs that “happily ever after’ thing??] Anyway, Let’s get started :”These violent delights have violent ends.” – Romeo and Juliet, William ShakespeareLove, in its purest form, has often been pitted against the cruel hands of fate. The idea of star-crossed lovers, those doomed to be apart despite the depth of their devotion, […]
Three Days of Happiness: The Beauty of Fleeting Time
What Would You Trade for Happiness?Time is a currency we spend without thought, without hesitation. But what if you could cash it in? What if every year of your life had a price tag, and you had to decide what it was worth? Three Days of Happiness by Sugaru Miaki is a story about that choice, about the weight of time, and about how happiness isn’t something you can buy, but something you borrow, fleetingly, before it’s gone.This novel isn’t just about dying—it’s about living. And the cruelest part? It makes you feel every second of it slipping through your […]