Amanda Starks

Joined September 2018

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Epic fantasy writer, poet, and hopefully soon-to-be novelist who wants to create safe spaces to talk about mental health. Magic, swords, and monsters abound!

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House of The Dragon: Episode Two Review
The second episode of House of the Dragon returns us to form with a familiar and brand new cinematic opening. While the strings play in the background, the camera pans over a replica of Old Valyria with the crests of individual Targaryens engraved onto gold plates. The blood represents new generations, with one, in particular, splitting off nine times in one shot. It sure was a nostalgic trip to hear the Game of Thrones theme song, and it was a perfect way to start off the new episode.
By Amanda Starks4 years ago in Geeks
House of the Dragon: Episode One Review
It's rare that a pilot episode leaves me in shock after the initial viewing, especially one that hails itself as a medieval-inspired fantasy with lots of political intrigue.
By Amanda Starks4 years ago in Geeks
Sweet, Sweet
Do not go gently into that Sweet, sweet night It's always the same warnings The same terrible fears Of my mind being overtaken
By Amanda Starks4 years ago in Poets
The Heart in the Mountain
The Valley wasn't always under the sole dominion of humans. Before us there were the feathered ones; the river carvers and mountain shakers. The first children of the Gods: the Earathskin.
By Amanda StarksExclusive • 4 years ago
Book Series Review: Air Awakens by Elise Kova. Top Story - February 2022.
Recommended Age: 14+ Content Warnings: War themes, mild sex, and bodily harm. Rating: 4.2/5 stars This review will cover the entirety of the five-book series by Elise Kova. Expect some light spoilers as I will be alluding to the overall plot of the series, highlighting certain scenes, and discussing the development of certain characters.
By Amanda Starks4 years ago in BookClub
Longing Road
Deep down that longing road, I tread Steeped in unrequited dread Behind there is the past A tangled web of memories amassed
By Amanda Starks5 years ago in Poets
Book Review: For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten
Recommended Age: 14+ Content Warnings: Bloodletting and morbid horror elements. One implied, non-graphic sex scene. Rating: 4/5 stars
By Amanda Starks5 years ago in BookClub
Bones
I am the bones of the crackling sun filtering through the glass and flickering off the walls painted with ivory streaks.
By Amanda Starks5 years ago in Poets
No Better Place to Hide
She takes me back home to a blue sky with a little red fire in her eye Her hands eagerly tug my own, no hesitation left to be alone
By Amanda Starks5 years ago in Poets
Book Review: Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
Recommended Age: 14+ Content Warnings: Some intense blood and gore Rating: 4.5/5 stars No worries! This is a non-spoiler review!
By Amanda Starks5 years ago in BookClub
My Thoughts on Sexual Content in Young Adult Fantasy Novels
Sex sells. Any publishing veteran will tell you the same, regardless of their personal views on the subject. But should sex sell in the young adult genre? That is the root issue that I want to discuss today.
By Amanda Starks5 years ago in BookClub
Black Widow
"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before." - Edgar Allan Poe
By Amanda Starks5 years ago in Poets