As the title suggests, this book is a compendium of various monsters, myths and legends from all around the globe.

It took me a long time to write this review because I had no idea how to go about condensing my thoughts or conceptualizing how I felt about

I was excited to get into this, but also just as nervous because I love the Studio Ghibli movie.

I have been putting off reading this for a while now because I am using this book as the entry point into the Cosmere, and the Cosmere intim

I had never heard of this book before, but it is the monthly pick for a book club I am part of so I decided to give it a shot.

With a tagline like 'a high fantasy novel with low stakes', you had me immediately intrigued.

I am sad and disappointed that this book let me down a bit.

I reread the Twilight Saga to see whether or not adult me still enjoys it. (I don't have high hopes).