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魔幻藍屋—遇見卡蘿

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魔幻藍屋—遇見卡蘿Laban Carrick Hill Laban Carrick Hill? Laban Carrick Hill Spys Survival HandbookXtreme MysteryHarlem Stomp!

作者:拉班‧賈瑞克‧希爾(Laban Carrick Hill)|譯者:朱恩伶


《魔幻藍屋》描寫的是墨西哥最著名的女畫家芙烈達卡蘿和她繪製〈戴荊棘和蜂鳥項鍊的自畫像〉的經過。為了突顯自畫像中超現實的奇想世界,以及畫家拉丁美洲的背景,小說作家拉班.賈瑞克.希爾(Laban Carrick Hill)採用了魔幻寫實的寫作手法,讓卡蘿畫中的人物、動物個個都活了起來。「《魔幻藍屋》的故事循雙線交錯發展,一條主線寫的是瑪莉亞和維克特姊弟兩人的尋母之旅,另一條主線寫的是卡蘿和同是畫家的丈夫迪耶哥?里維拉離婚後,把憂鬱情緒宣洩在畫上的過程,兩條線看似毫不相關,最後卻合而為一,終場的相遇深深的影響了彼此,不但姊弟兩人開始了新生活,卡蘿更動後的畫作也終於釋放了痛苦,展現出她強韌的生命力。

本書特色

  〈遇見藝術家〉系列小說均以一位藝術家和他們創作的一幅作品為主題,藉著小說的形式整合真實的歷史,補以虛構的情節,把藝術的各種面向,例如:藝術家的創作觀、風格、技法、媒材……放在故事中,介紹給讀者。

  雖然小說內容並非藝術家之傳記,小說家卻用新鮮、有趣的角度呈現藝術家的創作歷程,以穿插實際的生活為經,再以戲劇性的情節為緯,交相編織鋪陳,緊扣讀者心弦。這樣的小說除了幫助讀者認識藝術家外,還旁及文化脈絡、歷史背景、地理環境等等,讀者不妨讀完故事之後,尋找相關的資料和網站參考比對,自會得到更為全面的知識與深入寬廣的觀點。

作者簡介

拉班.賈瑞克.希爾(Laban Carrick Hill)

  創作甚豐,筆耕不輟,至今已出版二十五本以上的青少年讀物、童書與成人書籍,包括《間諜求生手冊》(Spy’s Survival Handbook)與Xtreme Mystery系列。二○○四年出版的《哈林區頓足爵士舞》(Harlem Stomp!)進入美國全國圖書大獎決賽,榮獲父母選書金獎、《出版家週刊》二○○四年度好書,以及《學校圖書館期刊》二○○四年度好書,佳評不斷。他的詩作散見各大文學雜誌。拉班住在美國佛蒙特州的柏林頓。

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Busy Book Bee 📚
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
I LOVE this book so much!!!!!
Format: Kindle
WOW what a ride!!! To Bleed A Kingdom is Ella Dawes debut book and I am thoroughly impressed by her writing! She writes like a seasoned author already! I absolutely LOVE her writing style it’s fun easy to follow and very imaginative and expressive where a reader can actually FEEL what the characters are going through or have gone through. This world and the characters in it are so very relatable so real feeling like they could actually be my family and friends and enemies also lol The mystery surrounding Lena her friends or found family and their lives is not reveled wholly in this book we get pieces and I really loved that, normally I’m very impatient but with the way this world and all the characters are written it doesn’t become so much the main focus. We get a really solid feel for this world and all it’s going on and people in it. New friendships and love interests are formed it’s a very character driven story which I personally love!! Lena is beautifully broken and flawed but sooooo incredibly strong without the unnecessary stubbornness we come across in so many books and what a breath of fresh air that was to read! Darius is an Alpha male through and through with a LOT of emotional trauma but he loves and he loves hard even when he doesn’t really realize it himself. The side characters are phenomenal the dialogue is sooo good the banter is hilarious and the loyalty and love between them all is written beautifully! The spice is little but it’s amazing when it happens wink wink I don’t like cliffhangers especially when I’m not sure when the next book will be released I’ve been burned too many times but once I got started reading this I didn’t stop all day and late into the night so I’m going to have find my patience and wait and I am so very excited to see where Ella takes this story. Thank you for sharing this story with us can’t wait for more!!! I read this on KU
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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ROlander
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 4
A Dark Fantasy that hooks you from the start!
Format: Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️ Right from the prologue, I was hooked. Ella wastes no time diving into an intense scene, but definitely be sure to read the trigger warnings! I was immediately drawn into this dark fantasy world, and even more so by the slow-burn tension, witty banter, and the strong sense of family that forms throughout the story. What I really loved is that Darius, the Queen’s illegitimate son and captain of the guard, is the main focus of the book. Broken and struggling to navigate the prejudices against him, Darius is caught between playing the political games and wanting to be accepted. He’s also investigating a growing threat: demons, who have always been a manageable evil, are suddenly multiplying and attacking in larger groups. His focus shifts when Lena, a mysterious foreigner with an aura that can’t be ignored, arrives on the scene. She’s not quite human—something other—and I found myself just as captivated as Darius, trying to uncover who she is and what role she has in his life. The tension and spice had me reading into the late hours of the night - romantasy readers are going to devour this book! This book also does an excellent job of challenging stereotypes, labels, and unconscious bias. I love how Ella seamlessly weaves these complex themes into the plot, and how the characters navigate them in ways that feel authentic and thought-provoking. 🎧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another highlight was the narration by Laura Horowitz! She does an amazing job bringing the characters to life with different accents and voices, capturing Amara’s sassiness and Lena’s mysterious nature perfectly. It took me a little while to adjust to Darius' narration, though—it wasn’t quite what I had imagined for him or other male characters. But once I sped it up to 2.0, it felt much better. As for Kace and Griffin, I still struggled a bit with their voices, especially Kace, whose tone came off more like a silly jester than the commanding yet light-hearted character I envisioned.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
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Ashley
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
My current fave! Total must-read!
Format: Kindle
To Bleed a Kingdom" is an absolute rollercoaster of a read that I couldn't put down! From the get-go, Dawes throws you into the thick of it with a horrific scene that sets the stage of Seboia. It will leave you in shock. Major trigger there, but honestly, I will say it was done so tastefully I really appreciated having it on the offset! Then we meet the brooding, forgotten Captain Darius. He’s a mountain of a man, terrifying, but has an absolute heart of gold. He’s fighting to protect his Kingdom in the midst of immense chaos from the terrifying Soulless. And then there's Lena, a fierce and intelligent leader who swoops in and turns Darius's world upside down. Their attraction to one another is seriously unwanted, particularly with all that’s going down. But it’s absolutely intoxicating and I can not get enough of it! But it's not just about the romance – oh no! Dawes is a master story teller, weaving in elements of suspense, mystery, a world of gods and fiendish supernatural creatures, and that much needed banter in a story like this. Lena and her gang of misfits are a riot, reminding me of the antics I used to get up to with my own sister. And let's talk about Darius's backstory – it's totally gut-wrenching, and so you’re instantly in love. I mean, who doesn't love a brooding, tortured hero? But the real star of the show here is the world-building. Dawes has created a rich and intricate universe filled with gods, fae, and supernatural creatures that all weaves in perfectly. The way she integrates gems and their significance is genius, adding a whole new layer to the story. If you're a fan of epic dark fantasy with a paranormal twist, this is the book for you. And don't even get me started on that cliffhanger – I'm already counting down the days until book two hits the shelves! Definite must-read.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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jabberray
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 3
Why can't they just TALK to each other?!
Format: Kindle
The prologue to this book was bloody and violent. I actually started this book then put it away for several months as I found it not enjoyable. When I finally returned to the book, I pretty much skipped the prologue and went right in. There are a lot of holes in this story, a lot of repetitive sections, and several parts (mostly the whole book) where you just want the lead characters to talk to each other instead of being petty and jealous. Who the female lead is, is never really explained. The humans are considered weak, but the human kingdom is the one they fear, just really weird. I did finish the book and it was overall a good book, and I may actually read the second book to see if any questions are answered and holes in the story filled in. Don't take that as an endorsement, if it was a really good book I would be reluctant to read more as I wouldn't want the story ruined, but just being so-so, there is nothing to ruin and maybe the next will be better. If you're on the fence stay there until you run out of better options, then give it a go.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025
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Chaos & Courtships
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
A Stellar Dark Romantasy Debut
Format: Kindle
4.5 ⭐️ Yet another stellar debut from a promising new indie author! This dark fantasy romance was a fast-paced, thrilling ride, brimming with high stakes action and slow burn romance. The story was refreshing and original, and I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next. There was just enough world building to keep the story interesting, without overtaking the entire story. And I was fully invested in these characters, both the major players and the supporting cast. I loved the sprinkling of humor and playful banter between the whole ensemble. Even though the book encompasses some darker themes, these moments of levity created a beautiful balance within the story. I enjoyed the dynamic between Lena and Darius- there was a bit of an Insta-love situation, which can be tough trope for me to swallow. But they had some beautiful chemistry and banter, so it ended up all working for me. Still a lot of answers are left to be uncovered regarding Lena, which I’m sure will be addressed in the next book. Looking forward to seeing where everything goes, especially after the cliffhanger ending. 💀 All in all, an absolutely solid debut, and I am fully invested in this story. This author is definitely gonna make her mark in this genre. ✨Morally grey MMC ✨Strong FMC ✨Banter and humor ✨Touch her and 💀 ✨Found family ✨Shifters & fae ✨Unique magic system ✨Dual POV 🌶️Slow burn that leads to spice (1.5)
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024

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