Can I yap about Oathbound?

I feel like most of you know my excitement for the series. I spoke about how Legendborn and Bloodmark fed something in my soul with regards to my younger self who was an Arthurian myth lover. It connected with me because I had lost a matriarch, my grandmother, at the time I had picked up the book.

One thing that I love to talk about, is the importance of words. Of narratives and stories, and it is true, especially within the BIPOC community. Stories are passed down, lessons are learned, culture is shared, and familial bonds are created.

I spoke about my grandmother, as she was indeed the story keeper. One of, that is. And my mother talked about the importance of keeping the stories alive. Keeping the traditions alive, especially as a Black woman.

It's no secret that African Americans within this country are often at a loss when it comes to learning about their history. And so, we have to rely on elders and those before us to tell the stories of our past. Learn the magic, connect to the root of it all. And so, I connected with Bree on this. A loss of a matriarch and the disconnect that it feels when it comes to finding out more with who you are.

Funnily enough, I also thought of this when watching Castlevania: Nocturne with the character of Annette. Both her and Bree were discovering their root within community with the ancestors, and using that magic, power, and learning to mold their lives in the present.

I find that both admirable and something I strive for. To continue the stories of my ancestors and walk within the magic that those words create.

So yeah, I am excited for Oathbound!!!!!