I was immediately interested in this book because it's a fantasy of manners which is one of my favorite sub-genres of fantasy. I enjoy stories about folks navigating society, especially if they also point out that society's constraints and issues there may be within it. I was not disappointed as The Sisters Mederos does a … Continue reading Book Review: The Sisters Mederos by Patrice Sarath
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Low Flying Fantasy: The Coldfire Trilogy
Today, I'll be talking about an underrated Science-Fantasy series by C.S. Friedman, The Coldfire Trilogy. Every so often, I'll find myself in a bookstore holding a book I might have started decades ago, or at least wanted to read, and so it was with the second book, When True Night Falls. I'm not even sure … Continue reading Low Flying Fantasy: The Coldfire Trilogy
Book Review: Poisoned Blade by Kate Elliott
Poisoned Blade is the second book in Kate Elliott's YA trilogy, Court of Fives. This trilogy follows Jessamy, a young girl born in a land called Efea which was conquered and consequently colonized by the Saroese from across the sea many generations before. She is the daughter of a famous Patron (of Saroese origins) general … Continue reading Book Review: Poisoned Blade by Kate Elliott
Book Review: Ink, Iron, and Glass by Gwendolyn Clare
Full disclosure: I ended up with an ARC copy of this in my book pile back in September while attending the Baltimore Book Festival. Since the book is being released later this month I thought it was a good time to dive in. Ink, Iron, and Glass takes place in an alternate version of the … Continue reading Book Review: Ink, Iron, and Glass by Gwendolyn Clare
Book Review: Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman
Shadow Scale is the sequel to Rachel Hartman's debut novel, Seraphina. These books focus on the life of Seraphina Dombegh, a young lady that is a member of the royal court, a musician, and half-dragon. The setting is a secondary world, the kingdom of Goredd where humans and dragons live together in an uneasy truce … Continue reading Book Review: Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman
Book Review: Cast in Deception by Michelle Sagara
The Chronicles of Elantra has been a favorite series of mine for years, and this latest edition to the series, the thirteenth, was a fun ride. For anyone new to these books, the series focuses on the life of Kaylin Neya--a member of the Hawks, a sort of a police force for the city of … Continue reading Book Review: Cast in Deception by Michelle Sagara
Book Review: Blackthorn and Grim series by Juliet Marillier
I listened to these books on audio late last year and fell in love with the characters so much that I marathoned all three of these pretty much back to back. I'd read one of Juliet Marillier's books before, but that was a long time ago. I'm regretting not reading more of her work and … Continue reading Book Review: Blackthorn and Grim series by Juliet Marillier
Favorite Reads of 2017
I'm perpetually behind on things, constantly catching up on reading, writing, and a myriad of other things and this should come to no surprise to anyone who knows me well, but writing this post has been on my list of things to do for several weeks now. Anyway. Most of these books were not published … Continue reading Favorite Reads of 2017
Book Review: Under the Pendulum Sun by Jeannette Ng
I first heard about this book on twitter, where another author was tweeting very passionately about it and I thought 'dang, I have to pick this up'. I checked it out and the premise intrigued me--Victorian missionaries go into the lands of the fae to spread the good word. But it's not really about that. … Continue reading Book Review: Under the Pendulum Sun by Jeannette Ng
Book Review: Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin
Earlier this year I read Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin and I still find myself asking just what did it all mean? Looking at other reviews, it seems to be very divisive--either people love it or hate it. I'm in the love camp, but I can't even explain why. But I'm going to try. The … Continue reading Book Review: Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin
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