This past week I managed to finish two book and get a decent way into a third. Not bad for a week where I was pretty busy and didn't have time to read at all during the weekend! I did try (half-heartedly) to read at the convention for a half second but gave up pretty … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Steady as She Goes
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Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Summary: A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens. The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction—but assassins are getting closer to her door. Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though … Continue reading Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Cast in Wisdom by Michelle Sagara
Can’t-Wait Wednesday, aka Waiting on Wednesday, is a weekly meme originating from Jill at Breaking the Spine and now hosted by Wishful Endings. If you’re interested in participating, stop by Wishful Endings to link up your posts. SOMETHING IS WAKING The fiefs that exist at the heart of the city of Elantra are home to sentient Towers that guard … Continue reading Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Cast in Wisdom by Michelle Sagara
This Week in Reading: Finally on a Roll Again
Last week I finished a lot of books. Which is great! Because my boss comes back to work this week and my weekends have started getting hectic again for a while so things might be a bit tough squeezing in reading time, blogging time, doing regular stuff time....all in the same limited amount of free … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Finally on a Roll Again
Book Review: Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh
Summary: There is a Wild Man who lives in the deep quiet of Greenhollow, and he listens to the wood. Tobias, tethered to the forest, does not dwell on his past life, but he lives a perfectly unremarkable existence with his cottage, his cat, and his dryads. When Greenhollow Hall acquires a handsome, intensely … Continue reading Book Review: Silver in the Wood by Emily Tesh
Friday Favorite Five: Parental Figures in Fantasy
For previous posts and future FFF topics check out my Friday Favorite Five page here. Favorite Five Parental Figures in Fantasy Fantasy is just full up on orphans, and even when there are parents they always seem to be the scheming type or somehow out to get their kids. What's with that? Can we just … Continue reading Friday Favorite Five: Parental Figures in Fantasy
Book Review: Grave Importance by Vivian Shaw
Summary: A charmingly witty fantasy adventure in the world of Strange Practice, starring Dr. Greta Helsing, doctor to the undead, who must solve a dangerous medical mystery at a secret French spa for mummies. Oasis Natrun: a private, exclusive, highly secret luxury health spa for mummies, high in the hills above Marseille, equipped with the … Continue reading Book Review: Grave Importance by Vivian Shaw
This Week in Reading: Impromptu Reading Marathon
Well, yesterday was the first time in a long time that I missed a day posting. Can't say I regret it because I clearly needed a bit of a break. Life last week was hectic and full of anxiety. This week I still have some things to deal with, lots of stuff I'm worrying about--all … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Impromptu Reading Marathon
Autumn TBR – September Update
September's Progress So, I have a very large Autumn TBR list that I'm currently working my way through until the beginning of December. With one month down, let's see how I'm doing. Progress Report The Good I've managed to finish 8/36 books so far (through Oct 4th). While that's not a great ratio one month … Continue reading Autumn TBR – September Update
Book Review: Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau-Preto
Summary: I had a sister, once… In a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riders—legendary heroes who soared through the sky on wings of fire—until a war between two sisters ripped it all apart. I promised her the throne would not come between us. Sixteen … Continue reading Book Review: Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau-Preto
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