Book Review: Merry Happy Valkyrie by Tansy Rayner Roberts

Summary: Norse myth and magic collides with a small town Tasmanian Christmas in this festive romantic fantasy! Lief Fraser has mixed feelings about returning home to Matilda, the only Australian town where it always snows at Christmas. As a TV weather presenter, it’s her job to report on the strange holiday phenomenon… but as a … Continue reading Book Review: Merry Happy Valkyrie by Tansy Rayner Roberts

Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Dark Days Deceit by Alison Goodman

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. Lady Helen has retreated to a country estate outside Bath to prepare for her wedding to the Duke of Selburn, yet she … Continue reading Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Dark Days Deceit by Alison Goodman

Book Review: Valour and Vanity by Mary Robinette Kowal

Summary: In Valour and Vanity, master glamourists Jane and Vincent find themselves in the sort of a magical adventure that might result if Jane Austen wrote Ocean's Eleven. After Melody's wedding, the Ellsworths and Vincents accompany the young couple on their tour of the continent. Jane and Vincent plan to separate from the party and … Continue reading Book Review: Valour and Vanity by Mary Robinette Kowal

Book Review: The Seat of Magic by J. Kathleen Cheney

Summary: It’s been two weeks since Oriana Paredes was banished from the Golden City. Police consultant Duilio Ferreira, who himself has a talent he must keep secret, can’t escape the feeling that, though she’s supposedly returned home to her people, Oriana is in danger. Adding to Duilio’s concerns is a string of recent murders in … Continue reading Book Review: The Seat of Magic by J. Kathleen Cheney