Summary: While the Iskat Empire has long dominated the system through treaties and political alliances, several planets, including Thea, have begun to chafe under Iskat's rule. When tragedy befalls Imperial Prince Taam, his Thean widower, Jainan, is rushed into an arranged marriage with Taam's cousin, the disreputable Kiem, in a bid to keep the rising … Continue reading Book Review: Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxell
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This Week in Reading: Small Bits of Progress
Well, I did manage to finish two manga volumes over the last week because I want to get them back to the library soon. But as for the rest--I'm still working on my books from last week. I have made some progress on them both though so not all is lost. I've also picked up … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Small Bits of Progress
Book Review: Blue Angel by Phil Williams
Summary: She’s touched the underworld. Can she survive its legacy? Waking on an unfamiliar floor, Pax is faced with two hard truths. A murderous government agency wants her dead – and monsters really do exist. What’s more, her body’s going haywire, which she desperately hopes isn’t a side-effect of her encounters in the city’s tunnels. … Continue reading Book Review: Blue Angel by Phil Williams
TBR Shelf Cleanup #49
Time for another round up of books from my TBR to go through! Each week I'll be going over a selection from my physical unread books and deciding what to keep and what to purge. There will be a third option--undecided--which I might ask for your input on why you think I should keep or … Continue reading TBR Shelf Cleanup #49
Book Review: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Summary: A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret. Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in … Continue reading Book Review: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
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. With no water, no air, and no native life, the planet Gora is unremarkable. The only thing it has going for it … Continue reading Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
Book Review: The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
Summary: Séverin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a terrible cost — one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make amends, Séverin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long lost artifact rumored to grant its possessor the power of God. Their hunt lures … Continue reading Book Review: The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
This Week in Reading: Working on the TBR
Hello all! We've had a very interesting first week of 2021 here in the US. So, needless to say I lost some time to being distracted. Nevertheless I managed to finish three books - and all three of them were a combo of speculative fiction and romance. I guess I've been in a romance mood. … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Working on the TBR
Books / Series I Want to Re-Read
This post is a little random but I was thinking about books and series that I'd love to re-read the other day and then I was struck by sadness because it feels like I have a LOT less re-reading time these days (so many unread books calling my name!). I mean, I am totally in … Continue reading Books / Series I Want to Re-Read
2021 Reading and Blogging Goals
Ah, it's that time of year again - to discuss my goals for the year. I think this will be a pretty short post because things are simple this time around since I'm trying to stick to mood reading for most of the year and my blogging will follow suit. Goodreads Challenge - 100 Books. … Continue reading 2021 Reading and Blogging Goals
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