Summary: In the medieval kingdom of Goredd, women are expected to be ladies, men are their protectors, and dragons get to be whomever they want. Tess, stubbornly, is a troublemaker. You can’t make a scene at your sister’s wedding and break a relative’s nose with one punch (no matter how pompous he is) and not … Continue reading Book Review: Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The True Queen by Zen Cho
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. When sisters Muna and Sakti wake up on the peaceful beach of the island of Janda Baik, they can't remember anything, except … Continue reading Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The True Queen by Zen Cho
Book Review: Windcatcher by A.J. Norfield
Summary: Far away from home, under the command of his brother, Raylan and his squad must retrieve an ancient relic stolen from their kingdom’s trading partner—the Tiankong Empire. Traveling deep into unknown enemy territory to complete their mission, Raylan learns that the ancient relic holds unexpected life; a creature buried in legends, one not seen … Continue reading Book Review: Windcatcher by A.J. Norfield
Book Review: Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
Summary: Halla is a housekeeper who has suddenly inherited her great-uncle's estate... and, unfortunately, his relatives. Sarkis is an immortal swordsman trapped in a prison of enchanted steel. When Halla draws the sword that imprisons him, Sarkis finds himself attempting to defend his new wielder against everything from bandits and roving inquisitors to her … Continue reading Book Review: Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Once & Future by by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy
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. I’ve been chased my whole life. As an illegal immigrant in the territory controlled by the tyrannical Mercer corporation, I’ve always had … Continue reading Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Once & Future by by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy
This Week in Reading: Still Making Progress on Catching Up
Hey all, happy Monday! I had a fairly slow-ish week in reading last week. Usually I spend some time on the weekends reading but my husband and I had DnD with our friends on Saturday and then Sunday I spent some time working on writing reviews. Still catching up, but getting there! Also, I totally … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Still Making Progress on Catching Up
Book Review: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis
Summary: In nineteenth-century Angland, magic is reserved for gentlemen while ladies attend to the more practical business of politics. But Cassandra Harwood has never followed the rules... Four months ago, Cassandra Harwood was the first woman magician in Angland, and she was betrothed to the brilliant, intense love of her life. Now Cassandra is trapped … Continue reading Book Review: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis
Book Review: Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
Summary: Lovely Sorcha is the seventh child and only daughter of Lord Colum of Sevenwaters. Bereft of a mother, she is comforted by her six brothers who love and protect her. Sorcha is the light in their lives, they are determined that she know only contentment. But Sorcha's joy is shattered when her father is … Continue reading Book Review: Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
This Week in Reading: Finally Getting Back on Track
Last week I had a GREAT week in reading. I had a lot of time to audiobook and over the weekend I did a readathon, so I managed to finish quite a few books. I finished up My Lady Jane, In An Absent Dream, and White Stag all on audio! I also started my Discworld … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Finally Getting Back on Track
Book Review: The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren
Summary: Vampires who knit A troublemaking witch Who killed Granny — and is she really dead? At a crossroads between a cringe-worthy past (Todd the Toad) and an uncertain future (she's not exactly homeless, but it's close), Lucy Swift travels to Oxford to visit her grandmother. With Gran's undying love to count on and Cardinal … Continue reading Book Review: The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren
Way Too Fantasy 