An interesting and engrossing literary read that suffers just a bit from an anticlimactic ending. But recommended for lovers of historical and literary fiction. Read the post for my full review.
Book Review: The Divorcées by Rowan Beaird
Book Review: The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter
If I ever wrote a non-conclusive review, this would be it. I shouldn't have enjoyed it, but I did. There, Ally Carter did some magic. A pity there wasn't more work done on the non-angsty aspects, because that might've just made me want to recommend it to everybody. Read the post for my full review.
Book Review: The Weavers of Alamaxa by Hadeer Elsbai
It's more than a satisfactory ending to the story we were promised in book The Daughter's of Izdihar. This series is a short, fast-paced one for those who love feminist political fantasy with elemental magic. Read the post for my full review.
Book Review: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
I hope I haven't spoken too soon, but I'm confident this will end up in my best reads of the year. Kristen Perrin is a star and has delivered my first definitive five-star read of the year. Fans of small town murder mysteries, take note. The book does hint that we might see more of the protagonist in the future, and I sure hope so. Read the post for my full review.
Book Review: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
A little book that will stay in your mind far longer than the time needed to read it, and does what it sets out to, very convincingly. Read the post for my full review.
Book Review: The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C L Miller
Despite the little stumbles, The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder is a fresh and clever whodunnit that has a charming duo of characters whose pairing just works like magic. I highly recommend it and already have my finger's crossed for the next adventure planted in these pages. Read the post for my full review.
Book Review: Green Dot by Madeleine Gray
It is written in a way that creates the "just one more chapter" effect, and ends in a bittersweet way that's both believable and serves as a grim reminder of the reality of thinking things will be different. It was an unexpectedly big hit for me, and in my opinion, a worthy read for all contemporary fiction readers. Read the post for my full review.
Book Review: The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
Everything I wanted in a fantasy adventure: books as magical artifacts, a fight between good and evil with a compelling heroine, a charming retinue of characters, time travel, and a fractured timeline. Not to forget, epic moments that made me imagine it made into a Marvel movie, and some of the soundtracks still play in my head as I write this review. It's so fresh in a way that's hard to explain, and for that alone, if nothing else, you should give it a shot. Read the post for my full review.
Book Review: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
If you want a fast paced, popcorn-ish mystery read, you'll want this. If you love epic fantasy, you'll want it for the world it is set in. And if you like both, you'll have a blast. I did report a few minor issues, but I really enjoyed this, and need the next book please. Read the post for my full review.
Book Review: Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire
I'm afraid I'm a bit too disappointed with this one, and might not pick up book ten. Still, I'd absolutely recommend you start with book one and work your way upto four. Read the post for my full review.
reader@work 