Source: Netgalley, thank you to the publisher! Note: I did also purchase my own copy I loved it so much.TL; DR : An amazing new middle-grade story about a young black girl finding power in what she sees as her greatest flaw - her hair! Thoughts: Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun takes the ‘fantasy magical... Continue Reading →
Thoughts : Life in Minature by Nicola Lisle
I super enjoy Non-Fiction on specific niche objects so when I saw this I couldn't not give it a try. Life in Miniature: A History of Doll's Houses by Nicola Lisle Source: Netgalley, thank you to the publisher Pen and Sword History booksTL; DR : Though a bit dry in places this gives a little... Continue Reading →
Mid-Month Wrap-up for December
So it's been a slow month. I'm trying to keep up and do a little bit of reading here and there as I can. I do have a few things to talk about though, and a few little digital purchases to list! So a few things I've picked up on sale, received one as a... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: The Bright and Breaking Sea by Chloe Neil
The Bright and Breaking Sea by Chloe Neill Kit can lead her ship and clever crew on her own, but with the fate of queen and country at stake, Kit and Rian must learn to trust each other, or else the Isles will fall.... Source: Netgalley via Berkley Books - Thank you so much!TL;DR: A... Continue Reading →
November?
We're going to pretend that November didn't happen. Most of October too. Tendonitis in my dominate hand was a reality (which left me nearly incapable of reading anything or typing for that matter), while everything else in the world felt like it was a rollercoaster. Instead we're moving forward into the new year with reviews... Continue Reading →
Thoughts : Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Black Sun (Between Earth and Sky #1) by Rebecca Roanhorse A god will returnWhen the earth and sky convergeUnder the black sun Source: Saga Press, Thank you so much for the Review Copy!TL;DR: Incredibly rich world and character cast that sinks it's talons into you and will not let go. Thoughts: Black Sun is the... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: Pilgrimage of Swords and The Kraken’s Tooth by Anthony Ryan
Pilgrimage of Swords and The Kraken's Tooth by Anthony Ryan Source : Pilgrimage of Swords - originally a library read, purchased for rereading purposes The Kraken's Tooth - Provided by the Publisher, thank you!TL;DR: Highly recommended classic quest style fantasy, with a depth and twists you don't see coming. Last year when Pilgrimage of Swords... Continue Reading →
September Wrap Up Part 2
Tendonitis be damned I managed to get some reading done in the last half of the month. Let me tell you, it's not easy holding open a book when moving your thumb at all causes shooting pain. Books I've read that I'll be posting full Thoughts/Post on: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah GaileyI will cover... Continue Reading →
September Wrap-up Part 1
September felt like it last forever. I started off really badly, I'm going to be honest and it spurred me on to take up my No More Library rule for the end of the year. I also developed tendonitis in my right wrist in the last half that I still need to get addressed, so... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Possibly the most talked about book from my TBR finally got to me. I was on the hold for this in several places but I lucked out finally at the library! I'm glad I did, this is one I can see a lot of people enjoying this Halloween. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Source: LibraryTL;DR... Continue Reading →