A Reading Journal
Source: NetGalley - thank you to Tor for the advanced copy!TL;DR: I was scared TJ Klune couldn't pull it off after destroying me with Wolfsong but here we are. Gordo is the most grumpy, precious witch in the world. I loved it. Plot: This one is covers both the time that Gordo and the others... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - Thank you Tor for the arc!TL;DR: An absolutely magical adventure novel about a young girl trying to save her family. Highly recommend. Plot: There are two distinct halves to the story, but it seems natural and reasonable for the setup. I liked that a lot, the plot is solid and well stitched... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley & Self Published Edition purchased - So thank you to the publisher and myself I reckonTL;DR: I don't know why I'm going to keep reading this series but I am. This is full of red flags and plot holes but at least it's fun and readable. Check your content warnings! Plot: The plot... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley! Many, many thanks!TL;DR: One of the better collections I've read. The selection is diverse and unique. I recommend it! Selection: A great selection here. It's broad with voices from several age ranges and a few outside of the prose formatEditing: A great mix of tone and view, nothing felt too similar or close... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher!! I have pre-ordered this for myself!TL;DR: A short but beautiful novella asking how long do you pay for mistakes and twisting a fairy tale on it's head in the process. Plot: This plot is simple, a fairy tale but from a different angle, and it's cute and very... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley! Many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: Plot: All setup, but interesting setup. There is a lot of politics and hints of the magic to come with an ending that promises a LOT more of the magicCharacters: I really liked all our Points of View characters and especially enjoyed the General and how our view... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley! Thank you so much to the publisher!TL;DR: Another great Eloisa James, some new twists to the usual fair and some very cute story notes make this one a bit of a stand out for me. Plot: Your normal 'Girl meets Duke, Girl likes Duke but then thinks Duke doesn't like girl' but endearing... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - so many thanks to the publisher, but I also purchased a copy prior to reading it so thank you to past me!TL;DR: A big win for me - I will be this series for sure and likely rereading this one as well. Loved this. Plot: A bit slow to build but once... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley - many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: A great many strengths with a few weakness I hope to see remedied in the future. Fantastic if you love hand-to-hand combat. Plot: Slow for a good portion, has some very intense 'school' setting feelings in the bulk of the book.Characters: Murray and Cego are interesting but... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley! Thank you so much to the publisher!TL;DR: A very fun urban fantasy with no romance and so interesting magic Plot: One wandering plot line seemed unneeded but otherwise a fun, albeit predictable oneCharacters: I really loved all the characters. They were very fun, and seemed to buck the norm in a few casesSetting:... Continue Reading →
Sarah Evermotion's Reads 