Source: NetGalley & the Publisher - Thank you!TL;DR: I loved this young reader adventure - enough that I'm going to pick up the others! Plot: Easy to follow but engaging with friendly writingCharacters: Very cute and I think will be relatable for most kids, especially girls who love animalsSetting: I know this is meant to... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: Wolfsong by T.J. Klune
Source: NetGalley, thank you so much to Tor!Tl;DR: Absolutely adored this rollercoaster of an emotional ride - raw, hilarious, and heartbreaking. Plot: A simple plot, boy meets boy and grows up with werewolves while evil lurks outside their home town.Characters: So rich and emotional - you will get attachedSetting: A quiet Oregon town that feels... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: The Witch King by Martha Wells
Source: Netgalley - Thank you so much to the publisher! TL;DR: An absolutely fantastic epic fantasy about two journeys, one to save a family and one to save a world. Plot: The plot is my only complaint - it's a dual timeline plot line. One is to save a found family member, the other in... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: SpellBinders: The Not-So-Chosen One by Andrew Aueson
Source: NetGalley & the Publisher - Thank you!TL;DR: This was a fun, cleverly thought out fantasy story about a lonely young man in a wild new fantasy world. Plot: A bit slow to start, but once the story gets going the humor and intrigue really grab youCharacters: Very funny, very unique characters - with clever... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: The Essential Peter S. Beagle Volume 2
Source: NetGalley - so many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: Plot: Each had a solid plot, nothing felt too over the top of murky. Each was solid and contained.Characters: Fun and unique, I can't wait to actually return to some of these.Setting: Varied and fun - the best by far were his stories of his childhood... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: The Essential Peter S. Beagle: Volume 1, Lila and the Werewolf and Other Stories
Source: NetGalley - Thank You Very Much to the publisher!Tl;DR: A Cozy, warm, and overall fantastic collection of short stories - highly recommended for anyone interested Plot: As a collection of short stories there wasn't a concrete through plot but each story with a solid plot was clear and well executed. Characters: Most of these... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: The Black Guy Dies First by Robin R. Means Coleman, Mark H. Harris
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: An absolutely fascinating and funny collection on essays that explore roles, trends, and stereotypes for black actors in horror Essays: Every essay was interesting, though occasionally bogged down with walls of text examples. I also felt two of the later essays could have come earlier - overall... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: It Rides A Pale Horse by Andy Marino
Source: NetGalley - many many many thanks to the publisher!Tl;DR: A shocking and twisted horror novel with fascinating themes - especially for the Art Nerds out there! Plot: This is straight down the barrel of the plot - the characters are just driving to the ultimate conclusion the whole timeCharacters: An initial onslaught of characters... Continue Reading →
Thoughts: Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans
Source: NetGalley - Many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: A complex and interesting setup that really needed much more room. Exhausting. Plot: I wish some of this had been stretched out to a second book. There was simply too much hereCharacters: Interesting characters in the moment, but little to no background is given to anyone ultimately... 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 →