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! 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 - 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 to the publisher!TL;DR: A tense and action packed horror novel I loved, highly recommend. Plot: Survive, a simple plot but one that Philip Fracassi packs a lot into with character choices and questions about futures that keep you reading.Characters: There were a lot of characters and while some didn't get... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to Orbit!!TL;DR: I loved this introduction to the world, and it left me with cozy vibes? I can't wait to return Plot: Three perspectives come together as one individual works to solve a mystery from nearly 200 years ago.Characters: I loved these characters and their incredibly unique voices and struggles.... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A dry series with an interesting idea - read it for the ideas not the magic or you'll be disappointed. Plot: Interesting! A scholar taking advantage of by her mentor is on a quest to vindicate herself and take back what she believes to be hersCharacters: The... Continue Reading →
Sarah Evermotion's Reads 