A Reading Journal
TL;DR: This one was a surprise in many ways, all lovely. Source: NetGalley and a physical copy via the publisher Plot: Sai ends up forced on a journey by the Emperor to find the last dragon and along the way he finds a lot more. Characters: I enjoyed all these characters and could see them... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: While this one wasn’t entirely for me, I do think there is a lot to be gained for people who are interested. Source: NetGalley via the publisher, thank you! Structure: This one is billed as part memoir, which I don’t think is accurate. It’s more a study of the different volcanic events. It does... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: After a few days away from this I think this is a hard pass for me. Source: Netgalley, thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: Silla has to run to a far off town for safety after her father is killed and of course she makes all the mistakes you’d expect. And shocker... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: Sy Montgomery is a go-to nature writer for me. This was fantastic. Source: Netgalley, thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: Our author talks about chickens, facts and her life with them. It’s short and sweet, an easy one sitting read. Sources: For a short book Sy Montgomery had quite a few sources... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: I don’t know how this hit so good but I loved this one just like the last one. Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher - I also purchased my own copy so thanks to me too. Plot: Various plots but the theme of this collection was Feuds, fights between families or friends, small... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: This was a sleeper hit for me - I loved it. Source: eArc via Netgalley and a physical book via the publisher - THANK YOU! Plot: Three PoVs each fight and rebel against the Empire that has conquered them in their own ways. Characters: I found myself loving each and every PoV character and... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: A cute and interesting setup that managed to avoid being too stereotypical. Source: An eArc via the publisher, thank you! Plot: Two doctors come together after the children in their lives become friends. Characters: Everyone felt very well realized for the length, though I did have trouble telling the two kids apart at times.... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: Another fantastic installment in the Carl series - I continue to love these. Source: NetGalley! Thank you for the eArc! I also bought a physical and audio edition. I love these y’all. Plot: Carl and Donut are now in the Iron Tangle, trains galore! Characters: I adore these guys, I can’t say that enough.... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: A book for people who hate Dracula and love cringey instalove Source: NetGalley! Thank you for the eArc! Plot: A mess. Basically feels like the author writing some self-insert fanfiction in which she tells Lucy everyone was out to get her and they get to kill Dracula and have sex. Characters: No thank you.... Continue Reading →
TL;DR: A big miss for me that’s neither dark or romantic (per the pitch line) Source: NetGalley! Thank you so, so much! Plot: Shan kills her father (the first chapter) and the book slowly slides into blushing in library corners. Characters: Honestly I didn’t really connect to anyone here. Setting: A dark city with a... Continue Reading →
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