Source: Netgalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A very dense story with far more telling than showing. It might stick with me for a time, but I doubt I'll continue what seems to be a series. Plot: If I'm honest, a bit messy and overwrought but the story is simple when boiled down, a... Continue Reading →
Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim
Source: Netgalley - Thank you to the publisher! I've also purchased my own copy.TL;DR: Plot: For the most part I found it very predictable, but that ending was a hell of an impact. I loved where it took the endingCharacters: Our main character, Channi, had the most personality and the rest definitely felt like pieces... Continue Reading →
Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vo
Source: NetGalley, Thank to to Tor!!TL;DR: While not my favorite in the Singing Hills Cycle I still think this is a valuable story in the series, giving us a closer look at the order and it's inner workings. Plot: For the most part I enjoyed the plot of this. It did loose me at the... Continue Reading →
Three Grams of Elsewhere by Andy Giesler
Source: Netgalley - Many many thanks to Mr. GieslerTL;DR: Loved this. Pick this up if you're a SciFi fan who wants to see a fantastic project on Empath in tech Plot: This started small and got much bigger and the end on this was wild. You go in expecting one thing, and come out with... Continue Reading →
The Dark Lord’s Daughter by Patricia
Source: Netgalley, so many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: If you enjoy middle grade fantasy this is a must read! Plot: Fantastic. It makes several reference to castle building games, and you can feel that in a very fun way in the storyCharacters: I enjoyed them! Everyone fit a narrative role, but they were strong and... Continue Reading →
Night of the Living Queers edited by Shelly Page & Alex Brown
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A fun collection overall with a few standouts and only two big disappointments. Collection: For the most part the collection felt cohesive but there were two jarringly dark stories I didn't care for.Characters: A fun and diverse cast, none of them stood out, but I enjoyed them... Continue Reading →
Sir Hereward & Mister Fitz by Garth Nix
Source: NetGalley, thank to Harper for the arc!TL;DR: A collection of very fun, classic fantasy stories about a knight and a magical puppet. It surprised me and made me laugh out loud several times. If Fantasy shorts are your cup of tea - this is a great pickup. Plot: The nucleus of each story is... Continue Reading →
Ravensong by TJ Klune
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 →
Thoughts: Abeni’s Song by P. Djèlà Clark
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 →
Thoughts: Pestilence by Laura Thalassa
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 →