A Reading Journal
Source: Many, many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: Maybe not as good for me as book one, but still a very fun adventure, with more world building and a bit more relationship building. Plot: Disappearances with perhaps a smattering of murder? Again, this was more focused on the world and characters but it was an intriguing... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A strong and varied collection of African centered SF stories exploring technology and it’s connections in our lives. Plot: These vary in link but all look at the intersection of technology and our livesCharacters: A good mix here, they weren't the strongest voices but a solid mix.Setting:... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A fun ride trying to fix financial aid gone bad. As both an art kid and one who depended on Financial Aid this hit and was hilarious. Plot: I really enjoyed this. I still have dreams about college and realizing I'm missing classes or aid so this... Continue Reading →
Source: NetgalleyTL;DR: Wow that was a lot, and I’m on the fence. Trauma and PoVs for days, but interesting magic and themes. Plot: Slow yet it took place over a short time as two twins who don't trust each other and have petty fights constant work to figure out generational curses.Characters: There were perhaps too... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - So many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: If you’ve a fear of being alone, have intense feelings of the pandemic or enjoy more topical mental hellscape type of horrors - this is for you. If you’re here for the creepy, the supernatural, or any type of humor or human endurance? Pass on this.... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - Thank you to Orbit!TL;DR: No quest, far less world, and more sex. Not as fun for me as the first one but mileage may vary. Plot: Focuses in primarily on the forced proximity of Felix and Brie. There is a mystery added on but it's definitely not the focusCharacters: A lot of... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley, Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: Slow but satisfying romance of two women helping each other (but not fixing each other), and falling in love. Plot: A gentle but very involved one of two women learning how to take control of their lives and come togetherCharacters: Anita's characters are so good, I'm always a... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley, Thank you so much to the publisher!TL;DR: Just rip my heart out and step on why don't you? Plot: A very well implemented jump forward in time after Robbie is kidnapped by the Alpha of all and the Bennett's have to retrieve himCharacters: The Green Creek pack with a focus on Robbie and... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: An excellent follow-up to the second, and a very good setup for a third Plot: Emily & Wendell go on a search for the Nexus to find Wendell's door and happen to solve a few mysteries along the wayCharacters: I love Emily & Wendell quite a bit, but... Continue Reading →
Source: NetGalley - My thanks, as always, to the wonderful publisher!TL;DR: A cold, disconnected story with a reactionary character, this was a frustrating read for me. Plot: Hans and Greta having grown up after the gingerbread. Misogyny, fancy red hair, and witchcraft!Characters: Hard pass on these guys, it was the greatest flaw for me. Cold... Continue Reading →
Sarah Evermotion's Reads 