Sarah Evermotion's Book Thoughts
A Reading Journal
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 - 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, so many thanks to the publisher!TL;DR: A wonderful fantastical romp from Alexis Hall, whom I am begining to suspect is making his steady way to my favorites shelf. If you enjoy romance, absurdity, and comedy - this is the sapphic novel for you. Plot: Absolutely ridiculous but I loved it and it made... Continue Reading →
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 →
Sarah Evermotion's Book Thoughts 