Sarah Evermotion's Book Thoughts
A Reading Journal
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: 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: My favorite of the Singing Hills Cycle so far - this one has a very different tone and it was amazing.Source: Netgalley - so many thanks to the publisher! Plot: Cleric Chih is traveling with a family as they marry off their daughter, and things unfold… poorly for some involved.Characters: Cleric Chih is our... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley - many thanks to Orbit for the review copy!TL;DR: Full of promising themes and a beautiful world, however cold and distant characters truly killed the story. Plot: An actually fantastic idea - Fathomfolk (water dwelling folk) and human politics coming to a head.Characters: I've met cardboard cutouts more interesting than these characters. Big... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley - Thank you so much the publisher. I actually pre-ordered this on finishing it.TL;DR: I loved this. The unique narration style, the characters, everything was so good. Plot: Seven Samurai but make it magical and change the genders. It was fantastic. Loved the tightness and brutality of it.Characters: I loved all these girls.... Continue Reading →
The Bright and Breaking Sea by Chloe Neill Kit can lead her ship and clever crew on her own, but with the fate of queen and country at stake, Kit and Rian must learn to trust each other, or else the Isles will fall.... Source: Netgalley via Berkley Books - Thank you so much!TL;DR: A... Continue Reading →
Black Sun (Between Earth and Sky #1) by Rebecca Roanhorse A god will returnWhen the earth and sky convergeUnder the black sun Source: Saga Press, Thank you so much for the Review Copy!TL;DR: Incredibly rich world and character cast that sinks it's talons into you and will not let go. Thoughts: Black Sun is the... Continue Reading →
Pilgrimage of Swords and The Kraken's Tooth by Anthony Ryan Source : Pilgrimage of Swords - originally a library read, purchased for rereading purposes The Kraken's Tooth - Provided by the Publisher, thank you!TL;DR: Highly recommended classic quest style fantasy, with a depth and twists you don't see coming. Last year when Pilgrimage of Swords... Continue Reading →
Possibly the most talked about book from my TBR finally got to me. I was on the hold for this in several places but I lucked out finally at the library! I'm glad I did, this is one I can see a lot of people enjoying this Halloween. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Source: LibraryTL;DR... Continue Reading →
I've been trying to read all the Rick Riordan imprint books. I love the idea behind the imprint and so far I've enjoyed almost all of these books and the unique spins the authors give them. The standout for me so far has been Tristan Strong - but this one... might rival that one for... Continue Reading →
Sarah Evermotion's Book Thoughts 