A Reading Journal
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 - 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 →
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 →
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! Thank you so much to the publisher!TL;DR: A very fun urban fantasy with no romance and so interesting magic Plot: One wandering plot line seemed unneeded but otherwise a fun, albeit predictable oneCharacters: I really loved all the characters. They were very fun, and seemed to buck the norm in a few casesSetting:... 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 →
Source: Netgalley- MANY, many thanks to the publisherTL;DR: A beautiful but gruesome horror book about a mermaid and plague doctor who stumble upon a village of children and their twisted Saints. Loved this, beautiful but NOT for the faint of heart. Plot: A short travel story that leads to a mysterious village with creepy children... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley, thank you very much Tor!TL;DR: A unique and very refreshing take on the Holmesian mystery genre, on Jupiter! Plot: An intriguing mystery of a missing man, that is compounded with a side of murder and thievery!Setting: Set on elaborate rings around Jupiter it was hard to picture in the larger scale, but the... Continue Reading →
