Sarah Evermotion's Book Thoughts
A Reading Journal
Source: NetGalley & the Publisher! Thank you so much!!TL;DR: I loved it - a set of interconnected stories of a book, a religion, and how fiction can affect reality. Plot: Each story within the book is like a nesting doll, starting with a woman seeking her missing husband and the book and (totally not a... Continue Reading →
Source: Netgalley - Many thanks!TL;DR: A slow, somewhat predictable story about two sisters making bad decisions. Somewhat disappointing for me. Plot: I was not super impressed with this. Based entirely on the story and the major events this felt incredibly slow - and perhaps like it needed a bit more editing.Characters: Both sisters felt somewhat... Continue Reading →
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, 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 →
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 & the Publisher - Thank you!TL;DR: I loved this young reader adventure - enough that I'm going to pick up the others! Plot: Easy to follow but engaging with friendly writingCharacters: Very cute and I think will be relatable for most kids, especially girls who love animalsSetting: I know this is meant to... 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 - Thank you to the publisher!TL;DR: A dry series with an interesting idea - read it for the ideas not the magic or you'll be disappointed. Plot: Interesting! A scholar taking advantage of by her mentor is on a quest to vindicate herself and take back what she believes to be hersCharacters: The... Continue Reading →
Sarah Evermotion's Book Thoughts 