The fact that I live in a part of the world where there are both deer and roadrunners is rather terrifying, and it’s all T. Kingfisher’s fault. Anyway, Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher follows Selena, who flees from a toxic relationship to Quartz Creek, a tiny town in the desert. She’s seeking her aunt, but finds …
Tag: fantasy
Book Review | Silverborn
If this series had existed when I was ten or so, I would have been so obsessed with it. It would have been right up there with Percy Jackson and Fablehaven for me, in terms of the best fantasy series. As it is, I still really enjoy this series and think that more middle grade …
Book Review | Nine Goblins (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher follows Sergeant Nessilka, who struggles to keep a handle on her unruly goblin soldiers, even …
Book Review | Mexican Gothic
Halloween may have been yesterday, but it seems I’m still going to talk about creepy books! In Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, young socialite Noemí and her father receive a letter from Noemí’s cousin Catalina, who has moved from Mexico City to her new husband’s manor house, High Place. The letter reveals Catalina in a …
Book Review | The Everlasting
I did it! I found the BEST lady knight novel of the year! The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow is set in the empire of Dominion, which has been built on stories of the heroic knight Sir Una Everlasting, from her fearless deeds to her unwavering devotion to the queen to her tragic death. Centuries …
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