In This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee, Alasdair works as an assistant to his father, who makes and repairs mechanical prosthetics for people. These clockwork people aren’t treated well in their society, though, which is why Alasdair is forced to keep his greatest innovation secret: that he’s managed to use clockwork and steam power to …
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Book Review | The Ogress and the Orphans (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In The Ogress and the Orphans, there’s a town called Stone-in-the-Glen. It used to be lovely, before …
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Book Review | The Cartographers (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In The Cartographers, Nell’s career in cartography was derailed seven years ago, when she had a very public falling out …
Book Review | The Book of Living Secrets (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In The Book of Living Secrets, Adelle and Connie are best friends, united in their mutual love …
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Book Review | Only a Monster (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Only a Monster by Vanessa Len. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Only a Monster, Joan thinks she has a normal family. Sure, they bicker and tease like any family, …