Between all the snow we've had lately and going back to alternating telework days I've had plenty of opportunities to pop on a show or movie while I work on other things. I thought it would be fun to share my thoughts on some recent adaptations! First up, The Wheel of Time. While I only... Continue Reading →
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Flames of Mira by Clay Harmon
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to share upcoming book releases that we’re excited about! This meme is based on Waiting on Wednesday, which was created and hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. Flames of Mira has recently popped up on my reading radar and wow, does it sound awesome! An augmented person named... Continue Reading →
Engines of Empire by R.S. Ford – Review
Published: January 18, 2022 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: The Age of Uprising #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 624 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:This epic fantasy tells the tales of clashing Guilds, magic-fueled machines, intrigue and revolution—and the one family that... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 1/17/22
The Beholden by Cassandra Rose ClarkeI'm not super far into this book but I like it! The fact that the gods and goddesses are present and sort of accessible to humans is really cool and I'm curious to see where the story goes.
Stacking the Shelves: 1/15/22
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly (or in my case monthly) meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and it’s all about sharing the books you’ve added to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. You can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts,... Continue Reading →
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan – Review
Published: January 11, 2022 Publisher: Harper Voyager Series: The Celestial Kingdom Duology #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 512 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:A captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of Chang'e, the Chinese moon goddess, in which a young... Continue Reading →
Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to share upcoming book releases that we’re excited about! This meme is based on Waiting on Wednesday, which was created and hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. Basically I am a sucker for nice covers and I really dig trees, so this is a win-win. Also, the synopsis... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 1/10/22
A Practical Guide to Conquering the World by K.J. ParkerThe third and final book in the Siege trilogy and it's already proving to be fascinating. This series has a unique brand of humor that I've found I really enjoy! Nolyn by Michael J. SullivanIt's finally time to pick up the first book in Sullivan's latest... Continue Reading →
Firesky by Mark de Jager – Review
Published: December 7, 2021 Publisher: Solaris Series: The Chronicles of Stratus #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 536 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis:Relentless. Unstoppable. Dragon. Desire burns in Stratus’ soul, powerful like an inferno. With his memory returning, he finally knows who—and what—he is. His is a dragon, brought low by the hand of a dark magician... Continue Reading →
Can’t Wait Wednesday – Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of The Oxford Translators’ Revolution by R.F. Kuang
Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to share upcoming book releases that we're excited about! This meme is based on Waiting on Wednesday, which was created and hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. First off, I've decided to change over to the Can't Wait Wednesday weekly meme from Waiting on... Continue Reading →
