June 2019
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THE CRUEL PRINCE – Holly Black

I haven’t read many books by Holly Black, mostly because they just haven’t looked appealing to me, though I did enjoy a book she had co-written with Cassandra Clare. Still, though I enjoy a good fantasy story, Black’s work just never looked like something I’d enjoy until I came across the description for The Cruel Continue reading
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THE PHILOSOPHER’S WAR – Tom Miller
A new book in The Philosophers Series by Tom Miller?! Yes, please! I was so impressed with Miller’s The Philosopher’s Flight that I immediately requested the follow-up volume and sat down and read it through, putting all my other books aside. And it was worth it! The story so far… Robert Weekes, who we last Continue reading
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THE MERMAID – Christina Henry

Christina Henry is fast becoming an author that I have on my ‘buy anything as soon as it comes out’ list. The Mermaid is a beautifully written tale that combines a touch of mythology with romance and hint of historical fiction. P.T. Barnum is looking to add a mermaid to exhibit. It doesn’t have to Continue reading
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MISTER TENDER’S GIRL – Carter Wilson

I wish I could remember what it was about this book that attracted my attention in the first place. Because I am so far behind in my ARC reading I’ve been very judicious in what I ask to read, so something, somewhere along the line, this book seemed like something I would really enjoy. But Continue reading
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FINDING DOROTHY – Elizabeth Letts

This is such a beautiful book. It is in part a double biography (of both Lyman Frank Baum and his wife Maud Gage Baum) as well as a look backstage at the filming of one of the most iconic films of all time. And of course it’s fiction, with a beginning, middle, and end to Continue reading
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SHADOW MAGIC – Joshua Khan

There is no shortage of fantasy books for young readers, as authors and publishers continue to try to keep youngsters reading after finishing the famous young wizard series. One of the things that Joshua Khan’s Shadow Magic does that I haven’t seen too often is play up the darker side of magic and wizardry. We Continue reading
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THE PHILOSOPHER’S FLIGHT – Tom Miller

I have a new ‘best book of the year’! Tom Miller’s The Philosopher’s Flight came at me so unexpectedly … I wasn’t even sure what kind of book this was going to be (it’s been in my queue for about a year) … but it didn’t take long for me to become absolutely hooked and Continue reading
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THE LOST PLOT – Genevieve Cogman
I’ve read most of the books in the “Invisible Library” series now and I’d have to say that this one connected with the me the most – which is perhaps a bit strange since this one seemed heavier on the fantasy (dragons and fae) than what I recall from the other books in the series. Continue reading
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THE WRONG STARS – Tim Pratt

The ship White Raven is a scavenger, running freight, picking up salvage, and doing whatever they can to make a living. When they spot a ship floating lifelessly on the outskirts of the solar system they see an opportunity to make some money. What they didn’t expect, however, was that this salvage job would become Continue reading
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THE GLOAMING – ML Worthingham

I receive ARC’s (Advance Reading Copies) in a variety of different ways. In this case the publicist reached out to me and offered the book to me in exchange for a review. I was a little reluctant because I’m quite behind in my ARC reading already, and said that I couldn’t promise timeliness, although the Continue reading
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NANOSHOCK – K.C. Alexander

I gave a really great review to the first book in this (“SINless”) series. In fact I gave a rare five out of five stars to the first book (see review here). So I am tremendously disappointed to write a review that is so significantly less than stellar. Riko, the street-tough, rough-around-the-edges non-hero cyborg hasn’t Continue reading
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quotes – June 2019
Modern-day humans are drowning in a sea of overstimulation that exhausts us physically, mentally, and emotionally. . . Wallace J. Nichols – Blue Mind Mindfulness is the process of actively noticing new things … When you do that, it puts you in the present. It makes you more sensitive to context and perspective. It’s the Continue reading

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