An avid sci-fi and fantasy reader who sometimes does historical fiction or even mainstream.
You might notice that most of my reviews are 5 stars. That's because if I start reading a book that doesn't engage me, I stop reading it. Life is too short. I've realized that it's not fair to review a book I haven't read and nobody really needs to hear why I didn't get into a book especially when they might like it.
My goals with reviews are to be brief and give other potential readers an idea of why they might like the book. I leave it to the marketing people and other reviewers to describe the plots.
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The epic opening volume in The Two of Swords trilogy by World Fantasy Award-winning author …
I enjoyed this from start to finish and was eager to get the next volume.
The story switches from one major character to another seamlessly and each character was compelling and kept my interest.
The central mysteries also kept me engaged without leaving me frustrated.
The epic opening volume in The Two of Swords trilogy by World Fantasy Award-winning author K. J. Parker.
"Why …
Fourteen-year-old Sofia Bottom lives in a small country that Europe has forgotten. But inside its …
This was not an easy read. And not for someone who wants to know exactly what is going on, but well worth the journey.
Fourteen-year-old Sofia Bottom lives in a small country that Europe has forgotten. But inside its borders, the old myths of …
After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent …
After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) …
I really enjoyed this tale.
At the moment when Voyager 1 is launched into space carrying its famous golden record, …
We may not have thought we were commissioned with reporting to aliens, but I suspect most of us can identify with aspects of Adina's experience of the world.
We may not have thought we were commissioned with reporting to aliens, but I suspect most of us can identify with aspects of Adina's experience of the world.
At the moment when Voyager 1 is launched into space carrying its famous golden record, a baby of unusual perception …
The first installment in Neal Stephenson’s Light cycle, Polostan follows the early life of the …
Dawn Rae's life is fascinating and just about believable. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Dawn Rae's life is fascinating and just about believable. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.
The first installment in Neal Stephenson’s Light cycle, Polostan follows the early life of the enigmatic Dawn Rae Bjornberg. Born …
Giant turtles, impossible ships, and tidal rivers ridden by a Drowned girl in search of a family in the latest …
Giant turtles, impossible ships, and tidal rivers ridden by a Drowned girl in search of a family in the latest …
Giant turtles, impossible ships, and tidal rivers ridden by a Drowned girl in search of …
Nadya's story is heart breaking and in a different way from any of the other children's stories.
Similarly, Seanan McGuire has given us a compelling story that is different from all the other compelling stories she has given us.
Nadya's story is heart breaking and in a different way from any of the other children's stories.
Similarly, Seanan McGuire has given us a compelling story that is different from all the other compelling stories she has given us.
