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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"Iron Druid Atticus O'Sullivan, hero of Kevin Hearne's epic New York Times bestselling urban fantasy …
Have I mentioned the talking dog in this series? We get a second talking dog!
THE ULTIMATE CHASE
Days ago, Belisarius pulled off the most audacious con job in history. …
This second volume in the series has a good fast-moving story with big ideas and more depth on some of the characters from the first volume.
I'm looking forward to the next installment.
I usually avoid time travel stories, but these Alice Payne stories are good romps.
Here are four urgent stories from author and activist Cory Doctorow, four social, technological and economic visions of the world …
A mutilated body in Crawley. A killer on the loose. The prime suspect is one …
Yup. I'm still liking this series that mashes together two of my favourite genres - police procedural and urban fantasy. Peter Grant, the protagonist and narrator, is fine fellow to spend time with.
Call me a sap, but I really enjoy a story where the humans are the underdogs and a bunch of janitors win the day because of their advanced skills with cleaning technology.
I'm not surprised I liked this because Martha Wells recommended it.
Gamache has still got it.
The fox dreams of being the terror of the barnyard. But no one is intimidated …
I don't usually go for graphic novels, but this one completely worked for me.
Maybe because the drawings were simple.
Or more likely because all the characters are talking animals.
Call me a sap, but I really enjoy a story where the humans are the underdogs and a bunch of janitors win the day because of their advanced skills with cleaning technology.
I'm not surprised I liked this because Martha Wells recommended it.
This was a satisfying end to the series.
And if Mr. Wexler finds it necessary to tell us more about what happens to any of these folks, I'd be more than happy to read the follow up.
These Iron Druid stories are a good substitute for Harry Dresden stories.
These Iron Druid stories are a good substitute for Harry Dresden stories.
I usually avoid time travel stories, but these Alice Payne stories are good romps.
