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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In alternating chapters, eighteen-year-old Darcy Patel navigates the New York City publishing world and Lizzie, …
It's two books in one. And I didn't get what I really wanted out of either of them.
It's two books in one. And I didn't get what I really wanted out of either of them.
Clear writing style. Good characters. It's not all sword fights. Eager to read the next book in the series.
Clear writing style. Good characters. It's not all sword fights. Eager to read the next book in the series.
“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with …
I'm eager to read the next book in this series.
I'm eager to read the next book in this series.
"The tale of Kvothe, from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a near-feral orphan …
Best book ever
Locke Lamora is a fun character.
Best book ever
Locke Lamora is a fun character.
The very far future: The Galaxy is a drifting wreck of black holes, neutron stars, …
I can't say I loved this big star spanning sci-fi novel. But if there's a sequel, I'll probably read it. If just to see how the robot makes out.
I can't say I loved this big star spanning sci-fi novel. But if there's a sequel, I'll probably read it. If just to see how the robot makes out.
Accompanied by an eccentric, human-sized rat, Liza embarks on a perilous quest through an underground …
A fun little read. And it has a talking rat. I love talking rats.
A mix-up involving the greatest magic in the world has tremendous consequences for Liesl, an …
Ms Oliver has a real talent for making you care about her characters very quickly. The only thing wrong with Liesl & Po is that the story ends.
Half the time I had no idea what was going on. Yet, for the whole time, I loved being in this book.
I'm looking forward to what Mr. Rajamiemi does next.
Half the time I had no idea what was going on. Yet, for the whole time, I loved being in this book.
I'm looking forward to what Mr. Rajamiemi does next.
You are a prophet and seer with the brightest mind in an age. Your blood …
This was a challenging read for me - lots of strange names to keep track of and motivations I didn't understand.
But the story fascinated me and I loved getting a feel for what life might have been like all those centuries ago.
This was a challenging read for me - lots of strange names to keep track of and motivations I didn't understand.
But the story fascinated me and I loved getting a feel for what life might have been like all those centuries ago.
You are a prophet and seer with the brightest mind in an age. Your blood …
This was a challenging read for me - lots of strange names to keep track of and motivations I didn't understand.
But the story fascinated me and I loved getting a feel for what life might have been like all those centuries ago.
This was a challenging read for me - lots of strange names to keep track of and motivations I didn't understand.
But the story fascinated me and I loved getting a feel for what life might have been like all those centuries ago.
Terrific fun. I want more.
