The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant YA Historical Fiction 464 pages Expected publication June 2, 2020, by Knopf Children's Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables has inspired all sorts of adaptations since its publication in 1862, including the beloved musical of the same name. In Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's musical, the dynamic second half … Continue reading Book Review: The Court of Miracles
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Book Review: Of Silver and Shadow
Of Silver and Shadow by Jennifer Gruenke YA Fantasy/grimdark 480 pages Expected publication February 26, 2021, by Flux In the kingdom of Erdis, it has been illegal for any but members of the royal family to have the magic known as silver. If a commoner is found to have silver, they are executed. But … Continue reading Book Review: Of Silver and Shadow
Sunday Sum-Up: May 17, 2020
Another week has gone swiftly by. We're slowly going back to our regular hours at work, which is strange to get used to again after a month of four-day workweeks. What else is weird is getting used to wearing masks most of the day. The ones I use like to slide upward while I talk, … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: May 17, 2020
State of the ARC: April 2020
State of the ARC is a meme hosted by Avalinah’s Books in which we round up our ARCs and attempt to wrangle them into something approaching order. Sometimes it’s like herding cats. I had no new ARC approvals in April. Part of that was because I didn't request any new titles, and part of … Continue reading State of the ARC: April 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: April 26, 2020
It's been a quiet week around here. I baked, I cooked, I wrote, I read. I'm quite proud of the cooking and baking. I don't do very much of either, but I bought a cookbook written for people in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). They do medieval/early modern reenactments, and their goal is to … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 26, 2020
Sunday Sum-Up: April 19, 2020
I thought it would take about a thousand years to get through April, but it's moving right along. Which is fine. It's starting to look like there might be a faint point of light waaaaaay down at the end of this stay-at-home tunnel... Obligatory Mina Photo: On Wednesday afternoon, I was brewing some tea. It's … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: April 19, 2020
March Summary, April Preview
Now that March 310th has passed, it seems we're all looking forward to April 300th, when life will hopefully begin to return to something like normal. For my own part, I'm looking forward to the end of my home city's directed health measures, which ban groups of more than 10 in any situation, have moved … Continue reading March Summary, April Preview
Book Review: The Age of Witches
The Age of Witches by Louisa Morgan Historical Fiction/Fantasy 448 pages Expected publication date April 7, 2020, from Redhook Books Bridget Bishop was hanged for her witchcraft in 1692. Two hundred years later, the two lines of her family retain her powers, but use it for different purposes- one uses it to help and … Continue reading Book Review: The Age of Witches
Book Review: Night of the Dragon
Night of the Dragon (Shadow of the Fox #3) by Julie Kagawa YA Fantasy 384 pages Expected publication date March 31, 2020 by Inkyard Press Circumstances are dire for the kitsune trickster Yumeko and her friends. The final piece of the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers is in the Master of Demons's hands, and … Continue reading Book Review: Night of the Dragon
State of the ARC: February 2020
State of the ARC is a meme hosted by Avalinah’s Books in which we round up our ARCs and attempt to wrangle them into something approaching order. Sometimes it’s like herding cats. February was a busy month for ARCs and releases! Four of the books I read in February were ARCs, and most of … Continue reading State of the ARC: February 2020
