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
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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
Book Review: A Murderous Relation
A Murderous Relation (Veronica Speedwell #5) by Deanna Raybourn Mystery/Historical Fiction 320 pages Expected publication March 10, 2020, by Berkley Veronica Speedwell and her partner in crime-solving have barely had a chance to rest after their last adventure when Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk sends them a frantic message demanding that they return to London as … Continue reading Book Review: A Murderous Relation
Book Review: Knife Children
Knife Children (The Sharing Knife #4.5) by Lois McMaster Bujold Fantasy 148 pages Expected publication date February 29, 2020, by Subterranean Press The fantasy genre normally concerns itself with grand events. The scrappy band of heroes must defeat the Evil Lord who is trying to take over the world; the anti-hero must defeat the … Continue reading Book Review: Knife Children
Book Review: Master of Sorrows
Master of Sorrows (The Silent Gods #1) by Justin Call Fantasy 448 pages Expected publication date February 25, 2020, by Blackstone Publishing The 'Chosen One' trope has long been a staple of the fantasy genre. One person, usually someone from a lowly background (the farmboy, the scrappy street urchin), discovers they have some … Continue reading Book Review: Master of Sorrows
Sunday Sum-Up: February 9, 2020
I got a new refrigerator! Well, I didn't buy it. My landlord bought it. I'd been having problems with the old, antiquated fridge and the maintenance guy decided it wasn't worth it to keep fixing the old thing and talked the landlord into getting me a new one. It's a game-changer to have a working … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 9, 2020
Book Review: Taaqtumi
Taaqtumi: An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories by Aviaq Johnston, Richard Van Camp, Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley, Anguti Johnston, Repo Kempt Horror 184 pages Published September 10, 2019, by Inhabit Media Isolation is a mainstay of horror. Whether it is the physical isolation of the setting (a cabin deep in the woods, a mansion … Continue reading Book Review: Taaqtumi
Sunday Sum-Up: February 2, 2020
I accomplished less than I hoped for this past week, but when a co-worker invites you to Star Trek trivia night at his favorite taproom, you go to Star Trek Trivia night. So after work on Tuesday, we met up with a couple of his friends, ordered some pizza, and proceeded to place second in … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 2, 2020
State of the ARC: January 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. 2020 is starting out with a bang as far as ARCs go. I have seven books to read between now and their … Continue reading State of the ARC: January 2020
