The Sapling Cage by Margaret Killjoy will probably be a real nostalgic read for anyone who, like me, spent the late 90s and early 00s reading the likes of Raymond Feist, Robert Jordan, and Tamora Pierce.
Tag: fantasy
Book Review: Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol
I am happy to say that Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol was an absolute delight and I read it in a single sitting.
Book Review: A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall
This novel is pure epistolary; while some books advertised as epistolaries intersperse more narrative chapters between the correspondence, everything in this book happens in a letter or other communication.
Book Review: A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
Am I even capable of writing an intelligent review of a T. Kingfisher book? I feel like I turn into a caveman when talking about her works: “Book good. You read now!”
Book Review: Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger
If you liked Elatsoe, you’ll probably like this. If you felt Elatsoe was too slow-paced or otherwise had issues with this, I don’t think Sheine Lende will win you over.
Book Review: That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
I went into this book not expecting much, and it didn’t disappoint me.
Book Review: We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim
We Shall Be Monsters is what, the fifth Frankenstein-inspired book I’ve read in the past year or two?
Book Review: Remedial Magic by Melissa Marr
The whole world needs to know how much I despise this book.
Book Review: Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
There’s not one big thing that makes this story of a young woman who can summon ghosts a good book. It’s a lot of little things.
Book Review: Babel by R.F. Kuang
After reading Babel, my short assessment is that it’s a good book, but it’s not a great book.