Showing posts with label Gale Women. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gale Women. Show all posts

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Reviews Batch 14 - Final Batch

Smoke: A Novel

Smoke: A Novel by Dan Vyleta
Originally Posted to GoodReads: December 1, 2017

Dense, mysterious, but really slow in parts. Still not quite sure what's actually going on with Thomas, but i'm also not quite sure it's altogether relevant.

It's interesting to see a story like this unfold from the perspective of relative outsiders. Usually it's those attempting to bring about change that get the spotlight. But Smoke turns those characters into antagonists, which I thought was interesting.

I did find the society built in this world to be really messed up. I would say something else about it, but spoilers... so I won't.



Bloodkin (The Maeve’ra, #2)

Bloodkin by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
Originally Posted to GoodReads: December 17, 2015


A quick but wonderfully paced read, Bloodkin continues to delve into Midnight's past, placing players where they need to be for Midnight's eventual downfall.

I enjoyed the looks behind the scenes of Midnight's slave trade, the Shantel, and how Pet came to be in the hands of Midnight's trainers.


The Enchantment Emporium

The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff
Originally Posted to GoodReads: December 23, 2020


I honestly have to say, I did not remember as much of this book as I thought I did. Got some of it mixed up with some Kelley Armstrong stuff.

Anyway, I very much love The Enchantment Emporium. I love the characters. I love the world building. I love the yoyos. I’m honestly not sure what else to say. If you liked The Keeper Chronicles, you’ll definitely love this. Not quite on the same vein with all the mythological references, but still super enjoyable. 

 

Sabriel (Abhorsen,  #1)Sabriel by Garth Nix
Originally Posted to GoodReads: December 28, 2017

Every bit as good as I remember, even if the Sabriel/Touchstone thing is way rushed. I've been looking forward to rereading these books all year and I was not disappointed.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Short Reviews Batch 2

The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (The Hollows, #2)
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison
A Reread Review
Originally Posted to GoodReads: 1-15-2019


So... the problem with rereading any book is you know what's going to happen. I think I spent a good portion of this book trying to remember who did what when. Not entirely the best way to read a book, mind you.

I did enjoy The Good, the Bad, and the Undead. The character development was on-point. There were plenty of twists, turns, and surprises, very few of which I saw coming on first read. I really wish I had a copy of the next book in the series to continue my reread...

Update: I now have a copy of the next book to continue my reread. Yay! 

 

Discount Armageddon (InCryptid, #1)
Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire
Originally Posted to GoodReads: 1-24-2017

Pretty awesome. I really enjoyed the change-up from vampire/werewolf/witch stuff in my usual urban fantasy. I loved the different cryptids, their descriptions, and how they manage to effectively hide in plain sight.

I look forward to reading more about Verity and her family.

On a side note, the cover does not at all reflect the content of the book.

 

The Future Falls (The Enchantment Emporium, #3)
The Future Falls by Tanya Huff
Originally Posted to GoodReads: 1-25-2021


So... I really have had it up to my ears with relationship drama and this book has more relationship drama than you can throw a stick at. That said, the underlying story is good. The last chapter or so happily encapsulates what it feels like to have your brain melt because... spoiler reasons. So, ya know, that’s nice, I guess. Definitely not my favorite of this trilogy.