The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher My rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrated by Euan Morton The Spires rise to immeasurable heights over the mist-covered surface. Humanity dwells within the Spires, sheltered from the dangers without. Airships ply the skies, and the aristocratic Houses rule their Spires, fostering alliances and building trade and science. Spire … Continue reading Friday Review: The Aeronaut’s Windlass (Cinder Spires #1) by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)
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Friday Review: The Collapsing Empire (Interdependency #1) by John Scalzi
The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Interdependency is the group of far-flung habitats that humanity has established throughout space. They are connected by the Flow, an anomaly of physics somewhat similar to a river, that allows faster than light transport along its currents. Those currents have been known … Continue reading Friday Review: The Collapsing Empire (Interdependency #1) by John Scalzi
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Friday Review: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book was quite the sensation when it first came out, and has gotten many very positive reviews. I just can't understand why. I found it boring and tedious, with a one-dimensional plot that just restated itself over and over. The premise … Continue reading Friday Review: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
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Friday Review: Dream Stalker (Talented Book 1) by Amy Hopkins
Dream Stalker by Amy Hopkins My rating: 3 of 5 stars Emma is a half-blood, the daughter of a Talented and a mortal. She is caught between both worlds, as are most half-bloods in this alternate London. Half-bloods are rejected by the full Talented as not equal to them, and the full mortals don't really … Continue reading Friday Review: Dream Stalker (Talented Book 1) by Amy Hopkins
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Friday Review: Codex by Lev Grossman
Codex by Lev Grossman My rating: 3 of 5 stars At 25, Edward Wozny has it all, or so it seems. A hotshot investment banker about to move overseas to take a prestigious promotion at his firm's London office, Edward has a couple weeks off- his first vacation in years. His best friend, a computer … Continue reading Friday Review: Codex by Lev Grossman
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Friday Review: Sasha: A Trial of Blood and Steel (A Trial of Blood and Steel Book 1) by Joel Shepherd
Sasha by Joel Shepherd My rating: 3 of 5 stars Sasha is a princess, the daughter of the Lenayin king. But Sasha has left her royal life behind to train with Kessligh, a master of both sword and battle tactics. Sasha has become one of the best of the svaalverd method fighters, and is held … Continue reading Friday Review: Sasha: A Trial of Blood and Steel (A Trial of Blood and Steel Book 1) by Joel Shepherd
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Friday Review: The Moon of Gomrath by Alan Garner
In 2014, I read and reviewed the first of Garner's Alderly stories. You can find that review here: "The Weirdstone of Brisingamen". The Moon of Gomrath by Alan Garner My rating: 3 of 5 stars "The Moon of Gomrath" brings us back to Alderly and Susan and Colin, who are still with Bess and Gowther … Continue reading Friday Review: The Moon of Gomrath by Alan Garner
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Friday Review: Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians Book 4: The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson
Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I'm confused. Let me start by saying that I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway, and I have not read the first three. I am not sure it would have helped. If Brandon Sanderson is able to keep all of … Continue reading Friday Review: Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians Book 4: The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson
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Friday Review: Against the Light by Dave Duncan
Against the Light by Dave Duncan My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Woodbridge family are worshippers of the Mother, an old faith that has been supplanted by the Children of the Light. The followers of the old faith are endowed with various talents which enable them to influence the actions of others, seem invisible, … Continue reading Friday Review: Against the Light by Dave Duncan
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Monday Musings: Nice Weather, Holiday Weekend, Fantasy Football, and Writing Updates
First, I would like to tell you that it is a perfectly lovely day here today! The sky is blue, it is not 90 bajillion degrees with a million percent humidity, and I have windows open all over again. Aahh! Last Monday was Labor Day. It was quiet here. Actually, we had a nice, quiet … Continue reading Monday Musings: Nice Weather, Holiday Weekend, Fantasy Football, and Writing Updates
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