Tag: fantasy book review
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Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep
I very much enjoyed this story. I was just swept away by what was happening to Evie and those around her, while also at key times was very much worried for her. Even though she’s the main character and we know she will survive, the fact of her survival being…
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Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
The battles in the tournament are something else. In them, we learn something about Kate, and she is forced to do something and risk giving away her past which she is trying to keep secret. She is worried about how others will react to this piece of her past. I’m…
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Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
I love the way Lorelei changes her voice so well. I believe she is Mercy. Mercy comes alive like she is someone I can get in my car and drive to. (It would be a bit of a drive for me since I’m in Michigan, and I believe she is…
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Elite by Mercedes Lackey
Elite by Mercedes LackeyHunter #2Disney Hyperion Joy knows she’ll be facing more dangerous Othersiders than ever before as a new member of the Elite Hunter unit, but if anyone is up to the challenge it’s her. She’s been Hunting these monsters since she was a child, and has a pack…
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Crucible of Gold by Naomi Novik
There should have been a bit of excitement when the ship Lawrence and Temeraire and some others are on goes down. Lawrence looses a friend on the ship when it goes down. Many lives are lost as the dragons take on as many as they can but can only safely…
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The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchGentlemen Bastards #1Random House LLC An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered…
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Stardust by Neil Gaiman
It’s always nice listening to stories being told by the author. Stardust is narrated by Neil Gaiman. It was more like being told a bedtime story by my parents when I was younger than the usual reading of a book we’ve come to expect.
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The Reach Between Worlds by Cameron M. Hayden
The story was somewhat interesting. There are a few times Taro almost gets caught, and he gets lucky just squeaking by. There is also a test the students must pass. This test could mean their lives though. They all must work as a team, or they all fail. On this…