In the last book in this series, humanity lost. The elder races of this world, more or less sick of humanity’s bullshit, gave them a very pointed lesson in who is actually in charge in this world. And I will admit, the revenge fantasy was pretty darn sweet. (Who doesn’t enjoy a good revenge story […]
Etched in Bone – Anne Bishop Read More »
This books starts a new series in Elven Alliance world. Essie and Farrendel’s son Fieran is the center of this new series. He’s around 21 now (comparatively in Elf years), and decides to enlist in the flying corps. Everyone knows there’s a war coming, and he figures this is the best way to help out,
Wings of War – Tara Grayce Read More »
Half elf Lira has returned to the village she grew up in after the breakup of her crew – she needs to find the one thing she left behind, her grandmother’s recipe book. Instead, she and a dwarf nearly get caught trying to break into the tavern where she hid it, and instead find themselves
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Read for LibraryThing Early Reviewers This is a lovely little book – a great overview of the fern family. The hard cover copy I received is just a beautiful book – the cover and end sheets are well designed. The illustrations are also lovely. There are some lovely little vignettes of the author’s trips to
The Elegance of Ferns – Solvejg Nitzke Read More »
Verity’s family split off from a secret society that had sworn to kill all Cryptids a few generations ago – they realized a lot of the Cryptids are worth protecting. So they have an interesting reputation in the communities that know that all these strange beings exist. Very is currently living in NYC, moonlighting as
Discount Armageddon – Seanan McGuire Read More »
This is a grouping of short stories about Asil, one of the older werewolves that lives in the Marrok’s pack in Montana. A “concerned friend” sets him up on a series of blind dates, and chaos ensues. Asil’s with the Marrok because he can’t trust his wolf anymore, and believes himself to be a danger
Blind Date with a Werewolf – Patricia Briggs Read More »
I just grabbed an Ellen Datlow Humble Bundle that included the series of fairy tale anthologies she edited. I’d read some in the past, so absolutely had to jump on that deal. In an anthology like this, I usually find one story that is not at all to my taste, but I enjoyed every single
Silver Birch, Blood Moon – ed. Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling Read More »
This book is the story of how fabrics have shaped our history. It’s a great book to dip in and out of – the author brings us from ancient history all the way up to the present day. There are of course sections on linen, silk and wool, which are all fascinating. The modern sections
The Golden Thread – Kassia St. Clair Read More »
This series is set in a Regency England with magic – powers can manifest at different levels, and the Extraordinaries are the most powerful. Elinor Pembroke’s father has made a study of the families that have produced these powers. Elinor herself is a disappointment, having never manifested a power. Until the morning she wakes up
Burning Bright – Melissa McShane Read More »
This book was decent – we’re now following the younger women who will eventually be the rulers of Khaeler. They’re not as powerful as Witch and her friends, but they do seem to be going through some of the same things that Jaenelle and the Coven went through as they came into their power. Complete
The Queen’s Price – Anne Bishop Read More »
