by Michelle | Oct 16, 2020 | Book Review, Books Read in 2020, C Author, Review Copy
The much-awaited sequel to Roshani Chokshi’s The Gilded Wolves, The Silvered Serpents picks up several months after the events of the first novel with the group struggling to accept the loss of one of their own, thus setting the mood for the rest of the novel....
by Michelle | Oct 14, 2020 | Book Review, Books Read in 2020, C Author
A good fantasy novel for me is one that not only has strong characters with great chemistry, it also has a unique approach to the fantasy element. Whether the fantasy element is magic, creatures, or other special powers, the author’s approach must satisfy some...
by Michelle | Sep 24, 2020 | Book Review, Books Read in 2020, C Author, Review Copy
The Unanswered Letter by Faris Cassell follows the author’s research into the family history behind a haunting letter from a Jew living in Nazi Vienna. In this letter to a complete stranger, he pleads for help in obtaining the necessary support to allow his...
by Michelle | Sep 22, 2020 | Book Review, Books Read in 2020, C Author, Review Copy
Susanna Clarke’s first novel was my first introduction to the world of the Fae and is something I will never forget. Even though I read it years ago, well before I started blogging, the one thing I remember the most is the feeling of dread I had throughout the...
by Michelle | Sep 12, 2020 | Audiobook, Book Review, Books Read in 2020, C Author
Tiamat’s Wrath by James S. A. Corey is the penultimate book in The Expanse series, and it shows. The gentlemen behind Mr. Corey up the ante as they gear up for the ultimate battle for the galaxy. Set four years after the exciting ending of the previous book, we...
by Michelle | Sep 4, 2020 | Audiobook, Book Review, Books Read in 2020, C Author
For most of The Expanse series, I find it to be smart, well-researched, and well-executed, containing strong characters who have enough development to prevent them from being caricatures. Then, I listened to the end of book six and all of book seven. Unfortunately,...
