pickThe Grief of Stones (The Cemeteries of Amalo 2), by Katherine Addison (2022)
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Premise: A cleric who advocates on behalf of the dead inherits an apprentice just as he takes a case about the murder of an aristocrat.
Review: I was critical for the first book in this series for being diffuse. This was much the same, but it didn‘t bother me as much since I had a better sense of the world and the protagonist‘s job..This was very satisfying.
so-so3✨ it reminded me of other stories I read. Going into another place to find someone they care about and they meet common creatures like a rat, but also discovering unique creatures. It was a pretty cute story. I found myself chuckling at quite a few spots.
so-soI haven't enjoyed this second book as much, sadly. The plot makes sense overall, but it is also SO convoluted, especially the last hour or so. It doesn't help that it also feels extremely rushed. Much of the book is Aliisza just fighting with the men to continue to work together, and Kaanyr being repetitively reluctant, on-again off off-again in terms of partnership. I really hope this last book is better.
I‘m joining all the fun things late!
#10BeforetheEnd
#BookspinBingo (I‘m going to use every book in the picture 2x, my Jolabokaflod gift & books in progress for the last row. ☺️)
I think I signed up for #MidWinterSolace too!
Just trying to finish all the challenges before the end of the year! Last year I read 7 books in December. 🤞🏼
Thank you
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pickThis gothic novel is beautifully written. Loosely based on the Island of Dr. Moreau, we once again follow the Thaumas sisters as the youngest Verity, takes a leap, and goes on a daring and twisted adventure.
Absolutely horrifyingly beautiful.
Realizing I ordered the wrong book… 🤦♀️ Only after I add it to my book list. Ugh. I was supposed to have gotten book 5…
This is why I really enjoyed this the first time around… I‘m rereading it with a group this time and still really enjoying it 📖
So many things!
1. First and foremost, CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎁🎅
2. Christmas gift shopping—gift-giving is my love language.
3. Christmas movies!
4. Christmas music!
5. Seeing my far-flung children come home!
6. Some cool weather—finally.
7. Reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the next. I know that‘s January, but you have to make the actual decisions in December.
#MajicMonday
✨🧙♀️❄️ Winter Witch Swap Update! ❄️🧙♀️✨
My spellbound ✨package 📦 has officially been sent on its enchanted journey today! 🚛💨❄️ It‘s racing on broomstick-speed 🧹toward its Winter Witch 🧙🪄recipient and is expected to arrive ➡️by Saturday.
Happy swapping, my Winter Witches! 💜✨
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