pickThe vibes are immaculate and the poetic writing in this queer Indigenous swampcore horror novel is to die for. I wish it had been longer to spend more time with the story and characters, and I feel like I need to reread it to fully appreciate it, but super glad I read this one. Would recommend!
Book 4 of the very enjoyable Regency-flavoured Teacup Magic series! Lady Liesl, two seasons out and still unmarried, hunts a missing diamond in the peculiar Bohemian artist's community her stepmother's seaside villa has become. She finds a much bigger mystery, and maybe also herself. Sapphic, crackling with magic, with nods to gothic fiction.
I love how different each Teacup Magic novella has been, the pacing, the banter. Looking forward to more
pickI absolutely love this series of fantasy novellas following nonbinary Cleric Chih and their quest for stories. This installment was a bit spooky, and a great twist on Bluebeard. Chih actually finds themself right in the middle of the action this time when they accompany a young woman to her wedding at an old estate. I love how old fashioned these magical tales feel and how much they are about story itself. Beautifully narrated by Cindy Kay!
pickNot my usual type of thing at all, but I‘m glad I read it
pickThis is the darkest of the series so far, but still beautifully written. 4⭐️ because I didn‘t enjoy it but appreciate the story none the less.
so-soWhew, I finally finished this one while waiting on my son at state testing today. I of course needed to snap of picture of my girl & I twinning with our star themed kindle cases. She was reading “Bad Guys”. This was probably my least favorite V. Roth book I‘ve read - which is sad because I usually fan girl over her books. 3 ⭐️
A friend who loves the books just showed me the new trailer and it def. looks super fun. Although I might be biased because I love Alexander Skarsgård, he's such a great actor.
pickThis novella is both science fiction and a cozy mystery (complete with a yarn shop) and it looks like it is the start of a new series. It was an enjoyable read, but I found it a bit confusing at times and had to really think about the plot and the parameters of life on the ship. I did love the premise though and look forward to more from the main character, so I will be happy to give the next one a chance. Thanks to Edelweiss+ for the ARC. 3.5/5
Ahh, this was the boost I needed! I've been sick for the past four days, and not really feeling any better today. Forcing myself to work, since we are trying to save PTO for vacation, but I have a dr appt in a couple hours. Thankfully, the trailer for Murderbot has dropped, and it is marvelous. We are even going to get to experience The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon!
https://reactormag.com/murderbot-adaptation-trailer-martha-wells/
pickA tremendously reflective, thought provoking, gentle read about homes and childhoods and what it means to belong, to be grateful, to be loved. Very touching and heart wrenching.
