Paladin of Souls Lois McMaster Bujold NOTE: The geography and religions of the world of the Five Gods are summarized in my earlier review of The Curse of Chalion. If you’re…
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Ordinary Monsters J.M. Miro You’re off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be spoilers. Fuck Jacob Marber. I have other thoughts, but I feel like that’s going to…
The Traitor Baru Cormorant Seth Dickinson You’re off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be spoilers. Sometimes I blitz through books because I need to know what happens…
Three Souls Janie Chang NOTE: The book lists family names before personal names, and I have followed suit. You’re off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be spoilers….
Little Women Louisa May Alcott You’re off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be spoilers. All right, I give up. I have tried to get into the books…
Elektra Jennifer Saint NOTE: I’m assuming a basic level of familiarity with Greek mythology. If the names and vocabulary are confusing, Google is your friend. Additionally, while “Elektra” and “Hecabe”…
NOTE: I’m assuming a fairly intermediate level of familiarity with the world of Westeros. You’re off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be spoilers. Other reviews in this…
The Court Dancer Kyung-Sook Shin Translated by Anton Hur NOTE: The book lists the Asian characters’ family names before their personal names, and I have followed suit. Real-life historical figures…
Wicked / Son of a Witch Gregory Maguire Illustrated by Douglas Smith WELP it may have taken me the better part of a month, but I’ve finally finished this brick….
Ming’s Christmas Wishes Susan L. Gong Illustrated by Masahiro Tateishi NOTE: I received a free ecopy in exchange for a review. Also, spoilers. This was really cute. I don’t normally…