"The early morning of September 12, 2004, was the last time I was firmly on my father's side." Prologue
Review: “Seven Years of Darkness” by You-Jeong Jeong
Year: 2021
Review: “Descendant of the Crane” by Joan He
"A well-conceived costume is a new identity, the father used to say as he put on his commoner's cloak. From now until I return, I am no longer the king." -Section 1 opening
WWW Wednesday – March 31st, 2021
Happy Wednesday, everyone! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm, now hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. To participate, readers just need to answer the 3 'w' questions below either on their blog or on Sam's site in the comment section. It's a fun and easy … Continue reading WWW Wednesday – March 31st, 2021
ARC Review: “Backstories” by Simon Van der Velde
"Dreamers, singers, talkers and killers; they can dazzle with their beauty or their talent or their unmitigated evil, but inside themselves they are as frail and desperate as the rest of us. But can you see them? Can you unravel the truth? These are people you know, but not as you know them. Peel back the mask and see."
WWW Wednesday – March 24th, 2021
Happy Wednesday, everyone! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm, now hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. To participate, readers just need to answer the 3 'w' questions below either on their blog or on Sam's site in the comment section. It's a fun and easy … Continue reading WWW Wednesday – March 24th, 2021
Review: “The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act” by Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, Matt Wilson, Clayton Cowles
(picture of a skull in comic pane) "And once again, we return to this." - Ch1 opening
WWW Wednesday – March 17th, 2021
Happy Wednesday, everyone! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm, now hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. To participate, readers just need to answer the 3 'w' questions below either on their blog or on Sam's site in the comment section. It's a fun and easy … Continue reading WWW Wednesday – March 17th, 2021
Review: “The Arrangement” by Robyn Harding
"Daddy? Nat's voice on the phone was small and tremulous." Prologue opening
Review: “Eight Perfect Murders” by Peter Swanson
"The front door opened, and I heard the stamp of the FBI agent's feet on the doormat" Ch1 opening
WWW Wednesday – March 10th, 2021
Happy Wednesday, everyone! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm, now hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. To participate, readers just need to answer the 3 'w' questions below either on their blog or on Sam's site in the comment section. It's a fun and easy … Continue reading WWW Wednesday – March 10th, 2021
Review: “The Last House Guest” by Megan Miranda
"I almost went back for her. When she didn't show. When she didn't answer her phone. When she didn't reply to my text." - Ch1 Opening
ARC Review / Blog Tour: “Bound” by Vanda Symon
"The image of the clock's hands burned into her retinas as she stared, willing her eyes to stay focused, there, on that spot. Above the sound of the blood pulsing through her ears, she could just make out the sharp click of its ticks, as the second hand flicked around the circumference of the dial." Prologue opening
WWW Wednesday – March 3rd, 2021
Happy Wednesday, everyone! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm, now hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. To participate, readers just need to answer the 3 'w' questions below either on their blog or on Sam's site in the comment section. It's a fun and easy … Continue reading WWW Wednesday – March 3rd, 2021
Review: “Kill the Farm Boy” by Delilah S. Dawson, Kevin Hearne
"Many moons ago in a principality far, far away, a hirsute lady slept in a tower that was covered in thorns. In general, such an occurrence would not be considered worthy of note, for people slept in towers all the time regardless of their current level of hair growth." - Ch 1 opening
Introducing Top Reads Lists
Hi, book lovers! Today I'm excited to share my shiny new Top Reads Lists page. Although I keep track of favorite books on Goodreads I'm not always the best about categorizing them. This new page on my blog will be the go-to place for my top picks, organized by genre with links to more information. … Continue reading Introducing Top Reads Lists
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