Overall, the book wasn’t bad. I definitely see potential in this author and will be keeping an eye out for more from her.
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The Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger
Based on the reactions of most of my friends, both online and IRL (admittedly too small a sample size to be scientific), it seems to me that a reader either loves or hates this series.
Continue readingMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Why did it take me so long to get around to reading this series?!?!
Continue readingThe Monkey’s Voyage by Alan de Queiroz
I’d recommend this for those who are curious about biogeography (obviously) as well as those who might like a somewhat idiosyncratic glimpse of some of the less-than-gentlemanly “feuds” that can erupt between scientists when their major hypotheses are at odds.
Continue readingBoxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang
Definitely recommended for folks interested in war histories or the history of China, those who want to try graphic novels but who aren’t tempted by the popular superhero stories, and readers who are willing to face the philosophical difficulties of human nature.
Continue readingThe Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson
I’d recommend this series to pretty much anyone who likes quick-paced, fun fantasy YA, so long as you can keep yourself from thinking too critically about the slight silliness of the magic system.
Continue readingSeraphina by Rachel Hartman
One of my new favs! I checked it out from the library, but I think I’ll be buying a copy of my own as soon as I can.
Continue readingGoing Bovine by Libba Bray
Definitely recommended for readers who like ’em a little weird!
Continue readingRose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein
Though powerful in its treatment of WWII Nazi atrocities, this book isn’t quite a tear-jerker. I would recommend it as a companion read for The Diary of a Young Girl (The Diary of Anne Frank) or for folks interested in realistic early-mid 20th century historical fiction.
Continue readingThe Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson
I’d recommend this book to young teen readers who enjoy detailed magical systems and fantastic plotlines tempered with doses of realistic coming-of-age character development.
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