A truly lovely read.
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A GenX Englishman who left England for Denmark back in 2012 and now lives on the Danish island of Bornholm. Bookwise I've always been a big fan of Fantasy and Sci-fi growing up on Tolkien, Terry Brooks, Terry Pratchett and many a Forgotten Realms saga. Mastodon: @countstex@dice.camp
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2026 Reading Goal
16% complete! CountStex has read 2 of 12 books.
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CountStex rated Haunted America: 4 stars
Sea glass by Maria V. Snyder (Glass series)
"Student glass magician Opal Cowan's newfound ability to steal a magician's powers makes her too powerful. Ordered to house arrest …
CountStex reviewed And it's goodnight from him - by Ronnie Corbett
Double acts don't come any closer than the The Two Ronnies.Messrs Barker and Corbett kept …
Review of "And it's goodnight from him -" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
CountStex reviewed Dreadnought by Robert Massie Freeman
Review of 'Dreadnought' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
A thourally interesting collection of histories of all the figures that in some way were involved in the events and situations that led up to the Great War. How the great powers of early 20th century Europe, who were perhaps closer than they had ever been suddenly found themselves turning on each other.
CountStex rated Ghostbusters Volume 2 Ghostbusters Graphic Novels: 4 stars
CountStex rated Ghostbusters: 4 stars
Review of "You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost): A Memoir" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
A wonderful trip through the rather unique life of Felicia Day to date. She has been a hero of mine for years and this book only makes it clearer why she should be for anyone who appreciates creativity. Long may she reign!
CountStex rated Saga, Volume 1 (dupe): 4 stars
CountStex rated Rat queens: 5 stars
Rat queens by Kurtis J. Wiebe
"This booze-soaked second volume of RAT QUEENS reveals a growing menace within the very walls of Palisade. And while Dee …
Who are the Rat Queens?
A pack of booze-guzzling, death-dealing battle maidens-for-hire, and they're …
Review of 'Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
'Modern day' women kicking ass in a fantasy world. And creating many laughs for the audience along the way. Entertaining and intriguing.
'Modern day' women kicking ass in a fantasy world. And creating many laughs for the audience along the way. Entertaining and intriguing.
CountStex rated The Wicked + The Divine, vol. 1: 3 stars
The Wicked + The Divine, vol. 1 by Kieron Gillen, Matt Wilson, Jamie McKelvie (The Wicked + The Divine, #1)
Every ninety years, twelve gods incarnate as humans. They are loved. They are hated. In two years, they are dead. …
CountStex rated Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency: 5 stars
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams (Dirk Gently, #1)
There is a long tradition of Great Detectives and Dirk Gently does not belong to it. But his search for …
In the city of Imardin, where those who wield magic wield power, a young street-girl, …
Review of 'The High Lord (Black Magician Trilogy)' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
A dramatic and fitting end to the trilogy. No neat endings, just messy reality.