This is an author right at the top of his game. Brent weeks has been a favourite since I read Black Prism, and that isn't changing any time soon. This book was thought provoking, laugh out loud funny at points and had me in tears for a significant part of the last quarter. Fabulous! Can't wait for the sequel, I'm so glad this is part of a planned trilogy! I want more.
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I'm a 40something year old reader who likes mostly fantasy fiction, but can wander off into other fields on occasion. I've been a bookworm my whole life, and I tell my kids and anyone else who'll listen that 1, reading is never a waste of time, no matter what you're reading, [this in response to those who tell me I should only read nonfiction], and 2, if you're a reader you're never bored. Book limbo, however, is often a thing for me. I'd got a tun of stuff to read, but don't feel like reading any of it.
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Char reviewed Night Angel Nemesis by Brent Weeks
Review of 'Night Angel Nemesis' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This is an author right at the top of his game. Brent weeks has been a favourite since I read Black Prism, and that isn't changing any time soon. This book was thought provoking, laugh out loud funny at points and had me in tears for a significant part of the last quarter. Fabulous! Can't wait for the sequel, I'm so glad this is part of a planned trilogy! I want more.
Char reviewed Spear of Heaven by Judith Tarr
Review of 'Spear of Heaven' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I am really enjoying this series, and continue to recommend it.
Char reviewed Arrows of the sun by Judith Tarr (Avaryan rising ;)
Judith Tarr returns to her created world of mages in this fourth volume of her …
Review of 'Arrows of the sun' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
I love this series, and each book catches me. Gave this one a 4, though, because it was harder to get into than the others, perhaps because of the change on characters. It took me for a plot twist or two, and ended amazingly.
Char reviewed Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs
Review of 'Soul Taken' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Loved this book, and this series. It always makes me smile.
Char rated Queen's Price: 5 stars
Review of 'The Lady of Han-Gilen (Volume Two of Avaryan Rising)' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This was not quite as good as the first and third book in the series, but still very good. I read this series decades ago, at least the first 3 books, and loved it but couldn't remember much about why. Now, I remember. Her character interactions are amazing.
This was not quite as good as the first and third book in the series, but still very good. I read this series decades ago, at least the first 3 books, and loved it but couldn't remember much about why. Now, I remember. Her character interactions are amazing.
Char reviewed A Fall of Princes (Avaryan Rising) by Judith Tarr
Review of 'A Fall of Princes (Avaryan Rising)' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
The best thing about Judith Tarr in my never so humble opinion is her character interactions. Also, come to think of it, the way she plays with gender and gender roles. Love this series.
Review of 'The Hall of the Mountain King (Volume One of Avaryan Rising)' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I read this series probably 25 years ago, and loved it but didn't really remember much about it. Rereading it now and loving it.
I read this series probably 25 years ago, and loved it but didn't really remember much about it. Rereading it now and loving it.
Char reviewed Hawkmistress! by Marion Zimmer Bradley (Darkover, #16)
Romilly uses her power to communicate with and control animals to aid the battle to …
Review of 'Hawkmistress!' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I'm very much enjoying my reread of this series. I like the main character's character development, and the fact that in the end she wasn't forced to cave to her society's gender and societal strictures.
I'm very much enjoying my reread of this series. I like the main character's character development, and the fact that in the end she wasn't forced to cave to her society's gender and societal strictures.
Char reviewed Thunderlord by Marion Zimmer Bradley (DAW book collectors -- no. 1720)
The saga of two kingdoms, divided by bitter history and present-day suspicions, one armed with …
Review of 'Thunderlord' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Liked this book a lot. Took a second to get going but was really good once it did.
Char reviewed Darkover Landfall by Marion Zimmer Bradley (Darkover)
Review of 'Darkover Landfall' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Starting a reread of this series in chronological rather than publication order. Actually, I haven't read the series even in publication order, I got what the library had at any given point in time, and that was 30 years ago. So this is a treat, and one long delayed. :) really enjoyed this, after the first 25% which dragged a bit for me. I feel like it sets the stage well for the rest of what's going to happen in the generations to come.
Starting a reread of this series in chronological rather than publication order. Actually, I haven't read the series even in publication order, I got what the library had at any given point in time, and that was 30 years ago. So this is a treat, and one long delayed. :) really enjoyed this, after the first 25% which dragged a bit for me. I feel like it sets the stage well for the rest of what's going to happen in the generations to come.
Char reviewed Saving Time by Jodi Taylor (The Time Police, #3)
Life is good for Team Weird, now heroes and fully fledged Time Police officers. Luke …
Review of 'Saving Time' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This series is absolutely wonderful, and this book in particular made me both cry and laugh. amazing stuff!
Char reviewed Saving Time by Jodi Taylor (The Time Police, #3)
Life is good for Team Weird, now heroes and fully fledged Time Police officers. Luke …
Review of 'Saving Time' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Honestly love this series, and htis book might be one of my favourite in this universe altogether! I loved it, and damn near read it in one sitting. :)
Char reviewed Hard Time by Jodi Taylor
Review of 'Hard Time' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Love this series, and this book. I like the way the characters are developing, and I do enjoy the glimpses of beloved ST. Mary's characters.
Love this series, and this book. I like the way the characters are developing, and I do enjoy the glimpses of beloved ST. Mary's characters.