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charvor@books.theunseen.city

Joined 1 year, 7 months ago

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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Anne Bishop: The queen's bargain (Hardcover, 2020, Ace/Berkley, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC) 5 stars

Review of "The queen's bargain" on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Each time I revisit these characters it's a joy. It's nice to see how the kids are growing up and how the main characters are changing and surviving. I know that some say it's a drawback that Bishop keeps on with the same characters, and perhaps it was when they were a subplot rather than the main plot of the book, but having them back in the limelight is so much fun. Loved this, and am already reading the book that came out this month which continues this story thread, or at least with the same characters.

reviewed Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson (The Stormlight Archive, #2.5)

Brandon Sanderson: Edgedancer (Hardcover, 2017, Tor Books) 4 stars

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, a special gift edition of Edgedancer, …

Review of 'Edgedancer' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I liked this, but felt my interest slipping at some points. Though Sanderson always manages to regain it, and although I kind of expect it in a novel hundreds of pages long, I don't expect it in a novella.

reviewed An Echo of Things to Come by James Islington (The Licanius Trilogy, #2)

James Islington: An Echo of Things to Come (Hardcover, 2017, Orbit) 5 stars

In the wake of the devastating attack on Ilin Illan, an amnesty has been declared …

Review of 'An Echo of Things to Come' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This book took me a while to get to. Not sure why, since I liked the first so much. Now, though, I'm avidly onto the third book. Wonderful writing, and enough plot twists to keep me happy.

Imagine that your husband has two other wives.

You’ve never met the other wives. None …

Review of 'Wives' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I liked this for the most part, but found it dragged in a few places for some reason. Also, I knew what the plot twist was going to be the first time we hear about her going into the hospital, so it was somehwat predictable. The end was interesting, though.

reviewed Caesar's Women by Colleen McCullough (Masters of Rome Series)

Colleen McCullough: Caesar's Women (1997, Avon) 5 stars

The story of Julius Caesar and his rise to fame in Rome_

Review of "Caesar's Women" on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Loved this. This is my second reading of this book. This time, I enjoyed both the story and the portrayal of the women around Caesar, something somewhat rare in the usual historical tellings.