So, this was a fairly random read, if we’re being honest with each other. I picked it up in the store because I was intrigued by the title, then I was intrigued by the cover, and then I was intrigued… Read More ›
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The Eyes of Tamburah, Maria V. Snyder
Hello hello! I’m still here! And I am here with a review for The Eyes of Tamburah by Maria V. Snyder, the first book in what is set to be a freaking AMAZING series. Look, this book has archaeology, magic,… Read More ›
The Nutcracker, Alexandre Dumas
Would you look at this, three reviews within about a fortnight! Ok, the first thing you really need to know about The Nutcracker is that is was a total cover buy. First of all, look at it. Tell me you… Read More ›
The Magical Worlds of the Lord of the Rings: The Amazing Myths, Legends, and Facts Behind the Masterpiece, David Colbert
Alright y’all, let me get one thing out there because it makes me stupidly happy: I share my birthday with the Professor. That’s right: I was born on what would have been J.R.R. Tolkien’s 100th birthday. So, for my 27th… Read More ›
Dogs of War, Adrian Tchaikovsky
Well, friends. Clearly, that hope for a more regular upload schedule over the last few months of the year worked out well. Hah. Honestly, I just got busy and had to prioritize: unfortunately, teaching; my PhD; other research; and family/work… Read More ›
The Atlantis Cipher, David Leadbeater
What’s up, my darling nerds? I have finally (finally!) read a book not only with the word “Atlantis” in the title, but actually about Atlantis!! Unbelievably, it isn’t even part of my Instagram #PPCAtlantis series which is both unfortunate and… Read More ›
Azimuth (The Rahki Chronicles Book 1), Rennie St. James
Hello hello, dear readers! What have we here? Another timely review?! I know, I know. I surprise even myself. Actually, though. I do. Azimuth is the first book in an urban fantasy series called The Rahki Chronicles. The author, Rennie… Read More ›
The Graveyard Book, Neil Gaiman
My FIRST EVER GAIMAN!! I went into this book blind, knowing nothing more than what was on the blurb of the book and wanting to start reading Neil Gaiman’s works on one of the less-intimidating texts! Because lets be real,… Read More ›
Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds, Jeremy Lachlan
Alright nerds, I’m going to be honest and say I had High Hopes for this book. I had Expectations. The last middle grade book I read was Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow and it might be a little unfair… Read More ›
Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris
Oh my god, dudes, how many years have I been meaning to read this book?! For longer than the TV show has existed, that’s how long. When did I finally get around to it? This year. 2018. Jesus. Nevertheless, I… Read More ›
