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Rhythm of War, by Brandon Sanderson (audio)

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Amanda

I’m not going to write up a summary of this. For one, it’s WAY too complicated. For another, it wouldn’t make any sense to people who haven’t read earlier books, and would spoil earlier books besides. Let me start by … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by VE Schwab

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Amanda

Three hundred years ago, Addie made a deal with a devil: her freedom to live life as she chooses in exchange for her soul when she’s ready to die. She didn’t realize the catch – loosening her ties for total … Continue reading →

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Dawnshard, by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Amanda

This novella is #3.5 in the Stormlight Archive, taking place between Oathbringer and the upcoming Rhythm of War. In it, Rysn guides her ship toward the treacherous island of Akinah, with help from several Radiants, and a traitor on board. … Continue reading →

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There Will Come a Darkness, by Katy Rose Pool

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Amanda

A hundred years ago, the last of the prophets disappeared. Society has corrupted, religions have splintered, and a new zealot known as the Hierophant is preaching the destruction of all who are graced with magic. Now a new prophet has … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts, by Kate Racculia

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Amanda

Tuesday Mooney is comfortable with her life. She has a job she excels at, her own apartment, a couple close friends, and lots of introvert time. Part of her knows that she’s just a teensy bit bored with the routine, … Continue reading →

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Grave Importance, by Vivian Shaw (audio)

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Amanda

As a favor to a friend (and a bit of vacation for herself), Greta Helsing takes over as director at a health and wellness spa for mummies in the south of France. There, she encounters an odd condition she’s never … Continue reading →

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What Alice Forgot, by Liane Moriarty

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Amanda

When Alice wakes up from a fall and knock on the head, she doesn’t know where she is or what’s happening. In her mind, she’s 29, in love with her husband, and a few months into her first pregnancy. In … Continue reading →

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Callback: Return of the Native

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Amanda

Back in 2010, I read Return of the Native for the first time. A few comments about that. First, it was my first read of Hardy since Tess of the D’Urbervilles in 2006. I’d been scared to read more by … Continue reading →

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Old Friends

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Amanda

“Old friends sat on their park bench like bookends.” – Bookends, Simon and Garfunkel In the last week of October, I revisited The Night Circus for the first time in five years. I read it slowly and luxuriously over about a week, … Continue reading →

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Strange Practice, by Vivian Shaw (audio)

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Amanda

Alternate-world London, approximately present day. Dr. Greta Helsing treats patients who are “differently-alive” to use the PC term. Vampires, were-folk, ghouls, banshees, demons, etc. The non-human world is far more varied and nuanced than most people believe or understand. And … Continue reading →

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