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Night Theatre, by Vikram Paralkar

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Thistle

A surgeon is about to close up his dilapidated clinic in an Indian village when three dead strangers appear. They beg to have their wounds healed up before dawn, at which point, they’ll have a new chance at life if … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo Song, by Frances Hardinge

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Thistle

Triss knows that something is wrong. She doesn’t remember falling into the river. She only remembers waking up, soaking wet, and being cared for by her overly-concerned parents. Her sister seems to hate and fear her, Triss’s stomach is screaming … Continue reading →

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As the Shadow Rises, by Katy Rose Pool

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Thistle

This is the second volume of a series – first book: There Will Come a Darkness – so I’m not going to give a description. It would just spoil the various plotlines that come together at the end of the … Continue reading →

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Rhythm of War, by Brandon Sanderson (audio)

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Thistle

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 Thistle

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 Thistle

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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A Witch in Time, by Constance Sayers

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Thistle

Helen is miserable post-divorce, and her first blind date doesn’t go well. In fact, it goes so poorly that she ends up meeting a man who claims to have known her for over 100 years and four lifetimes of heartache. … Continue reading →

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Forest of Souls, by Lori Lee

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Thistle

From Goodreads: Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo. And then Sirscha, … Continue reading →

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Voices in the Snow, by Darcy Coates

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Thistle

Clare is in an accident during a major snowstorm, and wakes up in a stranger’s house in the middle of the woods. Dorran seems kind, but something about the house is forbidding, and something lurks out in the unnatural weather … Continue reading →

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The Haunting of Ashburn House, by Darcy Coates

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Thistle

When Adrienne inherits Ashburn house, it feels like a godsend. She’s homeless, with almost no income, and without any family to turn to. The dilapidated condition of the house gives her pause, but at least it’s a roof, right? Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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