Tag Archives: speculative

The Crown of Embers, by Rae Carson

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Thistle

Sequel to The Girl of Fire and Thorns. And oh my it was wonderful. I just want to hug this series! In this book, Elisa is struggling to assert herself as queen and not appear weak. There are assassination attempts … Continue reading →

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The Girl of Fire and Thorns, by Rae Carson

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Thistle

Spoilers. Once every century, God chooses a Hero. The child is meant to perform a service in His name, and is identified by a jewel known as the Godstone in the child’s navel, not present at birth, but granted shortly … Continue reading →

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Cress, by Marissa Meyer

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Thistle

Cress is third in the Lunar Chronicles, after Cinder and Scarlet. To recap previous feelings, I’d wished Cinder was standalone, and left out all the moon-alien-people, which felt superfluous. Then, in Scarlet, I didn’t mind so much, because the story … Continue reading →

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A Clash of Kings, by George R.R. Martin

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Thistle

Spoilers. Second book in the series, following A Game of Thrones. Well, this book pretty much just continued the first one, with the addition of new characters. It’s all about war and a split up of a unified country. More … Continue reading →

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A Game of Thrones, by George R.R. Martin

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Thistle

Winter is coming. I won’t even try to describe the plot behind the first book in this series by George R.R. Martin. I’m sure by now everyone knows what it is anyway, given that it’s a major television series (which … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Diviners, by Libba Bray

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Thistle

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The School for Good and Evil, by Soman Chainani

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Thistle

First book of the new year! Spoilers. The School for Good and Evil is a long, intricate fairy tale about two girls, Sophie and Agatha, who are kidnapped from their small town of Gavaldon and taken to a school for … Continue reading →

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Protected: Untold, by Sarah Rees Brennan

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Thistle

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Protected: Born of Illusion, by Teri Brown

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Thistle

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City of Lost Dreams, by Magnus Flyte

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Thistle

Spoilers. The adventures continue for Sarah et al, as they search out a cure for Pollina’s illness, and Nico searches out some way to end his immortality. The book takes place mostly in Vienna this time, but with forays into … Continue reading →

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