Nov 16 2011
Both my reading speed and time have taken a serious hit the past few weeks. Hopefully, my upcoming vacation over Thanksgiving will remedy that but who knows? Cast in Ruin by Michelle Sagara I’m a big fan of Michelle Sagara/Michelle West’s books but this one didn’t live up to my expectations. It seems like every(…)
Nov 8 2011
Dear Ms. Sagara, Ah, the peril of the long-running series. I knew in the back of my mind that your ongoing Elantra series consisted of many books but checking Amazon, I see that Cast in Ruin is book 7. This both surprises me and makes me wince. Surprise because I can’t believe it’s been that(…)
Oct 20 2011
I think I might be getting my reading groove back. But I also think that has something to do with my choosing appropriate books for the reason. There’s a definitely a pattern here — give me the creepy, the bloody, the supernatural. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor. A very different sort of(…)
Oct 17 2011
Dear Ms. Godbersen, This review took me far longer to produce than it should have. It was no fault of the book. The blame rests entirely upon my shoulders. But once I was able to clear some time to devote to reading, I devoured the first book in this series, Bright Young Things, in an(…)
Oct 13 2011
Dear Ms. Taylor, Your novels have been on my peripheral awareness for a couple years now. I keep meaning to give them a try, but you know how it is. So many books, so little time. Then I heard the buzz surrounding Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I thought it was a great title so(…)
Oct 6 2011
I should have known better than to say anything. Shortly after my previous reading list went up, work exploded and it’s been tough finding time to read! I suppose I should be glad that I now have a reason for the reading slowdown, but it just doesn’t feel right. Hellbent by Cherie Priest. Requested this(…)
Oct 4 2011
Dear Ms. Keplinger, I read your debut novel, The DUFF, earlier this year. While I didn’t think it was as mindblowing as I was led to believe, I liked it enough to look out for your future books. When I learned your sophomore effort was a retelling of Lysistrata, my interest was piqued. How would(…)
Sep 29 2011
Dear Ms. Elliott, The first novel of your Spiritwalker trilogy, Cold Magic, was my favorite read of 2010. To say that I’ve been eagerly anticipating the sequel might be an understatement. I had a few mishaps in obtaining a review copy but thanks to Jane’s heroic efforts, I received one last week and I devoured(…)
Sep 27 2011
Dear Ms. Priest, I was first introduced to your work with Four and Twenty Blackbirds, your Southern gothic debut. I remember liking it but for some reason, I never picked up another book by you again. It happens. So when I saw this book pop up on NetGalley, I glanced at your backlist and was(…)
Sep 15 2011
Dear Ms. Pierce, I read your first novel, 666 Park Avenue, earlier this year. In it, readers were introduced to architect Jane Boyle who gets swept up in a whirlwind romance with the man of her dreams, only to discover that not only does she come from a long line of witches, she just married(…)
Sep 15 2011
Reading slowed down a lot these past few weeks, but I did manage to finish 2 YAs, an urban fantasy, and a paranormal contemporary. The Dark Glamour by Gabriella Pierce. This is the follow-up to 666 Park Avenue, which I read for review earlier this year. About families of witches in NYC high society. An(…)
Sep 10 2011
Dear Ms. Healey, There are two things I continually look for in books: stories set places not in the U.S. and stories featuring diverse characters. While books do feature more of the above these days, I still think there’s room for improvement. One of the reasons why I’ve been reading more YA during the past(…)
Sep 7 2011
Dear Mr. Martin, Has there ever been a more anticipated fantasy novel than this? Maybe, but I’d be hard-pressed to think of it. A Game of Thrones, the first novel of your A Song of Ice and Fire series, changed the face of epic fantasy. Made it darker. Grittier. And of course, that thing that(…)
Aug 26 2011
The problem with finishing a long, intense read is that it’s hard for me to bounce back and dive into other books. The number of books I tossed aside this past week was alarmingly high. But these are the ones I stuck with and finished. Heist Society by Ally Carter. I’m a big fan of(…)
Aug 12 2011
The number of books I read any given week more or less depends on their respective genres. If I’m reading YA or romances, I will burn through many books. On the other hand, if I’m reading a doorstopper epic fantasy, it can take a while and I’ll only finish one. This was a Only One(…)
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