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November 23, 2021

REVIEW: Awaken the Kitten Within by David Michie

JayneBook Reviews / C ReviewsBuddhism / cats / First-Person / religion / self discoveryComments Off on REVIEW: Awaken the Kitten Within by David Michie

As kittens we feel it often. All it takes is a wind-blown feather, an unexpected delicacy, or the alluring rush of water and instantly we are caught up in it: Wonderment. Enchantment. Being fully absorbed in the here and now. By the time we reach senior status, way beyond the ... more >

September 17, 2021

REVIEW: Daughter of Sekhmet by Sally Watson

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsancient-Egypt / cats / dysfunctional family / Egypt / family relationships / female agency / female leads / healers / health care / Historical / Historical fiction / immigrant / POC / politics / religionComments Off on REVIEW: Daughter of Sekhmet by Sally Watson

A paraquel to “The Next Pharaoh.” General Horemheb is confident of becoming Pharaoh when Ay dies childless. Over-confident? He understands men. But not, alas, women, who are as unpredictable and disobedient as cats. The gods, possibly offended, challenge him with plots, pretenders, disappearances, assassins, magic, and willful women–not to mention ... more >

August 16, 2021

REVIEW: The Next Pharaoh by Sally Watson

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviewsancient-Egypt / cats / dysfunctional family / family relationships / Historical / Historical fiction / POC / politics / religionComments Off on REVIEW: The Next Pharaoh by Sally Watson

General Horemheb is confident of becoming Pharaoh when Ay dies childless. Over-confident? He understands men. But not, alas, women, who are as unpredictable and disobedient as cats. The gods, possibly offended, challenge him with plots, pretenders, disappearances, assassins, magic, and willful women–not to mention an imperious kitten who rides his ... more >

July 13, 2021

REVIEW: A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot #1) by Becky Chambers

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsfriendship / LGBTQIAP+ / Monk & Robot series / non binary / novella / religion / robots / Sci-fi / Science Fiction9 Comments

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It’s been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools. Centuries since they wandered, en masse, into the wilderness, never to be seen again. Centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend. One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the ... more >

Rear/side view of a slim blonde woman in a short-sleeved teal Regency-style dress and a straw hat with a red ribbon looking at a small country cottage
June 29, 2021

JOINT REVIEW: Someone to Cherish by Mary Balogh

KaetrinA- Reviews / B Reviews / Book Reviews19th century England / Historical / illegitimate-child / joint review / Regency / religion / Scandal / secret relationship / Soldier / village / Westcott / widow4 Comments

Janine and I are continuing our tradition of joint reviews for the Westcott series with the latest release – Someone to Cherish. – Kaetrin When Harry Westcott lost the title Earl of Riverdale after the discovery of his father’s bigamy, he shipped off to fight in the Napoleonic Wars, where ... more >

May 8, 2021

REVIEW: Kuan Yin by Maya van der Meer, illustrated by Wen Hsu

JayneA Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsAsian heroine / Buddhism / children's book / Historical-China / picture books / POC / POC author / religion / sistersComments Off on REVIEW: Kuan Yin by Maya van der Meer, illustrated by Wen Hsu

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Two sisters discover the power of love and the true meaning of compassion in this princess-adventure story based on an ancient Chinese tale. Miao Shan isn’t your typical princess. She likes to spend her time quietly meditating with the creatures of the forest or having adventures with dragons and tigers. ... more >

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