Category: Book Review
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Indie Spotlight: An Unexpected Escapade (Myth Coast Adventures Book 2)
I loved the uniqueness of Ruby’s voice. She really feels fleshed out, vibrant, and her own person. I love that she’s written in a very emotionally honest way that also feels appropriate for an 11-year old.
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Indie Spotlight: Fool’s Errand (Book 2 in Beat Street Series)
While I fully admit I was uncomfortable with the central plot, I don’t think just because something makes you uncomfortable it should be avoided… it was a well written, gripping adventure and I read through it quickly, wanting to know what would happen to Ruby.
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Indie Spotlight: The Beat on Ruby’s Street (Beat Street Series Book 1)
I loved the uniqueness of Ruby’s voice. She really feels fleshed out, vibrant, and her own person. I love that she’s written in a very emotionally honest way that also feels appropriate for an 11-year old.
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My Top 5 Reads of 2018
Here is a list of my five favorite reads from 2018.
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Indie Spotlight: Power and Magic – The Queer Witch Comics Anthology
I met editor Joamette Gil at GeekGirlCon this past October, and when she showed me this book, I knew I wanted to dive in. Aside from the book’s beautiful cover art (by Ashe Samuels), the hook that drew me in was the common subject matter explored in this anthology. Power & Magic: The Queer Witch Comics…
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Why We Need to Read Challenging Books: A Discussion of The Power, by Naomi Alderman
Writers tell stories for a multitude of reasons and people read stories for a multitude of reasons. I think what we get from the reading experience is very personal, and sometimes we simply want to use that story as a method of entertainment or escape. I don’t there’s anything wrong with that (actually, I think…
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Indie Spotlight: Spice Bringer, by H.L. Burke
Have you ever finished a book, crying? Crying, but not crying for the reasons you thought you’d be when you started the book? Have you ever sat quietly reading and then shouted an expletive, causing the concern of your partner? Well, I have. Guys, I finished Spice Bringer. What an emotional roller-coaster of a book.…
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Indie Spotlight: An Unexpected Adventure by Kandi J Wyatt
When I was 11, I read voraciously and had a number of favorite types of books. I loved historical fiction. I loved science fiction. I loved fantasy. And, no matter what the genre, if a book had a dragon in it, I was definitely down to read it. When I got an advanced reader copy…
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All the Reasons You Should Read the Broken Earth Trilogy
The Hugo Award-winning Broken Earth Trilogy is a great read, and here are all the reasons you should pick it up.
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Allegory and Children of Blood and Bone
It’s a bit chilly for August, but that doesn’t stop me from dumping a few ice cubes into a glass. Add a quarter of lime, a lug of gin, and a generous pour of tonic, and it’s a drink. I mean, it’s liquid in a glass, so I suppose that’s not a high mark to reach.
H.L.M. Garrison 