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40-something psychologist living with a husband, preschooler, and 2 cats. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Tracy's Quick Questions interview.)

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A Whimsical Cozy Fantasy

Pippi's Inn for Wandering Spirits by Erin Ritch

May 10, 2024 by Tracy Leave a Comment

Pippi has been able to see ghosts her entire life, and upon her Aunt Hazel’s death, she is bequeathed her aunt’s inn. It’s an inn that caters to spirits who are between life and the afterlife, making it reminiscent at times of Under the Whispering Door, though this book never starts to feel like a copy cat, and it stands on its own merits. The inn itself is sentient and takes care of most of Pippi’s and the guests’ needs. Pippi’s main job is to take care […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: Erin Ritch

Tracy's CBR16 Review No:24 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: Erin Ritch ·
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A Journey of Survival and Self-Discovery With A Complex Character

The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem

May 9, 2024 by Tracy Leave a Comment

This is not a hero’s story. Author Sara Hashem says in a video that Sylvia is going to be a divisive character because she makes terrible choices, but I’m not sure I agree with that. She makes human choices. She makes selfish choices informed by her trauma. Her choices aren’t that of a hero but that of someone trying to survive. No, I didn’t always like her choices and how at times they convey a lack of empathy or connection to others, but I also […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Featured Tagged With: Sara Hashem

Tracy's CBR16 Review No:23 · Genres: Fantasy, Featured · Tags: Sara Hashem ·
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Intriguing Beginning, Lukewarm Follow-Through

The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg

May 6, 2024 by Tracy Leave a Comment

I don’t have much to say about this book. It was fine. I liked it enough to finish reading it but probably not enough to bother with the sequels, especially since it doesn’t end on a cliffhanger. The pacing is too slow and there isn’t enough character development to justify that pace. Spoilers ahead. We follow Ceony, a new graduate of a magic school. Magicians bond to specific man-made elements and she wanted metal, but due to a lack of paper magicians, that’s what she […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: Charlie N. Holmberg, historical fantasy

Tracy's CBR16 Review No:22 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: Charlie N. Holmberg, historical fantasy ·
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Dragons and Mayhem and Magic, Oh My

A Mythical Case of Arson by Melissa Erin Jackson

May 2, 2024 by Tracy Leave a Comment

This was a cute, cozy fantasy/mystery. Deandra Hendricks decides to take a break from her long work hours, and what seems to be a lacking social life, to visit family in Axia. The book is set on earth as we know it, except that there are a number of magical communities called hubs in this world where magical people and mythical creatures can live, and Axia is the small hub that Deandra’s magical grandparents have retired to. Deandra has no magical abilities herself and has […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Mystery Tagged With: dragon, Melissa Erin Jackson, mythical creatures

Tracy's CBR16 Review No:21 · Genres: Fantasy, Mystery · Tags: dragon, Melissa Erin Jackson, mythical creatures ·
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Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Cover

A Journey Through Time and Memory

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

April 29, 2024 by Tracy Leave a Comment

What a beautifully written book. V. E. Schwab writes some gorgeous prose and noteworthy lines, and that’s what I want to share first: “She lied, but only because she can’t say her real name–one of the vicious little details tucked like nettles in the grass.” “Addie has had three hundred years to practice her father’s art, to whittle herself down to a few essential truths, to learn the things she cannot do without.” “Addie feels like a museum sometimes, one only she can visit.” “Remy […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: v.e. schwab

Tracy's CBR16 Review No:20 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: v.e. schwab ·
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Witchy Sisters Fighting for Women’s Rights

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

April 18, 2024 by Tracy Leave a Comment

This resonant novel is about sisterhood, both the familiar bonds and the ones forged with other women fighting for the same cause. It’s mostly about the three sisters of Juniper, Agnes, and Bella as they work towards the rights of women and witches in 1893. I loved all of these characters in different ways and for different reasons and felt that had each had a distinctive voice: Agnes is prickly and wary, Juniper is headstrong and willful, Bella is cautious and nerdy (I mean that […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: alix e harrow, historical fantasy, Witchy

Tracy's CBR16 Review No:19 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: alix e harrow, historical fantasy, Witchy ·
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  • Zirza
    on Another Group of Old Friends That All Actually Hate Each Other
    I feel ya! I liked this book but there are a lot of things that I had to overlook. It's...
  • Zirza
    on What will people think of us 100 years from now?
    Interesting! As someone who went on a bit of a McEwan bender some 10-15 years ago I wonder how it...
  • Jacob
    on What an absolute waste of a great book cover.
    I feel the same way. Super frustrated with the story right now after the third sister just died. Was looking...
  • Tracy
    on Early Fantasy: Long Stories in Which Not Much Happens
    That almost sounds "so bad it's good," and I might need to check it out.
  • louise
    on High expectations led to disappointment
    I totally agree with what you wrote. I already read this book and found it extremely complicated to understand the...
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