Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

Deja Vu all over again

The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher

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In reviewing The Twisted Ones, I would be correct in summarising the plot as such: A young women with a silly nickname, recently single, upends her life and moves to a kooky new location to assist a family member in need. In moving, she is thrown into a world of magical intrigue. She befriends a zany local barista as the mystery at the heart of the magic unfurls. Eventually, she travels to a fantastical world accompanied by a sassy, fishnet wearing side kick, gets stuck […]

“Let the sea swallow your memories, and embrace what you are now.”

Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen

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If you grew up with the Little Mermaid and now want something a bit more grown up, Skin of the Sea is your catnip. Plot: Simidele was once human but she doesn’t remember that life, and that’s probably for the best. She has become a Mami Wata (water spirit whose job it is to bless the spirits of those who die at sea and help them return to Olodumare). Because the Portuguese have recently discovered Africa, most of those Simidele blesses are Africans who die […]

Sometimes You Have To Make Time To Drink A Cup Of Tea.

Tea Set and Match by Casey Blair

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If Mireya thought that her life would calm down and let her adjust after the events of the first book, she was sorely mistaken.  Though she earned the provisional title of tea master, there is the matter of an additional test in order to keep it.  And as it turns out that test will be competing in the final round of a tea tournament with absolutely no help from the tea guild.  The tournament itself is brings intrigue and international politics as well as three […]

When You Don’t Know What To Do, Sometimes a Cup of Tea Is the Right Place To Start.

A Coup of Tea by Casey Blair

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When the time comes for Mireya the fourth princess of Istalam to dedicate herself to the service of her country, she finds herself desperately lost.  She wants to serve her people but doesn’t know how.  There’s no clear path for her unlike her older sisters.  So, Mireya makes a choice that hasn’t been used in centuries and chooses to exile herself from the royal family.  Escaping to the city of Sayorsen which happens to be right next to the magical Cataclysm, Mireya must make a […]

“A brave man helps. A coward just gives presents.”

Fairy Tale by Stephen King

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I’m a big King fan: I have seen a few movie adaptations, would put “The Stand” on my list of top 20 books, and this is the 15th book of his I have read. This new edition to his pantheon caught my eye at the library and was hesitantly recommended by a friend who was already shin-deep into this book, but on the fence about it. Having finished it, I give it a resounding fist shake for an excellent premise but meandering execution. It’s a […]

Bachelor In Spaaaace!

Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews

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Any excuse for a bad Muppet joke! Sweep of the Heart is the sixth book in the Innkeeper Chronicles. Innkeepers Dina and Sean are happily running the inn Gertrude Hunt together. Unfortunately Sean’s werewolf mentor is kidnapped and in order to get him back they must host an intergalactic spousal selection. It’s the Bachelor in space and it is fabulous. Twelve contestants must compete in various challenges televised across the universe for the heart of the Dominion’s ruler. No roses are handed out but there […]



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