The Burley Cross Post Box Theft by Nicola Barker
If you've ever read a Nicola Barker novel you more or less know what to expect, which is to mostly not know what to expect. Her books have a kind of wildness to them, and especially in voice. They're also usually very funny. This book is all of those things. The book begins with a long rant from … [Read more]
Breaking Stalin’s Nose by Eugene Yelchin
CBR15Passport Different Genres: juvenile fiction Eugene Yelchin is a talented illustrator and writer. I first became aware of his work through the brilliant The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge, and then last year I read and reviewed his illustrated account of his childhood, The Genius Under … [Read more]
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
In ten words or less: Retired female assassins: promising premise, fumbles in execution. Retired female assassins are staring down the barrel of retirement when they'd rather still be staring down the barrel of a gun. They miss the action, but they've earned their rest and a cruise seems like, … [Read more]
Axiom’s End by Lindsey Ellis
(Minor spoilers) In an alternate 2007, President Bush is dealing with (in addition to the War on Terror) his own Julian Assange-type character named Nils Ortega. Except Ortega is also kind of an Alex Jones-type person, as he's obsessed with supposed cover ups of alien visitations. His daughter is … [Read more]
The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal
In the past, I've started my reviews with "in one word" and offered one word that sums up my feelings on a book, but over time, that has gotten stale. Instead, I'm going to give myself ten words or less to try to sum up a book, because why not. (My reviews, my rules). In Ten Words or Less: … [Read more]
The Frozen Crown by Greta Kelly
I got The Frozen Crown on audiobook a while ago and only recently finished it. Not because it wasn't good, I did like it, I think I've just been more interested in print books lately. Askia is the heir to the kingdom of Saravesh. Her kingdom is invaded by the ruler of the Roven Empire, Radovan, who … [Read more]
