The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn
Authors should definitely, absolutely be able to change up their MO. No one expects that they're automatons, churning out crowd pleasers--in fact, there are a few authors who have made explicit that the pressure of pleasing fans sapped the joy of writing, thereby leading to even less … [Read more]
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black
Wren thought she was a normal human girl until the night when scary monsters out of a nightmare came and claimed she was in fact their daughter and had to come back to Faerie with them. Lord Jarel and Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth rip away her human glamour and make sure that Wren sees her human … [Read more]
Number One is Walking by Steve Martin and Harry Bliss
I'm always a little wary of books such as these, but they make for effective presents. Had I spent my own money on this collection of cartoons and anecdotes in cartoon form, I might be a little disappointed. Having received it as a gift, however, renders it a mildly pleasant afternoon's diversion … [Read more]
Battle Ground (The Dresden Files #17) by Jim Butcher
At the time of this writing, I have not finished reading this book, but I needed to take a break to commit some rage to the page. If anyone knows the whereabouts of author Jim Butcher so that I could have the quick opportunity to kick him in the shins, please let me know. I'll be in and out before … [Read more]
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Once the best tennis player in the world, Carrie Soto smashed records and claimed Grand Slam titles, but when her knee began giving her trouble, she retired, leaving it all behind. Or so she thought. Now there's a new phenom on the court, Nicki Chan. She's coming for Carrie's record, so Carrie … [Read more]
After Dark with the Duke by Julie Anne Long
Mariana Wylde arrives at the Grand Palace at the Thames only seconds after curfew, dripping wet and terrified, since she escaped her own lodgings because a literal angry mob blocked her residence. The talented opera singer, dubbed "the Harlot of Haywood Street" by the press after two rich, young … [Read more]
