The Girl in his Shadow by Audrey Blake
What a fantastic example of how libraries are amazing, and how nostalgic I am for those halcyon days when I'd go with my parents (or at school) and get recommendations and check out 15 books at once to see what I enjoy. As an American who's lived in privileged communities with substantive funding, I … [Read more]
The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
Axl and Beatrice, two elderly Britons, are living out their days in a post-Arthurian England when they become obsessed with the idea of taking a trip to visit their long-departed son in his village. They embark on an arduous journey in which they encounter knights, warriors, monks, ogres, and even a … [Read more]
Witchmark by C.L. Polk
CBR Bingo: Rec'd I read Witchmark by C.L. Polk for the HEA book club at The Ripped Bodice. In this world, magic is real and only wielded by the nobles. They use it to control the weather and maintain order in society. Anyone who shows the mark of a witch is dangerous and somehow uses evil magic, … [Read more]
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
CBR Bingo: Gaslight - finally have an official #CBR14Bingo! As a lover of romance novels, I've been hearing the buzz around The Brown Sisters series by Talia Hibber for quite some time! I finally sat down and read the first book for my Mocha Girls Read book club in January. Get a Life, … [Read more]
Scandalized by Ivy Owens
CBR14 Bingo: "Scandal" A few weeks back, Mysterious Galaxy featured Scandalized on their Instagram with rave reviews. I needed a book for the 'Scandal' square and decided to pre-order it. When I picked it up, the booksellers commented that four of the staff had finished it with in 24-48 hours. … [Read more]
Bansky: Completed by Carol Diehl
Bingo 16: Cold A lot of Banksy: Completed is about how the art world establishment looks down on Banksy and his popularity with the general public; the whole thing is almost more of a manifesto in defense of the popular as it is an introduction to the graffiti artist and his work. A good chunk of … [Read more]
