Matrix by Lauren Groff
I did not know how much I needed a revisionist history of a 12th century nun crafted from the sparse known writings of a woman that some have identified as being Mary, abbess of Shaftesbury. Side note all British names are hilarious. In any case, from the barest outlines of a personal history … [Read more]
The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase by Wendy Mass
“Some days you control life; other days life controls you.” -Wendy Mass, The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase by Wendy Mass is the sequel to The Candymakers (see my review of The Candymakers here). It's a good sequel that seamlessly blends … [Read more]
The Maid by Nita Prose
I love stories with neuro-atypical protagonists, and I enjoy a good buddy caper. I enjoy mysteries of all kinds, I don't mind when things get dark and creepy (think, Silvia Moreno Garcia, or Tana French). But I also enjoy something more like Only Murders in the Building - a very real murder to … [Read more]
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
This is an emotionally lovely historical romance featuring a trans woman and her childhood best friend and so much pining! Two years after the war, things are not going well for either Viola or Gracewood. Viola used it as an opportunity to change her future, but while she’s happy as a lady’s … [Read more]
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley
I love Flavia De Luce, Dogger, Mrs. M, all of them. What I don't love? This book. Sure, it was interesting (sort of). But the plot got crazy. I won't spoil it, but it is way too weird and I'm not talking about Flavia's chemical plans. The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches is the 6th, and in my opinion … [Read more]
Speaking From Among the Bones by Alan Bradley
I LOVED THIS BOOK. It had everything. EVERYTHING. It was interesting, unique, witty, 100% Flavia, new, old, EVERYTHING. It had the old characters, new characters, a new plot, and the same old Flavia. Unique, witty, quirky, and fun, Flavia is back yet again. Will this series ever end? I hope not! … [Read more]
