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Narfna, thank you for reviewing Ace, the book I didn’t know I needed.

Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About, Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen

January 4, 2021 by Dome'Loki 23 Comments

During Cannonball Bingo, I read The Sound of Stars in which a character identifies as ace or maybe demi-ace.  The use of ace as an identifier was unfamiliar to me and a google search later brought me to the definition of ‘ace’ being a shorthand for asexual.  My initial thought was that was interesting as I hadn’t been familiar with the term but then ‘ace’ got tucked away. Then I read Narfna’s review  and had the realization that asexuality was something I needed to look further […]

Filed Under: Health, Non-Fiction Tagged With: ace, Angela Chen, cbr12, Dome'Loki, identity, non fiction

Dome'Loki's CBR13 Review No:1 · Genres: Health, Non-Fiction · Tags: ace, Angela Chen, cbr12, Dome'Loki, identity, non fiction ·
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So much angst and pining and a big sabre-toothed snow cat (Double Cannonball!)

A Touch of Stone and Snow by Milla Vane

December 31, 2020 by Malin 2 Comments

Official book description (cause I haven’t finished the book yet): Danger lurks in the western realms. The Destroyer’s imminent return has sent the realms into turmoil as desperate citizens seek refuge—but there’s no safety to be found when demons and wraiths crawl out from the shadows. Even Koth, a northern island kingdom left untouched by the Destroyer a generation past, is besieged by terrors spawned from corrupt magics. When Lizzan leads the Kothan army against these terrors, only to see her soldiers massacred and to […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, History Tagged With: A Gathering of Dragons, A Touch of Stone and Snow, barbarians, cbr12, demons, gods, historical fantasy, magic, Malin, Milla Vane, paranormal romance, pre-historic

Malin's CBR12 Review No:107 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, History · Tags: A Gathering of Dragons, A Touch of Stone and Snow, barbarians, cbr12, demons, gods, historical fantasy, magic, Malin, Milla Vane, paranormal romance, pre-historic ·
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The ones that I couldn’t finish (NOT my double Cannonball!)

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Trelegemeproblemet (The Three-Body Problem) by Liu Cixin

Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon

American Demon by Kim Harrison

December 31, 2020 by Malin 1 Comment

Dear readers, I’m not going to lie, I’m racing against the clock to get all of my reviews finished in time for the CBR12 deadline (12 noon EST – or 6 pm Oslo time). I also need to finish 25% of the final novel I’m reviewing, co-parent my autocratic, demanding, and rather clingy almost-three-year-old, plan and prep a three-course New Year’s meal, and possibly do some last-minute shopping. No pressure, right? So when fellow Cannonballer Pixifer posted a review with all of her DNF’s for the year, […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, History, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult Tagged With: #Science Fiction, Aliens, Beauty an the Beast, cbr12, China, demons, DNF, elves, faeries, fairy tale retelling, historical fantasy, Kim Harrison, liu cixin, magic, Malin, paranormal fantasy, pixies, remembrance of earth's past, sandhya menon, St. Rosetta's Academy, susanna clarke, the Hollows, translated, vampires, Victorian, werewolves, witches, wizards, Young Adult

Malin's CBR12 Review No:106 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, History, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: #Science Fiction, Aliens, Beauty an the Beast, cbr12, China, demons, DNF, elves, faeries, fairy tale retelling, historical fantasy, Kim Harrison, liu cixin, magic, Malin, paranormal fantasy, pixies, remembrance of earth's past, sandhya menon, St. Rosetta's Academy, susanna clarke, the Hollows, translated, vampires, Victorian, werewolves, witches, wizards, Young Adult ·
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“My whole life is other people deciding what’s acceptable. When I put on a dress, I get to decide what’s silly.”

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

December 31, 2020 by Malin 1 Comment

4.5 stars Official book description: Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:   Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride―or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia―the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion!   Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances―one of only two people who know the […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Romance, Young Adult Tagged With: 19th Century Paris, cbr12, fashion, friendship, Graphic Novel, historical fiction, jen wang, LGBTQIA, Malin, romantic, the prince and the dressmaker

Malin's CBR12 Review No:102 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: 19th Century Paris, cbr12, fashion, friendship, Graphic Novel, historical fiction, jen wang, LGBTQIA, Malin, romantic, the prince and the dressmaker ·
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A really sweet and heart-warming comic about gay teens

Heartstopper, vol 1 by Alice Oseman

Heartstopper, vol 2 by Alice Oseman

Heartstopper, vol 3 by Alice Oseman

December 31, 2020 by Malin 1 Comment

Heartstopper, vol 1: 4.5 stars Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more…?   Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for Boys. The past year hasn’t been too great, but at least he’s not being bullied anymore. Nick Nelson is in Year 11 and on the school rugby team. He’s heard a little about Charlie – the kid who was […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Romance, Young Adult Tagged With: alice oseman, bullying, cbr12, contemporary fiction, Depression, eating disorders, Graphic Novel, heartstopper, LGBTQIA, Malin, rugby, self-harm, web comic, Young Adult

Malin's CBR12 Review No:101 · Genres: Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: alice oseman, bullying, cbr12, contemporary fiction, Depression, eating disorders, Graphic Novel, heartstopper, LGBTQIA, Malin, rugby, self-harm, web comic, Young Adult ·
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Talia Hibbert writes cute novellas too

Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert

December 30, 2020 by Malin Leave a Comment

Will and Abbie have known each other since they were children. Will and Abbie’s twin brother are best friends. It turns out that both Will and Abbie have been in love with each other since they were teens, but neither had the guts to tell the other. Will went off to become a big-time movie star in Hollywood, Abbie met and married someone else (and later went through a painful divorce with said someone). It’s been two years since they saw each other, as Abbie […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: cbr12, christmas, Contemporary Romance, Malin, novella, Talia Hibbert, Wrapped Up in You

Malin's CBR12 Review No:98 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: cbr12, christmas, Contemporary Romance, Malin, novella, Talia Hibbert, Wrapped Up in You ·
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