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Satisfying conclusion to the Last Binding Trilogy

A Power Unbound by Freya Marske

May 18, 2024 by Dome'Loki Leave a Comment

Freya Marske satisfyingly concludes her Last Binding Trilogy with A Power Unbound. I loved the first volume, A Marvellous Light. It has a creative magic system and adorable couple Robin and Edwin. I found the second one, A Restless Truth, to feel a bit rushed due to the time limit on having to occur on an ocean voyage between the US and England. Also, Maud as a character tends to make me feel breathless with her energy and constant pushing for action. Though A Power Unbound […]

Lady pirate called out of retirement for, “One last job”.

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

April 25, 2024 by Dome'Loki Leave a Comment

I was introduced to Shannon Chakraborty writing under the name S.A. Chakraborty through her book The City of Brass, first book in the Daevabad trilogy. There was a lot I liked about it; excellent Middle Eastern inspired fantasy world building, an engaging story, and a great female main protagonist. Yet, I disliked how pretty much the only female character was the main one. The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi also has excellent Middle Eastern inspired fantasy world building. This time it’s set on the Indian Ocean during the […]

History of the MCU and lessons in chemistry have been taught on audiobook

MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, Gavin Edwards - narrated by Andrew Kishino and Joanna Robinson

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - narrated by Miranda Raison

April 17, 2024 by Dome'Loki Leave a Comment

What do MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, a non-fiction history of the creation and rise of Marvel Studios, and Lessons in Chemistry, a fiction narrative of a lady scientist, have in common? Misogyny and a lot of it. I had the incredibly good fortune to be in Hall H, at the San Diego Comic Con, when the very first footage of Iron Man was shown in 2007 and have been a Marvel Cinematic Universe fan ever since. MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios came onto my radar from Pajiba, […]

A fascinating historical woman I knew nothing about before and now want to tell everyone about her.

The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray

April 12, 2024 by Dome'Loki Leave a Comment

I forget how I found out about The Personal Librarian but as I read about it, knew it was perfect for my book club. Historical fiction – Check, Talented woman – Check, About a library and books – Check. We haven’t met up yet so I don’t know the other’s reactions but I found it a fascinating read that delivered on the promises of the book blurbs. Author, Pam Jenoff, has this to say, “An extraordinary tale that is both brilliant historical fiction and an important […]

Smuggling, insects, and family drama surround this gay love story

The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles

March 22, 2024 by Dome'Loki Leave a Comment

Thank you, Emmalita, for this wonderful book and first exposure to KJ Charles! In the 2023 Cannonball Book Exchange I put that I would like any book by KJ Charles and she graciously gifted me The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen. Kent and London had a good thing going. They met up at the Three Ducks in London for some enthusiastic and anonymous sex. But then Kent needs to do business away from the city and London, familiar with abandonment, decides to shut things down instead […]

The struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of three women in three time periods

Weyward by Emilia Hart