Cannonball Read 18

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Damsel by Elana K. Arnold

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We open on a young man on a quest. He is the prince of his land and his father has just died. To claim his kingship, he must travel to the grey land, defeat a dragon, and bring back a damsel for his bride. This is how things have always been in Harding. The farther dies and to claim his place, the son must complete this rite. Tradition in Harding decrees that the prince can be give no help to defeat his dragon, not even […]

Eat slugs, Malfoy.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) by J.K. Rowling

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This little beginning of the month Harry Potter re-read is turning out to be quite delightful. Normally I just mainline them as fast as I can back to back. But new month, new Harry Potter book to read, is a nice change! A little trip to Hogwarts to start February off right. I’m going to continue with the format I used last go-round, since it was pretty stress-free, and didn’t involve a heck of a lot of thought. Plus, my usual tactic with reviews is to focus […]

Pro-tip: Don’t wait ten years to read an ARC.

Flesh and Fire (Vineart War, #1) by Laura Anne Gilman

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This was interesting but not super compelling. I will probably finish the series? Another one from the TBR Jar. And this one really kicked me in the butt, because I’ve actually owned an ARC of this book since six months before it was originally published in September 2009. And I’ve had it in my small little pile of books that basically says to me every time I look at it, “Okay, really you need to read this.” And so I never look at that pile. […]

Into the Woods to Grandmother’s House and Home Before Dark

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

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I was the kid that had the Complete Collection of Grimm’s Tales and The Illustrated Hans Christian Andersen and got really annoyed when Disney didn’t get them right. Cinderella’s sisters are supposed to mutilate their feet to try to get the shoe to fit! The witch needs to kill Snow White THREE TIMES! The Little Mermaid is supposed to die, dammit! That’s the only way the story really makes sense! Basically, I was that kid who wanted her stories dark and gorey. I have a feeling Tales […]

Epic Romances Rarely Start With a 5 Year Stiffy

Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole

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Am rereading the entire IAD series so I can follow along with the insightful Fated Mates podcast by the delightful Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop. Ironically they didn’t cover this one (or will later for reasons) so the jokes on me. This is a spoilery discussion of the book more than a proper review, so ye be warned. Myst is a valkyrie warrior, who in this world, all tend to have a special super power. Myst’s super power is using her sexuality to manipulate men. […]

The front seat is for people who’ve never been kidnapped by bloody numpties.

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

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Oh what fun!  This was such a delightful read during the grim darkness of winter. I have read a few books by Rainbow Rowell that I really loved and one that didn’t work for me. When Carry On popped up at the library, I was looking for something frothy and fun and escapist, and I had no expectation about the story. I could not have chosen a better book. Simon Snow, a 17 year old boy, is the most powerful wizard ever, but he is […]



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