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Are All of Robin Hobb’s Books a Masterclass in Writing?

Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

May 28, 2025 by Tracy 3 Comments

While I don’t mind multiple POV books, I generally prefer single POV. This book, though, masterfully demonstrates just how useful multiple POV can be. It was so different from the Farseer trilogy in which we’re always in Fitz’s head, and the emotions are unrelenting. In Ship of Magic, when you need a break from the drama with one character, there’s a different character whose drama you can jump into! It’s written in the 3rd person, but don’t expect that to spare you from the author’s toying with your […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: epic fantasy, liveship traders, multiple POV, realm of the elderlings, robin hobb

Tracy's CBR17 Review No:37 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: epic fantasy, liveship traders, multiple POV, realm of the elderlings, robin hobb ·
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Two romances (and four mistaken identities) for the price of one

A Duke Never Tells by Suzanne Enoch

April 15, 2025 by Malin Leave a Comment

3.5 stars Thank you to Netgalley and Bramble for this ARC. My opinions are my own. Lady Margaret “Meg” Pinwell is about to start her first season when her father announces that he’s spoken to his old friend, the Duke of Earnhurst, and secured her a coveted match with said duke’s son and heir. Before Meg has a chance to even go to London and have any fun during the Season, the Duke promptly dies, and forces Meg into a year of mourning, since she […]

Filed Under: Fiction, History, Romance Tagged With: A Duke Never Tells, cbr17, historical romance, Malin, Mistaken Identites, multiple POV, NetGalley, Regency, Suzanne Enoch

Malin's CBR17 Review No:21 · Genres: Fiction, History, Romance · Tags: A Duke Never Tells, cbr17, historical romance, Malin, Mistaken Identites, multiple POV, NetGalley, Regency, Suzanne Enoch ·
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