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December 28, 2017

SHADOWS OF SELF by Brandon Sanderson

December 28, 2017

Book cover & rating - Shadows of Self by Brandon SandersonCompared to the previous four books in the Mistborn series, Shadows of Self took a slight dip. It sure was entertaining but despite the mix of fantasy and murder mystery, it wasn’t as memorable.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: american authors, death, friendship, impersonation, murder, politics, religion, snarky characters, social commentary, violence

June 7, 2017

SPELLSLINGER by Sebastien de Castell

June 7, 2017

Book cover & rating - Spellslinger by Sebastien de CastellSpellslinger is a rather quirky book, which I enjoyed very much. A young mage who’s struggling with magic, a traveller passing through who can’t keep her hilarious social commentary to herself, and a snarky talking squirrel cat? This combination was most peculiar, making me laugh and smirk throughout.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: abduction, abuse, ambition, beliefs, betrayal, bullying, canadian authors, conspiracy theories, culture, death, dysfunctional families, eugenics, family, gender, humour, identity, inequality, jealousy, lies, loyalty, magic, monsters, mystery, oppression, power, revenge, rituals, sacrifice, secrets, self discovery, siblinghood, slavery, snarky characters, truth, violence

May 31, 2017

A GATHERING OF SHADOWS by V.E. Schwab

May 31, 2017

Book cover & rating - A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

A Gathering of Shadows is much more intense than A Darker Shade of Magic. Schwab has a way of putting words to a page that is incomparable to other authors. The wit that underpins her snarky characters is first class, and Lila is a prime example. What makes it so great is that Lila doesn’t try hard — it’s who she is. A Gathering of Shadows increased my love for her, Kell, and Rhy manifolds, and also sucked me right into the spheres of Alucard and Tieren.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: adventure, alcoholism, alternate universe, american authors, blackmail, competition, death, demons, diverse authors, diverse books, fathers and sons, friendship, imposters and imposture, lgbtq characters, loyalty, magic, murder, pirates, power, revenge, romance, royalty, secrets, self discovery, self harm, sense-of-belonging, snarky characters, travel, villains, violence

April 30, 2017

A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC by V.E. Schwab

April 30, 2017

Book cover & rating - A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. SchwabBefore I read A Darker Shade of Magic, I was certain that I would enjoy it. I was also sure I wouldn’t be able to wait two years for the conclusion of the trilogy. So, I did what I tend to do — pre-order the first and second books, then park them on my bookshelf. With the release of A Conjuring of Light this year, it was finally time for me to read A Darker Shade of Magic. The anticipation was well worth it! V.E. Schwab wowed me once again.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: abduction, adventure, alternate universe, american authors, blackmail, brothers, death, demons, imposters and imposture, loyalty, magic, mind control, monsters, murder, on the run, power, royalty, secrets, sense-of-belonging, snarky characters, villains, violence

March 30, 2017

THE ALLOY OF LAW by Brandon Sanderson

March 30, 2017

Book cover & rating - The Alloy of Law by Brandon SandersonI can’t think of another fantasy book I’ve read that was as much fun as The Alloy of Law. It made me chuckle a lot, particularly because of Wayne. He’s hilarious and makes the most inappropriate yet fitting comments. Some part nearly had me in stitches. At the same time, The Alloy of Law reads like a crime fantasy novel.

· Categories: Fiction Keywords: action, american authors, beliefs, crime, death, friendship, humour, kidnapping, loyalty, morality, snarky characters, violence

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