On the Horizon – the legacy of molly southbourne (Tade Thompson) – A Finished Series!

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this sci-fi novella through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: the legacy of molly southbourne Author: Tade Thompson Publisher: Macmillian/Tor-Forge Publication Date: TODAY!!! (paperback/e-book) ISBN: 978-1250824707 Source:  NetGalley The first novella in the series is a perfect standalone that I still feel …

The Captain’s Log – the first half of the Spellbound Series series (Annette Marie) – It’s Wryd & Wonder Month!

Ahoy there me mateys!  The crew knows that I don't read much urban fantasy.  This one caught me eye because of the silly titles.  I binged the first four books of the eight book series: three mages and a margarita dark arts and a daiquiri two witches and a whiskey demon magic and a martini …

On the Horizon – a sh*tload of crazy powers (Jackson Ford)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this sci-fi novel through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings.  This be book 4 of a series.  Though I try to post no spoilers, read at yer own peril . . . Title: a sh*tload of crazy powers Author: Jackson Ford Publisher: Orbit Books Publication …

There be Dragons on the Horizon – when women were dragons (Kelly Barnhill) – It’s Wyrd & Wonder!

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this fantasy novel through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: when women were dragons Author: Kelly Barnhill Publisher: Doubleday Books Publication Date: TODAY!!! (hardcover/e-book) ISBN: 978-0385548229 Source:  NetGalley I have read Barnhill's young adult work before so I was intrigued to see …

Shiver me Timbers! The 2022 Hugo Finalists – Part Two – Novellas

Ahoy there me mateys!  A little while back, I wrote a post discussing me initial thoughts on the 2022 Hugo awards.  At that time, I had read three of the six novellas.  I have since finished two more and will not be reading the last.  So here be me thoughts about the novellas and me …

On the Horizon – nettle & bone (T. Kingfisher)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this fantasy novel through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: nettle & bone Author: T. Kingfisher Publisher: Macmillian/Tor-Forge Publication Date: TODAY!!! (hardcover/e-book) ISBN: 978-1250244048 Source:  NetGalley I love T. Kingfisher's writing and this was no exception.  This is the story of princess …

Shiver me Timbers! The 2022 Hugo Finalists – Part One

Ahoy there me mateys!  The Hugo Finalists for 2022 have been announced.  I followed the 2019 to 2021 awards and loved it so much that I be doing it again.  Arrr!  Looking at this year's list, I have thoughts about who I think some of the winners should be.  So I figured a) I would …

The Captain’s Log – firewalkers (Adrian Tchaikovsky)

Ahoy there me mateys!  Aye, another Tchaikovsky so soon after the last.  This is a sci-fi dystopian that takes place in a West African country by the equator.  The only reason the little town exists is for the space elevator ferrying rich folks off the dying burning planet.  The town illegally harvests from solar panels …

The Captain’s Log – shards of honor, falling free, and the warrior’s apprentice (Lois McMaster Bujold) – The Vorkosigan Saga Year Has Begun!

Ahoy there me mateys!  In 2021 the First Mate gave me a treasure trove of the entire Vorkosigan Saga.  I have finally begun exploring this world.  After much internal debate, I decided to read the series in publishing order . . . well mostly.  Here be the first three books I tackled . . . …

The Captain’s Log – cursed luck duology (Kelley Armstrong) – A Series Finished!

Ahoy there me mateys!  I love Kelley Armstrong!  I discovered her through her young adult book, sea of shadows, and she became me most read author of 2016.  I have not read all her stuff because not all of it appeals to me.  This sounded interesting but it be urban fantasy which I don't usually …