Exploring sci-fi, fantasy, and young adult novels.
Ahoy there me mateys! I read this for free on Amazon because it was featured as a cozy fantasy. This was a very, very uneven read for me. The Pros: The main character, Fin. He is the house witch. His magic involves making people feel happy and safe through food. I also enjoy his snarkiness … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – the house witch (Delemhach)
Ahoy there me mateys! So the first book I read by the author was the owl killers about beguinages. That was a five star read. In 2019 I read the falcons of fire and ice which was only okay. But I continued to enjoy her viewpoints into the magic, myths, and politics of the middle … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – the gallows curse (Karen Maitland)
Ahoy there me mateys! Today I bring ye a muster of mini-reviews. What be a muster? Well the Oxford English Dictionary defines it as: assemble (troops) especially for inspection or for battle; collect or assemble (a number or amount); or a group of peacocks. There are too many books read and this be the last … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – Muster of Mini-Reviews of Miscellany Reads – The Final Reviews of the Year!
Ahoy there me mateys! Today I bring ye a muster of mini-reviews. What be a muster? Well the Oxford English Dictionary defines it as: assemble (troops) especially for inspection or for battle; collect or assemble (a number or amount); or a group of peacocks. There are too many books read and not enough days left … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – a Muster of Mini-Reviews of Some Cozier Fantasy Reads
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 … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – the first half of the Spellbound Series series (Annette Marie) – It’s Wryd & Wonder Month!
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 … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – cursed luck duology (Kelley Armstrong) – A Series Finished!
Ahoy there me mateys! I have always wanted to read this author's work and this was the first. I wasn't sure what I was expecting with this novel (and was surprised!) but I am certainly glad to have read it. This novel follows Girolamo Savanarola who was a priest in 15th century Florence. The fantasy … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – lent (Jo Walton)
Ahoy there me mateys! This author has written three novels in the world of Sarun that can be read independently from each other. The other book I read was the winter road which was awesome. This one was pretty darn good too. The highlight continued to be the use of plants as a major resource. … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – brother red (Adrian Selby)
Ahoy there me mateys! I don't read a ton of self-published novels but have been interested in the SPFBO ever since I started blogging. One of me crew, Matey Lynn is a judge in the contest. Every year I make a list of those nominees that interest me, based on her reviews, and I am … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – mennik thorn series (Patrick Samphire)
Ahoy there me mateys! I don't read a ton of self-published novels but have been interested in the SPFBO ever since I started blogging. One of me crew, Matey Lynn is a judge in the contest. Every year I make a list of those nominees that interest me, based on her reviews, and I am … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – voice of war (Zack Argyle)
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