The Captain’s Log – a single shard (Linda Sue Park) – a Newbery Winner!

Ahoy there me mateys!  I picked up this book because of me ongoing goal of reading all of the Newbery winners.  This novel won in 2002 and was inspired by a 13th-century Goryeo celadon vase designated as Korean National Treasure No. 68 located at the Kansong Art Museum.  It was a very enjoyable historical fiction …

Tidings of the Crew – girl waits with gun (Amy Stewart)

Ahoy there mateys!  Though the First Mate and I have very different reading tastes, occasionally we do recommend books to each other.  He and I both read the following: girl waits with gun (Amy Stewart) We read and talked about the book and I enjoyed his viewpoint so I ordered asked him to write a review.  …

The Captain’s Log – the gallows curse (Karen Maitland)

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 …

On the Horizon – a turn of the tide (Kelley Armstrong)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this historical fantasy through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: a turn of the tide Author: Kelley Armstrong Publisher: Kla Fricke Inc Publication Date: TOMORROW!!! (hardcover/e-book) ISBN: 978-1989046555 Source:  NetGalley I love Kelley Armstrong.  This be me 19th book by the author.  …

Walk the Plank On the Horizon – a rip through time (Kelley Armstrong) – Unpopular Opinion Time!

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this historical fantasy through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: a rip through time Author: Kelley Armstrong Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication Date: TOMORROW!!! (hardcover/e-book) ISBN: 978-1250820006 Source:  NetGalley I love Kelley Armstrong.  This be me 18th book by the author.  I …

The Captain’s Log – lent (Jo Walton)

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 …

On the Horizon – all the horses of iceland (Sarah Tolmie)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received a copy of this historical fantasy novella eArc from NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: all the horses of iceland Author: Sarah Tolmie Publisher: Tor.com Publication Date: TODAY!! (paperback/ebook) ISBN: 978-1250807939 Source: NetGalley Horses were me first love before the sea stole me heart.  And I …

Off the Charts – wench (Dolen Perkins-Valdez)

Ahoy there me mateys!  For those of ye who are new to me log, a word: though this log’s focus is on sci-fi, fantasy, and young adult, this Captain does have broader reading tastes.  Occasionally I will share some novels that I enjoyed that are off the charts (a non sci-fi, fantasy, or young adult …

The Captain’s Log – jackaby series books two to four (William Ritter) – I finished a series!

Ahoy there me mateys!  These books are told from the perspective of Abigail Rook, the assistant to R.F. Jackaby who is an investigator of ghosts and other supernatural beings.  This is fantastical historical fiction for the younger set.  I really loved the first book and was excited to read the remainder.  These are quirky and …

Off the Charts & On the Horizon – velvet was the night (Silvia Moreno-Garcia)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received this historical fiction noir set in Mexico from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  So here be me honest musings . . . Title: velvet was the night Author: Silvia Moreno-Garcia Publisher: Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Ray Publication Date: TODAY! (hardcover/e-book) ISBN: 978-0593356821 Source:  NetGalley This …