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 …

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 …

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 …

The Captain’s Log – brother red (Adrian Selby)

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.  …

The Captain’s Log – eye of the sh*t storm (Jackson Ford)

Ahoy there me mateys!  This be a book three.  While I try to post no spoilers, if ye keep reading this log then ye have been forewarned and continue at yer own peril . . . Book one was a popcorn book of awesome but book two didn't completely work for me.  However, I still …

The Captain’s Log – three days breathing (Mike Maguire)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I am not sure where I heard about this self-published dystopian.  This ended up being a strange read where I adored the first half and didn't like the second half at all. The beginning deals with the life of Corim Colleran who is born into the bottom tier of society called …

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 …

The Captain’s Log – maresi (Maria Turtschaninoff)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I do not know where I first heard about this book.  I do know that the cover caught me eye: I was even more intrigued when I learned that this series is young adult fantasy written by a Finnish author.  I adore reading translated SFF works. This ended up being lovely.  …