Exploring sci-fi, fantasy, and young adult novels.
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! 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 … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – eye of the sh*t storm (Jackson Ford)
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 … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – three days breathing (Mike Maguire)
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 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. … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – maresi (Maria Turtschaninoff)
Ahoy there me mateys! I didn't know that Yoon Ha Lee was going to write a sequel to dragon pearl but I was happy to get me hands on a copy. This series is called the Thousand Worlds and is a young adult science fantasy from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint. While this can be … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – tiger honor (Yoon Ha Lee)
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)
Ahoy there me mateys! I have read more books this year then there are days left to review them individually. So 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 … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – a Muster of Mini-Reviews of the Remaining 2021 Books!
Ahoy there me mateys! I have read more books this year then there are days left to review them individually. So 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 … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – a Muster of Mini-Reviews of YA Books
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