The Death of Lyndon Wilder and its Consequences Thereof by E.A. Dineley My rating: 4 of 5 stars There really isn’t much romance in the story, but it’s an entertaining historical set in the Regency period, with all the rules of society intact. The story is definitely character-driven. I thought the MC was going to […]
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The Will of the Many by James Islington My rating: 4 of 5 stars This first of a series reminded me of many other YA fantasy books, but that didn’t keep me from enjoying it. It’s well-written and engaging, although several important parts of the story are not explained. First, I broke my rule (again)
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Babylonia by Costanza Casati My rating: 4 of 5 stars Set in ancient Assyria, this novel follows an orphan girl from a tragic childhood to the height of power. Semiramis must sacrifice much to make this journey, but she is definitely up to the challenge. Babylonia includes lots of court intrigue, back-stabbing, politics, manipulation, and
Ahren by Torsten Weitze My rating: 4 of 5 stars First of a long series of sword and sorcery fantasies following a young boy with hidden talents and powerful friends. The audiobook was narrated excellently by Gildart Jackson. Nothing groundbreaking, but a pleasant story. One must continue the series after a rather abrupt ending, but
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Clytemnestra: A Novel by Costanza Casati My rating: 4 of 5 stars Beautifully written and imaginative version of the life of this important woman in Greek mythology. Even born into royalty, Clytemnestra’s life was brutal and the people around her ruthless. Does her incredible patience allow her to finally get revenge? The story ends before
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It might be a trend for mystery authors to imagine famous people of the past as detectives in their own series, but this one didn’t work for me.
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The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoë Schlanger My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am unenlightened about botany, to say the least. But I still enjoyed this book very much, even in audiobook format. It’s not dry and was written for
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This is a murder mystery much more than a sci-fi story, which was a bit disappointing.
