What even was this story? I listened to the audiobook from Audible, and while the performance was very good, I think the story itself could have benefited from further editing. I think it's trying to be too many things at once, or say too many things at once, and the end result is a mixed … Continue reading Review: Version Control
The last few weeks have been all about weddings and family for me. It started with a last minute trip to my parents' house with my niece & nephew one weekend, followed by a friend's wedding & girls' night with my mom the next, and last night I got to see a lot of my … Continue reading Odds & Ends 9/21-10/4
A clever melding of Cinderella and The Little Mermaid, this retelling might appeal to fans of historical fiction as well as fantasy.
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The Daughters of Madurai by Rajasree Variyar is an eye-opening and bittersweet exploration of difficult family dynamics and cultural expectations, and the high costs that come with them.
The last few weeks have been really nice, for the most part. First, I had a wonderful vacation with my family, full of swimming, soaking up the sun, feeding ducks, and having lots of little adventures with my niece and nephew. My nephew is almost three, and he's in that stage where his vocabulary is … Continue reading Odds & Ends 7/27-8/9
While it does contain topics that might be difficult for some readers, Elores and Sipora is a Christian fantasy that isn't just a good read, it's a read that feels good for you too.
I had a fun and relaxing 4th of July celebrating with my family. It turns out my nephew, who I thought would be very anti-fireworks since he's only two and doesn't like the noise when a lawn mower is turned on, might be a little pyromaniac, as he kept demanding "more fireworks," even after we … Continue reading Odds & Ends 6/29-7/12
Hannah West's Nissera Chronicles riff on familiar fairytales while still telling compelling stories that stand on their own.
I think it's safe to say my life has entered full summer mode at this point. I had a great Memorial Day weekend at my parents as I helped entertain my niece and nephew. We grilled, enjoyed the local splash pad, and even attempted to make our own model magic, which resulted in the tip … Continue reading Odds & Ends 6/1-6/14
Silvia Moreno-Garcia's new setting & context brings out new themes from a classic H.G. Wells tale.
Last weekend, my family celebrated Mother's Day a day early by watching t-ball, enjoying a sprinkler-fueled kiddy pool, and eating sushi, all of which has me itching for summer! The pool at my building also opened this weekend, which only adds to my eagerness. Got to wait for the temperature to get a little warmer … Continue reading Odds & Ends 5/4-5/17
