Multiple POV books are incredibly difficult to pull off successfully and in Five Broken Blades Mai Corland deftly juggles 6 fascinating characters andMultiple POV books are incredibly difficult to pull off successfully and in Five Broken Blades Mai Corland deftly juggles 6 fascinating characters and their perspectives. The story of a group of strangers brought together to assassinate a tyrant king is fast-paced and action-packed with a twist toward the end that will shock even the most seasoned reader. Highly recommend!...more
I read an early copy of The Bitter End and found myself flying through this story about a group of teens stuck together in the middle of a snowstorm wI read an early copy of The Bitter End and found myself flying through this story about a group of teens stuck together in the middle of a snowstorm with a killer on the loose. The twists were fantastic and kept me guessing all the way through. Highly recommend for the mystery/thriller loving teen in your life! ...more
I read an early version of this book and was completely enraptured by the story and the romance. Kristen Ciccarelli never disappoints and I can't waitI read an early version of this book and was completely enraptured by the story and the romance. Kristen Ciccarelli never disappoints and I can't wait to see what she has done in the sequel! ...more
I read this book with my heart in my throat and finished it with tears in my eyes. With razor sharp writing and deep compassion, Kelly McWilliams has I read this book with my heart in my throat and finished it with tears in my eyes. With razor sharp writing and deep compassion, Kelly McWilliams has etched a protagonist who will stay with me for a long, long time. Highly recommended for the teen in your life....more
If you're looking for well researched historical fiction about Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) told from his wife Yasodhara's POV, then look no furtheIf you're looking for well researched historical fiction about Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) told from his wife Yasodhara's POV, then look no further than MANSIONS OF THE MOON by Shyam Selvadurai. The story is not fast-paced, which in my opinion, works well for this nuanced, realistic take on the Buddha's life and renunciation. The book does not shy away from critiquing his abandonment of his wife and son, nor the gender constraints Buddhism places on women. With descriptions that freely incorporate the Pali language, and a narrative that brings ancient India to life, I was enraptured by this audiobook narration by Ellora Patnaik and Ali Kazmi. Recommended!...more
Travelers Along the Way is the Robin Hood retelling I did not know I wanted. Deeply researched and masterfully written, here is a story that’s not onlTravelers Along the Way is the Robin Hood retelling I did not know I wanted. Deeply researched and masterfully written, here is a story that’s not only thrilling, but also delightfully clever! Rahma al-Hud and her band of merry misfits will appeal to history buffs and adventure seekers alike. A must read!
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Travelers Along the Way is the Robin Hood retelling I did not know I wanted. Deeply researched and masterfully written, here is a story that’s not only thrilling, but also delightfully clever! Rahma al-Hud and her band of merry misfits will appeal to history buffs and adventure seekers alike. A must read!...more
Holy worldbuilding! One of the best India-inspired SFF books I’ve read, with a fresh and richly imagined world. The characters are messy, real and uttHoly worldbuilding! One of the best India-inspired SFF books I’ve read, with a fresh and richly imagined world. The characters are messy, real and utterly relatable. I can’t wait to see what Kritika does next!...more
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