This one was not as good as the previous two, though it was still fun. I just didn't like the heroine much; my favorite thing about her was that she wThis one was not as good as the previous two, though it was still fun. I just didn't like the heroine much; my favorite thing about her was that she was bi....more
Oh holy hell, this was SCARY! I am SO GLAD I didn't read it until AFTER my recent diving trip.
This is a super fast read that has gotten me really excOh holy hell, this was SCARY! I am SO GLAD I didn't read it until AFTER my recent diving trip.
This is a super fast read that has gotten me really excited for the release of Into the Drowning Deep. I'm going to have to remember not to read this right before bed. ...more
SO GOOD. I'm not a huge horror fan, and there were points where I definitely had to stop reading this at night. This was so creepy and wonderful, and SO GOOD. I'm not a huge horror fan, and there were points where I definitely had to stop reading this at night. This was so creepy and wonderful, and I really liked the mix of fantasy and science. I highly recommend reading Rolling in the Deep first to get all the background info on the Atargatis....more
This was so good! I think Mathieu did a great job explaining feminism in an organic, non-preachy way, and I always, ALWAYS love seeing strong female fThis was so good! I think Mathieu did a great job explaining feminism in an organic, non-preachy way, and I always, ALWAYS love seeing strong female friendships. If you're looking for realistic fiction with some kick ass girls and a little bit of romance (and, omg, her schooling her boyfriend on being a good feminist ally was AWESOME), this is the book for you!...more
Ugh, Anna-Marie McLemore is such an incredible writer. I love her prose, and I love the way she creates worlds that feel so tiMy last vacation book :(
Ugh, Anna-Marie McLemore is such an incredible writer. I love her prose, and I love the way she creates worlds that feel so timeless. This one is my favorite of hers. ...more
This was great. A feminist self-help book disguised as a witch's grimmoire. It's great, and the authors do a pretty good job of being inclusive and inThis was great. A feminist self-help book disguised as a witch's grimmoire. It's great, and the authors do a pretty good job of being inclusive and intersectional in their approach to their spells and advice. Also, the illustrations are absolutely wonderful.
ETA: Also, I really enjoy the 1-star reviews from Actual Witches who expected something called "Basic Witches" to be about Serious Witchcraft. Also, the review concerned about Witch cultural appropriation. ...more
So apparently, the trick to me reading my Owlcrate books is to download the ebook version from the library.
Anyways, this was good. I enjoyed it. I woSo apparently, the trick to me reading my Owlcrate books is to download the ebook version from the library.
Anyways, this was good. I enjoyed it. I would not have picked this one up on my own, but it was enjoyable. It's pretty nice to just read a standalone fantasy.
I really liked this conclusion! Looking back, they sort of dealt with Elli's reaction to last installment's events really quickly, which is perhaps noI really liked this conclusion! Looking back, they sort of dealt with Elli's reaction to last installment's events really quickly, which is perhaps not totally believable. Also, a lot of my questions from the last installment were handled offscreen or very quickly, but I don't actually mind that. It generally felt realistic and enjoyable, and this season wrapped the big issues up well enough that I got resolution but still look forward to the next adventures of these friends...more
This was so great and magical and wonderful. I was generally unable to put it down. I'd tell myself that I'd go to bed after "this chapter" and then rThis was so great and magical and wonderful. I was generally unable to put it down. I'd tell myself that I'd go to bed after "this chapter" and then read three more. I'm definitely looking forward to the next installment, and seeing where these characters go from here. ...more
A little too much Elli and uncomfortableness (both Elli's and Michelle's) for me this installment. (view spoiler)[I definitely knew Tyler was going toA little too much Elli and uncomfortableness (both Elli's and Michelle's) for me this installment. (view spoiler)[I definitely knew Tyler was going to make a move on her, but perhaps actual assault is taking it a bit too far? (hide spoiler)]
Also, I'm pretty sure that next week is the last installment, and it kind of still feels like there's a LOT of stuff that needs resolution, especially because next week is probably (view spoiler)[going to be dealing mainly with the aftermath of Elli's assault. I can only imagine how shoehorned in Michelle & Aditi's make-up will be, PLUS whatever's got to happen with Christina & Vivi. NOT TO MENTION that Elli still hasn't even told the girls that Ruby died or dealt with that in any sort of reasonable fashion. (hide spoiler)]...more
This one didn't feature Elli at all, which would normally be fine, but she kind of just fell off the planet (view spoiler)[after her boss died (hide sThis one didn't feature Elli at all, which would normally be fine, but she kind of just fell off the planet (view spoiler)[after her boss died (hide spoiler)], so now I'm worried about her.
HOWEVER. The Taneesha & Aditi stories were great this episode. I'm glad we've gotten some resolution there. ...more
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