Despite the at times heavy-handed Disney marketing, Kagawa told an excellent story with interesting characters that I'd happily recommend.
Review: Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl
Review: The Einsteins of Vista Point
The reveal is highly predictable, and the tension is slow with pacing at times breaking any chance at rising intrigue. All in all, not horrible but disappointing.
Review: The Witch, The Sword, and the Cursed Knights
High expectations - superficial results. 2/5 stars.
Review: Red Sister
Title: Red Sister Author: Mark Lawrence Stars: ★★★★ 1/2 (4.5 stars) While I've followed Mark Lawrence on Twitter, I actually hadn't read anything he'd written, but my brother recently picked up this book (and subsequently powered through the city). He hasn't stopped talking about it since, so when I needed a book for a flight, I picked up Red... Continue Reading →
Review: Ask Me No Questions
Title: Ask Me No Questions Author: Shelley Noble Stars: ★★★ I found this one difficult to get into despite my love for Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. The main character does hit the bored house-wife / widow with an adrenaline addiction and societal constraints fairly well; however, it is the disregard for such societal niceties which attracted me to Phryne Fisher.... Continue Reading →
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