Category: reading

A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab

I didn’t care much for this. Kell was an OK if somewhat dull protagonist, but I found Delilah tediously annoying. Neither the magic system nor the various Londons were particularly interesting, and I found the plot a bit thin. It’s a fair enough fantasy novel, but I’d rather try a different Schwab novel than continue…

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Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton

A re-read of an old favourite, and I enjoyed it as much now as the first time. The writing is top-notch, the worldbuilding is delightful and so are the various characters. If you’re in need of a Victorian inspired romance featuring drawing-room politics and genteel manoeuvring you probably can’t do better than Tooth and Claw.…

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The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark

Fun fantasy romp involving assassins and shenanigans I can’t mention because spoilers. My first P. Djèlí Clark book and I really enjoyed it. The characters were fun, the word building interesting and though it had a slight stumble here and there overall the pace was great. Will definitely be reading more of P. Djèlí Clark’s…

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Comanche Moon by Larry McMurtry

Fourth in publication and second in chronological order, it’s a good read that doesn’t quite live up to Lonesome Dove. The writing is good, and though it’s interesting to find out what happened before the events in Lonesome Dove, I didn’t find the story as compelling. There is also a section where a specific torture…

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