Part 5 of Tom Swan’s world-crossing spy/archaeology adventure sees some repercussions from earlier encounters. The Orsini and Bessarion both call him Part 5 of Tom Swan’s world-crossing spy/archaeology adventure sees some repercussions from earlier encounters. The Orsini and Bessarion both call him to task. Plot a little weak, premise wearing thin five episodes in. Good enough but flimsy....more
Tom Swan finds himself at the new capital and court of Mehmed the Great and within the intrigues of Omar Reis. The characterization of women in this sTom Swan finds himself at the new capital and court of Mehmed the Great and within the intrigues of Omar Reis. The characterization of women in this series needs a lot of work. Still engaged overall but seeing the cracks more....more
Short but quite imaginative with the time used. Patriarchal doomsday cult (except (view spoiler)[ the main character of Remy, a hidden genderbending gShort but quite imaginative with the time used. Patriarchal doomsday cult (except (view spoiler)[ the main character of Remy, a hidden genderbending girl (hide spoiler)]) in a submarine, plotting to use the world’s last nuke to bring about the end days.
More than a few surprises, and makes an impression. The premise is explored through Remy's unfolding awareness of the reality of the world but it's an abrupt journey from believer to rebel. I did think the open-ended nature of the last chapter lacked the closure necessary for me personally....more
A fluffy, cute, too short reunion of Cassandra and Wrexhall. Light on plot, heavy on shippy cuteness. Cameos from the other character couples are a niA fluffy, cute, too short reunion of Cassandra and Wrexhall. Light on plot, heavy on shippy cuteness. Cameos from the other character couples are a nice touch but I’m sad to be leaving this Angland and its matriarchal worldbuilding....more
Nonfiction about Joan d’Arc’s unlikely successes and the inevitable Burgundian/Armagnac politics that brought her low. Fascinating, obviously researchNonfiction about Joan d’Arc’s unlikely successes and the inevitable Burgundian/Armagnac politics that brought her low. Fascinating, obviously researched, intended to show the context of Joan’s mission to rid France of the English....more
Tom Swan’s mishap-filled adventure across Europe continues through Rome, Venice and into Constantinople six months after the sack. Still fast and fun Tom Swan’s mishap-filled adventure across Europe continues through Rome, Venice and into Constantinople six months after the sack. Still fast and fun but need more depth to the plot and secondary characters....more
Quick little piece of historical fiction set in France during the 1450s/end of 100 Years’ War. Tom Swan is an unlikely English soldier escaping executQuick little piece of historical fiction set in France during the 1450s/end of 100 Years’ War. Tom Swan is an unlikely English soldier escaping execution thanks to Bessarion’s intervention. Short, vivid and with quite a bit of action....more
Not really a story or even an anthology; more a collection of religious worldbuilding for the Grishaverse. Morbid, a little macabre, rich with idiosynNot really a story or even an anthology; more a collection of religious worldbuilding for the Grishaverse. Morbid, a little macabre, rich with idiosyncratic detail....more
Loved this. My favorite of the sisters, the ships, the series. The way the relationship unfolded between Eve and Jacob was perfect and their chemistryLoved this. My favorite of the sisters, the ships, the series. The way the relationship unfolded between Eve and Jacob was perfect and their chemistry was undeniable. I also loved that both were on the spectrum but in v different ways....more
Enjoyed this a lot. Fun, funny but also honest and real. Bea reads like a friend and her voice is distinct, memorable. I did start to find some of theEnjoyed this a lot. Fun, funny but also honest and real. Bea reads like a friend and her voice is distinct, memorable. I did start to find some of the romantic shenanigans to be too much by the end but mostly, an excellent and refreshing romance....more
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