The Mighty Thor/Journey into Mystery: Everything Burns
Matt Fraction and Kieron Gillen
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The gods will be turned to ash! The World Tree burns as the forces of Surtur, Lord of Muspelheim,...
Surviving The Evacuation, Book 3: Family
7.5
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The undead rose. Nations collapsed. Some people survived. Three months after escaping from London,...
Fire Wolf (Fire & Reign #1)
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Since the fall of the royal house, the four kingdoms have been divided and at war, leaving many...
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A Boy and His Dog
8.5
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Winner of the Nebula Award: A boy and his telepathic dog fight to survive in a war-torn,...
Torchwood One: Before the Fall
Matt Fitton, Joseph Lidster, Jenny T. Colgan and Barnaby Edwards
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London, 2005. Yvonne Hartman is the undisputed head of Torchwood One. Above the government, beyond...
Christine A. (965 KP) rated The Forgotten Kingdom (The Lost Queen Trilogy #2) in Books
Sep 25, 2020
The Forgotten Kingdom by Signe Pike is the 2nd novel in The Lost Queen Trilogy. To give a fair review, I read the first book, The Lost Queen.
This novel is told by 3 points of view, unlike the 1st novel, which had two. We continue to follow Langoureth and Lailoken and are introduced to Langoureth's daughter, Angharad.
The Forgotten Kingdom opens with Languoreth still locked in her chamber, awaiting news of her husband and son who have ridden to wage war with her brother, the love of her life, and the rest of the Dragon Warriors. While you could start reading the trilogy with this part, Pike beautifully sets up the world, allies, and enemies in book one. Reading it would give a clear understanding of the actions in book two.
Rarely does it happen, but I enjoyed this sequel more than book one. Pike's writing is detailed but not overly done. She built a vibrant world that is as magical as the characters within.
Unlike book one, the story could end after book 2, but with the introduction of Arthur to Merlin, who would want it to stop? Goodreads does not list a release date for book three.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 9/24/20.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2502 KP) rated L is for Lawless in Books
Sep 8, 2018
I love it when a book takes off in ways I don’t expect, and that’s just what happened with this one. The plot was great, and even when we have most of the answers, there is still the question of what will happen next to Kinsey to keep the pages turning. It is fun to meet the rest of William and Henry’s family, and the character involved in the mystery are as strong as always. A series thread introduced a couple of books back comes into play here again as well. Fans of the series who have missed this one won’t be disappointed.
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
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This semi-autobiographical and unforgettable story, of a Jewish family fleeing from Germany before...
Merissa (13828 KP) rated She's the One Who Gets in Fights (War Stories of the Seven Troublesome Sisters #3) in Books
Jun 7, 2021 (Updated Jul 18, 2023)
Sulphur is the one who wanted to join the Svadlu and, thanks to Coral, made it. On her own merits, she rose in the ranks and became one of the Mozdol. This put her in the uncomfortable position of various groups asking her to give them information on the other groups she was associated with. What follows is an intricate and intriguing story as Sulphur finds her own path.
I love seeing how the different sisters see and act in various situations. Seeing the same thing through different eyes gives the reader a more-rounded view of the situation and Ms. Cronin does this perfectly.
The pacing of the story was just right, the world-building was as good as ever, and the character development was spot-on. A fantastic addition to the series that I absolutely recommend. I can't wait to see who comes next!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Jun 7, 2021
Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds
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It's the summer of 1969, and the shock of conflict reverberates through the youth of America, both...