Book Review: Lioness Rampant (Tortall 2023 Reread)

"Gifted one, when it comes to a hero's deed, you don't think small." Liam And at least I've reached the end of the hero's journey...or rather, the beginning? Reading this book was both bittersweet and heartwarming, because even though I knew the ending would turn out okay, I knew the awful road to get there … Continue reading Book Review: Lioness Rampant (Tortall 2023 Reread) →

Book Review: In the Hand of the Goddess (Tortall 2023 Reread)

Why do boys say someone acts like a girl as if it were an insult? Alanna This is book 2 in the Song of the Lioness Quartet. My review for book 1, Alanna: The First Adventure is here. I previously read Beka Cooper's trilogy, and the review can be found here: Terrier (book 1), Bloodhound … Continue reading Book Review: In the Hand of the Goddess (Tortall 2023 Reread) →

On Reading Diversely

I was planning on having this be a post on the new SFF releases for second quarter, but then I started writing and, well. I got to thinking about science fiction recommendations and a recent thing that happened to me. Was there a little push behind this post? Why, funny you should ask, but yes. … Continue reading On Reading Diversely →

April 2023 TBR

A lot of repeats this month, because I hopped onto two readathons in March and long books were not happening! Also, if you are looking forward to book two of the Satura Trilogy, That Slow Awakening is releasing on April 11th! You can pick up the ebook on either Amazon or NineStar. There will be … Continue reading April 2023 TBR →

Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce (2023 Tortall Reread)

"You're here, Alan of Trebond, to learn what it is to be a knight and a noble of Tortall. It's not easy. You must learn to defend the weak, to obey your overlord, to champion the cause of right. Someday you might even be able to tell what right is." Duke Gareth of Naxen It. … Continue reading Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce (2023 Tortall Reread) →

March 2023 TBR

This month I have a very ambitious plan, which translates to I did fuck-all in February and am scrambling to make up for not doing anything but reading. I need to finish editing Dark Swan, because ideas for Book 3 are stampeding in and I need to get FOCUSED. And that's pretty much it, along … Continue reading March 2023 TBR →

Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce (2023 Tortall Reread)

This is the second book in the Beka Cooper Trilogy, and the second review my chronological reread of the Tortall series. The review for Terrier (Beka Cooper #1) can be found here. You can find my planned reread schedule and a general overview of the history of young adult literature here. Join me if you … Continue reading Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce (2023 Tortall Reread) →

Terrier by Tamora Pierce (2023 Tortall Reread)

Written on my first day of duty. I have this journal that I mean to use as a record of my days in the Provost's Guard. When she was eight years old, Beka Cooper foiled a plot and brought herself to the attention of the Lord Provost, who took her and her family in, raising … Continue reading Terrier by Tamora Pierce (2023 Tortall Reread) →

Top Ten Tuesday: 2023 Debuts I’m Excited For!

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. There are so many debuts releasing this year that I want to … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: 2023 Debuts I’m Excited For! →

January 2023 Wrap-Up

A not-too shabby reading month overall! I read most everything on my monthly tbr (I didn't get to one and DNF'd The Thick and the Lean because #moodreader), but overall I read a lot of really fantastic books...which led to me checking out way too many books from the library and now my nightstand is … Continue reading January 2023 Wrap-Up →