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Ink Mage by Victor Gischler

This book was kind of like a ho-hum day at the office. You roll in, settle into the routine, you’re not really excited to leave or but not exactly be there—just kind of ‘meh’ as you go about the motions. Basically I’m trying to say it wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t outstanding, either. I startedContinue reading “Ink Mage by Victor Gischler”

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

I can’t remember how this got on my Kindle…I think it was a bargain book on Amazon and I fell into the one-click trap. I can’t remember. That being said, I don’t regret it. In fact, I actually enjoyed this read. It wasn’t extraordinary or at the top of my favorites list, by any means.Continue reading “Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge”

Columbine by Dave Cullen

As an avid reader of fantasy fiction (and someone who is no longer a student), I have a policy: for 20 minutes every day, I must read non-fiction. I try not to impose any rules beside that—as long as it’s non-fiction and I’m learning something, it fits the criteria. Six months ago, I chose ColumbineContinue reading “Columbine by Dave Cullen”

Hurry! The Magician’s Lie giveaway ends tonight!

Sourcebooks, the publisher of The Magician’s Lie, has graciously given us a physical copy to give away to one lucky reader! Today is the last day to enter, so hurry and enter before it ends. To enter, go to our Rafflecopter entry form. There are several different ways to earn extra entries. The contest ends atContinue reading “Hurry! The Magician’s Lie giveaway ends tonight!”

The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski

I was so-so for the first half of the book and completely enamored with the second half. Hear me out! Kestrel is the daughter of a powerful military general. She’s of an age where she has two choices: get hitched or join the military. In a casual outing to a slave auction with a friend,Continue reading “The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski”

Top Ten Tuesday: 12/16

Top Ten Books We Read In 2014 1. The Magician’s Lie by Greer Macallister – this one is still fresh in my mind, as I just finished it. It doesn’t come out until January 2015, but I’ll still count it. It was an absolutely captivating read. Check out the review and giveaway (live until Friday!). 2.Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: 12/16”

Talon by Julie Kagawa

Long ago, dragons were hunted to near extinction by the Order of St. George, a legendary society of dragon slayers. Hiding in human form and growing their numbers in secret, the dragons of Talon have become strong and cunning, and they’re positioned to take over the world with humans none the wiser. – Goodreads I’veContinue reading “Talon by Julie Kagawa”

The Magician’s Lie by Greer Macallister (& giveaway!)

This book was captivating. I couldn’t stop thinking about it whenever I had to put it down. In fact, I would have to say it’s my new favorite historical novel. The story opens with a magic show and a murder. Officer Holt is the one-man police force of a small town, and is on theContinue reading “The Magician’s Lie by Greer Macallister (& giveaway!)”