Our War is a book that I sought out after reading and reviewing DiLouie's One of Us. I was drawn into this book as quickly as his last one. Premise: Two siblings are are different sides of an American civil war. After 10-year-old Hannah witnesses her mother's death from a sniper's bullet, she is taken... Continue Reading →
Dreams of Fire by Christian Cura
Dream of Fire is a contemporary urban fantasy novel featuring a bit of romance and a fight to win the battle of magic and evil beasts. Kara is a young painter who has moved to Washington DC to establish herself in the scene. Several past events have made her hesitant to use her powers even... Continue Reading →
Blood Under Water (Dark Renaissance Book 2) by Toby Frost
Guilia the thief-taker and Hugh the knight move on from their past adventures looking for a quieter existence... y'know, just hunting some wyvern for their special magical qualities. But after meeting up with some old friends in their new city of Averrio, they are framed for the murder of a priest. The city watch sees... Continue Reading →
Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse
Tuesday was a good morning! Resistance Reborn automatically dropped into my Kindle after preorder. Happy Oatmeal. Premise: A group of missions aimed to fortify the rebel numbers between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. After the decimation of the forces on Crait, the Rebellion is in turmoil. There are only a few remaining... Continue Reading →
The Impossible Contract by K.A. Doore
I read Doore's first in The Ghadid series and I liked it, especially the setting. Ghadid is harsh city in the middle of the desert filled with warring politicians and a clan of assassins. The POV shifts to Thana in this book; she is the daughter of Serpent, the famed leader of the killers. After... Continue Reading →