What have I read this week?
Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven (Book 1) by Bella Forrest
This is a fantasy novel about a young woman named Harley who has magical abilities who finally meets someone else with similar powers. I quite enjoyed this; the story was fun although Harley could be annoying as a main character. I might read more in this series.
All Systems Red: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
This is a science fiction novel about a security android that calls itself Murderbot and has hacked itself to have free will. I enjoyed this; Murderbot is an interesting character and the plot was interesting. I will definitely read more in this series.
American Ghosts and Old World Wonders by Angela Carter
This is a collection of short stories. I found this a bit of a mixed bag; I really liked some of the stories and didn’t like others.
Cyber-Killers edited by Ric Alexander
This is a collection of short stories by various authors on the theme of cyberspace and killing. I enjoyed this; most of the stories were interesting.
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
This is a novel about an elderly woman named Janina Duszejko who lives in a small isolated village in Poland. I enjoyed this; the characters are interesting, although the main character’s viewpoint took a bit of getting used to. I’d read more by this author, though
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra (A Baby Ganesh Agency Investigation) by Vaseem Khan
This is a detective novel about a man named Inspector Ashwin Chopra who inherits an elephant on the day he retires from the police force in Mumbai. I really enjoyed this; Inspector Chopra is an engaging protagonist and the story is interesting. I would definitely read more in this series.
