What have I read this week?
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
This is a fantasy novel about a world divided between those who fear the rising of their ancient enemy and those who welcome it. I really enjoyed this; I loved the world, the plot was satisfying and I really liked the characters. I would definitely read more by this author.
Unlocked: An Oral History of Haden’s Syndrome by John Scalzi
This is a science fiction novella set in the same world as Lock In, about a viral pandemic that sweeps the globe. I enjoyed this; it was interesting to see other aspects of this world. I would definitely read more by this author.
The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
This is a fantasy novel about an exiled empress and how she finds her way back to power. I really loved this; the world was fascinating and I loved the characters. I would definitely read more by this author.
Masquerade in Lodi by Lois McMaster Bujold
This is a fantasy novel about the cleric Penric and his demon Desdemona. I enjoyed this; I liked the world and the characters. I would definitely read more by this author.
The Last Graduate: Lesson Two of the Scholomance by Naomi Novik
This is a fantasy novel about El, a teenager in a deadly magical school. I enjoyed this; it was very readable and exciting, and I love the world and the characters. I didn’t love the cliffhanger ending though! I would definitely read more by this author.
Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs
This is a collection of short stories from the same world as Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children. I enjoyed this; it fleshed out some aspects of the world of the books. I would definitely read more by this author.
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