Category: Reading project

Reading project, week ending 6 Jun 2021

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What have I read this week?

Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

These are the first two books of The Locked Tomb Trilogy. They are about Gideon, a girl who is a trained soldier in a house of necromancers, and Harrow, a girl who is a necromancer. I really liked them; I enjoyed the characters, and found the plot interesting. I also really liked the world. I am looking forward to reading the third book when I get the opportunity.

The Mysterious Study of Doctor Sex by Tamsyn Muir

This is a short story featuring two characters from The Locked Tomb Trilogy. I enjoyed this: it was fun, and it was nice to learn a bit more about some of the other characters.

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Reading project, week ending 16 May 2021

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What have I read this week?

Ash & Bramble by Sarah Prineas

This is a fantasy novel about Pin and Shoe, who are trapped in the Godmother’s castle. Their memories have been wiped; all Pin has is a thimble, but she is determined to escape. I really liked this; Pin and Shoe were great characters, and I really enjoyed the story. I’d definitely read more by this author.

Commitment Hour by James Alan Gardner

This is a science fiction novel about Fullin, a young person living in a future Earth where most people emigrated to the stars and those who remained are now slowly clawing themselves out of the resulting mess. Fullin belongs to a group called the Tobers, who change sex every year until they’re 20, when they have to commit to one or the other (or to being both). I really did not like this; it had the potential to be interesting, but the main character was very annoying, and the plot twist was obvious.

Oh My Gods by Alexandra Sheppard

This is a YA novel about Helen, a half-mortal teenage girl who is the daughter of Zeus. I quite liked this; it was a fun read.

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Reading project, week ending 11 Apr 2021

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What have I read this week? Just one.

Loki by Mackenzi Lee

This is a fantasy novel about the Asgardian god Loki. I enjoyed this; it’s an interesting take on Loki’s story, looking at how he became the trickster we know him as. I also really liked the Victorian setting; it made a nice contrast. I’d definitely read more by this author.

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