Of Song and Shadow by G.R. Matthews
Book #33
Cold air, sharp breaths, and people who refuse to break.
Different lives colliding, each carrying grit, loyalties and purpose. Loss, grief and adaptation.
Found family, stubborn survival, and quiet determination that lingers.
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Legacy Bound by Elizabeth Daly
Book #32
Sibling love that feels earned. Fierce, protective, real.
Three paths finding each other, with loyalty at the core.
Familiar territory, but with enough heart to make it matter.
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Leave No Dragon Stone Unturned by Alexa Grave
Book #31
Fast, fun and unapologetically breezy.
A magical restaurant, a stolen stone, and enough romantic / libido tension to power a small city.
Great if you like wet t-shirts and lacy underwear packing more than me. 😉
Light comfort food fantasy that knows what it is.
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The Non-Magical Declan Moore by Nathan Taylor photoshopped onto an ereader surrounded by dice
Book #30
All the right ingredients for a magic school story, but they never quite come together for me.
Fast paced and readable, but the emotional core needed more grounding. One side character almost steals the whole show though.
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Keeper of the Gate by Margaret Feuerman
Book#29
Inventive worldbuilding, a ghost grandmother, portals, and some genuinely fascinating ideas. The noblebright setup kept the characters a little too clean for my taste, and I couldn't stay hooked past page 218.
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The Crimson Court by Brendan Noble
Book#28
Gaslamp world, spirit magic, political intrigue, and one of the most quietly inclusive casts I've come across in a while. Drifted more than I'd have liked, and finished it on audio. Many readers will love this.
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All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu
Book#27
Near-future Boston where your AI is useful and your privacy is gone. Sold as a thriller, works better as a futuristic mystery. Layered characters, cool ideas, a protagonist worth following.
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To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose
Book#26
Dragons, colonialism, and resistance. More action than book one, higher stakes, and a cast that reflects the full spectrum of humanity with quiet ease. Anequs is still a joy, and a new dragon steals every scene.
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The Tattling Whisperwoods by Tilly Wallace photoshopped onto a box ereader Lush green and purple leaves / ivy backdrop and a Witch's Brew mug as props
Book#25
Poisonous trees, stubborn botanists, and dragons who heal one careful step at a time.
Cosy village magic with banter, exploding kettles, and gentle slow burn romance. Strong, warm, and full of heart and some banter.
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Service model by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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This book manages a perfect balance: entertaining, playful, and full of heart, while also offering thoughtful commentary on identity, consciousness, and morality.
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Fleet Champions by Rob J. Hayes photoshopped onto an ereader, a bluebrixx Star Trek shuttle and Playmobil armor as props
Book#24
Action hravy tournament chaos, friendships pushed to breaking, and a hero staring straight at his own darkness.
Progression fantasy in space that levels sideways and refuses easy answers. Brutal, hopeful, and impossible to look away from.
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Cover of Gather the Anarchists by Tilly Wallace photoshopped onto a Boox ereader, doll house sewing machine and basket with fabrics and scissors as props
Apparently I posted #23 before #22...
Royal visit, whispered conspiracies, & Grace once again stepping straight into trouble.
Cosy historical mystery with quiet strength, subtle rebellion, & a dance. Reliable, comforting & exactly the reset I needed.
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Cover of Mumbai Singularity by Nym Coy, photoshopped onto Boox ereader, on a mandala background
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...stepping into a different storytelling tradition and letting it unfold in its own voice. The mix of grounded character work, big concept ideas, and mythic scale left a strong impression on me.
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Graphic with cover of Annie Bot by Sierra Greer on a pink background with my text: '! Check Triggers !' Complex Themes Domestic Abuse Human Rights Personal Autonomy Self-Learning AI 3.5-4.5⭐ Ratings in Book-Club Great Talking Points
Long time no see! Hope you are all well.
Just popping in to recommend Annie Bot by Sierra Greer.
MC is a comfort-bunny bot who has become auto-derivative. As Annie becomes more worldly, you experience her conflicting emotions as she struggles to come to terms with her life.
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The cover of Jennifer R Donohue’s novella ‘The Drowned Heir’
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This was, for all its brevity, a wonderful tale. The premise - hoary sea-dog’s spirit wedged via a traumatic experience into the vessel of a young woman - this duality of souls so well depicted as to make the reader feel uncomfortable 1/2>
A black dog with a red dragon egg between his paws. A gold dragon on his head, another one over his front leg. The cover of "Academy of Cards - Aspirant's Oath" by Levi Jacobs photoshopped onto a Boox ereader leaning against the dog
Book#23
Magic academy, dragons, hidden risks, & a girl trying to hold everything together while the pressure quietly builds.
Quick, compelling setup with strong series potential. I wanted a bit more emotional depth, but I’m very ready for the full novel.
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Tilly Wallace - Grace Designs Mysteries Collection
...gentle, character driven cosy mysteries with a historical flavour & a light fantasy touch. They shine through their protagonist, their sewing room setting, & their quietly determined tone..
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Three books by M.R. Carey as a collage: The Book of Koli The Trials of Koli The Fall of Koli
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The Rampart Trilogy is thoughtful without being preachy, emotional without being manipulative, and intelligent without ever feeling cold. It is a series that lingers
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Mistlight by JA Andrews
Slight avalanche of missed posts, starting with the wonderful @jaandrews.bsky.social
The blend of humour, heart, magic, and moral complexity is rare, and Andrews nails it.
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Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell A Lego star ship as a prop
Book#21
Quiet competence in space.
Exams passed, skills earned, coffee brewed properly.
A crew built on steady decency and pride in doing a job well. Nothing explodes, but everything slowly clicks into place.
Slice of Life with a dash of trading.
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E-reader eith the cover of “Fazgood and the Obstreperous Moosecrab Caper” by Tim W. Burke photoshopped onto it, next to an open wooden box with a brass navigation instrument and a small crocheted orange crab, arranged on a dark textured background.
Book#20
Mad nobleman returns to the city that wants him dead, all for a bowl of moosecrab stew.
Wild ideas, soft magic, carnivorous plants and absolute chaos. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes a bit too random for me, but always boldly weird.
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An old/out of print penguin classic edition of ‘Wuthering Heights’ by Emily Brontë
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Mumbai Singularity by Nym Coy on a mandala background
Book#19
Future Mumbai under the mesh, gods mixing with tech, and one very pragmatic inspector trying to deal with things getting bigger and stranger very fast.
Dares to be different without explaining everything.
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The cover of ‘The Reformatory’ by Tananarive Due.
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The cover of ‘Red Sword’ by Bora Chung
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The cover of ‘Midnight Robber’ by Nalo Hopkinson
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Twelve Months by Jim Butcher
Book#18
Grief, survival, and the quiet aftermath of catastrophe. A hollowed hero learning how to exist agqin, one moment at a time, held together by duty, friendship, and stubborn will.
Heavy, raw, and deeply human.
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Hunter's Apprentice by Simon Shugar A black dog posing with a bit of a tree and ivy next to the e-reader with the cover photoshopped onto it .
Book#17
War shadows, village and town life, and a harsh world seen through the eyes of a boy who refuses to lose his kindness. Dark events, strong family and community bonds, and a steady voice that keeps the pages turning.
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The original cover of the English translation of ‘Manazuru’ by Hiromi Kawakami.
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