Emma by Jane Austen
CBR18 BINGO: Repair (Emma's self-improvement) I suspect my reaction to Emma (the character) is a little different on this re-read compared to when I first read it probably some 15-20 years ago. I recall thinking back then that Emma's heart was in the right place and not really understanding why … [Read more]
The Serpent's Shadow by Mercedes Lackey
Maya Whitherspoon fled to England after her father’s death, hoping that her parents’ enemies won’t follow her. With her untrained magic and skills as a doctor, she starts to make a home for herself in England. Peter Scott has been tasked by the organization of Elemental Masters he belongs to to … [Read more]
The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
The White Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
The Silver Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
Skandranon Rashkae, the Black Gryphon, is probably the most famous of the Mage of Silence Uthro’s creations. He specializes in getting out of tight spots and completing missions that are said to be impossible. However, even if Skan can pull off the impossible on a regular basis, the war isn’t … [Read more]
Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II by Elyse Graham
As promised by the title, Graham's Book and Dagger delivers plenty of stories of academics and librarians helping the Allies in World War II through espionage and other covert ways. As the book notes, the best spy isn't someone dashing like a James Bond. It's someone who can't even get a waiter's … [Read more]
House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias
CBR18 Bingo - Left: A sinister story about what's left after violence. House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias is a novel-length version of the ‘dig two graves before getting revenge’ saying. Or the one about how eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind. Or any other comparable adage, which … [Read more]
Fury in Death by J.D. Robb
Please note that I received this book via NetGalley. This did not impact my rating or review. Wow. This was perfect from beginning to end. It's been a while since we had Eve looking for a suspect that she wanted to save in the end. The story breaks your heart from beginning to end. And I found … [Read more]
