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The Test by Sylvain Neuvel

Caesar's Wife's CBR18 Review #11:

Citizenship pending…
The Test by Sylvain Neuvel

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Too Old for This

NatteringwPride's CBR18 Review #24:

Too Old for This – Geriatric serial killers rock!
Too Old for This by Samantha Downing

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The Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler

Nart's CBR18 Review #1:

“Education had taken something from her. She could not just BE.”
The Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler

stegolily's CBR18 Review #19:

“What is a river but an open throat; what is water but a voice?”
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar

What is Cannonball Read?

Cannonball Read (CBR) is an annual, memorial reading challenge that challenges participants to read and review 52 (or 26 or 13) books in a calendar year. We donate profits to the American Cancer Society in memory of AlabamaPink, our fierce warrior queen, in the fight against cancer. Read More »

Once upon a time, there was a brave hero named…Grandpa

The Land of Unfinished Dreams by Marco Ventura and Marco Ferraris

July 3, 2026 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Most of my rating of four is for the fun images of Marco Ferraris in the graphic novel, The Land of Unfinished Dreams. However, the story, by Marco Ventura, had a few bumps, but once I got into things it flowed well. This was because Ferraris created images that help you see the action. The text (I … [Read more]

BlackRaven's CBR18 Review No:175 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, History, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Suspense, Young Adult · Tags: family, grandparents, Imaginary places, Italy, Marco Ferraris, Marco Ventura, Marco Ventura and Marco Ferraris, Social Themes ·
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This isn’t your Happy Days Cunninghams

John of the Night by Darryl Cunningham

July 3, 2026 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Recently I have read two books that gave me such a stomach ache for all the right and wrong reasons. One of those was John of the Night by Darryl Cunningham. I've no idea what I read. But I liked it. I think…. On one level things are really straight forward. We have a superhero-Christ like … [Read more]

BlackRaven's CBR18 Review No:174 · Genres: Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Health, History, Horror, Mystery, Religion, Romance, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Suspense · Tags: Darryl Cunningham, literary, mythology, Social Themes ·
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Quick Cute Read

Annie Knows Everything by Rachel Wood

July 2, 2026 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Rating: 4 Stars In a nutshell: Annie works in tech and is about to be laid off when she works with her friend in HR to see if she can slot into another role. She’s not qualified, but maybe she can make it work. And also perhaps learn how to not blow everything up? Best for: Fans of … [Read more]

ASKReviews's CBR18 Review No:18 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: Rachel Wood ·
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Three Heads Are Better Than One

The Dragon Has Some Complaints by John Wiswell

July 2, 2026 by Tracy Leave a Comment

In this cozy-ish fantasy, cynical three-headed wild dragon Garrodigh pretends to be a downed "tamed" war dragon from Kardosa so he can get food and medical attention. This results in his acquiring the eternally cheerful rider Rania. Garrodigh is not a fan of humanity, primarily because he was … [Read more]

Tracy's CBR18 Review No:40 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: John Wiswell, NetGalley ·
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The title says it all

A Timid Lady was Turned into an Ugly Cat, but on the Verge of Fainting is Picked up by the Most Fearsome Military Duke, vol. 1 by otori, Ema Okadachi, Kou Kusaka

July 1, 2026 by vega-table Leave a Comment

I enjoy reading very specific and long titles, but I've never wanted to read beyond the name until I saw A Timid Lady was Turned into an Ugly Cat, but on the Verge of Fainting is Picked up by the Most Fearsome Military Duke by otori, Ema Okadachi, and Kou Kusaka. The title is very accurate. Marie … [Read more]

vega-table's CBR18 Review No:24 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Romance · Tags: otori, Ema Okadachi, Kou Kusaka. ·
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Illustration/cover for Turn right for terror

A truth will not cease to be true if you silence the speaker

Turn Right for Terror by James Cooper

July 1, 2026 by vega-table Leave a Comment

A few days ago, I read the novelette Turn Right for Terror by James Cooper on Reactor, which is a magazine I intend to read much more than I do. And I liked it a lot. While visiting her mother at a nursing home, Ellen sees an actress from her childhood comfort show. So she says hi. Turn Right … [Read more]

vega-table's CBR18 Review No:23 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Horror · Tags: James Cooper, paranormal ·
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