I think Helen Lowe has given us a unique new twist on the old “coming of age” fantasy trope and I can’t wait to see what else she’s going to do with it. Not only that, but now that I know from her website that she’s also a poet, I understand the beautiful imagery of this novel. The language here is gorgeous and unobtrusive.
Thoughts on the Nook Color
All in all, big thumbs up for this device. This skeptic has been completely sold on the concept. I can’t wait to start moving a big part of my collection from hard copy to digital.
Review: Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
If you want a peek into the world of an extraordinary, supernatural woman with real flaws, then I’d urge you to give Jane a chance.
Review: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
The Way of Kings The Stormlight Archive #1 Written: Brandon Sanderson[website] Published: Tor When: August 31, 2010 ISBN: 978-0765326355 Obtained via: Purchase* (I also won an ARC in a contest, but ended up buying a copy as well.) Cover blurb: Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain…
Not Another Year End Post
Not Another Teen Movie One of Those Year-End Posts Well, yes – this is one, but it’s me, so we’ll all hope together that it’s at least entertaining. So, 2010 is drawing to a close and, according to the Mayan Calendar Fruitcakes, we’re all going to die in less than 2 years. So everyone had…