Reblog: Victual
This one is simply too funny not to post. You’ll remember my review of David Crystal’s Spell It Out, http://wp.me/pmQTP-3hs. And I’m thinking I’ll have to buy his book. I keep running into reasons to reference it!
Month: July 2014
Book Review: Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely
Faery intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr’s stunning twenty-first-century faery tale.
Book Review: Melissa Marr’s Ink Exchange
It’s the tattoo that pulls Leslie in to the dangerous world of the fae even as the balance between Light and Dark is in flux. Irial, ruler of the Dark Court, is struggling to hold his people together
Book Review: Rachel Caine’s Prince of Shadows
It’s a twist on the tale of Romeo and Juliet with Bevolio Montague, cousin to Romeo, the center of attention. And it has a better ring of truth to it than Shakespeare’s original.
Book Review: Diana Rowland’s Fury of the Demon
Betrayed by the demon Rhyzkahl, summoner and FBI consultant, Kara Gillian is searching for a kidnapped summoner. A desperate search as dangers loom and the enemy powers up.
Book Review: Åsa Larsson’s The Second Deadly Sin
I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Second Deadly Sinin eBook edition on August 12, 2014 and has 352 pages.Explore it on Goodreads or Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo Fifth in the Rebecka Martinsson history + contemporary mystery series based in Kurravaara, Sweden. I received this ARC, nominated for the 2013 Glass Key Award, from the publisher. My Take Once past the disconcerting start and Larsson’s introduction of her reason for this look back in time, Larsson keeps it evenly split between today and 1914 and on. It takes awhile before it ties in to the rest of the story that follows. More tears will follow when Erikkson unexpectedly surprises Marcus, and how Erikkson copes with that. Of course, Marcus’ response to all this new trauma will crack you up. Wuff. I love what we learn about Swedish culture in this, and it takes me back to a trip I made to Norway with its talk of cloudberries and reindeer. There’s a bit of back history on what caused Swedes to emigrate out, and I’m wondering how similar Swedish reasons for […]
Word Confusion: Principal versus Principle
It’s a matter of principles to get the principal concept correct in this Word Confusion from KD Did It.
Book Review: Lauren Dane’s Laid Bare
It’s been 10 years, and Todd Keenan struggles to earn Erin Brown’s trust back…with the help of his best friend, Ben. But will it be enough to help her face her past.
Book Review: Jill Shalvis’ Rumor Has It
Kate was always his little sister’s friend, now Grif is finding her to be so much more. As both attempt to forge their paths, they wonder if their passion can last.
Word Confusion: Son versus Sun
Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar series sometimes mentions the Son of the Sun. Explore more on this Word Confusion from KD Did It.