Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo Superhero Fiction 384 pages Published 2017 WONDER WOMAN YASSSS. I might like Wonder Woman just a little bit. And the novel is written by Leigh Bardugo, the creator of the Grishaverse! (I reviewed her Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom, and REALLY need to get my hands on the … Continue reading
Book Review: An American Family
An American Family: A Memoir of Hope and Sacrifice by Khizr Khan Memoir 271 pages Published 2017 Like many people, I was inspired by the Khizr Khan’s speech at the Democratic Convention last year, and appalled by Trump’s reaction. As a Marine wife, the family members left behind when a service member dies get my … Continue reading
Book Review: Star Wars: Phasma
Journey to The Last Jedi: Phasma or Star Wars: Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson Sci-fi 401 pages Published 2017 Star Wars: Phasma is one of a series of books that is supposed to help us bridge the gap into The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. They call them Journey to the Last Jedi, but … Continue reading
Book Review: Forest of a Thousand Lanterns
Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao Fairy Tale Retelling 363 pages Published 2017 You know I love my Fairy Tales! Especially re-imagining the villains. Forest of a Thousand Lanterns is an Asian take on the evil queen from Snow White. The author is a Vietnamese American, and this is her debut novel. … Continue reading
Book Review: The Clockwork Dynasty
The Clockwork Dynasty Daniel H. Wilson Fantasy 309 pages Published 2017 Well. This one was unique! Pretty good, too. The story bounces between the present and the past, telling the story of a – race, I suppose – that has always lived alongside humans, but hidden. Typical urban fantasy, right? Except this – race – … Continue reading
Book Review: On Tyranny
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder Nonfiction 126 pages Published 2017 On Tyranny is a short little book. I don’t think it needs to be longer – it’s easy to read, succinct, and is meant to serve as a warning. If anyone wants to learn more about any of the … Continue reading