The Unkindest Tide (October Daye #13) by Seanan McGuire (urban fantasy) This is a solid installment to the Toby Daye series, though it's not my favorite of them. I think there was too much happening that it seemed a bit fragmented. I mean, don't get me wrong, I loved seeing more of the Luidaeg being... Continue Reading →
Seanan McGuire: Come Tumbling Down
Come Tumbling Down (Wayward Children #5) by Seanan McGuire (fantasy) This fifth installment of the Wayward Children series is back to "present-day" — the books have been jumping from an unspecified "now" to flashbacks as we see how various of the wayward children found their doors. In this one, we get to reunite with many... Continue Reading →
Seanan McGuire: Chimes at Midnight
Chimes at Midnight (October Daye #7) by Seanan McGuire (urban fantasy) This is an enjoyable installment of the series, but it's one that I can't recommend unconditionally. For one, it deals with addiction, and I can't tell how it would be received for someone who is struggling with addiction. The other part that bugs me... Continue Reading →
Seanan McGuire: Ashes of Honor
Ashes of Honor (October Daye #6) by Seanan McGuire (urban fantasy) This is a good solid addition to the October Daye series. I love that Toby finally gets some (small amount of) sense and starts to deal with both of the issues that she's facing as a result of the end of One Salt Sea.... Continue Reading →
Seanan McGuire: Middlegame
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire (contemporary fantasy, time travel?) First of all, I had no idea when reading this book that the title had a meaning outside of the book itself. (I could kinda see where it came from in the book, but I was also wrong.) Knowing the definition of middle game makes the choice... Continue Reading →