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Nomad Scry

Nomad_Scry@bookwyrm.social

Joined 1 year, 9 months ago

I like to complain, learn new things & read. My favorite things to learn are related to the fantasy-genre or to computers/programming. My favorite things to complain about are when I don't understand something I'm learning & when the humidity levels change.

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reviewed Godkiller by Hannah Kaner (Fallen Gods, #1)

Hannah Kaner: Godkiller (Hardcover, 2023, Harper Voyager)

Gods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren. Formed by human desires and fed by …

Godkiller

4.5 stars.

I really liked the character development and growth. I liked the world, the gods, the mystery, and the fairly smooth way the main characters end up journeying together.

reviewed Broken Blade by Melissa Blair

Melissa Blair: Broken Blade (2022, Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.)

Keera is a killer. As the King's Blade, she is the most talented spy in …

Broken Blade

I'm not sure why I'm "meh" on this one. I usually enjoy the various elements here: a hidden, dying magic (that maybe isn't), mysterious births, female lead (especially with a bad attitude), treachery, and heist-like plot devices.

I didn't like using "halfling" because that word already has a specific meaning for me and it's different from the usage here.

I dunno. It was fine, just maybe not for me.

Maggie Stiefvater: Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) (2009, Scholastic)

In all the years she has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house, …

Shiver

For me, this was a "warm blanket" story. It wasn't too complex and the stakes weren't too high, so I could just... enjoy.

Unfortunately, the male narrator doesn't fit the character and doesn't mesh well with the other narrator. I would have enjoyed the experience more if I didn't flinch every time the POV switched to Sam.