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reviewed Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert (Dune Chronicles, #2)

Frank Herbert: Dune Messiah (2019, Penguin Publishing Group)

The extraordinary sequel to Dune, the greatest science fiction novel of all time. Twelve years …

Review of 'Dune Messiah' on 'Goodreads'

It is so satisfying yet unforeseen to see Paul Muad'dib Atreidis finally embracing the Fremen in him. It is a captivating finishing touch to an already fabulous character. The first book was so good, that I approached this one with low expectations, since you know it's always the first one that's the best in any series. Not this time though. It left me and my expectations dead in the water.


I hate Frank Herbert for evoking such emotions in me for such an authoritarian emperor, like literally, the supposed ruler of the known universe, but sad I was. There was no escaping the despair, and odd enough, I didn't want to either. I shared Paul's grief, and it gripped me hard while also making me root for the future with just the right amount of motivation.


The whole book was the precursor of a great-grandmother of a storm brewing. And …

Ashley Poston: Seven Year Slip (2023, HarperCollins Publishers Limited)

Review of 'Seven Year Slip' on 'Goodreads'

The story of the present meeting the past, the past meeting the present, the past meeting the past, and finally the present meeting the present!



First of all, romance is not one of my favorite genres. But time-bending, that always attracted me. And t the time-bending concept here is unique, at least it was, for me. I came in for the time warp thingy and got a romantic story to go with it. Can’t say I’m disappointed after finishing the book. Also, I was fairly astonished when I checked that it has over 350 pages. But it didn’t feel that long when I was reading it! I guess that’s a good thing. Some parts felt cumbersome though. Especially the last chapter was unnecessary in my opinion, it would serve much better to finish the story at the museum scene. But then again, it’s my personal opinion and I’m no author, …