forpeterssake reviewed The Summer War by Naomi Novik
Celia discovered her talent for magic on the day her beloved oldest brother, Argent, left …
Shorter and lesser than her other work, but not bad
4 stars
This slim volume can almost be read in a single sitting. It seemed partially formed, and right when it started getting into gear it ended. I liked it, but it is rather insubstantial and unmemorable compared to her other books like Spinning Silver.