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Avid reader of science fiction and fantasy. Sometimes lover of poetry and wordplay.

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finished reading Leviathan Falls by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #9)

James S.A. Corey: Leviathan Falls (Paperback, 2023, Orbit)

Leviathan Falls is a science fiction novel by James S. A. Corey, the pen name …

The final book in the series. It's tense throughout, but ends in a very satisfying way. I really enjoyed the series, but I'm almost glad to be done with it. I may go back and read all the extra short stories and novellas.

reviewed Leviathan Falls by James S.A. Corey (The Expanse, #9)

James S.A. Corey: Leviathan Falls (Paperback, 2023, Orbit)

Leviathan Falls is a science fiction novel by James S. A. Corey, the pen name …

The final book in the series does not disappoint.

The final book in the series. It's tense throughout, but ends in a very satisfying way. I really enjoyed the series, but I'm almost glad to be done with it. I may go back and read all the extra short stories and novellas.

finished reading Earthside: Quantum Earth, Book 2 by Dennis E. Taylor (Quantum Earth, #2)

Dennis E. Taylor: Earthside: Quantum Earth, Book 2 (AudiobookFormat, Audible)

The Yellowstone super-eruption has put an end to modern civilization. As cities and countries continue …

This was painful to get through. In particular, if I have to listen to another audiobook read by whoever read this one, I may not be able to get past the memory of him saying “Bitch” as many times as he did (and the way he did) in this book.

About the actual contents of the novel, this was a bit of a prepper wet dream. Also contains some anti-liberal sentiment that was particularly upsetting.

finished reading Estranged by Ethan M. Aldridge

Ethan M. Aldridge: Estranged (Hardcover, 2018, HarperCollins)

A changeling and a human child who were switched at birth must work together to …

I enjoyed this quite a bit. Modern take on the fairy changeling that takes the place of a human child fable. There is a sequel and I’ll be requesting it from the library.

finished reading Witchy vol. 1 by Ariel Slamet Ries (Witchy, #1)

Ariel Slamet Ries: Witchy vol. 1 (Paperback, 2019, The Lion Forge, LLC.)

In the witch kingdom Hyalin, the strength of your magic is determined by the length …

A kingdom full of witches, where the length of your hair correlates to the strength of your magic. No mention of hair growing…

Anyway, this was good. As in, I enjoyed it and will read the sequel.