What I've Been Reading

 

This week I'm actually reading two books 'cause that's how I roll sometimes.

The first one is Network Effect by Martha Wells. It was published in 2020 by Tor Books and it's award winning. It won a Hugo, a Nebula, and a Locus award.

I'm happy that while this book is the first full length novel in the series, I am still enjoying it. It's about 348 pages according to Amazon and I'm about 50% through.

As in earlier books, Murderbot has its humans that it is trying to protect in dangerous situations. And the transport vehicle from one of the earlier books, ART, is back. In fact it's possible that ART has caused some of the danger and/or maybe its people have. At any rate, it's an interesting story and it's well done. I still really like Murderbot and I suspect I will be reading on in the series when I finish this one.

And as of December 2023, Apple TV+ has announced it has ordered an adaptation of the Murderbot diaries.

The other book I am reading is Broadcast Blues by R.G. Belsky. It's the sixth book in the Clare Carlson series  It's my first foray into the series. I'm given to understand that each book can be read as a standalone. It was just released today from Oceanview Publishing.

Clare Carlson is a newswoman approaching 50 with a somewhat precarious employment situation as her boss doesn't like her. Clare finds herself investigating and reporting on the murder of Wendy Kyle. Wendy was a former NYPD officer who was currently self employed as a private investigator. She specialized in working for women who thought their husbands might be cheating on them. That was until a car bomb went off ending her life. Because of her line of work, there seems ro be a long list of possible suspects.

And that's as far as I've gotten. The synopsis says there will be danger. And Jonathan Kellerman described the book as a, "page-turning, meticulously plotted crime novel." So, I'm looking forward to reading more and seeing where things take Clare.

What are you reading?

Teaser Tuesday: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

 

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“Sometimes,” Mr. Parnassus said, “our prejudices color our thoughts when we least expect them to. If we can recognize that, and learn from it, we can become better people. " (24% through on my Kindle)

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune was published March 17th, 2020 by Tor Books.

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Book Review: Fantastic Hope edited by Laurell K. Hamilton and William McCaskey

 

Fantastic Hope edited by Laurell K. Hamilton and William McCaskey is a collection of 16 short stories by science fiction and fantasy authors. Some are well known. Others are just starting out. All of the stories are new. Included in the anthology are: Jonathan Maberry, Sharon Shinn, Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Griffin Barber, Kevin J. Anderson, John G. Hartness, Patricia Briggs, Robert E. Hampson, L.E. Modesitt Jr, Patrick M. Tracy, M.C. Sumner, William McCaskey, Michael Williamson and Jennifer Schlenker, Monalisa Foster, and Laurell K. Hamilton. 

I rated all of the stories as I read them. All but 3 of them I rated as 4 stars or 5 stars. Those three I rated as 3 stars. My favorites leaned towards urban fantasy, though I pretty much liked them all. My two favorites were the story by Patricia Briggs and the story by Laurell K. Hamilton. Overall, I rate this anthology as 4 out of 5 stars. The stories are engaging and well-written. And most have a positive ending of some sort. 

If you enjoy science fiction and fantasy with a positive twist, then this would be a good anthology for you. It's also a good introduction to a variety of writers. 

Fantastic Hope was published April 7th, 2020 by Berkley Books.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. This did not affect my review.

Teaser Tuesday: Bewitched by Darynda Jones

 

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“I’ll be ready in forty-five. You should probably change into something less devout.”

 She sulked. “But these are my favorite sweats.” 

“They have more holes than a can of Spaghetti-O’s.” 

“And?”

(25% through on my Kindle)

Bewitched by Darynda Jones is the second book in the Betwixt and Between series. Book three, Beguiled, is expected out February 15th, 2021 from Feather & Leaf, LLC.

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Book Review: Betwixt by Darynda Jones

 

Defiance Dayne has pretty much lost everything except her car in a nasty divorce. Much to her surprise she learns she has inherited a house in Salem, Massachusetts from a stranger named Ruthie Goode. She gets in her vintage mint green Volkswagen Beetle and heads east. 

Defiance meets the lawyer at the house where the lawyer practically throws the keys at her in her hurry to get away from the house named Percival. Not long after that, she meets the delicious looking handyman, Roane. Soon her BFF Annette joins her at the house. People start showing up at the door asking her to help find things. They seem to think she is a witch. After some weird events, Defiance begins to think they may be right.

I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were for the most part likable except for her ex and his mother. We meet her family and the chief of police among others.

The style of the writing is similar to the Charley Davidson series. I had no issue with this. I enjoy that style. I had a very minor issue with the way that Defiance comes across as much younger than her 40 something years.

Plot moves along at a fast enough rate. I just wanted her to open the first file on the computer faster. I enjoyed the twists. The end was a little bit of a cliffhanger. I'm glad I'm reading it now when the second book is already available.

I gave this book 5 stars. Overall it's worth a read. There is mystery, paranormal,and a touch of romance. If you've read other things by Darynda Jones and liked them, you will enjoy this book. It's full of snark, action, and twists. 

Betwixt is the first book in the Betwixt and Between series. Bewitched is book two and is available now. Beguiled, book three, will be available February 15th, 2021 from Feather & Leaf, LLC.

Teaser Tuesday: Betwixt by Darynda Jones

 

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In a word, he was stunning. Because nothing short of stunning would give me pause in this particular situation. I had never, in all of my forty-plus years, thought a possible intruder handsome. The mind didn’t work that way. If it did, survival of the fittest would be a moot point. All of Darwin’s work for naught.

Then again, it could have been the kilt. (p.15)

Betwixt by Darynda Jones  was published February 18th, 2020 by Feather & Leaf, LLC. It's the first book in the Betwixt and Between series.

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Teaser Tuesday: Spells for the Dead by Faith Hunter

 

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She took a breath that ended in a frown. “Let’s take a quick tour of the basement. That’s a vision that’ll melt all the red off your lollipop.” (p.13)

Spells for the Dead by Faith Hunter was published July 28th, 2020 by Ace.

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Review: A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones

 

Sunshine Vicram is the newly appointed sheriff of Del Sol, New Mexico. It's her first day on the job and already things are really hopping. A woman crashes her car into the police station on her way to report her daughter missing. An escaped criminal is loose in the area. And a rooster named Puff Daddy has gone missing. Investigating will bring back memories of years past, both good and bad.

It's also her daughter Auri 's first day of school. Auri knows the missing girl and wants to help with the investigation. 

Sunshine has a winning personality: friendly, efficient, and full of snark. She is very down to earth and relatable. Sunshine works with her best friend, Quincy. But she is drawn to other men like Levi Ravinder, a reformed bad boy.

Auri is smart, sweet, and shares her mother's gift for snark. She also shares her mother's investigative abilities. Part of the book is told from Sunshine's point of view and part from Auri's. It's interesting that Auri's point of view sounds very much like the adolescent she is.

I pretty much enjoyed the character interactions. The book was also well plotted. The story moves along at a good pace. Things are revealed as they come up. And even though the book covers a short period of time, the characters show some growth. 

I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars. There's a balance between the bad and the good. The humor is important to this. It's a good read. If you enjoyed the Charley Davidson books, you will enjoy this one even though there is only a touch of the paranormal. And if you enjoy a good mystery with humor, you will most likely enjoy this one too.

A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones was published April 7th, 2020 by St. Martin's Press.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. This did not affect the content of my review. 

Teaser Tuesday: Drowned Country by Emily Tesh

 

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You cannot adopt an angry young lady like a stray cat, a voice rather like his mother’s said in his head. Silver suspected it of being his conscience. He shoved it to one side.

(p.107 on my kindle)

Drowned Country by Emily Tesh is the second book in the Greenhollow Duology. It was published August 18th, 2020 by Tor.

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Teaser Tuesday: 1 Flew Over the Raven's Nest by J.B. Lynn

 

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“I just love what they’ve done with the place,” Conroy drawled. “It’s a perfect mix of Dark Shadows and The Addams Family chic.” I considered tucking the owl pendant back into my shirt to limit his observations. Instead, I added, “With a healthy serving of Deliverance thrown in.” (Second page of Chapter Three)

1Flew Over the Raven's Nest by J.B. Lynn was published September 30th, 2020.

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Book review: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

 

Set in the 1990s, this is the story of a group of housewives who create a book club to read true crime books and escape a little from their everyday lives. More particularly, it's the story of Patricia Campbell and her friends and family. Patricia has a workaholic husband, two teenaged children, and is caring for her mother-in-law who is slowly losing her mind.

One night after a book club meeting, Patricia is rather viciously attacked by an elderly neighbor. Later they find out that the woman's nephew has been visiting her. And soon James Harris has wrangled invitations into all of their homes and the book club. He rapidly becomes a part of their community. 

Then children across town start to go missing. Patricia becomes convinced that James Harris has something to do with the disappearances. She's thinking serial killer, but that doesn't exactly describe him.

Billed as Steel Magnolias meets Dracula , the book lives up to its advertising. Patricia comes across as a real, conflicted woman who has unintentionally invited evil into her home and life. The other ladies are also individuals and not just carbon copies of what you would expect to find in their community. 

The monster, James Harris, is monstrous. We see and hear more about his deeds than him for a good part of the book. We see what's going on from Patricia's perspective for the most part. 

The plot moves along at a good pace appropriate for the story. There is a lull at one point, but it's the calm before the storm. And what happens in the lull goes to show just how much influence James Harris has on the community. The ending isn't exactly happily ever after, but it is satisfying.

I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars. I felt like the take on vampires was original. The characters are well written. The pace suits the book. The story is well told. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy horror and vampire or monster stories. 

I'd like to add there are a few things that could be triggering: rape, suicide, graphic violence, gaslighting. 

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix was published April 7th, 2020 by Quirk Books.

Teaser Tuesday: Killer Queen by Julie Mulhern

 

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Teaser:

He jumped backward. "What is that? Do you have elephants?"

 "It's Grace." I used both hands to clutch the counter. I needed the stability - a shot of lust before my morning arabica left me shaky. (p.140)

Killer Queen by Julie Mulhern was released June 30th, 2020 by J & M Press. It's the 11th in The Country Club Murders series.

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Teaser Tuesday: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

 

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The days dawned noonday hot, and gas tanks hissed when you took off their caps. The sunlight fell hard and sharp, and insects roared in the bushes, only taking a break in the dead hour between three and four in the morning. (p.94 on my Kindle)

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix was published April 7th, 2020 by Quirk Books.

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Teaser Tuesday: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

 

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 "A reader lives many lives," James Harris said. " The person who doesn't read lives but one. But if you're happy just doing what you're told and reading what other people think you should read then don't let me stop you. I just find it sad. "

(p.77 on my Kindle)

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix was published April 7th, 2020 by Quirk Books.

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Book Review: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

 

Noemi is sent by her father to check on her cousin Catalina who sent them a letter that sounded a little off asking for help. Catalina is living in a house called High Place outside of a small town in Mexico. Noemi hasn't seen Catalina or her husband, Virgil, since their wedding. Turns out High Place is Virgil's family home. They live there with a handful of relatives and a few servants.

The house is dark and foreboding. It's perfect for a gothic tale. There is electricty, but not every fixture has a bulb. They make liberal use of candles and oil lamps. There is mold and fungus throughout the house staining the wallpaper and eating at the books. Curtains are kept shut. No smoking is allowed. And quiet is enforced at the dinner table. The state of the house reflects the inner lives and conditions of the house's occupants.

Noemi is an unlikely heroine being a 1950s socialite and used to being the life of the party. She is close to Catalina. Catalina has always been more reserved, but her current state is not what Noemi has become accustomed to expect from her. The more I read the more I rooted for the girls. 

The pace of the book is slow at first as Noemi settles into the house. The longer she is there, the faster the pace becomes. By the end it is really flying.

There are several things that some people may find triggering: unwanted sexual advances, near rape, gaslighting, eugenics, incest, and cannibalism. The book only has these things generally in small amounts.

I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. It's well-written. Really is gothic. I found Noemi to be an interesting character. The twists towards the end are surprising. My only complaints were how slow it is at first; and I could have done without the cannibalism. Otherwise this is really a good gothic book. 

Mexican Gothic By Silvia Moreno-Garcia was published June 30th, 2020 by Del Rey.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. This did not affect the content of my review.

Book Review: Stoker's Wilde West by Steven Hopstaken and Melissa Prusi

 

Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker have returned to their more or less normal lives after the events of Stoker's Wilde. But how normal can your life be when your brother is a werewolf or your coworker is a vampire. Their normal comes to an end when they receive a message that vampires have been found in America.

Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde were already booked to go to America. One to manage a theater company and the other to have his play performed. Florence, Bram's wife, is along for the ride which turns out to be a very good thing when Bram finds himself on the wrong side of the law. They pretty much encounter all that the Wild West has to offer and then some.  

The story is told through telegrams , diary entries, meeting transcripts, and other first person point of view documents. This is much the same as Dracula. The majority of entries are from Oscar, Bram, and Florence although there are other sources. Entries really show each character's personality. Bram and Florence are slightly more reliable narrators than Oscar. Oscar tends to embellish a little though he usually admits to it in the end. 

I enjoyed the friendship that Florence strikes up with Calamity Jane. Oscar and Bram make a nice counter pair with their own relationship and adventures. 

While a little slow in a few places, overall the plot moved along at a good pace. There are also some nice twists. 

I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. It's well-written and in an interesting format. At first the format makes it a little confusing as it introduces characters that aren't picked up again until much later. Overall, it's a good story and worth a read. It is a sequel, but can be read as a standalone, which I did. I would recommend it to people who enjoy weird westerns, vampire stories, or paranormal stories.

Stoker's Wilde West by Steven Hopstaken and Melissa Prusi was published  August 11th, 2020 by Flame Tree Press.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. This did not affect my opinion or the content of this review.

Can't Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday #349: Jolene by Mercedes Lackey

 

Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly event that had been hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine where we spotlighted upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. I'm now linking up with "Can't-Wait Wednesday" hosted over at Wishful Endings.

From the publisher:

The beloved Elemental Masters series moves to America for the first time in a rich retelling of The Queen of the Copper Mountain, set against the backdrop of Tennessee coal country.

Anna May Jones is the daughter of a coal miner, but a sickly constitution has kept her confined to the house for most of her life. Hoping to improve her daughter’s health—and lessen the burden on their family—Anna's mother sends her to live with her Aunt Jinny, a witchy-woman and an Elemental Master, in a holler outside of Ducktown.
 
As she settles into her new life, Anna learns new skills at Aunt Jinny’s side and discovers that she, too, has a gift for Elemental magic that Jinny calls “the Glory”. She also receives lessons from a mysterious and bewitching woman named Jolene, who assures her that, with time, Anna could become even more powerful than her aunt.
 
But with Anna’s increasing power comes increasing notice. Billie McDaran, the foreman of the Ducktown mine, begins to take an interest in Anna and her abilities—even though Anna has already fallen in love with a young man with a talent for stonecarving.
 
If she wants to preserve the life she has come to love, Anna must use her newfound powers to oppose the foreman and protect those around her.

Jolene by Mercedes Lackey is expected out December 1st, 2020 from DAW.

Why am I waiting on this book? I like the sound of it. Set in the South with witchy women sells it. And Mercedes Lackey is a talented writer.

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The beloved Elemental Masters series moves to America for the first time in a rich retelling of The Queen of the Copper Mountain, set against the backdrop of Tennessee coal country.

Anna May Jones is the daughter of a coal miner, but a sickly constitution has kept her confined to the house for most of her life. Hoping to improve her daughter’s health—and lessen the burden on their family—Anna’s mother sends her to live with her Aunt Jinny, a witchy-woman and an Elemental Master, in a holler outside of Ducktown.
 
As she settles into her new life, Anna learns new skills at Aunt Jinny’s side and discovers that she, too, has a gift for Elemental magic that Jinny calls “the Glory”. She also receives lessons from a mysterious and bewitching woman named Jolene, who assures her that, with time, Anna could become even more powerful than her aunt.
 
But with Anna’s increasing power comes increasing notice. Billie McDaran, the foreman of the Ducktown mine, begins to take an interest in Anna and her abilities—even though Anna has already fallen in love with a young man with a talent for stonecarving.
 
If she wants to preserve the life she has come to love, Anna must use her newfound powers to oppose the foreman and protect those around her.

Review: Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman

 

Once there was a babe abandoned in the snowy woods not far from Hannah Owens home. Hannah took in Maria and raised her. Maria had a talent for the unnamed arts and Hannah taught her all she knew. Hannah admonishes her to always love someone who will love you back.

Disaster strikes. Hannah dies and young Maria is left on her own. Robbed of her childhood by what she witnessed, Maria seeks help from her biological parents. Her father sells her into indentured servitude in Curacao. 

It's in Curacao that Maria first falls in love. She is  subsequently abandoned again. She makes her way to Salem, Massachusetts where witch hysteria is brewing. Along the way Maria will learn more about love. And it is in Salem she will utter the famous Owens family curse.

I liked the characters of Maria, Samuel Dias, and Hannah the most. Faith, Maria's daughter, is an interesting character as well. It's not that Faith is unlikable, but some of her choices are. Generally speaking, the characters in the book are appropriately fleshed out. Those you should like, you will probably like. Those that are less likable, the reader is shown reasons why they are less likable.

The pace of the book is well done. I was only tempted to look ahead once and that was because of a plot point rather than a pacing issue. I was worried for Maria going to Salem at a time when one could be accused and put on trial for witchcraft. I didn't look ahead though. 

This book is worth reading whether you've read the other books yet or not. I give it 5 out of 5 stars. It's well-written. There are interesting characters and plot twists. And it is well paced. I would recommend this book if you've read the others or want to, like historical literature, or like witchy books.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the publisher through NetGalley. This did not affect my review. 

Teaser Tuesday: Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman

 

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Everything was white, air and sea and sky, but the weather and the high seas didn't deter her. She had looked in the black mirror and had seen that it was her fate to go to Salem. 

(83% through on my Kindle)

Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman was published October 6th, 2020 by Simon and Schuster.

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