Viscount “Sherry” Sheringham is beyond furious. His considerable inheritance remains in the clutches of his greedy uncle until Sherry marries — and Miss Isabella Milborne has just refused his proposal. Sherry is determined to get his money, and vows to marry the first woman he meets on his return to London. This happens much sooner…
Category: Review
Quickie Reviews: Heroes, Crowns, and Dirty Minds
Although I’m picky enough about what I read that I’m generally sure I’ll enjoy the books I borrow or buy, occasionally there are some that miss the mark. These are books that had promise, but fell flat. The Hero and the Crown This book was promising — strong female main character, dragons, etc. — but…
Review: The Carpet People
No one knows what existed before the Carpet — one day there was nothing, and the next it simply was. Many tribes inhabit the Carpet, from Varnisholme in the north to the Hearthlands in the south; they don’t always get along. But they’re about to have to. Fray is wreaking havoc across the carpet, flattening…
Review: The Golem and the Jinni
For most refugees, losing a spouse halfway through the journey to America would be horrible. For Chava, it is almost world-ending. Not because she loved her husband, but because she was his servant. Chava is a golem, a being sculpted from clay and given life with dark magic. Ahmad once roamed Syria like a god,…
It’s Summer! Here Are Four Things To Read When It’s Too Hot To Think
I love classic novels as much as the next gal, but there comes a time in every person’s life when you need to set down the Serious Books and pick up what the literati might call “total nonsense.” This is especially true during summer — school’s out, work might be a little slow, and people…