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Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs
3.0
I don't think I was in the right headspace to read this book - I struggled through it. I enjoyed the Beowolf-eque-ness of the book and the callout to the poems/stories/characters; I enjoyed how the author spun the poem and made it their own thing. The multiple third-person POVs were tricky for me to track; I lost count of how many it seemed to have and how fast it would change.
In saying that, I will be rereading at a later time and a better headspace; hopefully, it will allow me to have a better appreciation of the book!
In saying that, I will be rereading at a later time and a better headspace; hopefully, it will allow me to have a better appreciation of the book!
Invicta: Fall of Rome by Chris Hackett, Chris Hackett
4.0
It took me a while to get into the book - by chapters 5 and 6 it started to pick up for me. There is a lot of emotion, action, and a sense of mystery throughout the novel.
I thoroughly enjoy flashback scenes - this book has them clearly marked with clean cuts to them, so thank you, author!
As a historical fiction novel about Rome, I'll admit the names threw me off for a second, which I think is the reason it took me a bit to get into the book.
Overall, it's a solid choice - I've already recommended it to some people who enjoy tales of Rome and Greece to get their opinions on the book!
I thoroughly enjoy flashback scenes - this book has them clearly marked with clean cuts to them, so thank you, author!
As a historical fiction novel about Rome, I'll admit the names threw me off for a second, which I think is the reason it took me a bit to get into the book.
Overall, it's a solid choice - I've already recommended it to some people who enjoy tales of Rome and Greece to get their opinions on the book!
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
4.0
I've never preordered a book so fast. This hit the fantasy nerve so well - and I'm super excited to have a physical copy to add to my collection. I thought the book was evenly paced, and I thoroughly enjoyed the rotation between the three characters. It didn't seem forced to do every three-chapter rotation; I always looked forward to the next part of each story.
Definitely will be rereading the series, and suggesting it as an "intro into teen fantasy."
Definitely will be rereading the series, and suggesting it as an "intro into teen fantasy."