Mr. Death by Alix E. Harrow
Started: 7/31/22
Finished: 7/31/22
A devastating short story that came through for me at the end. If it hadn’t, I will fully prepared to abandon Alix Harrow, despite how much I have liked her books and stories.
Month: July 2022
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
Started: 7/20/22
Finished: 7/31/22
I’ve read a short story in this universe, so a novel was welcome. It’s a mystery, set in an alternate Egypt with magic. The writing was a little stilted, maybe self-conscious, but it was easy to ignore for the story. I’ll just hope it gets better with the next one.
The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller
Started: 7/10/22
Finished: 7/20/22
I picked this up because the author wrote an article I liked, and wow, I did not know what to expect. And I did not know what was happening, and I finished it and still did not know some of it, and it was so so good. I would like to read more of this, please.
The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi
Started: 7/3/22
Finished: 7/10/22
I used this book as a test to see if I’m over John Scalzi, and it turns out I’m not. Or maybe I am, depending on the book. This one was fun, funny, a bit ridiculous, and perfect for his voice. (Kinda like Redshirts – everyone should read Redshirts.)
Jade City by Fonda Lee
Started: 6/20/22
Finished: 7/3/22
Industry and politics and families and war and magic. You know, basically The Godfather. Pretty good.