I just finished reading a bunch of different short stories that have been lurking in various programs on my iTouch. While they are reviewed in separate entries on GoodReads, I’m going to try to put the reviews in one blog post. Continue reading “Reviews: Various Short Stories”
Month: April 2010
Book Review: Shift by Rachel Vincent
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I’m left with little to say that won’t be a spoiler other than, “Dangit, why can’t more authors work in some polyamory instead of using the same old jealousy-based plots?” Because I do NOT find that entertaining or interesting at ALL! Continue reading “Book Review: Shift by Rachel Vincent”
Book Review: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I’d say that wraps it up for this series. No, I won’t tell you why I’m saying that, or it’ll ruin the book for you. Continue reading “Book Review: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris”
Review: Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb
Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fantasy in Death is an interesting take on the death-by-gaming plot that has previously been done by a couple of fantasy and science fiction authors, most notably in Niven and Barnes’ Dream Park series. I doubt that most of Robb’s readers will be familiar with the other books, as they’re probably coming from the romance world (crossing over from her Nora Roberts titles) instead of the science fiction genre. Continue reading “Review: Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb”
Book Review: Night’s Edge
Night’s Edge by Maggie Shayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
“Dancers in the Dark” by Charlaine Harris is set in the same universe as the Southern Vampire/Sookie Stackhouse stories, but with none of the incredibly annoying characters. How refreshing! Continue reading “Book Review: Night’s Edge”