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#96: Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen by Lois McMaster Bujold. 3.5. Let's be clear here - there is no plot in this book. It's basically "Remember Cordelia? Let's hang out with her!" Let's continue to be clear - I didn't particularly mind. This was really more like a little vacation where you got to visit friends and don't do particularly much of anything, just hang out and catch up on their lives. I quite enjoyed the interlude. But if you're hoping for Miles-style madcap adventure, you'll be disappointed.
#97: Obstreperous by D.L. Carter. 2.5. I adored Ridiculous, the first book in this series. Unfortunately, in this one, the author bites off somewhat more than she can chew. Too many different plot lines and too many different character arcs make for a rather unsatisfying conclusion. It also requires some dramatic revision of Beth's character to make her do what the plot requires, and which completely removes any vestige of common sense she may have had.
#98: Bellman & Black by Diane Setterfield. 3.5. I'm still not totally sure what exactly happened here, but it certainly was lovely in form. This story of obsession and memory is meandering and lyrical, taking its time to build tiny character moments. The immersion in Victorian mourning customs is enthralling, and Bellman's shadowy partner is deliciously ominous. Poe would have loved it.
#99: Please Don't Tell My Parents I've Got Henchmen by Richard Roberts. 3.5. A return to middle school woes definitely helps this superhero tale. Still zippy and delightful. Raises more questions than it answers, though, and the ending is a bit underwhelming after the last two. Glad there's another one in the works.
#100: Prudence by Gail Carriger. 4. Alexia's daughter shares quite a number of her mother's propensities, including a nose for trouble and a love of pastries. A number of the offspring of various characters from previous series end up on one truly preposterous airship for shenanigans and havoc.
#101: Imprudence by Gail Carriger. 4.5. Prudence takes on Egypt. Werecats and old friends make an appearance, but it's her dalliance with Quesnel that really shines.
#102: Good Advice for Bad People by Patrick Thomas. 3. More Dear Cthulhu. Basically what it says on the tin.
#97: Obstreperous by D.L. Carter. 2.5. I adored Ridiculous, the first book in this series. Unfortunately, in this one, the author bites off somewhat more than she can chew. Too many different plot lines and too many different character arcs make for a rather unsatisfying conclusion. It also requires some dramatic revision of Beth's character to make her do what the plot requires, and which completely removes any vestige of common sense she may have had.
#98: Bellman & Black by Diane Setterfield. 3.5. I'm still not totally sure what exactly happened here, but it certainly was lovely in form. This story of obsession and memory is meandering and lyrical, taking its time to build tiny character moments. The immersion in Victorian mourning customs is enthralling, and Bellman's shadowy partner is deliciously ominous. Poe would have loved it.
#99: Please Don't Tell My Parents I've Got Henchmen by Richard Roberts. 3.5. A return to middle school woes definitely helps this superhero tale. Still zippy and delightful. Raises more questions than it answers, though, and the ending is a bit underwhelming after the last two. Glad there's another one in the works.
#100: Prudence by Gail Carriger. 4. Alexia's daughter shares quite a number of her mother's propensities, including a nose for trouble and a love of pastries. A number of the offspring of various characters from previous series end up on one truly preposterous airship for shenanigans and havoc.
#101: Imprudence by Gail Carriger. 4.5. Prudence takes on Egypt. Werecats and old friends make an appearance, but it's her dalliance with Quesnel that really shines.
#102: Good Advice for Bad People by Patrick Thomas. 3. More Dear Cthulhu. Basically what it says on the tin.
