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#21: The Kingdom of Gods by N.K.Jemisin. 5. I wasn't as enthralled by the second book in this series, but she finished strong. I'm not sure why the cover copy is all about a secondary character, which had reduced my interest quite a bit, because this is Sieh the Childhood Trickster god's story. And I love Sieh, and it's clear Jemisin does, too. He's such a mix of dangerous and knowing innocence. Trickster is scarcely a new character, but this is a refreshing (and touching) take on him. Bonus that she wraps up much of the plot threads laid elsewhere.
#22: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. 5. Another creepy charmer from the master of Goth. This one is very much aimed at a younger audience, but is no less suitable for adults. I love the very concept of a little boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard.
#23: Uprooted by Naomi Novik. 5. I'll admit, this one hit a bunch of my favorite tropes, with a unexpectedly gifted apprentice and a romance with a prickly mentor. Are there cliches? Of course. But I loved the fundamental concept of the evil Wood, and the deeply satisfying ending. I also appreciated that she did not magically win everyone over in the capital--the protagonist is terrible at court politics, and realistically doesn't improve. Overall, it's deeply satisfying.
#22: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. 5. Another creepy charmer from the master of Goth. This one is very much aimed at a younger audience, but is no less suitable for adults. I love the very concept of a little boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard.
#23: Uprooted by Naomi Novik. 5. I'll admit, this one hit a bunch of my favorite tropes, with a unexpectedly gifted apprentice and a romance with a prickly mentor. Are there cliches? Of course. But I loved the fundamental concept of the evil Wood, and the deeply satisfying ending. I also appreciated that she did not magically win everyone over in the capital--the protagonist is terrible at court politics, and realistically doesn't improve. Overall, it's deeply satisfying.
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Date: 2016-03-11 01:22 am (UTC)From:In case you're in the mood for some non-fictional essays, I'm reading Consider the Lobster, by David Foster Wallace, and really enjoying it.