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A pick, with reservations. I was in the mood for a historical fantasy, so I enjoyed the Georgian/Regency-ish world set up here, as well as the fantasy elements of constantly-shifting lengths of days and nights. The literary allusions to other works, though, were a little too on-the-nose references that (along with the book‘s title) kept any plot points from being real surprises. I didn‘t need multiple POV characters, especially when one never...⬇️

Hmm. This fantasy book just shifted from Jane Austen parlor drama to Jane Eyre gothic. I‘m intrigued but not totally sold yet... #currentlyreading #libby

#manicmonday #letterm @JoScho

Magicians and Mrs. Quent, The
Elizabeth Moon
Midsomer Murders
Mangoes

I know nothing about this book! Picked it up entirely based on back text & good author blurbs. Here's hoping it's as fun as it sounded.

Loved this series! Such an interesting take on witches and it's set in a different world to boot!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were a few weird "women's place" moments that I didn't care for, but overall it was clever, interesting, and just the amount of creepy this Special Snowflake can handle. Plus, I had to count the 19th c. references on 2 hands. I've got the next one downloading.

WE HAVE A WOMAN IN WHITE. This is not a drill. #WilkieCollins4Eva

I will give Mr. Beckett seventeen internet points if the first love interest doesn't end up marrying Ivy. Defy the tropes and expectations of your readers, sir!

Not entirely happy about the weird tones of "of course women are inferior" here. It's been highlighted a couple of times and I seriously hope there is an element of sarcasm to it. But I doubt it. Hmm.

I am like 7 pages in but I dig this so far. Magic! Regency times in a distant land! A girl who gets weird looks for walking with her nose in a book! I believe you I have found my sweet spot, Mr. Beckett.