pickCaptures the flamboyant mood of the Three Musketeers, though the story is not a retelling. There‘s a queen and a cardinal, but they‘re background to a YA plot involving 4 youngster, magic, and angels.
Not for everyone, tho. Good fun if you don‘t mind the background situation—systemic discrimination turned terrorism.
Also, interesting choice—a character-driven book relaying on the plot & the characters‘ quirks instead of on their growth.
3.5/5
The Maid of Ellanda had returned to Ystara, and soon all would be well. For Liliath, at least.
(It's been nearly 2 years since I last read this. Putting this book at the top of my reread list!)
pickA swashbuckling tale of musketeers and angels and magic and political intrigue set in a very alternative pre-revolutionary France which was so much fun! I loved the characters and the magic system and I just wish this had been a duology! #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
Not so patiently waiting for these authors to release a new book so that I have a reason to haunt a bookshop 🤩🤩🤩
"Anger rose up in Liliath, eclipsing the pain. She could not die. She had a destiny that could not be altered by mere mortals and crossbow bolts."
Retrying this beauty and already enjoying it way more than the first time I tried it
pickThis was my Illumincrate pick for July. It is from the October box last year. I did enjoy it not loved it.
It has to do with Angels, angelic magic, icon making and a person Liliath coming back after 137 years asleep to find her lover Pelleniel. She needs the help of 4 people Simeon, Henri, Agenz and Dortea.
I thought the ending a bit meh, after the build up it was rather flat. But I still overall liked the whole book. #bookcovers
so-soThis is quite a good book but just not what I had expected. However, this book has kept me interested throughout and has been an enjoyable read. Hope to see more great things from this author in the future. I recommend this book to anyone interested in fantasy. I found the book to be well written, using intelligent prose and holding just the right amount of humour. It‘s not that I found it lacking, I just found it difficult to focus in some areas.
About to start on my 8th book of the year.
I was a little disappointed on not reaching my personal goal last year, but am starting off strong! 💪🏻💪🏻
Starting one of my new books while enjoying some hot chocolate in my book nerd mug! What a great way to end a great day! 🎅🎄☃️📚💕
#GratefulReads - Book over 500 pages
This was from Illumicrate October box and it is just over 500 pages.
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620
I got my book signed! It was an extra specially good night because not only did I get to see my much beloved Garth Nix - he was ‘in conversation‘ with Amie Kaufman who is hilarious, asks great questions and can generally be relied on for quality banter ☺️ and then I went to see the new Terminator movie 🍿
The book I‘ve been daydreaming about holding in my hands... that I‘ve had all weekend and not read a single page 🥴🥴🥴 send help!
Is it the Sarah J Maas cover quote? It took me ages to get over the Stephanie Meyer cover quote on The Hunger Games...
pickI'm still processing the end of this book and I need some time to just sit and think about it. After that I'm definitely gonna need more of this.
And today‘s #fantasy read.
“Necromancy is not a viable career path” - Garth Nix to children who write him that they want to be necromancers after reading the Old Kingdom books.
Attended a panel where Garth Nix and Veronica Roth talked about their new books. They also answered questions about their old series.
#OctoberTBR shelf featuring library books! Books for review! Books I meant to read during the summer and never got around to #Spookathon picks. Realistically I will get through only a third of these, unless it's a #nosleepOctober but I'm a mood reader so I need the options 😅
Got this to review because I am a sucker for a Three Musketeers-inspired story! #angelmage #garthnix #gollancz #fantasy
Look what I won in a raffle at #worldcon2019!
Have started it, just a few chapters in. I'm very intrigued.
pickGranted, Garth Nix‘s Old Kingdom series is a favorite so I was already inclined to like his new book. But the Three Musketeers vibe and setting are even more enjoyable than expected because he pairs it with an interesting historical set-up and more importantly, cool magic. I loved the magic and the characters. Those are my key needs fulfilled.
But the ARC had no map.
I am counting the days until it pubs in October (2019) so I can get me my MAPS.
While amazed and excited a friend gave me this ARC (Garth Nix is a favorite!), when it comes to #bookswithmaps ARCs suck rocks😣
Despite this disappointment, this gorgeous fatty is my holiday weekend read.
Review TK when I come up for air.
#mapsinbooks #bookswithoutmaps #mapsoflitsy
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