pickI loved this cozy, found family, sea-faring fantasy adventure. I especially liked the narrator, which felt like having a good friend tell you about something that happened (similar narrator vibes to T. Kingfisher‘s What Moves the Dead, though WMtD is obvi more creepy/filled with dread while Tress is whimsical but thoughtful). No need to have read any other Cosmere books previously - I haven‘t and really enjoyed this.
pickNeeded something different so I went with pirates and magic. Did not disappoint. Highly recommend.
And, in an astonishingly timely manner, here is May's #ISpyBingo board!! As always, items can be found on the front/back cover, spine, or as a word in the title (i.e. if the word “Lake“ is in the title, that counts). If you'd like to see all the 2025 boards, they're here - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVO4NctsY/-lGsmflP3sUW9FsAung8hg/view?utm_content...
pickLow pick because Tevari and Avra's relationship was very toxic and it was fairly off putting but the rest was fun. I think the strength of this was Julian and his mission of knowledge for the masses. This was at times funny, seriously weird, and a little bit uncomfortable. It absolutely does not take itself seriously which I think I needed.
(this is a followup story to the tagged book)
And I'm done for April!
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I've been struggling for ages to find a cover match for Where the Drowned Girls Go, and I reckon this works! Colour, ocean theming, portal in the middle, etc. @TheAromaOfBooks #Bookchain2025
This entire Teacup Magic series is so enjoyable! It is set in a Regency-ish but more LBGTQIA+ friendly set of islands. >>
pickThis was recommended to me by myTBR, and I liked it. It‘s historical fiction, loosely based on a true story. Jacqoutte was a queer female pirate with her own strong code of ethics. There are many bloody battles and a love story I was there for.
