pan2 Stars • Pamela Dean reimagines the Scottish ballad as a 1970s urban fantasy set at Blackstock College, Minnesota. Freshman Janet Carter navigates academic life, friendships, and romances with Classics majors tied to the mysterious Professor Medeous. Amid literary discussions and subtle supernatural hints, the novel builds slowly to a magical climax. Blending coming-of-age themes with lyrical prose. It really didn‘t hit the mark for me.
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A quick reminder, in June, we will be reading, or as the case may be rereading, Lover Unleashed book 9 in the series. This book is about Payne, Vishous's sister, and Manuel Manello (Manny) the human doctor. I'm sure we will get some of the other characters' stories too. Looking forward to getting back to this world.
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pickDevouring this serious for a second time. I just love the whole concept of semi sentient Inns on Earth as way stations for the galaxy. I want to be Dina the innkeeper when I grow up! The spin off with her sister is also a wild and fun ride. #urbanfantasy #scifi #libby
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A quick reminder, in June, we will be reading, or as the case may be rereading, Lover Unleashed book 9 in the series. This book is about Payne, Vishous's sister, and Manuel Manello (Manny) the human doctor. I'm sure we will get some of the other characters' stories too. Looking forward to getting back to this world.
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pickAll I have to say is I can‘t wait to read the next book
panPossibly unpopular opinion, I wasn‘t impressed. I finished with hopes of getting interested. I know it‘s magical and fantasy however I just couldn‘t see it. It was a little beyond what could be possible for me. The basis works she just doesn‘t execute it well. Some of the story felt forced and odd. There were things that weren‘t needed as well.
I can see why it was/is a popular book. I personally don‘t care for it and won‘t continue the series.
pickI'm a Ruhn girlfan. Chef's kiss to the way Maas writes Ruhn's and Bryce's sibling relationship. They adore each other with no bitterness or competition.
pickReread this since there's a new book coming on Tuesday (I could've sworn the previous book was meant to be the last?!) and it's always been a favourite series. I love Greta's determination to be a good doctor, and serve the community that need her, even when they aren't perfect people, even when they have specifically done wrong *to her*.
Also, I love Ruthven and Fass.
so-soElements if this felt like a solid YA-style mystery. But the more adult elements of the romance felt misguided and a little silly, especially during a shockingly obvious murder investigation with a high body count. I feel like this is the type of drama style that‘d work as cheesy television, not as a book. 😅🤷🏻♀️🦊 #RiseUpReads
