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Dragonhaven, by Robin McKinley
pros: well-written; well-developed idea of what if dragons were real and how it would work out realistically; details of National Park, Native Americans’ role, and legends; believable characters… more →
What CeciM Reads
Dragonhaven, by Robin McKinley
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: well-written; well-developed idea of what if dragons were real and how it would work out reali … more →
Poltergeist, by Kat Richardson
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: good writer, good series; interesting premise, well handled; same group of characters as befor … more →
One Hex of a Wedding, by Yasmine Galenorn
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: likable characters; believable plot; believable family issues; the way Em uses her abilities t … more →
Ghost of a Chance, by Yasmine Galenorn
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: likable charcters; well-presented “paranormal” situations; family life details; lo … more →
Eccentric Circles, by Rebecca Lickiss
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: likable characters; Grandma Dickerson; the books; the fairies; the holes in reality; the expla … more →
The Fixer, by Jon F. Merz
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: fast-paced, fun read; lots of action; written like an old, gritty detective novel; vampire soc … more →
Bedlam Boys, by Ellen Guon
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: familiar characters, tells us about Kayla’s beginning as a healer; from Baen’s fre … more →
White Knight, by Jim Butcher
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: Harry Dresden; Lash; Thomas’ job; the scene in Thomas’ apartment; Mouse; Ramirez; … more →
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, by J.K. Rowling
cecim wrote 2 years ago: ********************************* SPOILER WARNING! ********************************* pros: it’ … more →
Fallen Host, by Lyda Morehouse
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: continuation of an excellent series; AI is one of the main characters; different spin on Lucif … more →
Archangel Protocol, by Lyda Morehouse
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: fast-paced, exciting story; unusual spin on familiar angel idea; likable characters; interesti … more →
Cassandra Palmer Series, by Karen Chance
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: pace; premise; lead character; cast of characters; steamy; plot twists cons: glamorizes demons … more →
Cassandra Palmer Series, by Karen Chance
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: pace; premise; lead character; cast of characters; steamy; plot twists cons: glamorizes demons … more →
Blood Rites, by Jim Butcher
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: it’s Harry Dresden; more angst-driven than the previous books; a lot more details of the … more →
Dead Beat, by Jim Butcher
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: the funniest Dresden files so far; incredible imagery; great gags and puns cons: what’s … more →
The Mirror Prince, by Violette Malan
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: interesting enough story; interesting characters, even the villian; additional characters are … more →
The Truth about Dragons: an Antiromance, by Hazard Adams
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: dragon story with Celtic flavor; ironic; clever enough premise; cynical; accurate read on real … more →
