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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 →
The Demon and the City, by Liz Williams
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: great idea; interesting characters and plot; Chinese culture and mixture with Indian pantheon; … more →
Alpha, by Catherine Asaro
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: interesting story idea; interesting characters, especially Alpha; dogfight; Jamie (grandaughte … more →
Chimera, by Will Shetterly
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: Well-written futuristic detective novel; Chase “Max” Maxwell; the Infinite pocket; … more →
Sunrise Alley, by Catherine Asaro
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cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: fast-paced; interesting premise and situations that illustrate dilemma; futuristic technology; … 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 →
The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: well-written; interesting characters; interesting world; Auri; Denna; Kvothe; Sim and Wil; Ben … more →
The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: very funny, fast-paced; Locke’s early exploits; Chains; great characters; truly hateful … more →
The Prophet of Lamath, by Robert Don Hughes
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: good satire; stupid kings and courts get their comeuppance; Pelman and the Power; people actua … more →
Bloodsucking Fiends, by Christopher Moore
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: fast-paced; silly fun; adult viewpoint; quirky characters; the cliché of the small-town gullib … more →
The Anubis Gates, by Tim Powers
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: well-written; fun to read; interesting characters; twisty plot; the character Jacky; the endin … more →
Shapechangers, by Jennifer Roberson
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: interesting idea; female lead stands up for herself; Carillon matures; the animal lir cons: fe … more →
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, by J.K. Rowling
cecim wrote 2 years ago: ********************************* SPOILER WARNING! ********************************* pros: it’ … more →
Swordspoint, by Ellen Kushner
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: the prose; Richard and Alec’s romance/relationship is twisted but interesting; well-draw … more →
Messiah Node, by Lyda Morehouse
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: continuation of an excellent series; tends to tie previous 2 stories together; threat of impen … 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 →
Bloodring, by Faith Hunter
cecim wrote 2 years ago: pros: fast-paced; likable characters; interesting premise; well-visualized; good blend of fantasy an … more →
