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The Far West

The Far West

…around and the result is that poor Eff has trouble learning the magic that comes naturally to her family. But despite her rocky start, Eff discovers that how you use…

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Redshirts

Posted: June 1, 2012 by Nickolas in Books We Love Meta: John Scalzi, Science Fiction
Redshirts

…also grown as a writer. Though frequently laugh-out-loud funny this novel just comes across as more genuine. Scalzi never has to grasp for humor, lines are delivered wit comedic precision….

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Fenrir

Posted: May 4, 2012 by Writer Dan in Books that are Mediocre Meta: M.D. Lachlan, Fantasy
Fenrir

…couple major concerns. Now that I’ve read Lachlan’s second offering, I again find myself torn but for completely different reasons. Because of this, I am going to do my best

New contest!

Posted: June 8, 2010 in News
New contest!

…drill… ninja-zombie-assassins and bombs. This contest will end in one week from today. More than enough time for you to find the BEST worst book. What do you get out…

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Mockingjay

Posted: September 22, 2010 by Vanessa in Books We Like...and Hate Meta: Suzanne Collins, Dystopian SF, Young Adult
Mockingjay

…reply: Collins’ points could have come across just as well with a clearer resolution and more complete character arc. However, Collins is true to her story, and as a result…

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Night of Knives

Posted: March 7, 2011 by Steven in Books We Like Meta: Ian C. Esslemont, Epic Fantasy
Night of Knives

…and Dancer returning to Malaz island to use the Shadow Moon to attain the goal of essentially becoming gods. Kinda. It’s complicated. The entire novel takes place over the course…

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The Bards of Bone Plain

Posted: January 18, 2011 by Vanessa in Books We Like Meta: Patricia A. McKillip, Fantasy
The Bards of Bone Plain

…and in words–even the everyday variety. THE BARDS OF BONE PLAIN is Patricia A. McKillip’s latest creation. You may recognize her name for her award winning THE FORGOTTEN BEASTS…

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Pegasus

Posted: December 7, 2010 by Vanessa in Books We Like Meta: Robin McKinley, Fantasy
Pegasus

…spotty at best, the bound royalty relying on magicians to help them communicate with their beautiful animal counterparts. Until Sylvi and her bound pegasus Ebon show that perfect telepathy between…

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The Poison Throne

Posted: November 23, 2010 by Writer Dan in Books We Don't Like Meta: Celine Kiernan, Fantasy, Young Adult
The Poison Throne

…throwing a complete blank on how to write the review for it because just about nothing happened in the whole thing. I– ((wah, wah, waah?)) Yeah, really. Nothing. Well, nothing…

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Passion Play

Posted: November 5, 2010 by Vanessa in Books that are Mediocre Meta: Beth Bernobich, Fantasy
Passion Play

…is painful and disturbing, but she faces her problems and refuses to run away from them again–she’s already learned that running away isn’t necessarily the best solution. She makes new…