SUMMARY: (3 of 5 stars) This was the recommended book on the Writing Excuses podcast last week, I think. I grabbed it because it was short and I knew I would be spending a lot of time in airplanes. It’s an OK read. I like the basic premise: it’s set Read more…
SUMMARY: (5 of 5 stars) I heard an interview with the author on The Art of Charm and was really impressed with her focus on individuality and being the architect of your own joy in your relationship. This book does not disappoint one bit. If five stars and those words Read more…
There’s a really great interview with Winifred Reilly on The Art of Charm. She’s the author of It Takes One to Tango and she debunks several common myths about successful relationships. Her comments are so good that I’m definitely going to read her book.
SUMMARY: (4 of 5 stars) A very nice conclusion to the series. It’s a little bit predictable, but the likable characters and the gruesome-but-fascinating magic system make it very enjoyable. SPOILER WARNING: From this point forward, I’m going to discuss this book without any concern about spoilers. So, if you Read more…
Review Summary: 4/5 stars. Very fun read with lots of humor. The “mystery” is kind of lame, in my opinion, because there’s no way you could deduce who the thief is from the clues. Instead, you’re mostly following the revelation through the eyes of the characters. The use of different Read more…