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<![CDATA[Sara added 'The Silver Pigs']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73383702
to: The Silver Pigs (Marcus Didius Falco, #1)byLindsey Davis
This definitely makes the cut as one of my all time favorites. Though there are quite a few out there in the 'Ancient Roman P.I. mystery' genre, the Falco books are particularly charming, with their well-researched history couched in very modern language. The juxtaposition works--and what is more, Marcus Didius Falco is a deeply likable character. Wise-cracking P.I. (private informer, that is) he may be, but he's also very honorable and incredibly courageous. There aren't many heroes out there who willingly risk their lives and sanity by going undercover as a slave in a silver mine just to seek justice for a murdered girl. Then, of course, there's Helena Justina, Falco's match in every way, and every bit as likable, honorable, and courageous.
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<![CDATA[Sara added 'Empire of Ivory']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73383686
to: Empire of Ivory (Temeraire, #4)byNaomi Novik
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<![CDATA[Sara added 'Black Powder War']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73383682
to: Black Powder War (Temeraire, #3)byNaomi Novik
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<![CDATA[Sara added 'Throne of Jade']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73383679
to: Throne of Jade (Temeraire, #2)byNaomi Novik
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<![CDATA[Sara added 'His Majesty's Dragon']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73383676
to: His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, #1)byNaomi Novik
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<![CDATA[Sara added 'Victory of Eagles']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73383512
to: Victory of Eagles (Temeraire, #5)byNaomi Novik
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.
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<![CDATA[Sara added 'The Drowning City']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73383395
The Drowning City (The Necromancer Chronicles)
byAmanda Downum bookshelves: currently-reading
So far, I'm deeply enamored of Amanda Downum's descriptive and world-building prowess. It hasn't dragged me in, quite yet, but it's certainly worth a read.
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<![CDATA[Sara added 'Laughter of Dead Kings']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73383390
to: Laughter of Dead Kings (Vicky Bliss, #6)byElizabeth Peters
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<![CDATA[Sara added 'Hunting Ground']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73383387
to: Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2)byPatricia Briggs
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<![CDATA[Sara added 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies']]>
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73383324
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (Paperback)
bySeth Grahame-Smith bookshelves: currently-reading
Still reading it, but so far, it's hilarious. I first heard about this book a year ago, and was appalled--how *dare* they commit such sacrilege? And yet...the more I thought about it, the funnier it got. It's true: Pride & Prejudice really *does* work with a zombie apocalypse thrown in. Not done yet, but so far my only serious complaint is a few remarks from P&P&Z Mr. Darcy that the REAL Mr. Darcy would NEVER have said, ever, being far too well bred.
However, the revelation that his aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, is Britain's premier zombie-slayer: absolutely priceless.
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