Read via the 'Sheep Might Fly' podcast. What a fitting end to this novella serial! Loved how happy endings are not always what they seem, and loved thRead via the 'Sheep Might Fly' podcast. What a fitting end to this novella serial! Loved how happy endings are not always what they seem, and loved the comic twists on fairytales - Tansy clearly loves playing with tropes and bringing the reader on the journy and letting them in on the joke. This is fantastic fluff, that is rewarding and feeds your unicorn-chasing loving soul. ...more
This was such an amazing story, I loved every moment of it so very much!! Oh so much!! Halla was amazing, Serkis was adorable and I have a lingering dThis was such an amazing story, I loved every moment of it so very much!! Oh so much!! Halla was amazing, Serkis was adorable and I have a lingering delight in Zale as a character. This story delivers on every level of enjoyment for me, I can't stop gushing. ...more
Once again Tabitha wanders around accidentally or not so accidentally solving mysteries. With desserts and friendship in spades. A cosy mystery, lovedOnce again Tabitha wanders around accidentally or not so accidentally solving mysteries. With desserts and friendship in spades. A cosy mystery, loved this! ...more
One of the best books I read this year. Also one of the scariest! But wow. Intrigue and space opera on an epic scale. Really interesting characters anOne of the best books I read this year. Also one of the scariest! But wow. Intrigue and space opera on an epic scale. Really interesting characters and plot twists I didn't see coming. Loved this. ...more
I loved this book, a great follow up to the first book in the series. The political intrigue with the background of having a key protagnonist be highlI loved this book, a great follow up to the first book in the series. The political intrigue with the background of having a key protagnonist be highly empathic and not very good at fighting is fantasitc. I'm loving the largely female supporting cast and they're getting to be awesome and different in command ways, fighting and strength ways and various other things. The interpersonal storylines as well as the epic space opera is very satisfying here. I'm reminded of McCaffrey's 'Crystal Singer' books here, in a good way. Loved this series, one of the best I read this year. ...more
I loved the premise of this book and I loved the central character being so unusual for a male protagonist. Ean is so interesting with a core of compaI loved the premise of this book and I loved the central character being so unusual for a male protagonist. Ean is so interesting with a core of compassion, empathy and kindness that is often only seen in female characters, so seeing it in him was rewarding and refreshing. I'm reminded of McCaffrey's 'Crystal Singer' books here, in a good way. Loved this series, one of the best I read this year. ...more
I loved this book, I loved the way the whole series makes you think and confronts you in places that make you squirm. I loved the furthing of relationI loved this book, I loved the way the whole series makes you think and confronts you in places that make you squirm. I loved the furthing of relationships and causes in this book. It's deep, dark and compelling. (Definite trigger warnings apply). ...more
Another novella by Tansy that I love. This is not unexpected, I am an unashamed fan of her work. I love the mix of frocks, flappers, theatre, dramaticAnother novella by Tansy that I love. This is not unexpected, I am an unashamed fan of her work. I love the mix of frocks, flappers, theatre, dramatics and frivolity in this novella. I loved that I read it listening to Tansy on her 'Sheep Might Fly' podcast, for me that was just perfect. Loved this prequel, loved that it stands alone and does make me want to reread the trilogy it precedes. ...more
Wow. What a culmination! One of the best books I read this year, and one of the best series I've read ever. Also freaking terrifying. Did not see the Wow. What a culmination! One of the best books I read this year, and one of the best series I've read ever. Also freaking terrifying. Did not see the end of this coming, could not figure how it ended up. Loved it. ...more
What a beginning, and it's hard hitting and confronting - trigger warnings abound for BDSM content with non-consensual elements. The exploration of thWhat a beginning, and it's hard hitting and confronting - trigger warnings abound for BDSM content with non-consensual elements. The exploration of these characters, their relationship and story though... it's compelling and I couldn't put it down. I read the whole series in quick succession, a whirlwind of feelings and heat and a need to know how things would unfold. The first book sets the stage very well for this, I barely came up for breath before pressing on. One of the best series I read this year. ...more