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The Sentinel




Read that years ago and found it really bleak. But would still like to re-read it.

Read H is for Hawk and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1391772779

Just started reading Moby Dick by Herman Melville (First published in 1851)
Required reading during my senior year in high school (55 years ago!), I decided to re-read them from my new perspective, a 73-years-old man. I thoroughly enjoyed and understood the first novel and am enjoying and understanding the second just as much - much, much more than I did as an 18-year-old young man who would have preferred not to being forced to read those classics.




Now I've started


Future Earth Chronicles Shorts
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
This is a wonderful collection of short stories, which do an excellent job of illustrating how humans will always find a way, and are a delight to read.
~
Adventure Song (Future Earth Chronicles Book 6)
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
This was an exciting addition to this series, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I just love the characters and worldbuilding of this series, and I’m glad we are getting to explore more of this world.
~
Sun Kissed (Future Earth Chronicles Book 7)
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
Once again this is an excellent addition to the series. It’s fun to read about how different people might have adapted to an apocalypse, and meet all sorts of different types of characters. I really enjoyed the bonus vampires through the centuries story that came at the end of this book too.
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Asian Ways (Future Earth Chronicles Book 8)
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
I loved exploring so many places with Arjun and company, and liked how this particular story ended a lot, especially the way certain character relationships developed. I've said it before - and likely will again - but this is an excellent addition to the series.
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Wind Rider (Future Earth Chronicles Book 9)
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
I know I often say how a book is a great addition to its series, but... I was so swept up in this one that I read it in one sitting, and it only occurred to me that I was doing so - and several hours had passed without me noticing - when I got to the end of the book, and was reading the interesting author notes at the end. If that's not the sign of an excellent book that makes a great addition to the series it's a part of, I don't know what is.
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Melanin Goddess (Future Earth Chronicles Book 10)
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
This was an excellent addition to the series, which I could’ve easily read in one sitting had life and the need to sleep not gotten in the way. I love the way this one ended, and think it was a perfect way to finish out this cycle of the series.



What did you think of Poppy War? I have it but haven’t read it yet.



Shrouds Over Eden
I have just finished reading The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I learned a lot about 19th century attitudes towards women and the life of the aristocracy during that period.

Shrouds Over Eden
I have just finished reading The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I learned a lot about 19th c..."
Hi Helen, If you like that particular subject, try 'The Odd Women' by George Gissing. The Kindle Edition is free on Amazon, so what's not to like?


My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...



Hi Jane! I loved The Poppy War! Usually I'm not a fan of series, but after finishing The Poppy War I just craved for the sequel! Here's my review of TPW (which is on my favorites shelf):
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...





I'm working on Constable on the Moors by Nicholas Rhea. Last week I finished 44 Scotland Street (Books 1 + 2) and plan to start Book 3 tomorrow. I read a lot. :)





My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

a third of the way through before this week started, but still. Either way, here's what I read, along with my book reviews.
Daughter of Fire (The Daughter of Fire Saga Book 1)
by Stacey Willis
My rating: four out of five stars
This was a gripping read, which fans of fantasy stories that include the Greek Gods will enjoy; a great read for fans of the Percy Jackson books, though
perhaps when they're a little older than the recommended reading age for those, since this one is darker. There were some aspects of the writing style
that make me hesitate to give it the full five stars, but those are minor things that I know are all about my reading preferences, so I would still highly
recommend this book.
*NOTE: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This fact has in no way influenced either my opinion of the book or the contents
of this review, and all opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
~
Entrapment (Thor's Dragon Rider, #3)
by Katrina Cope
My rating: five out of five stars
This was an action-packed exciting addition to this series, which I put down with great reluctance when I had to do so in order to do other things - like
sleep, eat, etc. I highly recommend it for fans of fantasy based around Norse mythology.
*NOTE: I was given a free advanced copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. This fact has had no influence upon either my opinion
of the book or the contents of this review, and all opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
~
The Dark Prince of Albany (Albany Nightingale Duet #3)
by Rachel M. Raithby
My rating: five out of five stars
This book was an incredibly enjoyable read. I absolutely loved getting to know Grayson better through reading his story. I thought he was a great character
before, but love him even more after reading this book.
*NOTE: I was given a free advanced copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. This fact has in no way influenced my opinion of the
book or the contents of this review, and any opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

I found the style a bit confusing and didn't enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed her other novels.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...









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