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She/her. Constantly overworked teacher of Norwegian and English. Geek and reading enthusiast. Married. Mother of a growing boy, born February 2018. Two cats. The Cannonball-veteran (the only participant - as far as I know - who has participated every year since CBRII). Loves fantasy, kissing books and YA. Strongly opinionated about many things. Perpetually behind on reviews. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Malin's Quick Questions interview.)

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#CBR10Bingo: Not My Wheelhouse – Running Like a Girl (Bingo #2)

October 20, 2018 by Malin Leave a Comment

#CBR10Bingo: Not My Wheelhouse (the book is a) non-fiction and b) about running – neither of these things are in my usual wheelhouse) I was at a bit of a loss as to which genre or book to choose for the “Not My Wheelhouse” square on the CBR10 Bingo card, because while I primarily read romance, paranormal fantasy and YA (especially at the moment), I do try to branch out into other fiction genres every so often, and while I don’t read them as often any […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Health, Non-Fiction, Sports Tagged With: #CBR10, Alexandra Heminsley, autobiography, cbr10bingo, Malin, marathons, non fiction, Not My Wheelhouse, running, Running Like a Girl

Malin's CBR10 Review No:89 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Health, Non-Fiction, Sports · Tags: #CBR10, Alexandra Heminsley, autobiography, cbr10bingo, Malin, marathons, non fiction, Not My Wheelhouse, running, Running Like a Girl ·
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Some more of Toby’s rather complicated family relationships are revealed

October 17, 2018 by Malin 1 Comment

Spoiler warning! This is book 12 in an ongoing series, it is NOT the place to start. There will be minor spoilers for previous books in the series, as it’s impossible to discuss this book without mentioning things that have happened in earlier books. If you’re interested (and you should be, this is one of the best urban/paranormal fantasy series out there right now), start with book 1, Rosemary and Rue.  Faerie knight and champion, and former private investigator October “Toby” Daye is not doing so well. […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Romance Tagged With: #CBR10, faeries, Malin, mystery, night and silence, October Daye, paranormal fantasy, romantic, Seanan McGuire

Malin's CBR10 Review No:88 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Romance · Tags: #CBR10, faeries, Malin, mystery, night and silence, October Daye, paranormal fantasy, romantic, Seanan McGuire ·
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#CBR10Bingo: AlabamaPink – The Dud Avocado (First bingo!)

October 16, 2018 by Malin 2 Comments

#CBR10Bingo: AlabamaPink Sally Jay Gorce is a young woman of independent means, thanks to the benevolence of a rich uncle. He’s given her enough money to live comfortably abroad for two whole years, no strings attached, as long as she comes back and tells him about her adventures at the end of the two years. Not needing to hold down a job or really do anything at all for the money, means Sally Jay spends her time flitting about Paris, taking a lover, drinking and […]

Filed Under: Fiction, History Tagged With: #CBR10, 1950s, AlabamaPink, cbr10bingo, elaine dundy, historical fiction, Malin, paris, the dud avocado

Malin's CBR10 Review No:87 · Genres: Fiction, History · Tags: #CBR10, 1950s, AlabamaPink, cbr10bingo, elaine dundy, historical fiction, Malin, paris, the dud avocado ·
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My favourite thing about this was probably the doll funerals

October 15, 2018 by Malin 4 Comments

3.5 stars From Goodreads, because I’m a month and a half behind on my reviews: After her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: transforming a pair of wild orphans into proper young ladies. However, the girls don’t need discipline. They need a loving home. Try telling that to their guardian, Chase Reynaud: duke’s heir in the streets and devil in the sheets. The ladies of London have tried—and failed—to make him settle down. Somehow, Alexandra must reach his heart […]

Filed Under: Fiction, History, Romance Tagged With: #CBR10, Girl Meets Duke, historical romance, Malin, Regency, Tessa Dare, The Governess Game

Malin's CBR10 Review No:86 · Genres: Fiction, History, Romance · Tags: #CBR10, Girl Meets Duke, historical romance, Malin, Regency, Tessa Dare, The Governess Game ·
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Stop getting the British peerage wrong! If you can research the American Civil War, you can easily discover the difference between Royal and non-royal dukes

October 4, 2018 by Malin 4 Comments

1.5 stars #CBR10Bingo: Cover Art Spoiler warning! This review will discuss plot points from the book in detail, because it is impossible for me to list the many ways in which this book did not work for me without mentioning them. If you are unfamiliar with Scotland, Edinburgh and couldn’t care less about the British peerage, then maybe these things will not bother you. Nevertheless, be warned that you may get spoilers if you continue with my review after the link to my blog. New York […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: #CBR10, A Duke By Default, Alyssa Cole, cbr10bingo, Contemporary Romance, cover art, Malin, Reluctant Royals, scotland

Malin's CBR10 Review No:85 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: #CBR10, A Duke By Default, Alyssa Cole, cbr10bingo, Contemporary Romance, cover art, Malin, Reluctant Royals, scotland ·
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#CBR10Bingo: This is the end – Magic Triumphs

September 21, 2018 by Malin 2 Comments

#CBR10Bingo: This is the end This is the tenth and final book in a long running series. As such, there may be spoilers for the contents of at least previous books, as well as mild spoilers for the plot of this one. More importantly, it is NOT the place to start. The proper place to begin is Magic Bites. The book is a bit rough, but stick with it, this series is among the best paranormal fantasy out there. I’ve spent more than eleven hours on a […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Romance Tagged With: #CBR10, cbr10bingo, Kate Daniels, magic, Magic Triumphs, Malin, paranormal fantasy, shapeshifters, this is the end, vampires, witches

Malin's CBR10 Review No:84 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Romance · Tags: #CBR10, cbr10bingo, Kate Daniels, magic, Magic Triumphs, Malin, paranormal fantasy, shapeshifters, this is the end, vampires, witches ·
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