Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

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Tracy's Reviews:

Solid, but I Wanted More

A Language of Dragons by S. F. Williamson

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cbr17bingo – culture (of dragons) This was a solid but not fantastic read. I enjoyed the story, it kept me engaged and wanting to know what would happen, but it has some clear weaknesses. It’s set in an alternate 1923 in England, where humans and dragons co-exist. There are some clearly dystopian elements, like a codified class system, and parts of the book hit very close to home considering current events in the United States. Main character Vivien’s (Viv’s) parents are arrested as rebels, and […]

Now I’m Sad Because I’ve Finished Murderbot

Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells

Network Effect by Martha Wells

System Collapse by Martha Wells

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cbr17bingo – work for Fugitive Telemetry Although Fugitive Telemetry is the 6th book in the series, I read it 5th because that’s chronologically when it takes place and is often the recommended reading order. Murderbot is still on Preservation Station and seems to have been spending a lot of its time guarding Mensah. Then security comes across a dead body, and Murderbot contracts with them to help solve the case, primarily because it wants to make sure the murder isn’t related to GrayCris. The goal is partly […]

A Great Conclusion to the Duology

The Jasad Crown by Sara Hashem

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cbr17bingo – purple This was so good! I really liked The Jasad Heir, but I didn’t love it, and I recall thinking some of the writing was a bit awkward at times. But this one? I loved this one. It took some getting used to because it incorporates more POVs than the first book, and even that I ended up liking more than I expected, especially the chapters from Sefa’s perspective. The Jasad Crown picks up very soon after where The Jasad Heir left off. Arin is preparing for […]

Wedding Guests Bring the Drama

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

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Finishing this book also meant finishing my first buddy read with my mom, which was a fun experience, and I enjoyed the book. In a time of crisis, main character Phoebe has booked an expensive hotel, and upon arriving learns that due to a hotel oversight, she is the only guest who is not there for a wedding. Phoebe is grieving the end of her marriage, among other losses, and soon comes into contact with the bride, Lila. Through Lila, Phoebe slowly becomes sucked into […]

“You became like water. . . You’re soft . . . but powerful.”

Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young

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cbr17bingo: O I very rarely cry when I read a book, but this made me almost tear up a couple of times, in the best way, because of some poignant interactions between the characters, including main characters Win and Bo. They meet at mutual friends’ Halloween party, bond over each having a limb difference, and hook up with the intention of having a one night stand. When Win ends up pregnant, they decide to get to know each other as friends and co-parent the baby […]

Expansion of Serpent Lore

Mad Ship by Robin Hobb

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cbr17bingo: green  This book took me on an emotional ride that was worth every moment. We continue to spend time with the same characters as the first book—the Vestrit and Haven families, Kennit, and Brashen—plus one of the Rain Wilders and a Companion of the Satrap. We also get more time with Amber and Paragon, which I loved. The characters are adjusting to the new and evolving situations in which they find themselves. Malta remained intensely frustrating for a large chunk of the book, as […]



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