Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

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40-something psychologist living with a husband, toddler, and 2 cats.

Tracy's Reviews:

If a Gay Man Hands You His Phone . . .

The Guncle by Steven Rowley

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I’m not sure what I was expecting when I started this book. Probably something light and feel-good, based on the breezy, bright cover. And it is, but it was also more emotional than I expected. GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick, AKA Guncle Patrick) is a semi-retired actor (not officially retired but also not choosing to work) living a somewhat isolated life when he is abruptly thrust into the caretaker role for his niece Maisie and nephew Grant after their mother dies and their father enters rehab. […]

A Cozy Book for Cat Lovers

We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida

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This book is so clearly an ode to cats. From the way the author describes how the cats look, move, and sound, it’s evident that she is someone who has spent plenty of time not just observing cats but appreciating them: “As she pressed her round foot against the floor, a crease formed above her ankle, resembling the chubby wrist of a baby.” “. . . she nuzzled Shuta’s leg with surprising strength.” “Bee sat quietly as Shuta stroked her around the cheeks. The moment […]

I’m More Myself with You than Anyone Else

Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks

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I had a great time with this. FMC Lark Thompson moves to Ireland to escape the memories of her deceased husband and the way that his death affected other parts of her life in Texas. She thinks she’s moving next door to a bed ‘n breakfast because it’s called Willow Haven, but it turns out to be a funeral home run by MMC Callum Flannelly. The two characters meet when a box of body bags is mis-delivered to Lark. I’m not a “kick my feet […]

Are All of Robin Hobb’s Books a Masterclass in Writing?

Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

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While I don’t mind multiple POV books, I generally prefer single POV. This book, though, masterfully demonstrates just how useful multiple POV can be. It was so different from the Farseer trilogy in which we’re always in Fitz’s head, and the emotions are unrelenting. In Ship of Magic, when you need a break from the drama with one character, there’s a different character whose drama you can jump into! It’s written in the 3rd person, but don’t expect that to spare you from the author’s toying with your […]

When Every Morning Starts with Chaos

The Unmapping by Denise S. Robbins

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This novel has been on my radar for months because the concept is so unique: What would happen if buildings in New York City suddenly started moving around? Residents wake up one morning to find that has happened, and it continues to happen every morning afterward. They might wake up with a view of a skyscraper one day, a view of a river the next. How would you react if you never knew where your home or business might end up? That’s the question that […]

An Indie-Published YA Fantasy

A Discovery of Talents by Phoenix McDonald

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This is an indie-published book, which I was excited to read because I want to support indie authors. In this YA fantasy, 16-year-old Marcus discovers that he can travel from earth to another world, called Lysomnus. His father Deacon is kidnapped by someone from that world before he has much of an opportunity to tell Marcus more about this new ability or Lysomnus itself. Marcus sets out with his friends Leopold and Sadie to find his father, and along the way they are thrust into […]



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