Cannonball Read 17

There’s Nothing More Ill-Mannered than Loving Your Own Wife

Sex and Scandals in Georgian England by John Rankin

October 5, 2025 by Pooja Leave a Comment

In the Georgian era, where infidelity was widespread - even expected - among the aristocracy, scandals still resulted, but not necessarily for the reasons one would expect. With the new resurgence of interest in Regency romances, I've been struck pretty often how wide of the historical mark some … [Read more]

Pooja's CBR17 Review No:60 · Genres: History, Non-Fiction · Tags: #history, ARC, England, John Rankin, Marriage, NetGalley, non fiction ·

Asian inspired urban fantasy series? Yes, please

Ebony Gate by Julia Vee

October 5, 2025 by Jen K 3 Comments

Emiko left her place at home and in her family two years ago, leaving Tokyo and all the politics behind for San Francisco. However, when a death god calls in on a blood talon (a commitment for a future favor in exchange for services rendered) given by Emiko’s mother, Emiko finds herself answering … [Read more]

Jen K's CBR17 Review No:94 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: Asian fantasy, Julia Vee, Ken bebelle, Phoenix hoard, Urban Fantasy ·

Groan

The Firm by John Grisham

October 5, 2025 by carmelpie 2 Comments

It was the eyes, the cold black eyes with layers of black wrinkles around them. Great eyes. Unforgettable eyes. His hair was white and thin on top with thickets around the ears, and the whiteness contrasted sharply with the rest of his face. When he spoke, the eyes narrowed and the black pupils … [Read more]

carmelpie's CBR17 Review No:27 · Genres: Suspense · Tags: cbr17bingo, corporate thriller, DNF, eighties, John Grisham, Nineteen eighties ·

Dispatches from the Frontier

Little Pasture on the Prairie by Eliza Blue

October 5, 2025 by Pooja Leave a Comment

CBR17 Bingo: Work - In this book, the author discusses her life and work on her family ranch, where she is a shepherdess, and all the highs and lows of that lifestyle. Author, songwriter, and shepherdess Eliza Blue invites us into her life on her family ranch in South Dakota as told in the … [Read more]

Pooja's CBR17 Review No:59 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Non-Fiction · Tags: #memoir, animals, cbr17bingo, Eliza Blue, farming, non fiction, short stories, United States ·

Dragons, Art and Noodles

A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim

October 5, 2025 by Jen K Leave a Comment

First off, yes, this does share the same universe as the Six Crimson Cranes duology but you don’t need to have read that to follow this one. In fact you might be better off because you won’t be trying to remember if you have briefly met a character before. Tru’s father was lost at sea five years … [Read more]

Jen K's CBR17 Review No:93 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: beauty and the beast, Elizabeth Lim, shared universe ·

Gods and Monsters

Godkiller by Hannah Kaner

October 5, 2025 by Jen K Leave a Comment

Bingo Square: G This is a world where there are many gods, they are real, and they interact with people; there are ancient gods and new gods, and there are grudges between them as they divert attention and worship away from each other. Some gods have become greedy and demand human sacrifices. … [Read more]

Jen K's CBR17 Review No:92 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: cbr17bingo, Fallen gods, Hannah Kaner ·

Zirza on A Gothic Classic for a ReasonIt's one of those wish-you-could-read-it-again-for-the-first-time books. I loved it.
Emmalita on “It came to something when you found yourself hoping that the footsteps you heard were ghosts.”I loved the ending! I don’t think it’s been out long enough to talk about why though.
Dixie on Track Her Down by Melinda LeighI am just starting Track Her Down and I have read them all in order till now and thought I...
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Emmalita on “Only you, Em, would refer to heartbreak as a distraction. I think I would have a more sympathetic response if I asked to marry a bookcase.”Oh my goodness, Gallifrey was beautiful. I’m sure her mittens were gloriously murdery.

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