This review originally appeared on 80 Books Blog! 4 out of 5 stars ★★★ ★ ☆ July 23rd 2019 by Del ReySynopsis: The Jazz Age is in full swing, but Casiopea Tun is too busy cleaning the floors of her wealthy grandfather’s house to listen to any fast tunes. Nevertheless, she dreams of a life far from … More REVIEW: The Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
This review originally appeared on 80 Books Blog! 3 out of 5 stars ★★★☆☆ Synopsis: Among humans, none have power like mages. And among mages, none have will like Sal the Cacophony. Once revered, now vagrant, she walks a wasteland scarred by generations of magical warfare. The Scar, a land torn between powerful empires, is where rogue … More REVIEW: Seven Blades in Black by Sam Sykes
This post originally appeared on Around the World in 80 Books. 3 out of 5 stars ★★★☆☆ Synopsis: Fergus Ferguson has been called a lot of names: thief, con artist, repo man. He prefers the term finder. His latest job should be simple. Find the spacecraft Venetia’s Sword and steal it back from Arum Gilger, ex-nobleman turned power-hungry trade boss. … More REVIEW: The Finder by Suzanne Palmer
This review originally appeared on 80 Books Blog. 3 out of 5 stars ★★★☆☆ Wealthy, privileged, and fiercely independent New Yorker Jennie Jerome took Victorian England by storm when she landed on its shores. As Lady Randolph Churchill, she gave birth to a man who defined the twentieth century: her son Winston. But Jennie–reared in the luxury … More REVIEW: That Churchill Woman
This review originally appeared on 80 Books Blog. 4 out of 5 stars ★★★★☆ When a nobleman’s first duty is to produce a male heir, women are treated like possessions and bargaining chips. But as the aftereffects of a world-altering spell ripple out physically and culturally, women at last have a bargaining chip of their own. And … More REVIEW: The Women’s War by Jenna Glass
This post originally appeared on 80 Books Blog. 3 out of 5 stars ★★★☆☆ Synopsis: Lucy has been writing her dissertation about Sappho for thirteen years when she and Jamie break up. After she hits rock bottom in Phoenix, her Los Angeles-based sister insists Lucy housesit for the summer—her only tasks caring for a beloved … More REVIEW: The Pisces by Melissa Broder
When the Moon was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore My rating: 4 of 5 stars This review originally appeared on 80 Books Blog! *An ARC was provided by the Publisher via NetGalley for an honest review* The reason I liked this so much was because of the author’s note at the end, how the book about … More REVIEW: When the Moon was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore
Crosstalk by Connie Willis My rating: 4 of 5 stars One of my favorites this year! Full Review: This review originally appeared on 80 Books Blog! A galley was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review. This was so cute! There’s a market for sci-fi romantic comedies and this book fills that … More REVIEW: Crosstalk by Connie Willis
Roses and Rot by Kat Howard My rating: 3 of 5 stars This review originally appeared on Around the World in 80 Books! An ARC of this book was provided by NetGalley and Saga Press in exchange for an honest review. The Pub date for this novel is May 17, 2016. Roses and Rot is … More REVIEW: Roses and Rot by Kat Howard
I should have written this a while ago… Reader’s Report Part Four! Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen! For those who are unfamiliar, a reader’s report is a report that an editorial assistant will write on a recently submitted manuscript as part of their weekly tasks. This reader’s report is for editors who are too busy to … More Reader’s Report: Queen of the Tearling
Heather Allen 