pickA slow start, but ultimately worth it in my opinion. Very different from what I‘m used to, and look forward to what my book group thinks. Also, #doublespin and finished my February #wickedwords with candlestick.
bailedThis maybe an unpopular opinion; however, I just couldn't make myself finish. Bailing at 35% read. I didn't care about the MC and the plot didn't get my attention. The whole thing felt like a slog. #HailTheBail #Read2025 @DieAReader
I was reading for #AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville challenge and was excited since I enjoyed Bardugo's other books. On to better things!
so-soThis audiobook was more background noise for me, while I was doing this and that. The story got more interesting after the 50% mark, so the plot maybe just needed some time to speed up. I for myself would've loved to spend more time with the female characters, because to me they seemed more interesting than Eisenhorn. I'm still curious about what's going to happen to him next.
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pickI loved this book. Totally not a typical read for me but it was fun and entertaining and a great story.
pickI liked it. It's not my favorite of hers since it took me a while to get into the story. Luzia was an unexpected main character. She never acted like I assumed she would.
Also, I have questions about the ending, which I'll throw under a spoiler below.
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pickThis is lovely and I hope she writes more books like this.
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I just started listening to The Familiar today. Please tell me it gets better. I am not feeling this one at all. Reading it for #AuthorAMonth reading challenge. @Soubhiville
pickUp until last year, only the 1st book of Ashour's trilogy on the expulsion of Muslim people from 16th century Granada had been translated into English. Luckily, Kay Heikkinen translated all 3 novels, which were released in one volume from AUC Press. Historical fiction that immerses you in the gorgeous detail of Islamic Andalusian society and chronicles the heartbreak of people made to abandon their culture before being forced to leave their home.
