Just reading my way around the world.
Title: My Plain Jane Author(s): Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows and Brodi Ashton Series: The Lady Janies Genre: Alternate History, Historical Fiction, Fantasy Summary: You may think you know the story. After a miserable childhood, penniless orphan Jane Eyre embarks on a new life as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she meets one dark, brooding…
Title: Fawkes Author: Nadine Brandes Genre: YA Historical Fiction/Fantasy Release Date: 10 July, 2018 Summary: Silent wars leave the most carnage. The wars that are never declared, but are carried out in dark alleys with masks and hidden knives. Wars where color power alters the natural rhythm of 17th century London. And when the king…
Title: Jackaby Author: William Ritter Genre: Supernatural, Mystery Summary: Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1892, and in need of a job, Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinary–including the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a gift for noticing ordinary but important details, which…
Title: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue Author: Mackenzi Lee Genre: Historical Fiction, LGBTQIA+ Summary: Henry “Monty” Montague was born and bred to be a gentleman, but he was never one to be tamed. The finest boarding schools in England and the constant disapproval of his father haven’t been able to curb any of his roguish passions—not…
Title: Doc Author: Mary Doria Russell Genre: Historical Fiction Warning: Talk of grave chronic illness, violence and prostitution Rating: Author: Mary Doria RussellFavouritesGenre: Historical Fiction
Here are some quick reviews: 6. Geek Girls Unite by Leslie Simon This book is not exactly what I thought it was going to be but I’m not going to complain about that. It was a humorous look at Geek culture, and how we’re received by the world. I did find it funny in this…
————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Plot This novel gripped me quite quickly, as I read about the fictitious beginning of one of the royals I have always been most intrigued about. The unraveling of the beginning of Catalina’s life was quite well written, and her love for Arthur definitely believable. Characters I read this novel for Katherine/Catalina of…
