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A pleasant, fairly enjoyable read, propelled largely by MacAvoy's engaging prose and style.

Fantasy

Damiano – R.A. MacAvoy

  • R.A. MacAvoy
  • Damiano
Published 10 January 2021

A pleasant, easy read, but likely to leave little lasting impact.

Fiction - general

The Quarry – Iain Banks

  • Iain Banks
Published 22 December 2020

A pleasant but forgettable novel.

Fantasy

The Wizard’s Shadow – Susan Dexter

  • Susan Dexter
  • Callandran Novels
Published 14 December 2020

It's a great idea only half thought through.

Fantasy

The Power We Share – Elyse Guttenberg

  • Elyse Guttenberg
Published 30 November 2020

I recommend it as an example of a well-executed shared world, as well as a pleasure to read.

Fantasy

Liavek – Will Shetterly & Emma Bull

  • Emma Bull
  • Will Shetterly
  • Liavek
Published 19 November 2020

A collection for fans, not casual readers.

Fantasy Science fiction

A Very British History – Paul McAuley

  • Paul McAuley
Published 16 November 2020

Fun and light before it bogs down in its indecision.

Fantasy

A College of Magics – Caroline Stevermer

  • Caroline Stevermer
  • A College of Magics
Published 1 November 2020

A quick, pleasant return to the adventures of childhood.

Children's

Kidnapped – Robert Louis Stevenson

  • Robert Louis Stevenson
  • David Balfour
Published 1 November 2020

A colorful picture of a bygone India from a character and writer who cross boundaries.

Children's Fiction - general

Kim – Rudyard Kipling

  • Rudyard Kipling
Published 30 October 2020

A great story trapped in a half-baked manuscript.

Science fiction

Destiny’s Road – Larry Niven

  • Larry Niven
Published 22 October 2020

A decent, accomplished, but in no way surprising book

Fantasy

The Left-Handed Booksellers of London – Garth Nix

  • Garth Nix
Published 20 October 2020

If you couldn't care less about sensei and uke, there's still a good story to be found here.

Science fiction

Helm – Steven Gould

  • Steven Gould
Published 19 October 2020

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