Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumA Decent Mystery But a Stiff ProtagonistReal Murders by Charlaine Harris kept me guessing, but the protagonist didn’t.Jan 20Jan 20
Cassandra C. StirlingBook Review: A Police Procedural but with MagicRivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch is an easy urban fantasy read but lacks character depthJun 25Jun 25
Cassandra C. StirlingBook Review: Entertaining Cozy MysteryBooks Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay is a fun read with a decent mysteryJul 31Jul 31
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumWorth the HypeAssassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb is an immersive fantasy story that leaves you rooting for the protagonistNov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumA Moving Tale About GriefThe Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George is an ode to the power of books and letting go of the pastNov 25, 20231Nov 25, 20231
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumImmersive Prose for a Fantasy NovelThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss is every bit as good as people say (mostly)Sep 25, 2023Sep 25, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumAn Easy-to-Read Standalone Urban FantasyJust like your favorite cupcake, Dusk or Dark or Dawn or Day by Seanan McGuire is light, fun, and enjoyable to consumeJul 19, 20231Jul 19, 20231
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumA Light Cozy Urban FantasyThe Wizard’s Butler by Nathan Lowell is a charming story about belonging and beliefAug 14, 2023Aug 14, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumBook RAn Academic FaerytaleEmily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett is an interesting story with a mostly likeable characterMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumBook Review: A Fun Cthulhu-esque StoryOddjobs by Heide Goody and Iain Grant is a fluffy, easy-to-read series with an end of the world seriousness that makes it enjoyableMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumBook Review: A Twisty Gothic MysteryRich with tragedy, secrets, and the entanglement of family bonds, The Distant Hours by Kate Morton is fantasticApr 12, 2023Apr 12, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumCharming But Too ShortA beautiful tale, Witchmark by C.L. Polk is about love, betrayal, loss, and bravery, but it’s too shortMar 28, 2023Mar 28, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumA Rich Tale Within a TaleGhosts, family, and forgiving your past fills The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield with depth and mysteryMar 21, 2023Mar 21, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumMagical and HeartfeltFull of flowers, prose, and family emotion, The Probable Future by Alice Hoffman is good but might be a little longMar 3, 2023Mar 3, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumConfusing But Solid StoryA story with a strong character journey, The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick held my interestFeb 18, 2023Feb 18, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumA Short But Interesting ReadA novella featuring a blind protagonist, The Labryinth’s Archivist by Day Al-Mohamed was so good I wished it were longerFeb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlingA Good Variety and Eclectic MixThe stories selected for The Urban Fantasy Anthology is a good selection, although some are too grittyJan 19, 2023Jan 19, 2023
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumAn Irredeemable Anti-HeroPrince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence is a disturbing dive into the motivations, rage, and manipulation of its sociopath protagonistDec 20, 2022Dec 20, 2022
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumAn Anthony Trollope Story but with DragonsTooth and Claw by Jo Walton is a unique and enjoyable take on the classic Victorian novel (if a little bit gruesome)Nov 29, 2022Nov 29, 2022
Cassandra C. StirlinginFeediumA Fun Epic Fantasy Book with a Comeback Band VibeKings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames is a fantastic character-driven story.Nov 22, 20221Nov 22, 20221