Naomi Novik’s Uprooted was one of my favorite reads this year. A rich, atmospheric, wonderfully written fantasy for adults with warlocks and witches and kings and court and an enchanted wood.
Uprooted, by Naomi Novik
Category: Adult
All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr
It does not surprise me that it took Anthony Doerr 10 years to write his adult fiction novel All the Light We Cannot See. It is a beautifully written, carefully plotted book that – despite being somewhat lengthy at 544 pages – relies on each and every word to convey story, meaning, and emotion.
Read full reviewThe Golem and the Jinni, by Helene Wecker
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker is a dense read, with new characters and plot lines introduced even 3/4 of the way through the book. Keeping up with every detail, every motivation, every twist was a bit laborious, but the book is saved by Wecker’s clear, insightful writing, and the powerful charisma of the Golem and the Jinni themselves.
The Lost Husband, by Katherine Center
I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to get when I read Katherine Center’s new novel, The Lost Husband. Lucky for me, it turned out to be a sweet, clean romance, and a satisfying way to spend a handful of hours.
Read full reviewSchroder, by Amity Gaige
Twelve Books Publishing puts out only 12 books each year, featuring what they consider the best and the brightest. Schroder, by Amity Gaige, is the first entry for 2013.
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