Clariel by Garth Nix: An Old Kingdom Prequel
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Clariel is a prequel looking at the backstory of a villain from the original Old Kingdom trilogy, but this origin story falls way short of expectations.
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Elysium by Jennifer Marie Brissett
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Elysium combines the alternate reality concept of The Matrix with the gender-switching concept of Orlando and the retelling-Roman-history aspect of Julian Comstock to create something deeply inventive.
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The Best of All Possible Worlds by Karen Lord
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Science fiction? Adventure? Romance? Travelogue? Karen Lord’s “The Best of All Possible Worlds” is an unusual blend of genres.
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Double Review: A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett and Mini-Habits by Stephen Guise
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So much for getting my 2016 reviews off on the right foot. After not posting something last week, here’s a double capsule review of two very different books.
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Reading Diverse Books in 2016
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In 2016, I’m making a commitment to reading diverse books. Here’s a look at what kind of books I want to read next year, and why.