Review: Archangel's Lineage

Archangel's Lineage by Nalini Singh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley for the pre-release copy of Archangel's Lineage. Below is my honest review.

Another excellent entry into the long-running Angel and Vampire series by Nalini Singh. I love how each book has a strong central plot but also weaves in threads building the main storyline, all while following different couples from the world throughout the installments. This one was another Elena and Raphael story. Things have started to settle down after the Cascade and the fallout from Lijuan's betrayal that left the world devastated in many ways. Of course, that means something has to happen, right? Well, that something is the Refuge becoming unstable, which could have massive ramifications for angelkind and their balance with the rest of the world.

With ties to the ancient past and hints of the future, this one really delved into some of the key aspects of angel history, leaving some breadcrumbs towards some potential story lines that could be the next phase of the series.

Just a warning, the way this book goes almost feels like an ending and ties up quite a few things, so you can imagine my relief when I checked Singh's website and found "Guild Hunter 17 coming 2025." I would have been very upset had another favorite series ended and I didn't go into it prepared for that!

Highly recommended, with the warning that this series build on itself exponentially, so not starting from the beginning might dampen your enjoyment.

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Review: The Proper Thing and Other Stories

The Proper Thing and Other Stories by Seanan McGuire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and Subterranean Press for the early copy of this anthology. Below is my honest review.

More from Seanan McGuire? Absolutely yes. Many of these shorties were published through her Patreon, so I've read them before, but definitely had to pick this one up.

My favorite was either the one with the magical cheeses (the Proper Thing) or the one with the creatures of the dark going against the creatures of the light (Rise Up, Rise Up, You Children of the Moon). Phantoms of the Midway was a favorite too. I'd love more from these worlds!

If you like wild and weird and wonderful short stories and novellas, this anthology should scratch your itch.

Highly recommended.

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Review: Indian Burial Ground

Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley for the pre-release copy of this one. Below you'll find my honest review.

This one was really interesting. It's a split narrative, with one story connecting past and present, following the two perspectives of an uncle and niece, each dealing with some tragic goings-on in their own adulthood.

The story does have some paranormal twists to it, and it's a really deep commentary on the effects of colonization on native groups and how that generational trauma also inflicts personal trauma as well, extending into the present.

I don't want to say too much and end up spoiling anything, but I'd say if you're a fan of horror or horror-lite, then this book is a solid one sure to entertain.

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Review: The Hungry Dark

The Hungry Dark by Jen Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and Crooked Lane for gifting me an advanced copy. Below you'll find my honest review.

Thanks to Jen Williams, now I want to read more books about "fake psychics" with actual powers, and I'm not entirely sure where to find more!

I really liked this one. It checked a lot of boxes for me - creepy old house, ghostly apparitions, mystery, powers, characters with fleshed out histories...

While I did figure out the "twist" at the end long before I got there, I still think it was well done and quite a fun book to read. There were some repetitive things and some slow paced sections for me, so coupled with figuring out the big moment, I decided to give it four stars.

I'll definitely be picking up more from Jen Williams and highly recommend this book to horror/mystery/paranormal/creepy ghost story fans.

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Review: The Book That Broke the World

The Book That Broke the World by Mark Lawrence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley for the early copy. Below is my honest review.

Mark Lawrence is the master of plotting trilogies, and this middle book in his latest trilogy, The Library Trilogy, is no exception.

The last one ended with everyone scattered in the wind. This one documents them finding their way back together, but all the perils and pitfalls along the way.

I can't spoil anything for this one, but I will say - the twists and turns were wild, and I loved it. I can't wait for the final book, and I really hope we get more stories set in the world of the Library afterwards.

Highly recommended, but please read The Book That Wouldn't Burn first.

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