Category Archives: Book Reviews

Book Review: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder

Posted on February 15, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I actually read Maria V. Snyder‘s Outside In (Young Adult Fantasy 326 pages) last weekend but things elsewhere in my life kind of got carried away and I didn’t write up my review. So here it is now. Overall, I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Forged In Fire by J.A. Pitts

Posted on February 1, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I read Forged In Fire (urban fantasy 428 pages) by J.A. Pitts the same day that it arrived, which was yesterday. I continue to enjoy this series, especially the world-building and the characters. I’ll start my thoughts with the world-building. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Many Waters by Madeleine L’Engle

Posted on January 25, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I started Many Waters (Fantasy 310 pages) by Madeleine L’Engle probably about a month ago and didn’t get around to finishing it until today. I think I might have gotten more out of this story if I knew more about … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Honeyed Words by J.A. Pitts

Posted on January 22, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

While I was travelling, I finished the book I brought with me. I went to the bookstore to see if they had the next two books in that series. They didn’t, but right in that area of the shelves, I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

Posted on January 22, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I actually finished The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (fantasy 408 pages) by N.K. Jemisin last Friday, 17 January. As usual, life got in the way and that prevented me from updating this as soon as I finished the book. The concept … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Posted on January 12, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

I started The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (fantasy 662 pages) about a week ago on the recommendation of the husband of a coworker. He discussed the book and had some pretty amazing things to say about it. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: X-Men: Age of Apocalypse Prelude

Posted on January 12, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

On Friday, I finished reading X-Men: Age of Apocalypse Prelude (graphic novel 247 pages). While some people may not think that reading a graphic novel should count towards my weekly book reviews, I am not them. I will read whatever … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dragonspell by Donita K. Paul

Posted on January 4, 2014 by C.A. Jacobs

Yesterday, I finished my first book for 2014, Dragonspell by Donita K. Paul (Young Adult Fantasy, 334 pages). “Once a slave, Kale is given the unexpected opportunity to become a servant to Paladin. Yet this young girl has much to learn … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Nightwatch by Sergei Lukyanenko

Posted on August 31, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

I finished reading Nightwatch (urban fantasy 455 pages) by Sergei Lukyanenko a few days ago and, as usual, am only getting around to writing up my review now. You know how sometimes you have to be at a certain place … Continue reading →

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Book Review: the Forever War by Joe Haldeman

Posted on June 20, 2013 by C.A. Jacobs

I picked up the Forever War by Joe Haldeman (Science Fiction 265 pages) last weekend and finished it the day after I bought it. As a general rule, I try to stay away from military or war books as I … Continue reading →

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