Jardin Joyner

Super Cute!

Revisado: 04-05-25

Can't wait to see what's next from this author! The world building was good and characters are well fleshed out. I wanted to punch the main character for most of the story but that was the worst part.

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My most reread book in my most reread series

Revisado: 03-18-25

It would be hard to describe everything I love about this book in this small box, but I'll try. Can't say enough about how much I enjoy Jefferson Mays, his voice is lovely, and he doesn't make women sound vapid and shallow like some male readers. And the authors are at the top of their game here, asking the most important question- how do we find a way to work together, even after all the hurt we've caused each other? There are small stories of personal courage and forgiveness, there are big explosions that change everything. This book is wonderful, I hope you enjoy.

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Enjoyable read, Davabad was better

Revisado: 06-02-23

It feels as if someone told the author "Davabad was too heavy, how about you write something light and fun this time?" and this was the result. It's nice to see an older lady on an adventure. it's cool that we got some representation. But as a stand alone I thought it was a bit thin, maybe the next instalments will flesh it out a bit more.

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Even more excellent than Middlegame

Revisado: 05-15-22

Seanan McGuire just keeps getting stronger as a writer, and I'm so pleased with her success. And the best part is that you really don't need to read the first one to get this one; seasons incarnated into people are much easier to grasp than math and language. Seeing the old gang was lovely without getting too cumbersome, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening.
The accents are distinct, even if I hate the way the author says the word 'again' the performance was still good. Will definitely listen again someday.

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I don't even like short stories, but OMG

Revisado: 04-30-22

Drive was probably the weakest of the set, so it's good that it's out of the way quickly. I particularly enjoyed the author notes at the end of each story discussing the concepts contained within.
After each one I just wanted to sit and think about it all, which is the best review I can give.

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I'm not crying, you're crying

Revisado: 02-08-22

Sweet and deep and hard, but worth it. I personally disagree with the reviews calling this story a book about pedophilia, because I think it's a little silly to believe children don't have to navigate the desires of the adults around them. The real criticism is around how the queer community is treated. I won't spoil, just try it and see. The performance was excellent. OSC always gets the emotions right, the jealousy, the heartbreak, the inadvertent ways we hurt and help each other.

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Excellent second entry

Revisado: 10-05-21

I've been waiting for this for a year and it was actually worth it! This is the magic school story we needed, even though we don't deserve it.

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Great world building, main character an idiot

Revisado: 03-31-21

This book is much like the first. Great premise, good pacing, believable characters, but the main girl is too stupid to live.

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Sooooo good

Revisado: 10-08-20

2020 has been terrible but finding Naomi Novik has made a beginning in making up for it. This was possibly better than Spinning Silver, and I didn't think it was going to be possible for her to top that. I found myself starting chapters over just to extend the experience. I'm so happy, and you will be too!

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Expensive, but worth it

Revisado: 06-23-20

This book has been in my wishlist since it came out. I've been hoping it would go down in price, but alas. Still, I feel good about spending a credit on this. It was rich and lovely, and I wish there was more. Middlegame was my first introduction to the author so I had high expectations, but even those were exceeded.

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