Tag Archives: 2019

2019 in Books

Posted on 04/01/2020 by Roseanna

A slightly belated annual roundup of the books I read in 2019… but a much happier one than usual – I completed my reading goal! I managed to miss out on my traditional summer reading slump, and so hit my … Continue reading →

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Record of a Spaceborn Few – Becky Chambers

Posted on 03/07/2019 by Roseanna

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t expect this to be thoroughly tedious. I didn’t particularly enjoy either of the previous two, which seems a pretty fair basis to know this wouldn’t be my cup of tea. And lo, … Continue reading →

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Spinning Silver – Naomi Novik

Posted on 13/05/2019 by Roseanna

Final Nebula nominee, and with time to spare. Go me. But I’m going to cut to the conclusion on this one a little bit – honestly, it also just wasn’t great. Not terrible, not objectionable, not hate-worthy or awful. Just… … Continue reading →

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The Calculating Stars – Mary Robinette Kowal

Posted on 12/05/2019 by Roseanna

Penultimate Nebula! So close! The finish line nears! And it’s another meh one… great. This one was frustrating – I loved the idea behind it, and was really glad to read a novel about it… I just was completely underwhelmed … Continue reading →

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Blackfish City – Sam J. Miller

Posted on 28/04/2019 by Roseanna

And back to the Nebulas, so I can actually finish (and blog) before the winner is announced. This year, I definitely will! I’m reading the last one as we speak (ssh, yes I am a blogpost behind). Aaaaand I was … Continue reading →

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Trail of Lightning – Rebecca Roanhorse

Posted on 14/04/2019 by Roseanna

Things can only get better, right? In this case, yep, absolutely. For a start Trail of Lightning has some actual substance to it and achieves a proper story with a normal pace and characters that are actually characters. This shouldn’t have to … Continue reading →

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