I read this book in the spirit of the annual Beargrease marathon, and it didn't disappoint. I've always liked learning about dogsledding, and the story of Togo--one of the greatest lead dogs--and his musher Leonhard Seppala was a great refresher. I also learned more about their famed relay across Alaska during the diphtheria epidemic of 1925. Though it's a nonfiction book, the writing is engaging, like a story someone may tell over a dinner with some photos and maps thrown in to navigate Alaska's treacherous terrain.
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Queen of Thieves offers a dual perspective of London in the 1940s from a female gang leader (Alice Diamond) and one of her new gang members (Nell). Nell has to prove herself in order to stay in the gang, which leads her to make some hard decisions, particularly while in Holloway prison. Eventually, her goal becomes total independence, and that means pitting two gang leaders against each other without anyone the wiser. I appreciate the dual perspectives in this book as you get to see more pieces of both characters and try to figure out the connections even before the book reveals them. I received my copy through Book of the Month, which offers a variety of books each month to keep you reading throughout the year!
This is the sequel to Daughter of the Pirate King, and it picks up where the first book leaves off. Alosa continues her search for the last piece of the map, which she loyally brings to her father. However, some new information causes her to question everything her father has told her and sends her on a new course for the Isla de Canta with her crew—while her father and the fleet are hounding at her heels. This was a wonderful closing to Alosa and her crew's story; I could not put it down!
What if our world isn't the only one? What if there are more, perhaps with a common city name between them but otherwise totally different? Schwab explores four different Londons: Grey, Red, White, and Black. Kell can move between them; he's an Antari, so it's in his blood. However, when he meets Lila Bard, he's thrown for a loop. The two become unlikely partners in the quest to return dark magic to its home. This is the first in the Shades of Magic series, so if you'd like to return to London—Grey, Red, White, or Black, pick up the other two books of the series. I have hope that this series will only get better since the characters were well put-together in this first book.
I always enjoy a new take on pirate stories, and Daughter of the Pirate King did not disappoint. The main character Alosa is a beautiful, deadly pirate...with a secret that makes her all the more dangerous. I liked the way Levenseller wove in some sea lore with the raucous world of pirates. It makes for a quick but exciting read. And, not to worry, there's a second book to continue the adventure!
Chakraborty weaves the folklore and mythology of the Middle East into a fast-paced fantasy adventure. With the story told in dual perspectives of two of the main characters (Nahri and Ali), the reader can start to piece together the intricacies of this beautiful world. Lucky for everyone, there's two more books to continue the story! I'm not the only one who likes this book—Mrs. Wagner has read it and borrowed it to me in the first place.
What did I do on my snow day? Read a bit of course! I finished Woven in Moonlight, and I can't recommend it enough! It's a beautiful combination of fantasy and Bolivian history. The book lays bare the dissension caused by ignorance and intolerance between groups of people, particularly in a country such as Bolivia with its history of the conquerors and conquered and political corruption. Also, I'm a sucker for a strong female lead character, particularly one who has interesting skills such as weaving magical tapestries.
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March 2024
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