Let’s talk books!
Just Read
Why I picked it up: I’m not sure where I first saw mention of this book but a week or so ago I saw it listed for free on Amazon. Bonus, it’s a time-travel story.
What I liked: Everything. LOL, seriously, I don’t give books 5 stars often or easily but this one definitely deserves it. The main character, Saira, is fully developed and engaging. The world and the historical elements are well done, even gripping. We follow Saira as she searches for her mother and learn about Saira’s past as she learns it. Billed as young adult, MC is 17, this tale is packed with paranormal, urban fantasy, time-travel, and suspense.
What I disliked: The next book isn’t out yet, LOL.
Run, don’t walk, and pick this one up. At 2.99 for the Kindle version, this 400+ page story is a page turner you won’t regret picking up.
Reading
Why I picked it up: I love Melissa Mayhue’s Daughters of the Glen series. I’d fallen behind in picking up the books, this is a hard copy series for me, because I’ve been caught up in e-books lately.
What I like: I really enjoy Mayhue’s voice. I like the world and characters and the Fae elements. And Scotland doesn’t hurt. 
A lot of the books in this series involve time-travel (a favorite of mine) and this one has that feel, though I’m not far enough into it to be sure it actually is a time-travel tale.
What I dislike: Nada. Mayhue is a must buy author for me.
Will Read
Why I picked this up: This author was brought to my attention during Coyote Con, perhaps even this particular series, and I was able to get the first three books at a second-hand store. Score. (Book 2: Kushiel’s Chosen
What I expect to like: These are deliciously thick books, 600-900 page paperbacks, so I expect an epic tale. I also expect I’ll be reading these awhile, LOL.
What I expect to dislike: This is a completely new author for me so I have no idea at this point, unless the length of these books ends up working against the story.
You may have noticed I had this down last time. I found it hard to start, so have read other books, but can’t say whether that’s due to the story or not.
- And I’m looking forward to Melanie Macek’s When Love Waits
which actually released January 19th but I just picked up.
UPDATE: Check out this fun character post with the hero from When Love Waits!
Feb 05, 2013 @ 05:43:57
I was wondering why I hadn’t heard of Marking Time before. I’ll have to check this out.
Feb 05, 2013 @ 10:42:18
I’m just thrilled I stumbled onto it
Hope you enjoy it, Maria.
Feb 05, 2013 @ 06:05:17
Time travel tends to be a tough one to get right because so many elements have to align with the travel to or from time. Sounds like Marking Time got it right. Will have to check it out.
Feb 05, 2013 @ 10:47:00
Very true Angela. And this one kept me up until the wee hours of the morning
Feb 05, 2013 @ 07:05:32
Thanks for the mention Raelyn! I’ve only read one of Mayhue’s books and I really enjoyed it. Need to pick up the rest in the Highlander series. I somehow started with book 8. *shakeshead*
Feb 05, 2013 @ 10:49:09
You’re welcome.
The nice thing about Mayhue’s series is that each stands alone, it’s just a richer read if you go in order. Also, if you like Mayhue you’ll like Karen Marie Moning’s Highlander series too.
Feb 10, 2013 @ 18:31:54
I’m reading Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines. It’s a fun book about magic that lets you reach into a book and pull things out of it. Very amusing premise.
Feb 11, 2013 @ 06:04:15
Oh, that sounds interesting Nicole! I’ve not heard of it before so will definitely have to look into it, thanks for the recommendation