Mastodawn

I read it on the recommendation of one of the other book club members, even though I'm sick to death of military sci-fi and the glorification of war. It had elements I enjoyed (multiple PoV, strong women) and some I didn't (chauvinism, too simple characters). Mostly though, it felt too narrative and too rooted in macho behavior, though Flint clearly struggles to temper that. I won't be continuing the series.

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Htaggert Mar 27

This is a hold over from last year’s water theme. I had the book on hold since October 2025. Interesting #creepy read well written and gothic-esque. #reading #justfinished #fiction #bookreview #bookblog https://hollysreadingescapades.blogspot.com/2026/03/book-review-salvage-by-anbara-salam.html

Book Review: The Salvage By Anbara Salam

Htaggert Mar 19

I feel I may have #justfinished my favorite read for 2026. This is a genre mashup that just had me enthralled. If you like a #dystopian novel that has some unique aspects- this will be for you. #newbooks #bookreview #reading #softscifi #fantasy https://hollysreadingescapades.blogspot.com/2026/03/book-review-seek-traitors-son-by.html?m=1

Book Review: Seek the Traitor's Son, by Veronica Roth

DThoris Mar 14

#JustFinished Witches of Dubious Origin by Jenn McKinlay

It was cute with smooth writing. Nothing groundbreaking about it. A nice contemporary fantasy with a workplace attraction.

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lextorias Feb 9

#JustFinished A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms E4 I almost stopped believing it was possible to make a show like this. Not only does it perfectly recapture the magic of early Game of Thrones, it adds a style so fun and a cast so lovable that it may stand even taller Must Watch

DThoris Jan 24

#JustFinished Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

Kingfisher's homey feminism gives us another great one. The awkward princess wins the day, banishes the ogre, and rides off into the sunset for more adventures! A woman's work is never done, after all.

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Inhae Jan 22

I finished 밸런스 게임 지옥 by 김종일, a thriller based on the “balance game” ( the equivalent of “Would you rather”), except here it’s not just about saying what you would rather do, but actually do it.
It was suspenseful all along, but the story also becomes much more meaningful as we near the end. I really enjoyed reading it!
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DThoris Jan 19

#JustFinished The Ultimate Hidden Truth of the World by David Graeber

Graeber always challenges me to see past assumptions and my societal upbringing. This book may have been a bit too erudite for me, but I did truly enjoy it.

He has some wonderful thoughts on collective action which are particularly relevant now. Some incisive commentary on modern (at the time) theories of power with a fabulous dig at feminism having gotten there ages ago.

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DThoris Jan 19

#JustFinished Circular Motion by Alex Foster

Perhaps the most gorgeous ecodystopia book I've ever read; this is the story of the Earth's sixth mass extinction written in the lives of a handful of people just trying to live meaningful lives.

Foster's writing was lyrical and he built some gorgeous suspense in a few of the scenes. I felt really connected on an emotional level with the main characters. I would definitely read his work again.

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DThoris Jan 17

#Justfinished Imago by Octavia Butler

I dunno. This one really fell flat for me. More about heirarchy being the issue with humanity. With some racism is rooted in genetics thrown in. And while the thing with the aliens being able to calm people with pheromones was kind of cool in the first book, by the third, and in our current slide into patriachical violence again, it just felt wrong. I was left with the feeling that the Oankali's whole survival methodology

1/2
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