RECOMMENDED: Bombshell by C.D. Reiss is $1.99 at Amazon! This was a new-to-me author and feature a trope I don’t read very often: single parents. But I would up really enjoying it. The romance is light on angst and has a great “found family” feel to it. I gave it a B+ in a Lightning Review.
RECOMMENDED: Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson is $2.99! This price, right now, is only valid at Amanzon and Google:Play. Elyse loved this book and how it helped her deal with chronic pain. She gave it an A:
Furiously Happy is a rare book, a combination of ridiculous humor and poignant reflection. I think anyone who has suffered from a stigmatized illness will identify with Lawson’s honest, sometimes heartbreaking, description of her own pain. It’s still an uplifting book though, and that’s important. Lawson believes in celebrating small victories and quiet bravery. I get that. Sometimes you’re proud because hey, you got out of bed and showered today but you can’t post that on Facebook because other people don’t get it (and you’ll get shitty comments “Wow, I trained for my half marathon and worked 12 hours.” NOBODY CARES, GARY).
Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal is $4.99! This is the first book in the Glamourist Histories series and these book are rarely on sale, but throw up some praise for the discount gods because the next three books are also $4.99! This book was also a Nebula nominee and an nominee for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award in the fantasy category. The book is often compared to Jane Austen, but with fantasy thrown in. Some readers agree with this assessment, while others are affronted by it. For those who have read it, what camp are you in?
