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Lightning Review

Audiobook: Penric’s Demon by Lois McMaster Bujold

Penric’s Demon

I read this novella about two years ago, had fond memories of it, and then spotted the audio version. Adding it to my library on a whim yielded four hours of deep relaxation in Beltway traffic (not an easy feat), on my patio while cross stitching (pretty easy) and while cooking (always good). The plot is simple and complicated: Penric is a good-hearted dude on his way to his betrothal when he stops because a … Continue reading Audiobook: Penric’s Demon by Lois McMaster Bujold

Book Review

Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren

Dating You/Hating You

I’ve been struggling to write this Dating You/Hating You review for weeks, simply because I’m worried I won’t be able to convey how truly wonderful I thought it was. But I’m going to do my best, because this is a pretty worthy competitor for my favorite book of 2017. It’s funny, feminist, and a great example of a modern romance. I should also mention that this is a complete standalone and not tied to any … Continue reading Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren