2014 October Reading List

The Warrior’s Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold – This was one of my favorite reads this year. When I grow up, I want to make my readers feel the way I did while reading it. :D 4/5 stars Amazon Bookdepository

Unlocked: An Oral History of Haden’s Syndrome by John Scalzi – Too many narrators to keep track of all of them. After the first couple of pages, I just read without bothering to pay attention to who was speaking. Not an overly exciting read in the end. 3/5 stars Amazon Tor

Lock In by John Scalzi – Much better than the novella, though I never quite felt the hero was in real danger. 4/5 stars Amazon Bookdepository

The Forever Watch by David Ramirez – Surprisingly good, especially for a debut novel. 4/5 stars Amazon Bookdepository

Retribution Falls (Tales of the Ketty Jay #1) by Chris Wooding – Fun and full of adventures but I couldn’t quite connect with any of the characters. The editing could have been better too. 3/5 stars Amazon Bookdepository

Comisarul Corcodusa de Adrian Buzdugan – One of my favorite Romanian contemporary writers, Adrian Buzdugan took a huge risk with this novel as humor is received differently by different people. As far as I'm concerned, he succeeded. 4/5 stars Elefant Carturesti

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Teaser Tuesday: The Golden Lady

“She looks peaceful,” Uncle Tem said one evening when she pretended to be asleep.

“She’s not getting better.” The doctor’s soft voice was barely audible.

“Well, make her better. Money is not an issue. Tell me what she needs, and I’ll get it for you.”

A pause followed, during which Aurore imagined the doctor giving Uncle Tem a judgmental stare.

“You can’t buy what she needs.”

Aurore could clearly picture a raised, bushy eyebrow. Try me.

“The table protected her body from the blast,” the doctor said, “but her arms and legs were totally crushed. We did our best…” A sigh. “Unfortunately, gangrene is settling in her extremities. We might have to amputate soon.”

 Loud sobs and a slammed door signaled Aunt Olivia had left the room. Good. Aurore had long gotten sick of the woman’s crying. At least now, she could listen to the conversation in peace.

Practical as usual, Uncle Tem asked, “How much?”

“All four.”

Uncle Tem’s gasp covered Aurore’s own little gasp.

“I see…”

(The Nightingale Circus Collection - The Golden Lady)