Books 36-42
36. Mermaid, Carolyn Turgeon. I know they're often drivel, but I tend to enjoy fairytale retellings. This was better than some, but not exactly the best. The mermaid and prince are a bit insipid - the book is at its best when focusing on the princess who will marry the prince, as it gives her a strong, sympathetic voice.
37. The Magician King, Lev Grossman. Shortly after reading The Magicians, I learned that there was going to be a sequel, and I was both horrified and curious. I thought the first novel ended perfectly, and the story didn't need to be continued. I still think that it didn't need to be continued, but Grossman did an excellent job with the sequel. This, too, was really rather perfect. And if I find he's working on another sequel, I'll be looking forward to it.
38. Pirate King, Laurie R. King. This was my least favorite Russell/Holmes book so far - too many coincidences, not enough Holmes. Boo.
39 - 42. Harry Potter, Books 1-4, J.K. Rowling. Reread! Just in time for Hallowe'en.
A few book posts ago, I mentioned getting tired of the Fables series by Bill Willingham (that was at Vol. 13). Two posts ago, I mentioned reading Vol. 15 (Rose Red) but forgot to mention that the series has piqued my interest again. It seemed worth mentioning.
37. The Magician King, Lev Grossman. Shortly after reading The Magicians, I learned that there was going to be a sequel, and I was both horrified and curious. I thought the first novel ended perfectly, and the story didn't need to be continued. I still think that it didn't need to be continued, but Grossman did an excellent job with the sequel. This, too, was really rather perfect. And if I find he's working on another sequel, I'll be looking forward to it.
38. Pirate King, Laurie R. King. This was my least favorite Russell/Holmes book so far - too many coincidences, not enough Holmes. Boo.
39 - 42. Harry Potter, Books 1-4, J.K. Rowling. Reread! Just in time for Hallowe'en.
A few book posts ago, I mentioned getting tired of the Fables series by Bill Willingham (that was at Vol. 13). Two posts ago, I mentioned reading Vol. 15 (Rose Red) but forgot to mention that the series has piqued my interest again. It seemed worth mentioning.