Books
This week has been better which is good, of course there are still things that are causing my anxiety to be triggered but overall, I am managing. One of the things that is making me the most anxious is school is wrapping up. The Last month or so of the school year is always pretty hectic. Especially this year as my eldest had chemistry and it was very difficult for them. I tried to help where I could but some of the equations and formulas where so complex, I didn't even know where to start. Because they have struggled so much it is all down to the final this year on whether they will pass or have to retake the class next year. I am really hoping they pass. Yesterday I went with my youngest on a field trip to a historic fort that is in our area. Field trips are always fun things to go on, if I have that day free, I always try to volunteer. It was nice to get to hang out with her for the whole day and meet all the kids she is always telling me about.
This week I read: 1 YA fantasy, 2 Sci-fi, and 1 history.
The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
This was a very well-written book. Kean takes the periodic table which we have all seen in our science classes and breaks it down into its various categories with explanations and stories that go along with their discoveries. I quite enjoyed the stories of how the elements were discovered. Although this book did make me realize just how long it had been since my high school chemistry class because every once in a while, something the author took for granted I would know just flew over my head. Other than that, it was an interesting book that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys learning about scientific history.
Almost There by Farrah Rochon
I usually have a good time with the twisted tales that Disney puts out and Almost There is no exception. The Princess and the Frog has always been one of my favorite Disney movies so I have been looking forward to this twisted tale for a while now. This was a good alternate take of what if Tiana had been tempted to take a deal from the villain Facilier, which changed everything. Considering what Facilier offered Tiana I totally understand why she took the deal. I love the creepy atmosphere Rochon creates in this story as the consequences of Tiana's deal start to become apparent. This book is a fun easy read, and I can't wait to read more in this series.
The Truth of Valor by Tanya Huff
This is the fifth book in the Confederation series. Torin who quit the military in the last book is trying out life as a civilian salvager with her partner Craig in this one. It is definitely a bit of an adjustment on her part. Unfortunately feeling like a fish out of water is the least of Torin's problems when Craig is kidnapped by pirates and Torin has to get him back. As always Tanya Huff delivers an action-packed well written space adventure. I also continue to love Torin with my whole heart, she is the best. I could take or leave her love interest Craig but he's not so annoying that it keeps me from reading the series. All in all, a great read, and can't wait to read the next one in the series.
A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy by Alex White
This was a great follow-up to A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe. I am still liking the found family vibe the crew has in this series and it comes across even stronger in this book. Boots and Nilah are the two pov characters for the book which I think works really well. Both are strong characters in different ways. I especially love Boot's tendency to be sarcastic with everyone, not in a mean way but in a way that is actually funny. The plot of the book is very action-packed and fairly interesting, but the real strength of this novel is in its characters. This being a trilogy I have one more left and I can't wait to read it!
Reading Challenges 2023:
Mount TBR: A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy
Cloak & Dagger: Assault and Pepper
50 State Challenge: N/A
A Pyramid of Books: Almost There, The Disappearing Spoon, The Truth of Valor
So How's your week going so far?
This week I read: 1 YA fantasy, 2 Sci-fi, and 1 history.
The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
This was a very well-written book. Kean takes the periodic table which we have all seen in our science classes and breaks it down into its various categories with explanations and stories that go along with their discoveries. I quite enjoyed the stories of how the elements were discovered. Although this book did make me realize just how long it had been since my high school chemistry class because every once in a while, something the author took for granted I would know just flew over my head. Other than that, it was an interesting book that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys learning about scientific history.
Almost There by Farrah Rochon
I usually have a good time with the twisted tales that Disney puts out and Almost There is no exception. The Princess and the Frog has always been one of my favorite Disney movies so I have been looking forward to this twisted tale for a while now. This was a good alternate take of what if Tiana had been tempted to take a deal from the villain Facilier, which changed everything. Considering what Facilier offered Tiana I totally understand why she took the deal. I love the creepy atmosphere Rochon creates in this story as the consequences of Tiana's deal start to become apparent. This book is a fun easy read, and I can't wait to read more in this series.
The Truth of Valor by Tanya Huff
This is the fifth book in the Confederation series. Torin who quit the military in the last book is trying out life as a civilian salvager with her partner Craig in this one. It is definitely a bit of an adjustment on her part. Unfortunately feeling like a fish out of water is the least of Torin's problems when Craig is kidnapped by pirates and Torin has to get him back. As always Tanya Huff delivers an action-packed well written space adventure. I also continue to love Torin with my whole heart, she is the best. I could take or leave her love interest Craig but he's not so annoying that it keeps me from reading the series. All in all, a great read, and can't wait to read the next one in the series.
A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy by Alex White
This was a great follow-up to A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe. I am still liking the found family vibe the crew has in this series and it comes across even stronger in this book. Boots and Nilah are the two pov characters for the book which I think works really well. Both are strong characters in different ways. I especially love Boot's tendency to be sarcastic with everyone, not in a mean way but in a way that is actually funny. The plot of the book is very action-packed and fairly interesting, but the real strength of this novel is in its characters. This being a trilogy I have one more left and I can't wait to read it!
Reading Challenges 2023:
Mount TBR: A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy
Cloak & Dagger: Assault and Pepper
50 State Challenge: N/A
A Pyramid of Books: Almost There, The Disappearing Spoon, The Truth of Valor
So How's your week going so far?