aimeekgunther reviewed Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
All her life, Kyr has trained for the day she can avenge the destruction of …
China Miéville, in standard practice, creates a sepia-toned and detailed world while telling an intricate story
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PhD quantum physicist surviving a Non-Ac pivot to government by running and listening to Sci Fi/Fantasy/books based in other cultures audiobooks.
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aimeekgunther reviewed The Scar by China Miéville
A mythmaker of the highest order, China Mieville has emblazoned the fantasy novel with fresh …
An intoxicating strange fiction, building slowly but finishing well #Bookstodon
4 stars
aimeekgunther commented on The Scar by China Miéville
A mythmaker of the highest order, China Mieville has emblazoned the fantasy novel with fresh …
As expected some "weird fiction" but... I'm vibing it! Some similarities to Ada Palmer's Terra Ignota series. #Bookstodon
aimeekgunther finished reading Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Montserrat has always been overlooked. She’s a talented sound editor, but she’s left out of …
As always, a fun jaunt to Mexico by Moreno-Garcia, however this foray into "horror" was not my thing. The magical lacked the detailed complexity I would have expected from the author. She did write one of the protagonists, Tristán, masterfully as a total dick.
aimeekgunther rated Silver Nitrate: 2 stars
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Montserrat has always been overlooked. She’s a talented sound editor, but she’s left out of the boys’ club running the …
aimeekgunther reviewed Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Montserrat has always been overlooked. She’s a talented sound editor, but she’s left out of …
A fun exploration of mid-'90s Mexico, however the plot was abit predictable. #Bookstodon
2 stars
As always, a fun jaunt to Mexico by Moreno-Garcia, however this foray into "horror" was not my thing. The magical lacked the detailed complexity I would have expected from the author. She did write one of the protagonists, Tristán, masterfully as a total dick.
aimeekgunther started reading The Scar by China Miéville
A mythmaker of the highest order, China Mieville has emblazoned the fantasy novel with fresh …
I read the first book back in my Masters a decade ago. I've been craving this type of world/vibe and apparently each book in this series are highly acclaimed. Ok, let's go!
Yeesh, ~27 h audiobook. Beefy.
aimeekgunther started reading Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Montserrat has always been overlooked. She’s a talented sound editor, but she’s left out of …
Here we go! Let's go back to Mexico for some... Checks notes horror?! I've loved all of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's work so this gets a pass
aimeekgunther reviewed The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei
Overall, an engaging read... especially given the trope #Bookstodon
4 stars
A few explanations felt overly simple, but I was impressed for a few of the explored themes to unexpectedly tie together at the finish.
aimeekgunther rated Our Unforming: 4 stars
aimeekgunther rated The Olympian Affair: 3 stars
The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher (The Cinder Spires, #2)
The fate of the Cinder Spires may be decided by crossed swords in the next exhilarating fantasy adventure from the …
aimeekgunther started reading The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher (The Cinder Spires, #2)
The fate of the Cinder Spires may be decided by crossed swords in the next …
Ok, moving on to some fantasy. Gotta keep oscillating! 〰️〰️
aimeekgunther reviewed Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
What's the harm in a pseudonym? New York Times bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not …
The reader plays the judge and jury as the author weaves thoughts and themes of diversity quotas, reverse racism, and white woman tears #bookstodon
4 stars
Artistic writing. Even though you hate the protagonist from the first chapter, the author leaves it up to you to decide how much and how far you disagree with her actions. Engaging read in surprising ways
aimeekgunther reviewed Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean, #1)
Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among …
The romantasy was a ride but didn't deliver
3 stars
Guilty: this is my first romantasy. I devoured this book, however, not a fan of the landing... Felt shallow and underdeveloped. Neat worldbuild.
aimeekgunther commented on Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean, #1)
Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among …
It has been a very long time since I've read a romance novel... Evident from the first chapter. It's not that my standard SciFi and Fantasy don't have any flings, but this is a totally different ball game...