“The Privilege of the Sword” by Ellen Kushner
The Privilege of the Sword follows Katherine, a poor noblewoman who is invited to her uncle’s home in the city. She arrives expecting a season of balls and parties and…
Read more“The Thief Lord” by Cornelia Funke
I seem to be sick again, so this review might not be as coherent as others. The Thief Lord follows Prosper and Bo, two brothers who have run away from…
Read more“The Way of Kings” by Brandon Sanderson
The Way of Kings is the first book in a projected ten-part epic fantasy series (The Stormlight Archive) by Brandon Sanderson. After reading other Sanderson books (the Mistborn series, Wheel…
Read more“The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making” by Catherynne M. Valente
I wish that I hadn’t jumped the gun in writing my “Best reads of 2011” post, since it’s still 2011 and The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of…
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