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I had a realization recently, looking at my blog. It appears as though I've finally reviewed enough books that they're not all visible under the "popular tags" list anymore.
SO I decided to be helpful and make a master list of the reviews on the site.
(Also, because I was asked: necro-commenting is perfectly okay. I'm always happy to discuss older reviews/books with folk! (Same for Scales!))
( There be reviews below )
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Sticky: Review Master List
Jun. 23rd, 2021 06:42 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kalinarakalinaraSo last time, we met Ilsa again. I always enjoy seeing the leads from previous books, so that makes me happy.
( It's a nice break from the drama... )
( It's a nice break from the drama... )
Night Masks - Chapter Four
Aug. 22nd, 2026 08:08 pmkalinaraSo last time, we caught up with the villains. We also spent a little time with the Shilmista crew again, which was a bit less annoying this time around since it actually felt plot relevant. Even so...
( Sylvan Shadows basically soured me on 90% of the characters, but at least no one's been randomly made into a rapist... )
( Sylvan Shadows basically soured me on 90% of the characters, but at least no one's been randomly made into a rapist... )
Castle of Deception - Interlude the Third
Aug. 18th, 2026 06:58 pmkalinaraSo last time, Lydia and Kevin ran afoul of some bad guys. The gang got back together and started thinking. They're not quite right, but their conclusions are reasonable. And now they have a game plan.
( So what are the villains up to? )
( So what are the villains up to? )
kalinaraUgh, well, two weeks is better than a month, right?
So last time, Aidan went on a horse tour of the city with Hart and we got to experience how much the latter has grown since Pride of Princes. It's a good look for him.
( But now back to the castle... )
So last time, Aidan went on a horse tour of the city with Hart and we got to experience how much the latter has grown since Pride of Princes. It's a good look for him.
( But now back to the castle... )
Night Masks - Chapter Three
Aug. 9th, 2026 12:06 pmkalinaraSo last time, we got to see things being mopped up in Shilmista. It was fine, though I feel like it also could have been summarized in a paragraph instead.
But I suppose for the people who actually care about those characters, it was good to see.
( I think my own opinion has been made clear )
But I suppose for the people who actually care about those characters, it was good to see.
( I think my own opinion has been made clear )
Castle of Deception - Chapter Twelve
Aug. 5th, 2026 09:30 pmkalinaraLast time, Kevin got some life lessons while Lydia finds a clue. Unfortunately, someone else finds them!
( Fight scene or flight scene? )
( Fight scene or flight scene? )
kalinaraEgads, because of various delays it's actually been nearly a month since my last review for this book. Sorry about that. Things should be calmer now.
Anyway, last time, Aidan got to see more of the extended family and learned that the cousin he likes best seems to be in love with someone else. Alas. But Aidan's not actually a dick that would force someone into marriage. Yay!
( If only he could meet someone he's NOT related to... )
Anyway, last time, Aidan got to see more of the extended family and learned that the cousin he likes best seems to be in love with someone else. Alas. But Aidan's not actually a dick that would force someone into marriage. Yay!
( If only he could meet someone he's NOT related to... )
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Jul. 31st, 2026 09:26 pmkalinaraSo yeah, as threatened, this week was a pain in the ass. Sorry. The next recap should be up by tomorrow at the latest!
Night Masks - Chapter Two
Jul. 24th, 2026 09:54 pmkalinaraAs mentioned, sorry for the delay. I hate to say it, but there'll probably be a longer than usual time before the next review too. This week is going to be a bitch and half.
But anyway! Last time, we caught up with Cadderly. Unfortunately, I think this chapter, we'll be catching up with everyone else.
( Confession: I'm not sure I actually CARE about anyone else in this series at the moment... )
But anyway! Last time, we caught up with Cadderly. Unfortunately, I think this chapter, we'll be catching up with everyone else.
( Confession: I'm not sure I actually CARE about anyone else in this series at the moment... )
kalinaraSorry about the delay, it's been a hectic week.
Anyway, last time, Kevin got to visit his first city, meet an attractive dwarf girl, and Chekhov's pickpocket struck. Oops.
( Lydia is very genre savvy, gotta say. )
Anyway, last time, Kevin got to visit his first city, meet an attractive dwarf girl, and Chekhov's pickpocket struck. Oops.
( Lydia is very genre savvy, gotta say. )
kalinaraSo we're joining Aidan on his quest to find a cousin to marry. He's made it to Solinde and met three prospects: the funny (but rather young) Jennet and Cluna and their beautiful older sister Blythe.
( He's definitely into Blythe, it seems...too bad it can't be a girl from outside the family tree... )
( He's definitely into Blythe, it seems...too bad it can't be a girl from outside the family tree... )
Night Masks - Chapter One
Jul. 5th, 2026 06:47 pmkalinaraSo last time, we met an assassin with a particularly novel way of killing a target. I'm intrigued to see where we go with that.
( We're at the beginning really, so not much else to say. )
( We're at the beginning really, so not much else to say. )
teresChapter Seven | Chapter Eight (Part II)
A good day, everyone, and welcome back to Lord Foul’s Bane! Last time, Covenant raped Lena, the young girl from Mithil Stonedown he’d befriended, for no apparent reason other than that the author wanted Covenant to be hatable.
kalinaraSo last time, there was a battle. Kevin got to kill his first dude and have a heart to heart with someone who has nothing in common with Drizzt!
( Let's be honest though, I like Nate a lot more than Drizzt... )
( Let's be honest though, I like Nate a lot more than Drizzt... )
kalinaraSo last time, Aidan met another god and got told he had to travel onward alone. Alas.
At least we have a vague excuse for our royal heroes traveling about unprotected this time. But it's still aggravating.
As is the fact that Aidan's marital prospects are all cousins from countries that they have a very good relationship as opposed to someone from a different country who would bring diplomatic benefits. Or a Cheysuli, considering they're breeding up Cheysuli saviors/demi-gods...
( You've heard this rant before... )
At least we have a vague excuse for our royal heroes traveling about unprotected this time. But it's still aggravating.
As is the fact that Aidan's marital prospects are all cousins from countries that they have a very good relationship as opposed to someone from a different country who would bring diplomatic benefits. Or a Cheysuli, considering they're breeding up Cheysuli saviors/demi-gods...
( You've heard this rant before... )
Night Masks - Introduction and Prologue
Jun. 21st, 2026 07:34 pmkalinaraSo new book time. I decided to go with the third book in the Cleric Quintet. As I've said before, despite having basically grown up reading Drizzt books, I've never actually read any of this series. I feel like I might have encountered these characters in one of the Artemis Entreri side novels, but I don't remember much about that.
The first book, Canticle, was pretty good. The second, In Sylvan Shadows, left a bad taste in my mouth. We'll see how this one does. I'm optimistic.
( As the third book in a quintet, I'm hoping it makes a splash )
The first book, Canticle, was pretty good. The second, In Sylvan Shadows, left a bad taste in my mouth. We'll see how this one does. I'm optimistic.
( As the third book in a quintet, I'm hoping it makes a splash )
Castle of Deception - Chapter Seven
Jun. 16th, 2026 09:21 pmkalinaraSo last time, we got a fifth member of the group, we saw some of the beginning group dynamics, and Kevin actually managed to pull off a little bit of Bardic Magic. Go him!
( I might be a little proud of the teenaged fuckhead... )
( I might be a little proud of the teenaged fuckhead... )
