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Twelve Days of Bookmas: The Witches of Lychford

Book cover: Witches of Lychford - Paul Cornell (3 silhouettes walking down a misty avenue, in sepia tones)
Book cover: The Lost Child of Lychford - Paul Cornell (silhouette of a boy in an avenue of trees)
Book cover: A Long Day in Lychford - Paul Cornell - a woman silhouetted against trees
Book cover: The Lights Go Out In Lychford - Paul Cornell
Book cover: Last Stand in Lychford - Paul Cornell

I was drawn into Paul Cornell’s ever-so-English rural fantasy after hearing him read from The Lost Child of Lychford at Super Relaxed Fantasy Club, and I’ve been a big fan ever since. With the series now complete – and in lieu of reviewing the last two novellas, natch – let’s take a look at why it makes my heart sing.

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January 2, 2021 Bite-size Books, Reviews, Series shout-out

Twelve Days of Bookmas: Rogue Protocol

Book cover: Rogue Protocol - Martha WellsMy snarky fave is back with a new self-appointed mission. It’s not that Murderbot needs something to do, you understand, nor that it gets over-involved with its humans; it would just like to stop worrying about Dr Mensah. She looks tired. 

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December 25, 2020 Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bite-size Books: Sisters of the Vast Black

Book cover: Sisters of the Vast Black - Lina RatherWherever there are people, there are secrets. Even aboard a space slug crewed by itinerant nuns on a mercy mission. In the face of lies and betrayal, what is the truest service one can render to God?

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March 21, 2020 Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bite-size Books: Silver in the Wood

Book cover: Silver in the Wood - Emily Tesh (a bearded man's face depicted in organic leafy fashion)When Tobias Finch offers new landowner Henry Silver shelter from the rain, they strike up an unlikely friendship. But Greenhollow holds an irresistible attraction for a folklorist – and so does the Wild Man who lives there.

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March 12, 2020 2020, Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bite-size Books: Sunset Mantle

Book cover: Sunset Mantle - Alter Reiss (spectacular moody scene of a warrior looking down on a battlefield)Cete was a clan general until he killed his berserk lord, earning acclaim and exile at one stroke. Now he’s drawn to cast in his lot with a new settlement aspiring to independence – even though he’s certain it’s doomed…

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February 13, 2020 Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bitesize Books: The Haunting of Tram Car 015

Book cover: The Haunting of Tram Car 015 - P Djeli ClarkAgent Hamed has heard of haunted public buildings. Haunted homes. Even a haunted mausoleum. But a haunted tram car is unusual – and this case will test his ingenuity (and his budget) to its limits…

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January 16, 2020 Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bite-size Books: Ormeshadow

Book cover: Ormeshadow - Prita SharmaThe Belmans have farmed in Ormeshadow for generations. Returning home after a failed attempt to build a life elsewhere, John Belman binds his son Gideon to the land with ancient legends – and enduring hope.

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January 11, 2020 Bite-size Books

Bite-size Books: The Black God’s Drums

Creeper wants to fly the skies in an air ship, but first she  needs to earn a place on a crew. When she overhears conspirators plotting to unleash the Black God’s Drums, she might have found the leverage she needs… if she can save her city from the natural disaster about to overtake it.

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March 8, 2019 2019, Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bite-size Books: Cold-Forged Flame

Book cover: Cold-Forged Flame - Marie Brennan (a young woman holding a longbow, hair tossed by the wind)A people in need summon a woman by magic, binding her to their cause. She must fight her way across an enchanted landscape to win her freedom. She doesn’t know who – or even what – she is except strength and fury, so she has nothing left to lose …or does she?

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May 4, 2018 Bite-size Books, Reviews, Wyrd and Wonder 2018

Bite-sized Books: Buffalo Soldier

Book cover: Buffalo Soldier - Maurice BroaddusDesmond Coke fled Jamaica with his former comrades hot on his heels. He must cross an alternate America, where the Free Republic of Tejas, the Albion Empire and the Five Civilized Tribes may all offer sanctuary – or may seek to take advantage of the rare opportunity Desmond’s young ward Lij represents…

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April 20, 2018 2018, Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bite-size Books: Passing Strange

Book cover: Passing Strange - Ellen Klages (two people dancing in a ballroom at night)San Francisco, 1939. Treasure Island glows in the Bay, a beacon for Man’s perseverance and ingenuity. The vibrant City itself is full of immigrants and free spirits, shielded from the shadows of war. Anything can happen in San Francisco: forbidden love, illegal shifts in gender, and maybe – when you really need it – some actual magic.

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April 13, 2018 2018, Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bite-sized Books: Binti – The Night Masquerade

Book cover: Binti The Night Masquerade - Nnedi Okorafor (a black woman with blue tentacle hair looks at an object in her hands)As Binti struggles to adjust to the zinariya, she is overwhelmed by visions of her family in mortal danger. With no sign of Okwu, she and Mwinyi rush back. Can the master harmonizer who sits at the nexus of so many cultures bring peace, or is her legacy to be only conflict?

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March 23, 2018 2018, Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bite-sized Books: The Red Threads of Fortune

Book cover: The Red Threads of Fortune - J Y YangIn the wake of tragedy, Mokoya the former seeress has abandoned her family and joined a mercenary group who hunt naga. Stalked by grief, she struggles to care about Akeha’s concerns or the slow-burning rebellion. But even in the outer marches of the Protectorate, there are causes worth dying for.

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March 16, 2018 2018, Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bite-sized Books: The Black Tides of Heaven

Book cover: The Black Tides of Heaven - J Y YangAkeha and Mokoya are the twin children of the Protector, sold to the Grand Monastery in exchange for military support. But Mokoya is a prophet, a resource too valuable for their mother to let go, while Akeha has the heart of a rebel. In a country ruled by fear, can they find peace for themselves – let alone for the rest of their people?

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February 16, 2018 2018, Bite-size Books, Reviews

Bite-sized Books: The Murders of Molly Southbourne

Book cover: The Murders of Molly Southbourne - Tade Thompson (blood trickling down the bottom half of a woman's face)When Molly Southbourne bleeds, a new Molly is born. The Mollies look just like she looks; know what she knows; and sooner or later each of them tries to kill her. How can she protect herself and her loved ones from herself? And how she to keep from bleeding?

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February 9, 2018 2018, Bite-size Books, Reviews

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