Tag Archives: Novik

A Deadly Education – Naomi Novik

Posted on 29/07/2021 by Roseanna

It’s been a while since it came out, but I remember at the time there being some kerfuffle about A Deadly Education, and then… entirely forgot what the kerfuffle was about. Which meant I never got round to seeking it … Continue reading →

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The Mythic Dream – edited by Dominik Parisien, Navah Wolfe

Posted on 05/11/2019 by Roseanna

It’s been aaages since I read a short story collection, but what better way to draw me back than a bunch of authors I think are great writing their takes on myths? I mean, how better were you going to … Continue reading →

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Spinning Silver – Naomi Novik

Posted on 13/05/2019 by Roseanna

Final Nebula nominee, and with time to spare. Go me. But I’m going to cut to the conclusion on this one a little bit – honestly, it also just wasn’t great. Not terrible, not objectionable, not hate-worthy or awful. Just… … Continue reading →

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Uprooted – Naomi Novik

Posted on 24/05/2016 by Roseanna

Hurrah! A book I enjoyed! But it also presents me with a dilemma. Because I did enjoy it, completely and unequivocally. I couldn’t put it down. I started it at 11.30pm on Sunday, and finished it on Monday, shortly after … Continue reading →

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Throne of Jade – Naomi Novik

Posted on 17/01/2014 by Roseanna

Ok, I officially give up. The reviews from the pile-up *will* be posted, I just have no idea when. They are mostly written. I’ve just been pretty useless. BUT NEVER MIND. During the course of a train journey today, I … Continue reading →

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Temeraire – Naomi Novik

Posted on 09/10/2013 by Roseanna

Been meaning to read this for ages. Turns out I was a complete idiot for leaving it this long. Temeraire is amazing. I am ashamed and saddened for not getting here sooner. Foolish girl. But I’m there now, and by … Continue reading →

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