The Review Curmudgeon

This is my sixth annual roundup of the books I read in a year. Earlier instalments are here: my top 19 books for 2018 ,  my top 17 books for...

Agency by William Gibson My rating: 3 of 5 stars I never thought I would use the phrase "tedious Wi...

Sands of Memory by Melissa McShane My rating: 4 of 5 stars While not up to the previous book's level...

The Immortal Conquistador by Carrie Vaughn My rating: 4 of 5 stars I'm a long-time fan of the Kitty ...

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik My rating: 5 of 5 stars Naomi Novik is doing some wonderful stuff lately....

The Elementalist: Rise of Hara by T. M. White My rating: 3 of 5 stars DNF at 42%. Between muddled world...

Floodtide by Heather Rose Jones My rating: 3 of 5 stars A very strong beginning and quite a strong endin...