When Jackals Storm the Walls by Bradley P. Beaulieu
You had me at “The Story so Far.”
Really. It was all gonna be good after that.
“The Story so Far.”
Say it with me: “The Story so Far.”
Sweet Nana jam on toast, that curls the toes.
“The Story so Far.”
That’s how When Jackals Storm the Walls (2020), Bradley P. Beaulieu’s fifth novel in his THE SONG OF THE SHATTERED SANDS series begins,
July 20th, 2020. Bill Capossere´s rating: 4.5 | Bradley P. Beaulieu | SFF Reviews | 2 comments |
Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova
Labyrinth Lost (2016) is the first in Zoraida Córdova’s BROOKLYN BRUJAS series.
Alejandra “Alex” Mortiz is the middle daughter of a Puerto Rican bruja (witch) family in Brooklyn. Alex has been trying to suppress her power for years, because she believes it was the reason her father left the family.
Her sixteenth birthday is approaching, however, and with it her Deathday ceremony, a coming-of-age ritual during which she will receive a blessing from her ancestors.
July 20th, 2020. Kelly Lasiter´s rating: 4 | Zoraida Cordova | Young Adult | SFF Reviews | 1 comment |
I felt just the same. The prose and character work was excellent. The larger story was unsatisfying, especially compared to…
Hmmm. I think I'll pass.
COMMENT Was I hinting that? I wasn't aware of it. But now that you mention it.... 🤔
So it sounds like you're hinting Fox may have had three or so different incomplete stories that he stitched together,…
It's hardly a private conversation, Becky. You're welcome to add your 2 cents anytime!