The Silver Mark by Sarah Painter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another fun story. I love how fast these are even if it makes them really hard to put down so going to bed at a reasonable time is out of the question. The ending was a little abrupt and left a couple of cliffhangers (I really don’t like cliffhangers!), though, but at least the next book is out so I can jump right in and see what’s happening next.
The Night Raven by Sarah Painter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this. It’s fast and fun, and I love a mystery mixed with magic. It was light enough to be relaxing comfort reading, but it wasn’t empty and pointless so I didn’t get bored or frustrated with it. Can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was gothic perfection! Eerie and unsettling and dark and full of atmosphere and menace. It was a wonderful gothic nightmare.
White Pines by Gemma Amor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story kept pulling me along, sometimes dragging me to the next part, sometimes just encouraging me to get there. But it was always hard to find a stopping point. There was such a rhythm, such an ebb and flow to the whole thing, and the slowly unfolding depths kept emerging. It was somehow slow moving and intense all at once. Very worth reading.