My review of Blood on the Moon by Edward Steers Jr.

Blood on the Moon: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln by Edward Steers Jr.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A gripping and well-written look at the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. As the author mentions, most Lincoln books focus on his Presidency, with his assassination as an afterthought. As a result, many conspiracy theories have made their way into the popular stories of Lincoln's killing. Dr. Steers cuts through the myth and conspiracy to present a well-researched and highly readable look at Booth, Lincoln, and the other players in that historic crime. A must-read for history buffs!

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My review of The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss

The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. Auri was already one of my favorite characters in the Kingkiller Chronicle. After following on her daily adventures through The Underthing (her mysterious home underneath the University), she became my clear favorite. Rothfuss' rich writing style brings both Auri and her surroundings alive - and it pulls the reader into the world in a way that few stories can accomplish.

The plot is rather paced, without any real action scenes - so if you're looking for an action-packed thriller, you should probably go elsewhere. But if you want to read a delightful and well-written journey through the unknown in the company of one of the most wonderful, flawed, and brilliant characters around, it's well worth a read.





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My review of Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Red Rising by Pierce Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An exciting and spellbinding book about an all-too-believable future!

Darrow is a Red, a worker bee in a society where everyone knows their place and the caste system is enforced through genetics, training and propaganda. Now he has an opportunity to rip that society up by the roots - but only by becoming that which he seeks to destroy.

This is some of the best dystopian fiction I've read in quite some time. The action slows down from time to time, but the author keeps things moving with interactions and dialogue. There are no cookie-cutter personalities here - the antagonists are real, fleshed-out characters, and even the minor players are memorable.

The universe is intriguing, and the author does a great job of slowly unwrapping the society, informing the reader while constantly keeping them wanting more. Genetically-engineered super-soldiers, spaceships and inter-planetary politics - what more could you want?

This is a fantastic read. Can't wait to dive into the next one.

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