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The Gods

Quote May 31, 2014 Gayle Leave a comment

All the gods cared about was their sacrifice; they were unthinking monsters, unable or unwilling to compromise.

—Mavelle, Song of the Prophecy

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MavelleSong of the Prophecy

Quick Takes

  1. Updraft coverI am sorry it’s taken me so long to read this book, but it was worth the wait. The world building was intricate and obviously layered in with great care. At first, I felt like I was thrown in the deep end–as it is quite immersive–but I quickly started to tread water and found a world quite unlike any I’ve encountered in fantasy before, which made it refreshing. It was also an engaging read. The heroine was determined and easy to root for and her penchant for uncovering more and more secrets–and get into trouble because of it–kept up the tension. I was a little distracted by the character named Nat, only because one of the oldest characters I ever created is named Nat. So I kept wondering if the author was inspired by the same fictional Nat as me–the Nathaniel (Nat) from The Witch of Blackbird Pond, a book I absolutely adored when I was in 5th or 6th grade.

    I’m looking forward to reading the other books set in the Bone Universe and whatever else Ms. Wilde writes in the future. She was kind enough to sign this copy (tbh, my copy has a different cover, but I like the one shown here better) for me at Balticon a while back and we actually have an acquaintance in common, so I’m definitely rooting for her success. I’m also excited because I think this might be a good comp for my WIP, but by the time I get it ready to go, Updraft might not be recently published enough.

    Quick Take: Updraft

    March 5, 2018 Gayle Leave a comment
  2. I’ve been looking forward to this movie and it didn’t disappoint. More than any Marvel movie, this one felt like a fantasy novel to me, with dynastic struggle, tribal factions and family secrets. And of course there was the struggle between protecting your own and reaching out to help others. The acting was great and I loved how they connected everything to character development. Loved it.

    Quick Take: Black Panther

    February 18, 2018 Gayle Leave a comment
  3. I admit I have a spotty history with watching Star Trek. I’ve only seen a few episodes of the original series. I never watched any of Enterprise. I watched some (maybe a lot?) of Voyager and Deep Space Nine. I did watch a lot of Next Generation and I remember looking forward to it each week. However, none of those experiences (if I remember correctly) came as close to how I felt watching Star Trek Discovery this season. It truly became one of the shows I most looked forward to every week and made sure I watched as soon as possible. I could go into a lot of detail about what I like about it, but this is supposed to be a Quick Take so I won’t. But I will say that the characters are awesome and I was surprised by a lot of the twists and turns of the season. I also watched After Trek right afterwards. The actors and people involved in the show are delightful and it really added to my experience. And since it wasn’t just fans talking to fans and speculating, but actual conversations with actors, writers, directors and producers, I really felt like I received real insight into the show. In conclusion, I loved this show and can’t wait for next season.

    Quick Take: Star Trek: Discovery

    February 15, 2018 Gayle Leave a comment
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    I’m pairing these three programs together because they are all similarly about serial killers, they are all multiple episode tv shows, and are all available on Netflix.

    Mindhunter goes back to the beginning of profiling of serial killers and focuses more on the task of developing a system for that rather than any one case, although there is one that is teased throughout. It started off a little slower, but then races forward as the main character, brilliantly played by Jonathan Groff (yes, King George III from Hamilton!), deteriorates. I found the show mesmerizing.

    Manhunt: The Unabomber also focuses on one profiler, this time excellently played by Sam Worthington. He also deteriorates over the course of the series. And while this one takes place in the 1990s, and profiling has been around for awhile, he does help develop a new technique. It was a very intriguing story, especially since it was happening when I felt like I should remember stuff about it, but I really don’t.

    Finally, La Mante, which is a French production with subtitles. It takes place today and follows a police detective who is convinced to work with his convicted serial-killer mother on copycat case of her crimes. It’s great. Lots of twists and turns. The woman who plays the mother is just amazing. I was really sucked in. If you haven’t you should give some of the subtitled shows on Netflix a try anyway, there are a lot of great options.

    Quick Take: Mindhunter, Manhunt: The Unabomber, La Mante

    January 20, 2018 Gayle Leave a comment
  5. The latest installment in Brandon Anderson’s epic Stomlight Archives, Oathbringer reliability moves the story forward. I didn’t feel like it was stalling much. The action led up to a great climax, we learned tidbits more of the greater conflict coming, and the characters interact and start to come into their own. All around great read, if long like most fantasy epics.

    Quick Take: Oathbringer

    January 17, 2018 Gayle Leave a comment
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Character Quotes

  1. Then a heavier, deeper sound joined the children’s higher-pitched giggles. Dakotashi was laughing, his solemn expression transformed into something open and carefree. But also surprised, as if he hadn’t ever thought he might laugh again.

    —Miss Caroline Thornley on Dakotashi Bennett, Almost (a short story featuring Caroline’s perspective)

    Laughter

    March 27, 2015 Gayle Leave a comment
  2. It had been a mistake to isolate myself from the kind of people and environs that filled my past. I’d lost my edge. I couldn’t afford to be afraid of who and what I had been.

    —Dakotashi Bennett, The Adventures of Dakotashi, Volume One

    The Past

    May 31, 2014 Gayle Leave a comment
  3. All the gods cared about was their sacrifice; they were unthinking monsters, unable or unwilling to compromise.

    —Mavelle, Song of the Prophecy

    The Gods

    May 31, 2014 Gayle Leave a comment
  4. Marla’s not afraid of anything.

    —Prince Nathan, Reluctant Mage

    Unafraid

    May 31, 2014 Gayle Leave a comment
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