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“To Shape a Dragon’s Breath” by Moniquill Blackgoose

Was this book an engaging world-building exercise, narrated from an interesting perspective? Yes, absolutely. (Anequs, the narrator and main character, is a Native inhabitant of what is essentially Nantucket in a steam-punk version of the 19th century in which, among … Continue reading

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“Howl’s Moving Castle” by Diana Wynne Jones

Jones died a bit over a decade ago and at the time I wrote that this book stood up well to re-reading as an adult. I just purchased a copy for a friend’s child and I still feel that way. If you … Continue reading

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