{"id":16672,"date":"2021-09-10T15:37:34","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T19:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klishis.com\/notreally\/?p=16672"},"modified":"2021-09-10T15:37:34","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T19:37:34","slug":"book-round-up-spring-summer-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klishis.com\/notreally\/archives\/16672","title":{"rendered":"Book Round-Up, Spring & Summer 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Out<\/a>For somewhat obvious reasons I haven’t done a monthly round-up since March.<\/p>\n

But as I’ve actually read some new-to-me books in recent months, I figured I might try to put together a round-up post.<\/p>\n

And I’ve read some good stuff–even a number of new releases (though I also have some I haven’t been able to read yet, like the latest C.S. Harris<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

The romance I want to make note of is Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake<\/em> by Alexis Hall<\/a>. He’s a phenomenal writer, and this is the first MF story I’ve read by him. It’s lovely and does lots of unexpected things.<\/p>\n

In mysteries I discovered Dahlia Donovan<\/a>‘s Motts Cold Case series which are fun mysteries AND the main character is ace! I’m still enjoying Dianne Freeman<\/a>‘s Countess of Harleigh Mysteries, which is a lovely historical cozy. And I want to note that book three of Ellery Adams<\/a>‘ Secret, Book, & Scone Society introduce an ace character! Plus I started a new series, with Arsenic and Adobo<\/em> by Mia P. Manansala<\/a> which was good, and I loved all the representation in the story.<\/p>\n

In fantasy, I am still enjoying Drew Hayes<\/a>‘ Fred the Vampire Accountant series, and Out of House and Home<\/em> was a nice entry. And I discovered T. Kingfisher<\/a> this year, and all of her books have been delightful. (Although I think A Wizard\u2019s Guide To Defensive Baking<\/em> is still my favorite of her books so far.)<\/p>\n

\"Rosaline<\/a>
\nAnd you might want to check out some of the books I didn’t love, because my reading is off, so it might just have been a timing thing rather than a problem with any particular book.<\/p>\n

Romance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake<\/em><\/a> (2021) Alexis Hall<\/a> (Winner Bakes All) 8\/10
\nThe Queer Principles of Kit Webb<\/em><\/a> (2021) Cat Sebastian<\/a> 8\/10
\nThe Labours of Lord Perry Cavendish<\/em><\/a> (2021) Joanna Chambers<\/a> (Winterbourne) 7.5\/10
\nThe Day Pass<\/em><\/a> (2021) Slade James<\/a> (Bear Camp) 7.5\/10
\nRed Dirt Heart<\/em><\/a> (2014) N.R. Walker<\/a> (Red Dirt Heart) 7.5\/10
\nA Little Light Mischief<\/em><\/a> (2019) Cat Sebastian<\/a> (The Turner Series) 7\/10
\nDaydream, Colorado: Blindspot<\/em><\/a> (2021) A.M. Rose<\/a> 7\/10; Mischief<\/em><\/a> (2021) A.M. Rose<\/a> 7\/10
\nBaldwin Village : One Bed for Christmas<\/em><\/a> (2018) Jackie Lau<\/a> 6\/10; The Ultimate Pi Day Party<\/em><\/a> (2019) Jackie Lau<\/a> 6\/10
\nA Lady\u2019s Formula for Love<\/em><\/a> (2021) Elizabeth Everett<\/a> (The Secret Scientists of London) 4.5\/10<\/p>\n

Mystery<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Arsenic<\/a>Haven Investigations: Model Citizen<\/em><\/a> (2015) Lissa Kasey<\/a> 8.5\/10; Model Bodyguard<\/em><\/a> (2016) Lissa Kasey<\/a> 8.5\/10;\u00a0 Model Investigator<\/em><\/a> (2017) Lissa Kasey<\/a> 9\/10; Model Exposure<\/em><\/a> (2017) Lissa Kasey<\/a> \u00a09\/10
\nMotts Cold Case Mystery: Pierced Peony<\/em><\/a> (2021) Dahlia Donovan<\/a> 8\/10; Poisoned Primrose<\/em><\/a> (2020) Dahlia Donovan<\/a> 8\/10
\nA Fianc\u00e9e\u2019s Guide to First Wives and Murder<\/em><\/a> (2021) Dianne Freeman<\/a> (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery) 8\/10
\nArsenic and Adobo<\/em><\/a> (2021) Mia P. Manansala<\/a> (Tita Rosie\u2019s Kitchen) 8\/10
\nTransient Desires<\/em><\/a> (2021) Donna Leon<\/a> (Commissario Brunetti) 8\/10
\nThe Book of Candlelight<\/em><\/a> (2000) Ellery Adams<\/a> (Secret, Book, & Scone Society) 7.5\/10
\nAn Unexpected Peril<\/em><\/a> (2021) Deanna Raybourn<\/a> (Veronica Speedwell) 7.5\/10
\nScandal at the Salty Dog<\/em><\/a> (2021) Josh Lanyon<\/a> (Secrets and Scrabble) 7\/10
\nGhost Light Killer<\/em><\/a> (2021) Dahlia Donovan<\/a> (London Podcast Mystery) 7\/10
\nThe Cook of the Halcyon<\/em><\/a> (2019\/2021) Andrea Camilleri<\/a> translated by Stephen Sartarelli (Inspector Montalbano) 6\/10<\/p>\n

Fantasy<\/strong>
\nPaladin\u2019s Strength<\/em><\/a> (2021) T. Kingfisher<\/a> (The Saint of Steel) 8.5\/10
\nMinor Mage<\/em><\/a> (2019) T. Kingfisher<\/a> 8\/10
\nOut of House and Home<\/em><\/a> (2021) Drew Hayes<\/a> (Fred the Vampire Accountant) 8\/10
\nWhere There\u2019s a Kilt, There\u2019s a Way<\/em><\/a> (2021) Ella Stainton<\/a> (Kilty Pleasures) 8\/10<\/p>\n

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