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Everyone agreed it had been a bad winter, one of the worst in recollection.
Unlike most of the planet, I
didn't like Katsu's debut novel,
The Taker. Which I was bitter about, because Katsu impressed me with her potential.
With
The Hunger, I got the novel I always wanted: taut, moody, dangerous, atmospheric, and creepy.
I don't know where to start with my squee-ing. It helps that the premise -- supernatural take on the Donner Party tragedy -- is just so delicious. Katsu doesn't speed through the trip, and through the early days we learn how fractured these people were, and the many demons that chased them. She takes her time to give the characters space to breathe, and we're rewarded with rich plot threads and deeply flawed and oh-so appealing characters.
For history sticklers, this book will surely aggravate, as Katsu takes some wild liberties with the histories of the Donner Party members: victims of sexual abuse, secretly gay, murderer. But I
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You had a crazy good week! I read The Language of Flowers last week and loved it!
ReplyDeleteI know -- a wonderful bunch of books! I'm so excited! and v happy to hear you liked The Language of Flowers -- that makes me especially excited!
DeleteI like the cover for Perla.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog
Isn't it stunning?
DeleteThat is an amazing mailbox! I'll be reading Perla and The Language of Flowers soon too. I've heard wonderful things from UK friends about Tell the Wolves I'm Home and am dying to get my hands on that one. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI know, I'm agog at the awesomeness! I can't wait to start Tell the Wolves I'm Home -- it looks wild.
DeleteOh wow - what a great mailbox. I've not read any of the books you received, but I have a few of them on my wish list so I look forward to your reviews :-)
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I couldn't believe it -- it was like Christmas over here!
DeleteI am officially jealous :) There are at least 7 of those I want to read!
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of myself, Holly! I hope you get your hands on a few of these at least!
DeleteI don't know which one to comment on first as they all look so delightful. Like everyone else I am jealous!
ReplyDeleteGood week in books. I received yet another copy of Wedding in Haiti...LOL I'll be on the Perla TLC Tour and cannot wait to read it. Happy reading
ReplyDeleteYou always get such interesting books. Enjoy Audra.
ReplyDeleteThe Mrs Tom Thumb looks great.. I have Four Sisters on my tbr pile too. Some great covers here also!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow books! Great week!
ReplyDeleteI am excited that you received The Language of Flowers. I did, too and cannot wait to read it. I hope we enjoy it!. I have I, Iago, too an am looking forward to reading it.
Tell the Wolves I'm Home sounds captivating and I love debuts. I cannot wait to read your review of this one.
I hope you enjoy your new acquisitions, Audra. Happy Reading!
You got the Sherry Jones books :D I am so jealous
ReplyDeleteYou always get the best books. The Secrets of Mary Bowser sounds especially good. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of books. I have a The Innocents and will be doing a book tour of In My Father's House. The others look wonderful, especially I, Iago.
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