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Jinx by Sage Blackwood

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

A creative and well done start to a fantasy series with well developed characters and a unique take on some familiar elements of the genre.

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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (Audio)

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

Listening rather than reading it was a different experience, but I thoroughly enjoyed this elegant and engaging fantasy. Full of sparkling details, exotic and e...

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Modernism, Liberalism & Tolkien

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 2 Comments

Modern liberalism likes to think that all our problems are epistemological: we are afflicted by never knowing with sufficient clarity what we ought to do. Our f...

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Incarceron by Catherine Fisher

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

"Steampunk" or dystopian fiction is not usually my thing but any fan of epic fantasy or world building will enjoy this one. Dark, complex and mysterious with in...

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The Charlatan's Boy by Jonathan Rogers

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

I love the setting and the personality and voice of the main character, Grady, but found the story dragged and held little suspense. But this might be due to "a...

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A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

Fans of creative young adult fiction and those interested in modern takes on classic fairy tales will enjoy this unique book. But as always, you mileage may var...

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