Current Draft Stats
- Status: Fingers crossed hope to have it at the end of the month!
- Characters Killed by Author: 8
- In-Frame Vampires: 0
Patter
This month, in my circles, the question is “Are you going to Philadelphia?” Because that’s where our national conference is. Where I am presenting research. That’s right. My colleagues are coming to my hometown to see ME PRESENT MY RESEARCH. Not really. But headcannon.
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The Crimson League: The Fight for Hope (The Herezoth Trilogy Book 1) by Victoria Grefer
I was pleasantly surprised by the genre-mashing of dystopian fiction and epic fantasy, which was a thing I did not know I wanted until now.
Even though this is geared toward a YA audience, I loved that the plot went into intricate details of how a coup would arise and subsequently fall. The fact that it did not patronize the readers with an overly simplistic account respects their intelligence, something lacking in a lot of YA fiction.
The genre staples are present – the chosen one, marked for greatness, comes into her own in the hour of need. This isn’t a bad thing – you either love it or hate it.
But then there is some needed subversion. The protagonist doesn’t just come in and fix everything with her newly found magic – she makes many believable mistakes. Not only that, but much anguish is caused by her trying her hardest and still failing. Not only did this resonate with me, but I believe it will encourage young readers not to give up when the world pushes back on their ideals.
Moreover, a firm moral compass is stressed repeatedly, which is a needed breath of fresh air in a genre that frequently promotes an “ends justifies the means” mentality. It reminds readers that the choices we make and the values we uphold are crucial, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
In essence, this novel masterfully blends genres, offers a compelling narrative, and delivers valuable life lessons, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read for both its intended audience and beyond. It not only entertains but also challenges readers to reflect on the complexities of human nature and the importance of unwavering principles in a world that frequently tests them.
Here comes a new challenger!
Children of Copernicus: Part 1/Bridges by Elisabeth Busch
This is the beginning of a series with a Star Trek vibe, but then it has the best parts of a Dan Brown puzzle box conspiracy/murder mystery woven into it. This first book just characterizes three protagonists and introduces readers to the rabbit hole they will dive into. Humanity is a space-faring civilization with radical technology allowing them to terraform Mars and other planets in multi-solar republics and even outlying fringe civilizations.
This also includes a side story, which adds to the Star Trek vibe by feeling like an away mission on a planet bearing a far-flung branch of humanity and the logical consequences of their social experiment.
I look forward to getting into the next book to see what else happens to this interesting cast.
Currently Reading
I am a beta reader on something with the working title of “Not as Planned.” You’ll hear a whole review once it gets published.
Current Research
Is ordering a urine drug screen associated with higher utilization in the ED?
Current Coding
I’ve made a 99% functional resident feedback app (android only).
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