The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy

 

I didn't like this at all.

Dead Batteries by Kate Maupin

 

Meh and problematic.

The Brightness by Chad Harbach

 

Started out very strong and then got very typical.

Axis by Robert Charles Wilson

 

meh

The Natural Order by Matthew Aldrich

 

A very compelling combination of sci-fi, dystopian fiction, and action/adventure/thriller, with some compelling social commentary. Recommended.

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Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-Zi

 

I hated this -- only finished it because it is for book group.

I Never Knew You at All by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza

 

I normally like this writing duo, but this novel was lackluster, and a bit too predictable.

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Spin by Robert Charles Wilson

 

I really enjoyed this -- going through a Robert Charles Wilson phase right now.

The Queen of Lombard Street by Lisa Kleypas

The blurb and cover suggest serious historical fiction. <shakes head sadly> It also committed what I consider one of the worst sins and biggest annoyances of historical fiction: giving almost every character completely modern sensibilities.

And yet: somehow I was oddly charmed by this 

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