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Absolutely brilliant. I can't wait to return to Califa. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/33025.html

Another excellent Kushiel novel. There were a few slow bits this time around, but the romantic scenes more than make up for them. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/132747.html

My favourite of Allende's books. It's swashbuckling fun from start to finish!

A good end to the series. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/96762.html

Heartwrenching. I cried and cried and cried. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/90318.html

The love story is gorgeous. Just gorgeous. I cried more than a little before the book was done.

Parts are rather silly, but it's worth reading if you like these characters. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/123377.html

My favourite 80's movie. I love it to death. I've lost count of the number of times I've seen it, and I still get a huge kick out of it every single time. The language is awesome, the musical... more

My favourite 80's movie. I love it to death. I've lost count of the number of times I've seen it, and I still get a huge kick out of it every single time. The language is awesome, the musical references rock and the message is timeless. It's also Keanu Reeves's best work by far. He embodied Ted.

Be excellent to each other! And party on, dudes!

One of my favourites. When Robertson Davies is on, he's ON.

My review: xicanti.livejournal.com/94328.html

One of my favourites. STARDUST might not change your life, but it's a hella good read nonetheless. I love it a little more each time I read it. I've reviewed both the illustrated version... more

One of my favourites. STARDUST might not change your life, but it's a hella good read nonetheless. I love it a little more each time I read it. I've reviewed both the illustrated version (xicanti.livejournal.com/251547.html) and the prose version (xicanti.livejournal.com/169706.html) in greater detail on my blog.

SUCH an absorbing book! I spent fully three quarters of it either in tears or a heartbeat away from them. Carey does a fantastic job of illuminating her characters' relationships. My full review... more

SUCH an absorbing book! I spent fully three quarters of it either in tears or a heartbeat away from them. Carey does a fantastic job of illuminating her characters' relationships. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/31746.html

A genre-defying book w. a little bit of everything. I got a big kick out of it. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/149324.html

I enjoyed this book very much, but I don't think it's the best place to start with Diana Wynne Jones. It was my first, way back when, and it really threw me off. I think it's best read after you've... more

I enjoyed this book very much, but I don't think it's the best place to start with Diana Wynne Jones. It was my first, way back when, and it really threw me off. I think it's best read after you've experienced a few of her other novels. And please, remember that it's Cat's story, not Gwendolen's. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/242702.html

A remarkable novel that works equally well as science fiction, fantasy, religious fiction or contemporary fiction. I wish it were more widely read; it's deep and heartfelt, and it deserves a lot more... more

A remarkable novel that works equally well as science fiction, fantasy, religious fiction or contemporary fiction. I wish it were more widely read; it's deep and heartfelt, and it deserves a lot more attention than it gets. My full reivew: xicanti.livejournal.com/243940.html

The best book I've read so far in 2010. It's even better than THE MAGICIANS AND MRS QUENT! The characters are wonderful, their magic is intriguing and I love the way Beckett has constructed his... more

The best book I've read so far in 2010. It's even better than THE MAGICIANS AND MRS QUENT! The characters are wonderful, their magic is intriguing and I love the way Beckett has constructed his alternate world. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/244119.html

A wonderful YA steampunk adventure. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/78041.html

The hat patterns feature Mohawks. 'Nuff said. My full review: xicanti.livejournal.com/27326.html

This is my absolute favourite book of all time. On a scale of one to five, I give it a seven. It is THAT GOOD. Kay excels at taking epic, world-shaking stories and turning them into profoundly... more

This is my absolute favourite book of all time. On a scale of one to five, I give it a seven. It is THAT GOOD. Kay excels at taking epic, world-shaking stories and turning them into profoundly personal tales, and TIGANA is his masterpiece.

This is one of my favourites. I love the multiple narratives. I especially enjoyed the chance to get inside Julien's mind.