Book roundup

[kyrielle]

Things I've read in the last few months and I'm not sure I've mentioned:

The Orphan Tales duology, Catherynne Valente. In the Night Garden and In the Cities of Coin and Spice. I enjoyed these a great deal; Scott found the manner of presentation (stories nestled in stories) to be less inviting. I admit, I had a hard time with it at first because I didn't expect it, but once I grew accustomed the flow worked for me.

Victory Conditions, Elizabeth Moon. The latest in the Vatta's War series. I like it, but I don't love it as much as I did the tales of Heris Serrano (in the same universe).

The Queen of the Orcs trilogy, by Morgan Howell. King's Property, Clan Daughter, Royal Destiny. It's okay. It's an interesting read, although bits of it made me uncomfortable (if you've read it, you probably know which ones). I'm not sure it's all that re-readable, though.

Comments

[dormouse-in-tea.livejournal.com]

. . . I'd missed that Royal Destiny was out. I should go read that, just to finish the thing. :p

[kyrielle]

For whatever it's worth, I liked the third book better than the second, at least. But.

[dormouse-in-tea.livejournal.com]

That's a relief. I'm not sure I've actually FINISHED the second.

[kyrielle]

Hee. I think I liked the first best, but the third is not bad and at least it is an ending, which is also good.

[tiassa]

Yeah, I'm with you on the Vatta series. I wanted to like it, but it just...wasn't that good. Everything was too easy.

Not that I want everything horribly traumatic and depressing (like the Robin Hobb novels I'm dragging through right now) but still, everything just fell into place so neatly. I guess. If that makes sense.

[kyrielle]

Yep. I also objected to some of the stupid stuff Ky did (and then got out of too easily) seeming overdone for her char.