Books read recently

I realise it’s been ages since i last posted this, but i wont try to go too far back

Last August I did reread the whole wheel of time, prior to the new book which has come out recently. I am still disappointed with how he’s dragging it on and on, but the characters and universe created are still interesting enough to hang on with it.

1610: A Sundial in a Grave - Mary Gentle - “Spys and assassins, mathematical magicians, swordsmen and kings and one indomitable, incorrigible woman share the stage in a stunning epic alternate history. “.

That really had a unique tone, and is a rather adult book at times. Not for everyone. I enjoyed the story and the twists and the tone, but then I like alternate history and darker tales.

What else did i read?

Robin Hobb Shaman’s crossing. Felt less dark than her previous series, so far, although it’s still pretty glum. Great tale as always, but not as compelling as previous series. Maybe I’m just getting used to her

CJ Cherryh - Destroyer - a new book in the “foreigner” series, and it was a delight to see that universe again as it is one of my favorite science fiction series.

Elisabeth Moon - 2 books - Trading in Danger and Moving Target. Hugely readable and enjoyable space opera, which made me want to dig out her Serrano books but also made me want to dig out all my Miles Vorkosigan books—now that’s a series which needs revisiting..

Most recently I read two not-so-recent books in Modesitt’s Recluce series. I have read 7 or so of the 11 books, and they have always been enjoyable although they feel a tad repetitive in structure if you read too many in a row. Or maybe that’s just me. Anyway, Magii of Cyador and Scion of Cyador were both rather enjoyable and it was a rather different style.  I will now get the 2 i dont have, probably used via Amazon again.