Book Review: How God Works: the science behind the benefits of religion Several of my favorite fantasy and science fiction authors have opted not to include religions in the world building for their stories. While I spent time crafting everything from distinct social structures to gestures—not to mention a system of skills and powers—for Cor’sContinue reading “Book Review: How God Works: the science behind the benefits of religion”
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Book Review: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik My rating: 5/5 stars Loosely based on the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, this is a complex and epic novel. The story begins with Miryem Mandelstam, the daughter of a Jewish moneylender who is terrible at collecting his debts. Embittered by her family living in poverty while the rest of the townsfolkContinue reading “Book Review: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik”
Book Review: When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain
They were Dieu’s favorite lines, and she was almost afraid to look up and see how the tiger took them. When you love a thing too much, it is a special kind of pain to show it to others and see that it is lacking. One of my favorite quotes from When the Tiger CameContinue reading “Book Review: When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain”
Dana Ardis 