Books Read:
The Silver Spoon by John Galsworthy (1926) 4/5 stars
A Modern Comedy, book 2; The Forsyte Chronicles, book 5
This novel combines politics, modern morality, and the reflections of those born "with a silver spoon" to make an engrossing, immersive continuation of the Forsyte family story. As is usual with this series, there are beautiful passages of prose, thought-provoking instances, and a strongly believable story. While it may not be as all-consuming as those of the first trilogy (The Forsyte Saga), The Silver Spoon is a worthy addition to the Chronicles.
Swan Song by John Galsworthy (1928) 4/5 stars
A Modern Comedy, book 3; The Forsyte Chronicles, book 6
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I did the previous five. I did not like the direction it took nor did I care for Fleur, the main focus of the story. Despite that, it was engrossing and I had to continue to see what would happen. Galsworthy was a master storyteller, making a gripping, thought-provoking story about flawed, believable people. I came away not "liking" Swan Song, but still glad that I had read it.
Mirrors of Ice by Celeste Baxendell (2021) 4/5 stars
Bewitching Fairy Tales, book 2
This no-spice fantasy is a blending of the tales of "Snow White" and "The Snow Queen", and carries over some of the charters from Stalks of Gold (my review here). At over 350 pages, the author took the time to build the world well and create believable, nuanced characters. It is both tense and sweet, with plenty of action. I definitely enjoyed it and will be continuing the series.
Audiobooks Completed:
Root of All Evil by E.X. Ferrars (1984) 4/5 stars
Root of All Evil by E.X. Ferrars (1984) 4/5 stars
Andrew Basnett series, book 2
This is a fun, well-written, and clever mystery.
Fierce Heart by Tara Grayce (2019) 4/5 stars
Elven Alliance, book one
This was a fun and often exciting story of a human princess marrying an elf prince to secure peace between their countries. It's narrated through the thoughts of the princess, Essie, and if her continual introspection was annoying at times, it was age-appropriate and felt natural. Watching the (no-spice) romance between Essie and her PTSD-suffering warrior husband unfold was sweet and satisfying. I enjoyed the book a good deal, especially the mix of magic and steam, and look forward to continuing the series.
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