The Bruising of Qilwa

 

Title: The Bruising of Qilwa

Author: Naseem Jamnia

Publisher: Tachyon Publications

 
ISBN: 9781616963781

 

Thoughts: I have never read a medical fantasy before, but I do think that aspect was good here, but the world-building had many gaps and afterthoughts.

Rating: 2/5

How to Say Babylon

 

Title: How to Say Babylon

Author: Safiya Sinclair

Publisher: 37 Ink

 
ISBN: 9781982132330

 

Thoughts: Powerful memoir that really showcases Sinclair's voice and style while delving deep into Rastafarianism.

Rating: 5/5

Stacking the Shelves: 12/31-1/6

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What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

 

Title: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

Author: Akwaeke Emezi

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

 
ISBN: 9781797142562

 

Thoughts: Emotional roller-coaster of a character-driven novel about finding love after profound grief.

Rating: 3/5

Legitimate Kid

 

Title: Legitimate Kid

Author: Aida Rodrigeuz

Publisher: HarperOne

 
ISBN: 9780063241282

 

Thoughts: A rather serious memoir, especially from a comedienne, that does not necessarily flow in a linear fashion.

Rating: 3/5

Miss Aldridge Regrets

Title: Miss Aldridge Regrets

Author: Louise Hare

Publisher: Berkley

 
ISBN: 9780593439258

 

Thoughts: Fun historical closed-circle mystery that also goes deep into the development of the main character.

Rating: 4/5

A Killer's Mind

 

Title: A Killer's Mind

Author: Mike Omer

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

 
ISBN: 9781503955738

 

Thoughts: Typical but solid police procedural featuring an FBI forensic psychologist.

Rating: 3/5