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Hyacinth by Elle Porter
3.5
I think this should’ve been longer, the pacing was not there for me. Gets extra points for being based on an Apollo story that is rarely ever touched on which I appreciate!
The Ogre and His Blossom by Ssman
3.75
Short and sweet!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
The Witch's Apothecary by Lorriane Anderson
3.0
Very good beginner book for those interested in a very Wiccan based witchcraft. My only nitpick is that there’s no history on where the Wheel of the Year comes from which is something that most just don’t include when they should.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Death, Grief, Pregnancy, and Cultural appropriation
Elaborating on Cultural Appropriation warning, it is discussed as a warning not to. The author is making it clear it shouldn’t be done.
The Route of Ice and Salt by José Luis Zárate
1.75
I wanted to like this so much. But so much of it also rubbed me the wrong way. Mainly the Anti-Romani Hate and Slurs used. There’s no excuse for it existing in Dracula retellings as much as people try to continue making excuses especially with the dreaded “it’s historically accurate” saying. It’s not an excuse, it’s been over 100 years we can do a Dracula retelling without continuing to perpetuate Anti-Romani beliefs. Will not recommend, I can assure there’s better Dracula retellings worth the time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Anti-Romani Hate, Racism and Slurs.
Titanic Survivor by Violet Jessop, John Maxtone-Graham
4.25
Everything written by Violet Jessop is great! She is a very good writer and it was awesome to learn about her life, good and bad. I’d love to have this book on my shelf, I think anyone who is invested in ship history should give Violet’s memoir a read.
My only frustrations were with John Maxtone-Graham’s editing. There was barely any differentiations for John interrupting Violet to add some details. Even spacing them out with a small symbol or adding John would’ve helped. I understand why he named the book with the title he did (as most know the Titanic and many would go to it for that alone) but I do wish it was called While I Still Remember which is what Violet called her own memoirs before publication post mortem.
It was also published during a time many ship enthusiasts and historians thought Edward Smith the Titanic’s Captain somehow was irresponsible during the voyage. John was no different, nowadays it’s been proven Captain Smith did listen when ice warnings were given and many witnesses attested he changed Titanic’s course in the ocean to try and avoid the inevitable ice fields that would find their way to the Titanic anyways. Captain Smith was never irresponsible and did what he could, mainly saying this to clear up a myth that was believed over 20 years ago before anyone reads it.
My only frustrations were with John Maxtone-Graham’s editing. There was barely any differentiations for John interrupting Violet to add some details. Even spacing them out with a small symbol or adding John would’ve helped. I understand why he named the book with the title he did (as most know the Titanic and many would go to it for that alone) but I do wish it was called While I Still Remember which is what Violet called her own memoirs before publication post mortem.
It was also published during a time many ship enthusiasts and historians thought Edward Smith the Titanic’s Captain somehow was irresponsible during the voyage. John was no different, nowadays it’s been proven Captain Smith did listen when ice warnings were given and many witnesses attested he changed Titanic’s course in the ocean to try and avoid the inevitable ice fields that would find their way to the Titanic anyways. Captain Smith was never irresponsible and did what he could, mainly saying this to clear up a myth that was believed over 20 years ago before anyone reads it.