![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Could it be that the Anti-Chaos Committee's efforts are causing a dangerous disruption in the multiverse?Kiran must grapple with the increasingly tangled threads that threaten to ensnare her.and everyone in the world and the Kingdom Beyond.", Most troubling of all, though, is the way reality all around her seems to waver and flicker at odd moments. She also faces evil serpents (of course ), plus a frightening prophecy about her role in the coming conflict between good and evil. "item_description" : "Creating order out of chaos has frightening consequences in this New York Times bestselling seriesKiranmala must leave the Kingdom Beyond and travel to her hometown of Parsippany to save Prince Lal, who has been spirited to the unlikeliest of places - a tree in the yard of her best-enemy-for-life. "item_title" : "The Chaos Curse (Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond #3)", Sayantani DasGupta is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed, Bengali folktale and string theory-inspired Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond books, the first of which - The Serpent's Secret - was a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Best Middle Grade Novel of the 21st Century, and an EB White Read Aloud. ![]()
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I’ve wanted to read The Beast for a while, so the RITA Challenge was the perfect reason to finally get to it. I rarely go for paranormals, but they’re the exception. But Mary is on a journey of her own, one that will either bring them closer together or cause a split that neither will recover from…įull disclosure: I like the Black Dagger Brotherhood (BDB) series. ![]() After suffering mortal injury in battle, Rhage must reassess his priorities-and the answer, when it comes to him, rocks his world…and Mary’s. But Rhage can’t understand-or control-the panic and insecurity that plague him…Īnd that terrifies him-as well as distances him from his mate. 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Revisiting the City and getting reacquainted with the world and its characters was a little sentimental and a lot of fun.īlurb: “A’right buddy, pay attention, ’cause I’m only gonna tell you this story once.” Demont released the last book in this -verse, and all I can say is welcome back. At a Glance: It’s been almost seven years since Vaughn R. ![]() ![]() TWK dives right into the action promised at the end of book 1. Not long is left on her Year and a Day bargain, and Jude must protect Oak and Faerie from a looming threat – Jude may not be able to be glamoured, but she can be broken. ![]() As Jude navigates the court, and politics of Faerie she runs herself thin thinking of every loop-hole that could free Cardan from her. Synopsis: Jude has placed Cardan on the throne, but she is the true power behind it. So I finally finished the wonderful Folk Of The Air trilogy! Overall I really quite loved the series, the entire story together is fun, dangerous and thrilling – not to mention the manipulative trickster fae which are my favourite thing! But I will admit the series gets better as it goes along, I did like The Cruel Princebut it was a little simple ( perhaps, not simple but not like the last two books) compared to the rest of the series (though the last half was better). QoN Review will Contain Spoilers For Book 2 ![]() ![]() ![]() Valente, Ellen Kushner, Delia Sherman, and Tansy Rayner Roberts will inspire writers, delight and satisfy readers who are already familiar with fluid gender identities, and leave newly enlightened readers determined to make the world more welcoming. Beyond Binary Speculative fiction is the literature of questions, of challenges and imagination, and what better to question than the ways in which gender. These and other stellar stories from Catherynne M. ![]() “Schrödinger’s Pussy” by Terra LeMay is a love letter of sorts that illuminates what it means to be human, regardless of gender or sexual preference. Sandra McDonald’s poignant “Sea of Cortez” explores covert sexuality on board a navy ship during WWII. Beyond Binary (Lethe Press) takes the reader on a journey through worlds where many things are uncertain and undefined, not least of which is what most of us look for first to orient ourselves in a fictional world. ![]() “Fisherman” by Nalo Hopkinson, a deeply intimate story about a “mannish woman” visiting a brothel, questions notions of socially acceptable relationships. ‘Beyond Binary: Genderqueer and Sexually Fluid Speculative Fiction’ edited by Brit Mandelo. Mandelo’s introduction explains, “Non-binary identities and expressions are often marginalized our voices are silenced, our identities are effaced, and our stories go untold.” Defying that trend of oppression, the narrative voices of these 17 stories are loud and strong. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Except they’ve sprung a surprise for their son’s thirtieth birthday. In the dark category? Definitely Chris’s parents, which should be simple, since they live far away. Namely, whom to tell about their unconventional relationship, and whom to keep in the dark. ![]() While she relishes the hot threesome that makes her friends jealous, she can’t deny things are…complicated. Double the pleasure, or double the trouble? Rule of Three, Book 2Former goodie-two-shoes Kassidy now has three pairs of shoes under her bed–hers, Chris’s and Dag’s. You can read this before Rhythm of Three (Rule of Three, #2) PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom. Here is a quick description and cover image of book Rhythm of Three (Rule of Three, #2) written by Kelly Jamieson which was published in October 29, 2013. Brief Summary of Book: Rhythm of Three (Rule of Three, #2) by Kelly Jamieson ![]() ![]() To plant Memorial Trees in memory of David Charles Cummings, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Brooks, of Hamilton VA, one aunt, Pat Cummings of Harpers Ferry, WV and cousins and friends. Cummings, of Bolivar, WV, nephew, Gregory C. ![]() Brooks, of Hamilton, VA, brother, John M. He was preceded in death by his parents, and older brother, Joseph A. We have very fond memories of him growing up in Harpers Ferry. Family flowers only please, donations to Cancer Research and Marie Curie can be made at the funeral home door, if desired. He had the ability and strength to split wood using a maul, generally with one swing, and have the wood be split in equal pieces, like a pie. Seven destinations and verses describe her travels, e.g., My aunt came back from Timbuktu/She brought me back a wooden shoe./My aunt came back from Pakistan/She brought me back a painted fan. He could climb trees and easily trim branches/limbs, even on the highest branch. An unusual board bookand entry in the Harper Growing Tree seriesthat stars an irresistible aunt and a galloping text. ![]() He had an amazing ability to analyze any situation and make it work. Prior to that he had worked for ECHO as a driver for several years.ĭavid loved being outdoors, either working on vehicles, or clearing trees/limbs off his property, or going to the river. Cummings.ĭavid had worked as maintenance/landscape worker for Town of Harpers Ferry, WV, for many years, retiring in 2019. ![]() ![]() Cummings, 58 years old, passed away.īorn on in Harpers Ferry, WV, he was the second son of the late George F. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “It’s sunstroke, right? 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