Since the beginning of 2016, I have been reading and reviewing one book a month based on the results of a poll on Patreon. All of these monthly reviews can be viewed here.
July’s theme is standalone novels. As much as I love a good series, I was finding the idea of potentially starting yet another one a bit daunting so I gathered some books without sequels for this poll. This month’s book selections were as follows:
- Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- In the Forests of Serre by Patricia A. McKillip
- To Ride Hell’s Chasm by Janny Wurts
- Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst
- Wheel of the Infinite by Martha Wells
The July book is…
In the Forests of Serre by Patricia A. McKillip
Returning from war, Prince Ronan of Serre accidentally tramples a white hen in the road— and earns a witch’s curse. Her words are meaningless to a man mourning his dead wife and child, but they come to pass all the same; Ronan has not been home a day before his father insists on an arranged marriage. As he gazes into the forest, desperate for a way out, Ronan glimpses a wonderful firebird perched on a nearby branch. He follows where it leads him—into a sideways world where his father’s palace no longer exists. But his intended, the beautiful Princess Sidonie, is on her way to the palace. And her fate depends on Ronan wanting to find his way home. . . .
As always, I’m excited to read any book written by Patricia McKillip—I love her writing!
