Author Archives: J. D. Montague

90 Second Review: Hannah (Daughters of the Sea) by Kathryn Lasky

I wish there had been more splash to this mermaid tale (sorry for the bad pun), but little happens by way of character growth or plot development, and right when it seems something worthwhile is beginning, the book ends. Abrupt … Continue reading

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90 Second Review: A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb

This is one of those books one needs to be in the right headspace to read. Its pace can be sluggish with a distinctly classic prose style (think Victorian) despite its modern setting. It’s also one of those books that … Continue reading

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The Profound First Post

Although this blog is new, I’m not entirely new to blogging and I know that the first post is supposed to say something deeply profound to kick off the site, but…yeah, I got nothin’. When I’ve written my 100th post, … Continue reading

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