The Spell of Rosette / Kim Falconer

The Spell of Rosette

(Quantum Enchantment #1)

by Kim Falconer

fantasy

copyright 2009

read in March 2020

rated 7/10: well worth reading

As I start reading I expect this book to be totally weird. Very mystic. Possibly even wacko. After all, the author has written a book on astrology and I get the impression that the heroine could have escaped from a Wicca commune while smoking happygrass.

I'm wrong! Sure, mad science is destroying the world. Witches have magic powers. Free love will conquer all. But it is not as silly as it could be. Hardly silly at all :-)

This is enjoyable fantasy. There is heavy duty science -- about as realistic as the fantasy. The magic is "I think I can so I can". The story -- is good fun.

It's a complex story, well constructed. Some of the logic is flimsy, doesn't matter. The characters are likable, ridiculously capable, not very deep.

I think it's chicklit but enjoyable by anyone. What non-chick would object to a heroine who can see the difference between sex and commitment?

Lots of action, lots of adventure. A good reason for the action, whether you believe it or not. A solid conclusion -- with room for more stories.

Well worth reading.

Nick Lethbridge  /  consulting dexitroboper
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Mechanical Failure / Joe Zeija

Mechanical Failure

(Epic Failure #1)

by Joe Zeija

science fiction, humour

copyright 2016

read in March 2020

rated 7: well worth reading

This book is packed full of military in-jokes. From the Sergeant Bilko style hero to the idiots at the top. With the bulk of the troops doing great work despite the bureaucratic rules.

I had a fear that it would become too much of a joke for its own sake, but the action -- and interest -- manages to come out on top. The humour is based on military clichés but is is independently funny... if you like absurdist humour :-)

Very enjoyable, ridiculously funny... or just ridiculous. With plenty of action, adventure and plot.

Read and enjoy.

Nick Lethbridge  /  consulting dexitroboper
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