Posts by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
(DIR) Post #AZPKe1HGJlkORxrVr6 by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-09-02T19:48:27+00:00
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I have finished reading Wilting Blood: Fatal Whims by @mekebesequence. This is one of my favorite quotes from the book, as spoken by the character Mobiel. I like it because it resonates a bit in real life too. Review to come in a few days. I can highly recommend the series if you’d like a vampires vs. mortals war story in a high fantasy setting. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PD99B9D@mattwaterhouseauthor
(DIR) Post #AZPKe62uaYEtEuBcgK by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-08-29T16:13:43+00:00
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We're at about 68% now in Fatal Whims, and it's great so far. You can find the Wilting Blood series by @mekebesequence here.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PD99B9D
(DIR) Post #AZWPrTULLaK9p8PLw8 by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-09-07T04:11:30+00:00
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Here is my review of Fatal Whims, the second book in the Wilting Blood series by @mekebesequence. It's a very entertaining mortals vs. vampires high fantasy story. Special thanks to @mattwaterhouseauthor, who read the book around the same time I did, which made it twice as fun. Two great authors whose works I can highly recommend.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBZPRSDK-------------------------------------Fatal Whims takes place in the aftermath of the Blutsauger goddess Aswia's re-awakening. She has disappeared again, however, so there is a respite from battle as everyone wonders where she is and prepares for her inevitable next move. This breather allows for building on Isaac's story and introducing new characters to the series. The calm doesn't last long, as near the end of the book the magic-wielding Mortals and terrifying Bluts clash once again in grisly battle. Random thoughts in no particular order:— The Wilting Blood series is full of colorful and memorable characters. I think it's one of this author's greatest strengths. Every new character introduced in Fatal Whims adds a different and interesting layer to the story. I can't say more without spoiling things. (Lani in particular was the subject of much water-cooler talk between myself and a friend who read the book at the same time.)— I love that the reader is shown fairly quickly exactly where Aswia is and what she's up to. As with the first book, we get the POV of many different characters, whether they are Mortals or Bluts. — There are many scenes in Fatal Whims that have a cinematic look and feel, just like in the first book. It's another strength of this author and series.— There is a surprising amount of humor that fits perfectly well within the dark and gory tone of the story. The humor usually comes in the form of dry and witty banter from characters like J'heno and Ishtin (a slightly less sadistic soul-brother to J'heno, I'd say). I chuckled out loud several times while reading.— The concept of servitors is explored more in this book, with a tie-in to Isaac's character growth which is really satisfying. That's not to mention several other magic concepts and creatures that are introduced and/or given special attention in this book. — One of my favorite things about Fatal Whims is how we get a lot more of Captain Cinq Nadine and his adopted daughter Velonia. We get their back story and we get to see them both in action. They are not the only intriguing characters in Fatal Whims, but they might be my favorites.— It's really hard to describe without spoilers, but another favorite aspect is the callbacks to what Isaac lost in the first book, and how in this part of the story he has a new opportunity for friendship with someone his own age. Not only that, but I think it's the first time we've seen Isaac have an intentional, positive impact on another person and that person's growth.— I've barely touched on the actual mysteries and plot that play out in this book but suffice to say it had me enthralled.I have a few minor quibbles with Fatal Whims, for which I'd give the book a 4.5 out of 5 stars.— I was frustrated with one of the main characters because he had some information that he very much should have shared with the one person who would want that information. I didn't really buy his reasons for continually keeping the information and troubles to himself.— It was difficult to get a handle on the passage of time in this book. I was surprised when I realized months had passed instead of days.— There are some questionable grammar choices/habits that crop up occasionally in the prose. For the most part, the prose is absorbing and reads very smoothly. So whenever these repeated grammar "quirks" happened, it would stick out to me and distract me from the story. Note, it's very possible that these are just grammar pet peeves of mine. Other readers might not be bothered by it or even notice it.Despite these quibbles, I loved this book because it was hard to put down. I love the larger-than-life characters and the cinematic storytelling. Highly recommended.
(DIR) Post #Aa263Cn6xqq6UFjyBU by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-09-20T13:10:18+00:00
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That was really good. Great art, and I already love the characters. Looking forward to more!
(DIR) Post #Aa5nK4W7rJMXFfxqs4 by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-09-24T12:31:46+00:00
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Enjoy this very disturbed owl by @siiselisorbetti 😆
(DIR) Post #AaAcOjmiF2ZUh4XoxM by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-09-26T18:39:47+00:00
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Yay, it's @adammisner! 🎉
(DIR) Post #AadkADrGwISBCYEDWS by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-10-10T21:06:30+00:00
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It was hard to decide between Something Wicked This Way Comes or The Watcher in the Woods, but the later might be more obscure, so I'll go with that. It scared the pants off me as a kid (and I think it was marketed as a kid's movie!). Featuring the legend, Bette Davis. Share the cover of a spooky horror or Halloween movie that you think is underrated or forgotten and tag some friends #mindsoween@amyisgreat20@mattwaterhouseauthor@molly_b@mekebesequence@jmhenry@vladimir_af
(DIR) Post #AahVPv6Jj0NAyo8GDw by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-10-12T16:31:48+00:00
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One of my favorite books ever. It’s very unique and it’s just that good.
(DIR) Post #AbKRmuygjcoTZI8dF2 by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-10-31T02:05:58+00:00
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I've been working on a piece of fan art inspired by The Four Guardians book series by @mattwaterhouseauthor. Here is a sneak peek at my take on Princess Allessandra, who makes her debut in the second book, The Burning Plains.It has been challenging and fun to draw another author's characters. I'm looking forward to sharing the whole piece of fan art when it's done!
(DIR) Post #AbSybQPvwHFCBLVHoe by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-11-04T14:54:03+00:00
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You've read and reviewed Dracula's Guest and Dracula's Match -- does @usagitenshi have more books? I'm reading Dracula's Match now. 😊
(DIR) Post #AcZFm0rvR0UdjgxfUm by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-12-07T04:35:01+00:00
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Ember and IroncladI recently completed some fan art for The Four Guardians fantasy series by @mattwaterhouseauthor. This is my take on Ember and Ironclad/Tobias from the series. I've read all four books in the series and really enjoyed them. You can find them here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q8QJYTK
(DIR) Post #AcvF2250siD1jmpmJU by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-12-06T22:31:17+00:00
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Behold this adorable take on my family's two guinea pigs by @twoeliz ! Thanks @timoburnham for gifting me one of your bonus commissions. I couldn't be happier! (cc @siiselisorbetti)
(DIR) Post #Ad6r5xJYEBeu5GOazA by lesleesheu@www.minds.com
2023-10-12T13:56:15+00:00
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Check out Remnants of the Experiment Wars by @amyisgreat20 -- a couple of new chapters dropped yesterday on Vella. 🎉https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09MYGWYWC