rest of the science fiction and fantasy for June

[eviltammy]

Primary Inversion by Catherine Asaro -  another complex plot - read the summary :)  I liked it okay, didn't love it, wouldn't rave about it.  The science stuff was interesting, I liked the main character, but the romance part was draggy and, ultimately, I didn't really care. Which is disappointing as I've heard lots of raves for the author. But the series doesn't seem to be a single timeline - more of inter-related arcs, so I might try another.

The Marriage Spell by Mary Jo Putney -  Oooh! A Regency/fantasy mix! I've always had a weak spot for regency romances and I've liked everything of Putney's that I've read, so this sounded like a treat :)  It's England, but with magic - well, the lower classes use their magic. The upper class looks upon wizards with disdain and distrust. But when Jack Langdon breaks his neck during a hunt, he ends up agreeing to marry the local healer if she saves his life. Abagail does save him and offers to free him from their engagement, since she had used that to get his attention to calm him before the healing could begin. But Jack decides that Abby might make a fine wife - or at least, one that won't demand much from him. But then Abby finds out that Jack's overwhelming dislike of magic and his taste for reckless behavior are both rooted in spells placed upon him. Together they must confront Jack's past - and survive - in order to have a future. I really liked this :)

Comments

[caffyolay.livejournal.com]

You might check out 'Sorcery and Cecelia' by Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevermer. I haven't read it but have it on my tbr pile. It's regency and magic again, and someone whose opinion I trust liked it a lot. I think there's a couple of sequels but am not certain of that.

[otterevilreads.livejournal.com]

I've read one of those, but it's been a looooong time :) I generally like anything Patricia Wrede does, so I might have to pick it up again.