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Book Review: Through Gates of Garnet and Gold (Wayward Children, #11) by Seanan McGuire

Book Review: Through Gates of Garnet and Gold (Wayward Children, #11) by Seanan McGuire


Through Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McGuire
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

I received an advance review copy of this novel from the publisher, Tordotcom. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

One of the highlights of my reading year always comes right on the heels of Christmas, when I snuggle in and read the newest Wayward Children novella right ahead of its release. Through Gates of Garnet and Gold is the eleventh installment in the series, and marks the eighth year of this tradition I always anticipate.

“We can mourn the winter when the thaw comes, but without it, the spring will not return. It’s all right to grieve. It’s all right to mourn what’s missing. Spill your sorrows on the ground, and let the joy flow home.”

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Book Review: Endymion (Hyperion Cantos, #3) by Dan Simmons

Book Review: Endymion (Hyperion Cantos, #3) by Dan Simmons

Cover art illustrated by Gary Ruddell

Endymion by Dan Simmons

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Series: Hyperion Cantons (Book #3 of 4)

Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera

Pages: 578 pages (Kindle Edition)

Word Count: 198,000 Words

Published:  1st January 1996 by Spectra


I am conflicted. There were some great moments and incredible world-building in Endymion, but this penultimate installment of the Hyperion Cantos is not up to the high standards of the first two Hyperion books.

“The shortest route to courage is absolute ignorance.”

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