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The Sisters and the Sword is a dark, feminist-leaning Arthurian retelling that shifts the spotlight to Morgan and Morgause, giving new weight to the family tensions behind Camelot’s fall. While some uneven pacing and abrupt timeline jumps kept it from fully landing for me, readers who enjoy morally complex characters and mythic fantasy with a darker edge may want to pick it up.
Ward Larson’s Tom Clancy Rules of Engagement is a gripping military thriller and a strong new entry in the Jack Ryan universe. After a U.S. military aircraft crashes over Turkey, Katie and Kyle Ryan uncover a dangerous conspiracy involving possible sabotage, intelligence failures, and growing geopolitical instability. With authentic military detail, high-stakes suspense, and a compelling Ryan family dynamic, this 5-star review recommends the book to fans of Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, David Baldacci, and Michael Connelly ahead of its May 19 release.
Thank you NetGalley and Putnam for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Katie and Kyle have always been a little different than their siblings. Their older sister followed in their mother’s footsteps in the medical world, their older brother following their father’s into the world of black ops and spy … Continue reading Tom Clancy Executive Power
Jack Ryan is no stranger to Russian political affairs. He made quite the name for himself in the American intelligence community after the Red October affair and landed a high-level overt role in the CIA that’s put him on a delegation negotiating with Russian officials. In true Ryan fashion, what should have been a simple … Continue reading The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Tomorrow marks one of the most important days of the entire year to me - Veterans Day. I find it hard to wish someone a "happy Veterans Day" because the need to have veterans in the first place is a reminder that our world is not "happy". I have been a long supporter of our … Continue reading This Week: November 10th
Katie Ryan made a name for herself not because she’s the president’s daughter, but because she has an uncanny ability to predict an enemy’s next move. Just like her father. As much as she would like to work a job behind a desk as an analyst, her skill and persuasive ability has her back out … Continue reading Tom Clancy Defense Protocol
Is it getting cooler yet where you are? We've seen another heatwave here which had us retreat back inside again. While I can't wait to get back outside on the hiking trails, the heatwave gave me time to read some great books this week. We are reading books by Hispanic authors in honor of Hispanic … Continue reading This Week: September 15th
Tom Clancy Act of Defiance hits shelves today! If you're a fan of the Ryanverse, grab your copy from your local bookshop! Katie Ryan is a hotshot analyst, just like her dad. Where her siblings spend time out in the field, her job keeps her behind a screen in an office. Katie reviews data and … Continue reading RELEASING TODAY: Tom Clancy Act of Defiance
Katie Ryan is a hotshot analyst, just like her dad. Where her siblings spend time out in the field, her job keeps her behind a screen in an office. Katie reviews data and build reports for her upline, but that’s taking a turn with this project - she just briefed the president and his staff … Continue reading Tom Clancy Act of Defiance
