![]() ![]() But there are worse things than being seduced by a river, even if it sometimes leads to a couple of weak-kneed sighs. And this love letter sometimes comes closer to the tone of a guidebook. An entire chapter on the photography of the Seine offers up just one photo. At the same time, the book falls short in places. ![]() Although the book was mostly finished before the devastating April fire at Notre Dame, she added a final section that allowed her to conclude this homage to her adopted river, city and country. Sciolino reaches the right elegiac note in her afterword. And Francophiles like me might find themselves collecting ideas for new places to visit. With that attitude in mind, it’s fun to select the morsels, from those that will undoubtedly impress and disgust dinner companions to those that might come in handy in a trivia contest. In fact, it’s clear that this book is meant not to be read in a narrative flow but to be sampled bit by bit, like the delicate macarons that line the shelves of so many patisseries. ![]() Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley community to discover, request, read, and review. With this sweeping level of research, the reader has the sense that no tidbit is excluded. NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. In too many spots, though, The Seine reads slightly more like an almanac than a love letter. an extended love letter to the Seine, from its ancient underground source in a 'forgotten corner of Burgundy' to its drab discharge into the English Channel at Le Havre. ![]()
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![]() Read moreĬopyright ©2023 KS Dragon Court / Katrina SIsowath. Katrina Sisowath currently resides in the United Kingdom with her husband Charidy and her two children, where she continues to write and research for her next projects. She is also a mentor to aspiring writers, sharing her knowledge and experience to help others achieve their writing goals. Her follow-up series, "Dragon Court," has also been a commercial and critical success, solidifying her place as a leading voice in the mythological fantasy genre.īeyond her writing, Katrina Sisowath is an active member of the fantasy writing community, often participating in book festivals, conventions, and speaking engagements. ![]() ![]() Katrina's debut novel, "Ninkha Serpent Priestess", published by KS Dragon Court, was met with critical acclaim, and earned her a spot on the "Amazon" bestseller list. With a background in research, she brings a wealth of knowledge and authenticity to her writing, making her stories both entertaining and educational. Her passion for mythology and fantasy began at a young age, leading her to study Asian Languages and Literature at University. ![]() ![]() She is known for her captivating stories that blend ancient myths and legends with elements of fantasy to create unique and immersive worlds. Katrina Sisowath is a British mythological fantasy writer and researcher. ![]() ![]() ![]() Because Robert Blaisdell, the Duke of Clermont, is not fooled. So when a handsome duke comes to town, the last thing she wants is his attention. Wallflowers may not be the prettiest of blooms, but at least they don’t get trampled. After all, the last time she was the center of attention, it ended badly-so badly that she changed her name to escape her scandalous past. ![]() But that is precisely what she gets.Miss Minerva Lane is a quiet, bespectacled wallflower, and she wants to keep it that way. Miss Minerva Lane is a quiet, bespectacled wallflower, and she wants to keep it that way. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She is unaware until about mid-way through Outpost. Love Triangle: Both Fade and Stalker have a crush on Deuce.I Should Write a Book About This: Morrow, in Horde, repeatedly talks about writing his experiences down in a book and follows through with it at the end. ![]() Drill Sergeant Nasty: Silk is the leader of the Hunters in College, and purposefully sends new Hunters on suicide missions so they can learn lessons about respect.Battle Couple: Deuce and Fade start out as reluctant partners in the first book ( Enclave), but by the third ( Horde) they are battling Freaks side-by-side.The first three books were packaged as a Trilogy, but in 2017, Vanguard was released making the term a bit outdated. It takes place in an After the End setting, with most of civilization living in underground enclaves and usually dying before they're thirty. It began in 2011, with the novel Enclave. The Razorland Trilogy is a dystopian YA novel series by Ann Aguirre. ![]() |