Double Shadow by Andrew Ludington (Splinter Effect #2)

Double Shadow by Andrew Ludington (Splinter Effect #2) (NetGalley ARC, pub 4/21) ⭐⭐⭐⭐This was a bit slow for the first 25% and then started to pick up and engaged me a lot more. A lot of the ancient history goes over my head but I like the descriptions and the character development, plus this book had some pretty exciting action in the final third. The two primary characters in the first book got a lot more development in this one and both become more likeable. I also enjoyed that some of the story included more modern times. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

My Dear You by Rachel Khong

My Dear You by Rachel Khong (NetGalley ARC, pub 4/7) Both of Khong's novels were 5 stars for me, but this short story collection veers off into speculative/dystopian fiction which is not my thing. The writing is great but the themes are strange and disturbing - not for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. 

A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman

A Far-flung Life by M.L. Stedman (NetGalley ARC, pub 3/3) ⭐⭐⭐💫 Beautiful writing, interesting setting (Western Australia), and a good family drama, but just too dark for me and just too sweeping to hold my attention properly. It is definitely an uncomfortable read. Multiple content warnings. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.