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Mandy Anderson

From Mandy's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Mandy loves this book

A simple story of good vs evil, but I enjoyed the heroes being heroes and good.

Terrible stuff would happen to the protagonist, but he would always do what was right, and wasn't constantly punished for being a good person. It was refreshing.

By Lois McMaster Bujold ,

Why should I read it?

7 authors picked The Curse of Chalion as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril returns to the noble household he once served as page and is named secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in line to rule. It is an assignment Cazaril dreads, for it must ultimately lead him to the place he most fears: the royal court of Cardegoss, where the powerful enemies who once placed him in chains now occupy lofty positions.

But it is more than the traitorous intrigues of villains that threaten Cazaril and the Royesse Iselle here, for a sinister curse hangs like a…


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Book cover of Aggressor

Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of Breath and Bone

Mandy Anderson

From Mandy's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Mandy loves this book

I adored being in this character's head. Valen is a flawed, and morally complicated individual, but his outlook on everything takes a world that would be pretty dark and suffuses it with so much life and warmth. His character growth throughout the series was very satisfying although I was genuinely sad finishing the series, as it meant that his story was over.

Carol Berg's writing is, as always excellent, though the pacing of the first book (Flesh and Spirit), is slower and and does a lot of heavy lifting with the setup.

By Carol Berg ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Breath and Bone as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The mesmerizing conclusion to the fantasy epic

Addicted to an enchantment that turns pain into pleasure?and bound by oaths he refuses to abandon?Valen risks body and soul to rescue one child, seek justice for another, and bring the dying land of Navronne its rightful king.


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