Bucket of reviews, bucket of knives, same diff, right?: seanan

Bucket of reviews, bucket of knives, same diff, right?

It's almost time for Discount Armageddon (which is why this blog, like my life, is currently the "all InCryptid, all the time" channel; while I am doing other things, they're just mostly intended to distract me, and thus involve port and Kingdom Hearts 2). And as is always the case during the final run-up to a new book, the reviews are starting to appear, like beautiful mushrooms on a pristine lawn! Are they delicious mushrooms, full of woodland goodness? Or are they the dreaded amanita, so lovely to behold, so deadly to touch? There's only one way to find out!

Travels Through Iest has posted a review of Discount Armageddon, and says, "It is early days, but Discount Armageddon is one of the most amusing urban fantasies I’ve ever read, packed with fresh ideas and plenty of scope to expand. Hopefully sales will be strong and we readers will get to see a lot more of Verity, the Price family and the cryptids. Cheese! And Cake!" Awesome!

Travels Through Iest also reviewed Westward Weird, an anthology which contains the chronologically earliest InCryptid story currently extant (it's the story of how Alice's parents met). This review says, "The standouts for me were Seanan's story (I'm sure that's a huge surprise), but I'm a sucker for anything that features the Aeslin Mice and 'The Flower of Arizona' does that." I shall build my future on the backs of talking mice. Hey, it was good enough for Disney...

Un:Bound has posted a review of Discount Armageddon, and says, "Discount Armageddon is top notch urban fantasy treated with a sense of humor and lightness that manages to enhance rather than undermine the sense of adventure and investigation." Also: "An unusual treatment of some well trodden tropes, lots of really original ideas and an explosive start to a new urban fantasy series I am really excited about." No poisonous mushrooms here!

Lurv ala Mode has posted a lovely review of Discount Armageddon, with some call-outs that had me giggling. How can you not love a review that cites the heroine's love of jumping off tall buildings as a selling point? She says: "People. People, listen. Look, this is a really good book. I'm just going to say that I just about loved it to pieces, like the kinds of pieces one gets when they hug something breakable with super human strength and, oh, oops, there I went and broke that awesome thing. Guess it's a good thing this wasn't on the Kindle, then. Paperbacks are actually pretty forgiving when it comes to ridiculously overzealous hugs." Hee hee hee. Also, and more seriously: "As much as I moan and groan sometimes about yet another series to keep up with, I feel no such qualms about the InCryptid books and will gladly add them to the few I even bother to pre-order. If you're a fan of urban fantasy looking for something different, I can't recommend this one enough." So much glee.

Scribbles From an Abstract Mind has posted a review of Discount Armageddon, and says, "This is an enjoyable beginning to what promises to be an enjoyable series, and is to be looked forward to by all fans." Works for me.

Fantasy and Sci-Fi Lovin' News and Reviews has posted a review of Discount Armageddon, and says, "If you're a fan of urban fantasy that is light on the angst and drama and strong on action and fun then I can easily recommend Discount Armageddon." Hooray!

Finally for right now, Alice at Tales of an Intrepid Pantser has posted a review of Discount Armageddon, and says, "I loved it. I have refrained in the past from declaring any authors my favorite, because it depends on my mood, or what they've recently published, or what I feel like reading. With this book, though, Seanan McGuire cements herself as my favorite author."

...let's just leave it at that, shall we? Mushroom stew for everybody, and not a drop of poison in sight!

Glee.

ladymurmur

February 28 2012, 17:03:06 UTC 5 years ago

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Happy reviews squeeeee!

Do you have a favorite port? We always keeps a bottle of Graham's Six Grape on hand, and Another Bottle of Something, which cycles as we slowly sip our way through the port-world.

We picked up a set of port pipes (like these:http://www.flickr.com/photos/pointykittystudios/2297298352/) a while ago. They always make me think of headless cats.

faecat

February 28 2012, 17:37:39 UTC 5 years ago

Do you drink the port through the straw, or out of the top opening? *headtilt*

5 years ago

February 28 2012, 17:03:45 UTC 5 years ago

Yay for good reviews!

February 28 2012, 17:39:25 UTC 5 years ago

Yes!

phoenix_singing

February 28 2012, 17:13:21 UTC 5 years ago

Ahaha, that one from Lurv ala Mode is adorable. Book hugs!

Congrats on the great reviews! I can't wait to read the book! :D

February 28 2012, 17:39:35 UTC 5 years ago

YOU HAS A CORN!!!!!!!!!!

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February 28 2012, 17:39:44 UTC 5 years ago

Hail!

ohari

February 28 2012, 17:41:36 UTC 5 years ago

I have returned, unread, the improper copy Amazon sent me (also, it was Damaged). I am strong. Reviews like these make me weak. I can be strong for another week, if I have to. :)

February 29 2012, 18:35:20 UTC 5 years ago

I applaud your strength.

spectralbovine

February 28 2012, 18:10:33 UTC 5 years ago

With this book, though, Seanan McGuire cements herself as my favorite author.
I am teetering on the edge of tears today, but this brought a half-smile to my face. I'm so happy for you.

alicetheowl

February 29 2012, 07:00:24 UTC 5 years ago

Meanwhile, here I am, squeeing about getting linked. Maybe by tomorrow I'll be able to speak in my usual octave.

janetmiles

February 28 2012, 18:39:13 UTC 5 years ago

If I may ask, what is the correct (or preferred) pronunciation for Aeslin Mice? I keep dithering among "AYZ-lin" (first syllable rhymes with "hay"), "AYS-lin", and "EES-lin".

February 29 2012, 18:36:30 UTC 5 years ago

AYZ-lin.

pbrim

February 28 2012, 19:22:59 UTC 5 years ago

I must say that, starting with the Newsflesh series, you have been one of the authors that I get in e-book form. If a series is good I want to be able to go back and re-read all the books from time to time, and with dead trees versions, they sometimes get misplaced. (I had around 5K physical books at one time, but I haven't taken inventory since the divorce.)

However, most of my friends don't have e-books, or have an incompatable format. From what I have been hearing, I think the Incryptid books are going to get bought in dead tree form as well, for lending purposes. (Bought the first week, of course.) And by lending I mean "Here, take this book, you HAVE to read it. I know you have lots of other books to be read, but you NEED to read this one!" (I am already acquiring the Newsflesh books in dead tree form for that purpose.)

meggins

February 29 2012, 05:30:53 UTC 5 years ago

(icon love*

aliciaaudrey

February 28 2012, 19:27:41 UTC 5 years ago

WHY IS THIS BOOK NOT IN MY HANDS RIGHT NOW!!! WHYYYYY!!!!!

February 29 2012, 18:37:07 UTC 5 years ago

Because time travels in a straight line sometimes.

dornbeast

February 28 2012, 19:56:02 UTC 5 years ago

"I shall build my future on the backs of talking mice."

I presume you mean that metaphorically, since it's generally accepted practice to hire the talking mice as electrician's assistants and let the trolls and ogres do heavy lifting.

February 29 2012, 18:37:20 UTC 5 years ago

Metaphorically, yes.

yellowblackhaze

February 28 2012, 21:43:54 UTC 5 years ago

I shall build my future on the backs of talking mice. Hey, it was good enough for Disney...
Will we be seeing the opening of Seananworld soon then? That's a theme park I'd love to visit.

February 29 2012, 18:37:42 UTC 5 years ago

If I had my own roller coaster, Amy would DIE.

wendyzski

February 29 2012, 01:00:17 UTC 5 years ago

Everyone loves the mice!

February 29 2012, 18:37:54 UTC 5 years ago

True!

February 29 2012, 05:38:49 UTC 5 years ago

Maybe someday I'll understand why people were talking about port. Hope Guinness is also acceptable.

Yay! Yay for good reviews. i don't know how authors cope with bad reviews, though. I won't have a car on the actual publication date, but I think very shortly thereafter I will be driving to the bookstore.