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Forgotten Female Fantasy Reviewing vintage woman-authored SFF
The Crystal Crown by Brenda Clough
Apr 17

Apr 17 The Crystal Crown by Brenda Clough

Jean Triceratops

Dat ass? Except the main lady in this book is in no way this servile.

The Shore of Women by Pamela Sargeant
Feb 21

Feb 21 The Shore of Women by Pamela Sargeant

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Friend, I’m sorry, but I didn’t like this book. Please turn back now; I don’t want my opinions to sully your love.

The Turning Place by Jean E. Karl
Jan 2

Jan 2 The Turning Place by Jean E. Karl

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Like sci-fi? Have a short attention span? So long as you’re okay with young protagonists, this might be for you.

God Stalk by P.C. Hodgell
Dec 2

Dec 2 God Stalk by P.C. Hodgell

Jean Triceratops

Frustratingly: Contrarywise 2.0 … except it came first.

Pawn of Prophecy by David and Leigh Eddings
Nov 20

Nov 20 Pawn of Prophecy by David and Leigh Eddings

Jean Triceratops

Working on a technicality, here.

Low-Budget Cosplay of Matthew Silkes
Oct 17

Oct 17 Low-Budget Cosplay of Matthew Silkes

Jean Triceratops

In which the blogger makes her first appearance on the blog while replicating a scene from Extreme Prejudice.

The Wood Nymph and the Cranky Saint by C. Dale Brittain
Jun 2

Jun 2 The Wood Nymph and the Cranky Saint by C. Dale Brittain

Jean Triceratops

Sadly, this book misses its predecessor’s brilliance.

The Woman Who Loved Reindeer by Meredith Ann Pierce
May 16

May 16 The Woman Who Loved Reindeer by Meredith Ann Pierce

Jean Triceratops

How on earth did I overestimate this book?

Lethe by Tricia Sullivan
May 15

May 15 Lethe by Tricia Sullivan

Jean Triceratops

Tropes on tropes on tropes on tropes but far from lazy.

Out There by Adrien Stoutenburg
May 3

May 3 Out There by Adrien Stoutenburg

Jean Triceratops

Do not be fooled by the raccoon.

From the Legend of Biel by Mary Staton
Apr 29

Apr 29 From the Legend of Biel by Mary Staton

Jean Triceratops

The dreamer dreams of a dreamer dreaming about a book with action.

The Children Star by Joan Slonczewski
Apr 28

Apr 28 The Children Star by Joan Slonczewski

Jean Triceratops

The blurb on the cover really does cover it.

Alien Nation: Extreme Prejudice by L.A. Graf
Apr 7

Apr 7 Alien Nation: Extreme Prejudice by L.A. Graf

Jean Triceratops

Really stepping outside my normal tastes for this one.

Jinian Star-Eye by Sheri S. Tepper
Apr 1

Apr 1 Jinian Star-Eye by Sheri S. Tepper

Jean Triceratops

Well, this is weird. I enjoyed this book until it kinda started advocating eugenics? And now I’m simply baffled.

The Changeling by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Mar 30

Mar 30 The Changeling by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Jean Triceratops

Not fantasy, but right in the childhood feels

Double Mobius Sphere by P.S. Nim
Mar 16

Mar 16 Double Mobius Sphere by P.S. Nim

Jean Triceratops

You know what’s almost as dense and fascinating as dark matter? This book.

Guilt-Edged Ivory by Doris Egan
Mar 12

Mar 12 Guilt-Edged Ivory by Doris Egan

Jean Triceratops

Even imperfect Doris Egan is well worth reading.

Daughter of Elysium by Joan Slonczewski
Mar 2

Mar 2 Daughter of Elysium by Joan Slonczewski

Jean Triceratops

It’s a biggie but it’s definitely worth it. Even if now I’m behind my reading goals for the year.

Dervish Daughter by Sheri S. Tepper
Feb 9

Feb 9 Dervish Daughter by Sheri S. Tepper

Jean Triceratops

Good, not great, but still happy to be reading this series.

Godbond by Nancy Springer
Jan 31

Jan 31 Godbond by Nancy Springer

Jean Triceratops

Trying to close out unfinished series. Uhh, not sure if it was a good idea.

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