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Blade Witch: A Science Fiction Holiday Novella
Finally finished with her bodyguard contract to protect a diplomat—ugh, yuk, and such an ANNOYING enchanter—the Blade Witch is heading home for Thanksbee.
But when the ex-diplomat and the Blade Witch's current annoyance insinuates his way into her journey home, and an orphan AI attempts to pick her storm cloud pocket, and bandits appear from a hypnofield, well, the Blade Witch may find that her blades can't solve every problem in the universe.
Nah.
It's time to carve up the galaxy!
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Blade Witch is a science fiction holiday novella.
But when the ex-diplomat and the Blade Witch's current annoyance insinuates his way into her journey home, and an orphan AI attempts to pick her storm cloud pocket, and bandits appear from a hypnofield, well, the Blade Witch may find that her blades can't solve every problem in the universe.
Nah.
It's time to carve up the galaxy!
***
Blade Witch is a science fiction holiday novella.
79 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2019
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About the author
Jenny Schwartz
110 books577 followersAustralian author of strangely hopeful fantasy & science fiction. Independently published for over a decade.
Storyteller. Creator of Caldryn Parliament - Golden Age Mysteries in the Realm of Science Fiction & Fantasy
Jenny Schwartz has a degree in sociology and history, and a lifelong fascination with understanding people. Her character-driven science fiction and fantasy novels explore other worlds and how people navigate strange situations and complicated emotions, while retaining their sense of self. Her plots are twisty and unexpected.
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Storyteller. Creator of Caldryn Parliament - Golden Age Mysteries in the Realm of Science Fiction & Fantasy
Jenny Schwartz has a degree in sociology and history, and a lifelong fascination with understanding people. Her character-driven science fiction and fantasy novels explore other worlds and how people navigate strange situations and complicated emotions, while retaining their sense of self. Her plots are twisty and unexpected.
***
I've curated my bookshelf to share books which I hope readers of Caldryn Parliament will enjoy. With the older books, please be aware that they are a product of their times and read with care.
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January 30, 2020
4 Stars
"I find kindness attractive. Strength balanced by kindness makes my knees wobble." --Eric, the Viking
*le sigh* Me too, big guy. Me too. When the world seems all out of whack, and reading is my comfort, I constantly seek out characters who value "strength balanced by kindness." Totally my catnip.
In this scifi adventure, our female MC, Martha (the Blade Witch) is the alpha of the relationship. She acts as the male MC's bodyguard; she is the one who physically fights the space bandits; she is the captain of the ship; she makes the tough decisions for her crew; she wields deadly knives like an assassin -- and I loved her overall take charge dynamic.
While Eric, the male MC, is described as a Viking (with his own powers), he is also described as a peacemaker, a problem-solver, a mediator (and as a unique physical trait in a romance novel, someone who is balding). He is gentle where Martha is fierce, and it is all kinds of sweetness watching him try to woo the deadly Blade Witch.
Then, to make things even more enjoyable, there is a bat-like pilot who enjoys cuddles and hugs, and the most endearing juvenile Artificial Intelligence system named "Kid."
This entire story felt comforting and gentle. I loved the alpha female MC/beta male MC dynamic, the loving camaraderie of the crew, the unique characters, the sweet wooing, and the overall sense of warmheartedness this story imbues.
I read this story via KU, but since it is only 99c, I bought my own copy to re-read and enjoy.
Recommend!
"I find kindness attractive. Strength balanced by kindness makes my knees wobble." --Eric, the Viking
*le sigh* Me too, big guy. Me too. When the world seems all out of whack, and reading is my comfort, I constantly seek out characters who value "strength balanced by kindness." Totally my catnip.
In this scifi adventure, our female MC, Martha (the Blade Witch) is the alpha of the relationship. She acts as the male MC's bodyguard; she is the one who physically fights the space bandits; she is the captain of the ship; she makes the tough decisions for her crew; she wields deadly knives like an assassin -- and I loved her overall take charge dynamic.
While Eric, the male MC, is described as a Viking (with his own powers), he is also described as a peacemaker, a problem-solver, a mediator (and as a unique physical trait in a romance novel, someone who is balding). He is gentle where Martha is fierce, and it is all kinds of sweetness watching him try to woo the deadly Blade Witch.
Then, to make things even more enjoyable, there is a bat-like pilot who enjoys cuddles and hugs, and the most endearing juvenile Artificial Intelligence system named "Kid."
This entire story felt comforting and gentle. I loved the alpha female MC/beta male MC dynamic, the loving camaraderie of the crew, the unique characters, the sweet wooing, and the overall sense of warmheartedness this story imbues.
I read this story via KU, but since it is only 99c, I bought my own copy to re-read and enjoy.
Recommend!
April 11, 2022
Fun read that sparked my imagination.
Attention grabbing story with depth, humor, romance, space battle and family. Twenty thousand plus words that create a complex universe and appealing characters.
Fun aliens, an immature artificial intelligence, a non human space ship, a hero and heroine with brains, heart and integrity are just a few of the attractions of the story.
Bottom line I'd love to read some of the further adventures of this group, especially the saving of Orphan Alley.
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Attention grabbing story with depth, humor, romance, space battle and family. Twenty thousand plus words that create a complex universe and appealing characters.
Fun aliens, an immature artificial intelligence, a non human space ship, a hero and heroine with brains, heart and integrity are just a few of the attractions of the story.
Bottom line I'd love to read some of the further adventures of this group, especially the saving of Orphan Alley.
cross posted goodreads, bookbub, amazon
December 15, 2024
I decided to read this randomly cause it sounded like a fun little short sort of related to Thanksgiving. Martha has just come off a bodyguard job and decided she's going to go home for the first time in a long time. She finds a ship, ends up basically adopting an orphan AI and Eric who she bodyguarded has decided he's in love with her and joins her on this trip. It's a bit of a bumpy ride but she's got some baggage she is hoping to address when she gets home in time for Thanksbee.
This was a novella so I didn't expect a whole lot. The story was overall cute but I did get a bit confused because I felt like scenes just happened out of nowhere and they weren't exactly tied with one another. Eric was super sweet and there were very small, very quick romantic moments but definitely a lot of telling and lot less showing.
This was a novella so I didn't expect a whole lot. The story was overall cute but I did get a bit confused because I felt like scenes just happened out of nowhere and they weren't exactly tied with one another. Eric was super sweet and there were very small, very quick romantic moments but definitely a lot of telling and lot less showing.
January 25, 2020
Please turn this into a series!
I really enjoyed this novella. I've just start reading books like this. I really enjoyed the NC and the other characters. You told a great story but I feel like as a reader were left hanging. You hint at things to come such as her relationship with eric, the possible change in professions, her coming back for kid and the ship, the pilot signing on for in a year. Please think about continuing the story!
I really enjoyed this novella. I've just start reading books like this. I really enjoyed the NC and the other characters. You told a great story but I feel like as a reader were left hanging. You hint at things to come such as her relationship with eric, the possible change in professions, her coming back for kid and the ship, the pilot signing on for in a year. Please think about continuing the story!
February 3, 2025
Entertaining, SF-fantasy, romance novella
Martha Blaze, the 30-year-old, titular "blade witch," has been a well-paid bodyguard and bounty hunter for the past eight years. Her ability with a magical blade is based on a rare, innate talent that she has honed over time. She is also fit and strong from daily workouts and a highly intelligent, strategic planner.
Eric Runestricken is a 39-year-old Viking Mediator. He is a type of sorcerer called a seidr. He has an innate magical ability to create protective shields of all sizes and strengths. He is part of a very wealthy and powerful clan, and his grandfather is a general. Eric is an influential, interplanetary diplomat who works long and hard to prevent wars. Martha has been his personal bodyguard for the past year.
On the day that her contract to protect Eric ends, Martha purchases a spaceship to use to return to her home planet, which she has not visited since she left it eight years ago. She is shocked when Eric informs her he wants to join her on her voyage, and that he is determined to court her, which he could not ethically do when he was her employer. With very little protest, Martha agrees to his completely unexpected request because, she bluntly informs him, she believes he has a silly crush on her, and that spending time in close quarters with her for the next two months of their journey will wipe it out of his system.
In the course of obtaining her spaceship, Martha rescues an infant AI in a junkyard where juvenile AIs without owners are abandoned. The AI has no name but decides he wants to be called, Kid, when Martha affectionately and generically refers to him by that moniker when they first meet. Kid is absolutely adorable.
Martha also hires Noah Chiro, a short, bat-like, daredevil Acerodon, to pilot her newly acquired ship. Noah is a quirky, "manic pixie dream girl" type of character.
In the course of this story, these four wonderful people form a lovely family of affiliation, deeply bonding during the dangerous space journey to Martha's home planet.
This is novella rather than a full novel. But, even so, the worldbuilding is amazingly complex and complete, and every plot thread within the story is tied up in a satisfactory way.
I really liked both Martha and Eric. They are equally dynamic, ethical, protective, compassionate individuals. There are only a few kisses in this G-rated romance, but there is plenty of emotional and sensual chemistry between Martha and Eric. In addition, the affectionate, nurturing friendships that blossom between the four shipmates are extremely heartwarming.
This book is a real keeper for me, that I know I will revisit in the future.
Martha Blaze, the 30-year-old, titular "blade witch," has been a well-paid bodyguard and bounty hunter for the past eight years. Her ability with a magical blade is based on a rare, innate talent that she has honed over time. She is also fit and strong from daily workouts and a highly intelligent, strategic planner.
Eric Runestricken is a 39-year-old Viking Mediator. He is a type of sorcerer called a seidr. He has an innate magical ability to create protective shields of all sizes and strengths. He is part of a very wealthy and powerful clan, and his grandfather is a general. Eric is an influential, interplanetary diplomat who works long and hard to prevent wars. Martha has been his personal bodyguard for the past year.
On the day that her contract to protect Eric ends, Martha purchases a spaceship to use to return to her home planet, which she has not visited since she left it eight years ago. She is shocked when Eric informs her he wants to join her on her voyage, and that he is determined to court her, which he could not ethically do when he was her employer. With very little protest, Martha agrees to his completely unexpected request because, she bluntly informs him, she believes he has a silly crush on her, and that spending time in close quarters with her for the next two months of their journey will wipe it out of his system.
In the course of obtaining her spaceship, Martha rescues an infant AI in a junkyard where juvenile AIs without owners are abandoned. The AI has no name but decides he wants to be called, Kid, when Martha affectionately and generically refers to him by that moniker when they first meet. Kid is absolutely adorable.
Martha also hires Noah Chiro, a short, bat-like, daredevil Acerodon, to pilot her newly acquired ship. Noah is a quirky, "manic pixie dream girl" type of character.
In the course of this story, these four wonderful people form a lovely family of affiliation, deeply bonding during the dangerous space journey to Martha's home planet.
This is novella rather than a full novel. But, even so, the worldbuilding is amazingly complex and complete, and every plot thread within the story is tied up in a satisfactory way.
I really liked both Martha and Eric. They are equally dynamic, ethical, protective, compassionate individuals. There are only a few kisses in this G-rated romance, but there is plenty of emotional and sensual chemistry between Martha and Eric. In addition, the affectionate, nurturing friendships that blossom between the four shipmates are extremely heartwarming.
This book is a real keeper for me, that I know I will revisit in the future.
February 14, 2020
This was an enchanting short story that had everything, space battles, a baby AI, a conniving hero that will do anything to get his heroine, and humour. Not to mention the Bees for Thanksbee!! And family, what're gunna do......
Would love to see more of this universe, magic blades in space, and hopefully a rescue of the AI's in Orphan Alley!
A real good feel good story.
Would love to see more of this universe, magic blades in space, and hopefully a rescue of the AI's in Orphan Alley!
A real good feel good story.
August 2, 2025
Awesome sci fantasy novella
The ending was everything I'd hoped for after learning to love the characters as the story progressed. The worldbuilding is amazing for a novella. The romance is believable, and Martha and Eric are fascinating. Noah and Kid definitely made me laugh. I wish there was a sequel.
The ending was everything I'd hoped for after learning to love the characters as the story progressed. The worldbuilding is amazing for a novella. The romance is believable, and Martha and Eric are fascinating. Noah and Kid definitely made me laugh. I wish there was a sequel.
January 3, 2026
Romance:
January 23, 2022
I loved the characters! Martha kicks butt! Hope there's a sequel!
January 10, 2020
This book kept popping up on recommendation lists so I finally took a chance on it and was pleasantly surprised. What a good story! Amazing how much the author packs into this novella. we get enough background to enjoy the characters and the world, we get romance, excitement and the building of friendship between the four main characters. Also, the Blade Witch has different, but interesting magic unlike other magic I've read about. I will check out more from this author.
December 11, 2019
Being bait is not something she'll put up with
Terrific - hope there's more from the Blade Witch. Loved the characters from the adolescent AI (his thirst for knowledge and understanding of human emotions) to our main characters. Both strong, independent and not really fitting in within their families. In fact it could be said that the families have driven them away.
Her contract as a bodyguard is to end within hours and then she'll be heading home for the Thanksbee celebrations. However her plans to buy a junkers and head home are interrupted by an AI and her former client. Both want to go with her and along with a fourth member of the crew they embark on a journey that will bring into contact with bandits as they have been set up. Will they survive all the actions raised against them? How will her family react to her? Will she sell the junkers as she planned? Will she fall for the "wooing" of her former client?
Terrific - hope there's more from the Blade Witch. Loved the characters from the adolescent AI (his thirst for knowledge and understanding of human emotions) to our main characters. Both strong, independent and not really fitting in within their families. In fact it could be said that the families have driven them away.
Her contract as a bodyguard is to end within hours and then she'll be heading home for the Thanksbee celebrations. However her plans to buy a junkers and head home are interrupted by an AI and her former client. Both want to go with her and along with a fourth member of the crew they embark on a journey that will bring into contact with bandits as they have been set up. Will they survive all the actions raised against them? How will her family react to her? Will she sell the junkers as she planned? Will she fall for the "wooing" of her former client?
November 24, 2023
3.5 stars. Solid novella. Martha is a blade witch, and, having just finished a bodyguard contract, decides to go home for Thanksbee celebration. But soon her solitary journey home will include her former client intent on wooing her, an orphan AI juvenile who needs adoption and guidance, and a bat-like co-pilot. Add in bandits, treasure hunters, and govt security forces and confronting her family is the least of Martha’s worries.
What worked for me: 1) I really like the worlds this author creates and the different magical abilities manifested in them. 2) I also really appreciate the philosophical discussions raised by the different characters.
What didn’t work for me: If the novella is creating a new world instead of piggybacking off an already established world then something in the novella has to give. In this case it was the romance development and the magical ability development. 1) Martha was hot and cold with very little build upon in between. There just wasn’t space or time for there to be tension in the relationship. It was either strung tight or very loose. 2) I could never figure out what Eric did. Something magical that’s supposed to be powerful that saves the ship somehow and is better than Martha’s powers. But what that is I have no idea. 🤷🏻♀️ And Martha is a blade witch, but can do spirit blades and it has something to do with seeing truth and hair or blood? It was confusing. But had the potential of being interesting.
All in all, an okay novella. It wrapped up nicely and was a good kickoff to this years holiday season.
What worked for me: 1) I really like the worlds this author creates and the different magical abilities manifested in them. 2) I also really appreciate the philosophical discussions raised by the different characters.
What didn’t work for me: If the novella is creating a new world instead of piggybacking off an already established world then something in the novella has to give. In this case it was the romance development and the magical ability development. 1) Martha was hot and cold with very little build upon in between. There just wasn’t space or time for there to be tension in the relationship. It was either strung tight or very loose. 2) I could never figure out what Eric did. Something magical that’s supposed to be powerful that saves the ship somehow and is better than Martha’s powers. But what that is I have no idea. 🤷🏻♀️ And Martha is a blade witch, but can do spirit blades and it has something to do with seeing truth and hair or blood? It was confusing. But had the potential of being interesting.
All in all, an okay novella. It wrapped up nicely and was a good kickoff to this years holiday season.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2024
Just A Soupçon Of Danger
Blade Witch Martha Blaze is just trying to get home for the holidays. Too bad several people have ideas to make her trip count for them.
Eric Runestricken has finished his diplomatic duties and is free to pursue other interests - primarily, Martha Blaze. She had been his bodyguard for over a year, because Eric had wanted to keep her close. So inviting himself along on her journey home is the latest of his maneuvering to get closer to her. His family has additional ideas.
Martha is less than happy being stuck on their game board, especially as collateral is written all over her. She doesn’t play well with people who mark her as expendable, particularly ones who diss her skills and her intelligence.
Going home is her own touchstone, and no one - be they smugglers, bandits, space security forces, or those who sent her away - no one is keeping her from getting there, on time.
Blade Witch Martha Blaze is just trying to get home for the holidays. Too bad several people have ideas to make her trip count for them.
Eric Runestricken has finished his diplomatic duties and is free to pursue other interests - primarily, Martha Blaze. She had been his bodyguard for over a year, because Eric had wanted to keep her close. So inviting himself along on her journey home is the latest of his maneuvering to get closer to her. His family has additional ideas.
Martha is less than happy being stuck on their game board, especially as collateral is written all over her. She doesn’t play well with people who mark her as expendable, particularly ones who diss her skills and her intelligence.
Going home is her own touchstone, and no one - be they smugglers, bandits, space security forces, or those who sent her away - no one is keeping her from getting there, on time.
February 22, 2020
4.25 stars
I really liked it almost all the way—good characters, interesting world and the story started off engrossing—but the last quarter of it and the ending seemed both rushed and anticlimactic to me. The section starting with the bandits and ending on Lyonesse was especially abbreviated. I expected more depth in the encounter with her family, and the whole fight plus interactions with the General was just sketched. I think the problem arose because Ms. Schwartz had to keep the word count down to novella length when the story wanted to be a novel. So it was reasonably enjoyable but could have been a whole lot more. I do hope the Blade Witch gets another story, maybe a novel this time?
I really liked it almost all the way—good characters, interesting world and the story started off engrossing—but the last quarter of it and the ending seemed both rushed and anticlimactic to me. The section starting with the bandits and ending on Lyonesse was especially abbreviated. I expected more depth in the encounter with her family, and the whole fight plus interactions with the General was just sketched. I think the problem arose because Ms. Schwartz had to keep the word count down to novella length when the story wanted to be a novel. So it was reasonably enjoyable but could have been a whole lot more. I do hope the Blade Witch gets another story, maybe a novel this time?
July 20, 2024
Blade Witch body gaurd
Blade Witch Martha has a problem. At the end of her latest, yet again, very successful contract to gaurd a new deputy and he was and the diplomat, the prior client follows her home. Apparently he thinks he's in love with her. And Eric is a very determined man.
On top of this she just saved a young AI from termination. So she is effectively his parent and she has to train him.
All she wants to do is go home and visit her family. And celebrate Thanksbee!
Blade Witch Martha has a problem. At the end of her latest, yet again, very successful contract to gaurd a new deputy and he was and the diplomat, the prior client follows her home. Apparently he thinks he's in love with her. And Eric is a very determined man.
On top of this she just saved a young AI from termination. So she is effectively his parent and she has to train him.
All she wants to do is go home and visit her family. And celebrate Thanksbee!
January 31, 2020
A Fun Romp Through Space
Martha is a Blade Witch whose most recent contract was body guard for Eric, a diplomat. She thinks that she is through, but Eric has ideas of courting her. How can she get rid of him? She also rescues a juvenile orphan AI who she takes under wing. They battle bandits and suffer betrayal by their families. How will she deal with everything and figure out what it is that she truly wants. I look forward to another book.
Martha is a Blade Witch whose most recent contract was body guard for Eric, a diplomat. She thinks that she is through, but Eric has ideas of courting her. How can she get rid of him? She also rescues a juvenile orphan AI who she takes under wing. They battle bandits and suffer betrayal by their families. How will she deal with everything and figure out what it is that she truly wants. I look forward to another book.
March 16, 2025
Fun read
I like that Jenny Schwartz wastes no time on world-building for this stand-alone novella. I can only imagine the chops needed to pack adventure, conspiracy, space anomalies, burgeoning AI, species, and romance all into such a tight package -- and make it seem effortless rather than plodding. Minus one star for romance (ugh) but at least it didn't ruin the overall experience.
I like that Jenny Schwartz wastes no time on world-building for this stand-alone novella. I can only imagine the chops needed to pack adventure, conspiracy, space anomalies, burgeoning AI, species, and romance all into such a tight package -- and make it seem effortless rather than plodding. Minus one star for romance (ugh) but at least it didn't ruin the overall experience.
May 28, 2025
The author is so good at writing cozy stories while also including action. And if you like found family, cute side characters, characters that act like adults, and solid storylines, then you'll like this book - and a lot of her other ones, too.
Martha just wants to go home for the holiday. Somehow, she ends up with a child AI, her former client, and a bat pilot. The journey home is through a spatial anomaly - what could go wrong?
Martha just wants to go home for the holiday. Somehow, she ends up with a child AI, her former client, and a bat pilot. The journey home is through a spatial anomaly - what could go wrong?
May 14, 2021
Not enough of this sub-plot
This novella would only take about an hour and a bit to read but it was so cute and funny I made it last 3 days (ok I had to work double shifts but that would not have stopped me lol). I'm off to read the other, previous, same-world novels but this arc has so many more adventures I hope Ms Schwartz writes!
This novella would only take about an hour and a bit to read but it was so cute and funny I made it last 3 days (ok I had to work double shifts but that would not have stopped me lol). I'm off to read the other, previous, same-world novels but this arc has so many more adventures I hope Ms Schwartz writes!
December 22, 2021
This book!
Jenny Schwartz if you read these reviews, this is a series I'd love to read. I would love more of this world! The world-building here is insane for such a small book but I loved every moment of it. The small things are so huge here - orphaned/abandoned AIs, Tomb Raiders, Blade Clans, and more!
Jenny Schwartz if you read these reviews, this is a series I'd love to read. I would love more of this world! The world-building here is insane for such a small book but I loved every moment of it. The small things are so huge here - orphaned/abandoned AIs, Tomb Raiders, Blade Clans, and more!
November 30, 2022
Out of this world good reading
Jenny Schwartz kills it with unrethis holiday homecoming SF romance. Immersive world building sets the stage for a tale of reluctant romance, adoptive parenting, family bonds both mended and severed, and the cat-
and-mouse space battle of all time. This little book packs a wallop ire of adventure and emotion between its covers. MORE! I want more!
Jenny Schwartz kills it with unrethis holiday homecoming SF romance. Immersive world building sets the stage for a tale of reluctant romance, adoptive parenting, family bonds both mended and severed, and the cat-
and-mouse space battle of all time. This little book packs a wallop ire of adventure and emotion between its covers. MORE! I want more!
March 12, 2023
Likeable
Everything was likeable about this book but the romance. I loved the MC and how she reacted to situations. Throughout the book she did not display any feeling for the guy who basically stalled her. Which is not cool.
Spoiler
Then all of a sudden, boom she has feelings. I buy this as much as I buy Katniss choosing Peeta.
Everything was likeable about this book but the romance. I loved the MC and how she reacted to situations. Throughout the book she did not display any feeling for the guy who basically stalled her. Which is not cool.
Spoiler
Then all of a sudden, boom she has feelings. I buy this as much as I buy Katniss choosing Peeta.
December 15, 2024
Delightful
This is one of my (nontraditional) seasonal rereads regularly scheduled for December. It involves found family, including an adopted juvenile AI, space pirates and the seasonal celebration of Thanksbee, complete with appropriate decorations.
A good escape read and a universe I wish Schwartz would revisit.
This is one of my (nontraditional) seasonal rereads regularly scheduled for December. It involves found family, including an adopted juvenile AI, space pirates and the seasonal celebration of Thanksbee, complete with appropriate decorations.
A good escape read and a universe I wish Schwartz would revisit.
January 29, 2020
Loved it
I only wish it was longer! I enjoy strong heroines, kindness, family, conviction, determination and yes, even a romantic interest. All present and accounted for! What a treat!! I would love to read more about Martha.
I only wish it was longer! I enjoy strong heroines, kindness, family, conviction, determination and yes, even a romantic interest. All present and accounted for! What a treat!! I would love to read more about Martha.
October 3, 2020
Good
I loved her Shaman and Shifter series, so I thought I’d try this quick read out.
Very Good! Amusing and quick paced, I’m really hoping this author will have more in the adventures of Martha and her crew of the Cobweb.
I loved her Shaman and Shifter series, so I thought I’d try this quick read out.
Very Good! Amusing and quick paced, I’m really hoping this author will have more in the adventures of Martha and her crew of the Cobweb.
February 8, 2023
It was cute. Take out the holiday stuff and fluff it up with some random action and a romantic scene or two, it would be a really good starting point for a series. The truth blade, soul blade, blade zen whatever was very intriguing but poorly explained.
February 18, 2023
Intriguing
The ending was very insightful regarding manipulations of those striving to retain power. Action, mystery, alternate world and romance all rolled in one tightly written bundle. I hope that the author writes more about these characters.
The ending was very insightful regarding manipulations of those striving to retain power. Action, mystery, alternate world and romance all rolled in one tightly written bundle. I hope that the author writes more about these characters.
June 9, 2023
Jenny Schwartz is always upbeat
This is an easy read set in space with some strong, solid values.
A quick read about knowing yourself, believing in yourself, and
leaving the past to those who still live there.
This is an easy read set in space with some strong, solid values.
A quick read about knowing yourself, believing in yourself, and
leaving the past to those who still live there.
November 28, 2024
loved it
This is a really fun, quick story. The perfect read for the day before Thanksgiving. I cannot believe how well Jenny writes science fiction and fantasy. Highly recommended.
This is a really fun, quick story. The perfect read for the day before Thanksgiving. I cannot believe how well Jenny writes science fiction and fantasy. Highly recommended.
December 7, 2019
Loved it.
Overall, excellent plot and characterization, neatly tied together, as they should be. The story is fast-paced but not hurried. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Overall, excellent plot and characterization, neatly tied together, as they should be. The story is fast-paced but not hurried. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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