A book some Sounisians might like-

[mary-j-59.livejournal.com]

Hi - I'm deirdrejs sister, and I've been a lurker for awhile, commenting occasionally. I've just joined the community (yay!). And I'd like to share a book review with you! First-time novelist Amanda McCrina is a huge Rosemary Sutcliffe fan, and cites her as an influence. Of course, Megan Whalen Turner does, too. That's one reason why I thought Sounisians might enjoy hearing about Amanda's book. (BTW, I urged Amanda to read the Queen's Thief series, and she gave The Queen of Attolia five stars on goodreads!) My review of His Own Good Sword is here:

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[checkers65477.livejournal.com]

It sounds really good--a bit more like Sutcliff than MWT, maybe? Is it an adult book, or YA?

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

Checkers, I'd say yes more Sutcliff than MWT, but a few overlaps in terms of duty/honor type themes.

[mary-j-59.livejournal.com]

I'd agree with elvenjaneite; it's closer to Sutcliff. Though it was published as an adult book, I'm putting it in YA in our library. I'd say it's a natural for kids of 13 or 14 and over who like this sort of fiction. Not that that should keep it from adults!

I'm hoping more libraries will pick it up, as that can be very helpful both to new authors and their readers.

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

I also read this one and really enjoyed it! See here (http://bysinginglight.wordpress.com/2012/07/20/his-own-good-sword-amanda-mccrina/).

[ulkis.livejournal.com]

sounds interesting - thank for the rec!

[tiegirl.livejournal.com]

Sounds like fun. I posted over at your blog, but I'll say it again: I'm glad you de-lurked and joined us!

[booksrgood4u.livejournal.com]

Hi there! Welcome to Sounis!!! We love new people - especially those who come bearing book recs!