Wrap Up: May 2026

Hi everyone

May is my favorite month of the year. There’s lots of sunshine, warmer weather (but not too hot for a walk), and flowers and greenery everywhere, so what’s not to love? 

Here’s what I finished this month:

- Lara Taveirne: De kinderen van Calais

- Rebecca Yarros: Fourth Wing

- Shauna Lawless: The Words of Kings and Prophets 

- John Scalzi: Redshirts

- Harriet Muncaster: Isabella Maan gaat logeren

- Kristin Hannah: The Great Alone

- Gareth Brown: The Book of Doors

- Ben Aaronovitch: Tales from the Folly 

Sadly, I did not finish two books:

- Ferdia Lennon: Glorious Exploits

- Ken Liu: The Grace of Kings 

Did you read any of these? Loved them, hated them, or somewhere in between? Let me know, I’d love to hear your thoughts! 

Happy reading!
Helena  

Ken Liu: The Clockwork Soldier

Hi everyone

This review is for Ken Liu’s short story ‘The Clockwork Soldier’.
It has 22 pages and you can read it for free, or listen to it on the website of Clarkesworld Magazine.

 “Go,” Alex said. “If you remember to keep a low profile, neither your father nor his enemies will ever find you here.”

I really liked this story.
It’s beautiful and wonderful, I loved the characters and the ending was unexpected.
I would love a bigger story in this world, maybe even with the same characters.

It left me wondering, guessing. I enjoyed it.

4 STARS

Happy reading!
Helena