The April 28/May 5 issue of Entertainment Weekly offers some brief reviews of fantasy books. Here's a snippet.

In the Eye of Heaven by David Keck
Lowdown: Though breaking no new ground, Keck creates fantastical drama from solid formula.
Grade: B-

Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik
Lowdown: The second book in Novik's trilogy is less revelatory but still beats with meticulously crafted wonder.
Grade: B+

The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue
Lowdown: An ingenious, spirited allegory for adolescent angst, aging, the purpose of art, etc., that digs deep.
Grade: A

Proven Guilty: A Novel of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
Lowdown: A fast and furious adventure, with winking nods to Bugs Bunny and john Carpenter.
Grade: B+

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Posted by John DeNardo at Wednesday April 26, 2006 at 12:03 AM
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