Catherine "Kater" Cheek is a writer and artist.
Catherine Cheek
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Dec 05
Book Review: The Well of Ascension
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson This novel picks up where the first one left off, with the band of scoundrels who have managed to take over the empire trying to hold onto their victory. Elend Venture has taken over as king, but he’s more of an idealist and a scholar and is having …
Dec 05
Book Review: Affairs of Steak
Affairs of Steak by Julie Hyzy This is a pretty good cozy mystery, though not quite as good as Buffalo West Wing. It’s got the familiar trope of the protagonist finding a couple of bodies in an unlikely place during an early scene. The rest of the book has her revealing clues one by one, …
Nov 14
Book Review: You
You by Caroline Kepnes This book reminds me most of The Talented Mr. Ripley in that it takes a horrible if charming protagonist and just about gets you to root for him. Other reviewers commented on what a great narrator they found, and I concur. Santino Fontana has a lovely voice and just nails the …
Nov 08
Book Review: Buffalo West Wing
Buffalo West Wing by Julie Hyzy This is a solidly crafted cozy mystery with a unique niche–the amateur sleuth is the chief White House chef. I hadn’t heard of this before, but I found a couple of copies and I like a cozy mystery as much as the next person so I picked it up …