It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus! This week, it is Ana’s turn to take over with a review of the last book she read in 2014: Gunpowder Alchemy by Jeannie Lin Adventure! Steampunk! Alternate History China! Romance! Lady Rebels! And more in this superb start to a new series. Go here to read more about it. BUT WAIT What with Smugglivus and the holidays I have been completely remiss about posting my Kirkus posts here. BAD ANA. They are here: 2014: The Year of the Alien – in which I looked at the books I read and loved in 2014 and realised something: Aliens! Aliens EVERYWHERE. Books to Look Forward to in 2015: I also made a list! With the books I want to read in 2015 as I count down to Ann Leckie’s Ancillary Mercy (COME TO ME, PRECIOUS)