The nitty-gritty: Complex characters, buckets of blood, and an intriguing mystery make Don’t Fear the Reaper a worthy sequel. Stephen Graham Jones returns to Proofrock, Idaho in this second installment of The Lake Witch Trilogy, which takes place four years after the bloody finale of My Heart is a Chainsaw. I ended up loving parts […]
The nitty-gritty: C.J. Tudor’s latest is an action-packed dystopian thriller that rubs elbows with the horror genre. Tense, scary and atmospheric, this was a fun one! To call this story “crazy” would be an understatement, but perhaps if you’ve read C.J. Tudor’s books before, you’ll know what I mean. This was my first book by […]
The nitty-gritty: The gang is back in this second book in Kendare Blake’s Buffy-inspired series, with plenty of action, laughs and monsters. I love when the second book in a series hits its stride and improves on the first book, and that was my experience with One Girl in All the World. I’ll admit I […]
The nitty-gritty: Intricate world-building and sparkling dialog make The Keeper’s Six a must read for fans looking for a fantasy adventure on the lighter side. “A Keep knows its Keeper, and a Keeper knows their Keep. The two are bound by threads of unbreakable magic, a connection to the unnamable Source, one of the strongest […]
The nitty-gritty: Twisty and entertaining, The Villa offers up interesting characters and relationships and a compelling mystery. The Villa certainly has an intriguing premise, and for the most part, I thought all the parts came together in a twisty, complex story. It was a solid four star read for me, and even though I have […]
The nitty-gritty: Everything has a price: that’s what one young girl learns in McGuire’s latest Wayward Children story. “Elodina is gone…The great tale of her being shall be extended no more; she is gone to the Library where all of us must one day be Returned, and she will pay no overdue fines on her […]
The nitty-gritty: A magical mystery, two rival families and a touch of romance make In the Shadow Garden a satisfying read. In the Shadow Garden was such a nice surprise, a combination of romance, magic and mystery that was a low-key read, just when I needed it. This is my first time reading a book […]
The nitty-gritty: Macabre and full of dark humor, All the Blood We Share explores the surprising and complex lives of a family of serial killers. “Maybe it’ll pass,” I said. “This affliction of mine—” “Oh no.” Ma shook her head. “I don’t think one can heal from bloodlust.” Camilla Bruce is a must read author […]
The nitty-gritty: An ancient evil threatens a small, rural village in this terrifying story, perfect for fans of folk horror. “Board your window, keep on your light, when the Tatterskin walks at night.” The Hollows is a tense, thrilling horror story about a group of people who have to face a terrible threat while stuck […]
The nitty-gritty: Complex relationships and a ghostly mystery make Erika T. Wurth’s debut novel a winner. White Horse really surprised me. The story is tagged as “horror” on Goodreads but I’m calling it a “ghost story” because there’s nothing really horrific or scary about it, although the overall mood is dark and eerie. I really […]