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ORDINARY MONSTERS by J.M. Miro – Review

ORDINARY MONSTERS by J.M. Miro – Review
Posted June 13, 2022 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A dark fantasy world, compelling characters a lively plot combine in this beautifully written and executed series opener. I usually hesitate when it comes to long books, as I haven’t had a very good track record finishing them. Also, as a review blogger, I want to read and review as many books as […]

MERCURY RISING by R.W.W. Greene – Review

MERCURY RISING by R.W.W. Greene – Review
Posted May 12, 2022 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 19 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Low-tech and futuristic space travel combine in surprising ways in this entertaining series opener. Last year I thoroughly enjoyed R.W.W. Greene’s Twenty-Five to Life, and so I jumped at the chance to read his latest book from Angry Robot. Mercury Rising is just as compelling but in a different way. Where Twenty-Five to […]

A SH*TLOAD OF CRAZY POWERS by Jackson Ford – Review

A SH*TLOAD OF CRAZY POWERS by Jackson Ford – Review
Posted May 2, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 26 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Heartstopping action, hysterically funny dialog and unforgettable characters make A Sh*tload of Crazy Powers a fantastic entry into Jackson Ford’s addictive series.  “You stupid little girl,” he says. “Look at me.” I do. He opens his mouth, but I get there first. “Enough with this little girl shit. I have a name. It’s […]

SEA OF TRANQUILITY by Emily St. John Mandel – Review

SEA OF TRANQUILITY by Emily St. John Mandel – Review
Posted April 11, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 31 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Emily St. John Mandel explores the tenuous boundaries between the past, present and future in Sea of Tranquility, a thoughtful and emotional journey through time.  “We knew it was coming.” Once again, Emily St. John Mandel has written a thought-provoking, luminous story about the future, the past, and all the moments in between. […]

THE FALL by Alan Baxter – Review

THE FALL by Alan Baxter – Review
Posted March 17, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 15 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Cosmic horror, shocking violence, colorful characters and black humor come together in Alan Baxter’s follow-up to The Gulp, a delightfully dark bunch of tales that will put you on edge—and keep you there. “There’s interesting and there’s fucked, mate. Nothing good ever came out of Gulpepper.” Is it possible to be fond of […]

CROWBONES by Anne Bishop – Review

CROWBONES by Anne Bishop – Review
Posted March 14, 2022 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 22 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Another strong entry into Anne Bishop’s World of the Others series, Crowbones is full of mystery, terror, lovable characters and fascinating world-building. Some authors just make you feel cozy, and Anne Bishop is one of those authors for me. I loved being back in her world of The Others, where humans live alongside […]

THE PARADOX HOTEL by Rob Hart – Review

THE PARADOX HOTEL by Rob Hart – Review
Posted February 28, 2022 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 30 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A fun mystery with interesting characters and relationships, The Paradox Hotel was full of good ideas but ended up confusing me more than anything. This was a strange little story, but I ended up really enjoying it after a bit of a rocky start. I thought the book was going to focus more […]

GOOD NEIGHBORS by Stephanie Burgis – Review

GOOD NEIGHBORS by Stephanie Burgis – Review
Posted February 10, 2022 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Another winning story from Stephanie Burgis, Good Neighbors combines humor, romance, magic and feel-good fun. It’s always fun to pick up a new Stephanie Burgis book, and Good Neighbors is her latest project, an omnibus of four short stories and novellas written exclusively for her Patreons and now available for everyone to enjoy. […]