Genre: Fantasy

THE WISTERIA SOCIETY OF LADY SCOUNDRELS by India Holton – Review

THE WISTERIA SOCIETY OF LADY SCOUNDRELS by India Holton – Review
Posted June 14, 2021 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 29 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A lively adventure with plenty of romance, The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels lost me when it came to the unexpected fantastical elements. “You are a scoundrel,” she whispered furiously. “Yes,” he agreed. “I’m thinking of starting a Society of Gentlemen Scoundrels.” “You’re millennia too late. It already exists and is called the […]

JADE CITY by Fonda Lee – Review

JADE CITY by Fonda Lee – Review
Posted June 3, 2021 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 34 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A nuanced, brutal, epic saga of clan rivalry, loyalty, betrayal and revenge, set in a vivid Asian inspired fantasy world. I was determined to read a backlist fantasy book for #Wyrdandwonder, and I’m so glad I made time for Jade City, a book that’s been on my TBR since it was released in […]

THE BLACKTONGUE THIEF by Christopher Buehlman – Review

THE BLACKTONGUE THIEF by Christopher Buehlman – Review
Posted May 13, 2021 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A bawdy, irreverent and joyful adventure, The Blacktongue Thief is an excellent start to an exciting series. When listening for danger, one must never mistake silence for safety. Color me surprised and delighted by Christopher Buehlman’s traditional fantasy debut! I wasn’t sure what to expect but I did not expect this. Buehlman takes […]

TITAN SONG by Dan Stout – Review

TITAN SONG by Dan Stout – Review
Posted April 5, 2021 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Another strong entry in Dan Stout’s retro noir urban fantasy series, Titan Song is a rollicking good time. This is the third book in The Carter Archives series, and it’s still going strong, I’m happy to report. Stout has combined a unique set of elements—noir urban fantasy, a 1970s vibe that seems familiar […]