Publisher: Redhook

AN EDUCATION IN MALICE by S.T. Gibson – Review

AN EDUCATION IN MALICE by S.T. Gibson – Review
Posted February 12, 2024 by Tammy in 2 1/2 stars, Reviews / 38 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Angsty, immature characters, overly-dramatic dialog and secrets revealed too soon add up to a disappointing story. It seems February is the month of disappointments, as yet another one of my highly anticipated 2024 releases failed to impress me. I had high hopes for An Education in Malice, especially after loving the author’s last […]

THE GHOSTS OF BEATRICE BIRD by Louisa Morgan – Review

THE GHOSTS OF BEATRICE BIRD by Louisa Morgan – Review
Posted December 11, 2023 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 22 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Ghosts, family trauma and close-knit relationships make Louisa Morgan’s latest a delightfully nuanced and layered story. Louisa Morgan always writes the most comforting stories, even though her characters face dangers and challenges, and The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird is another shining example of this. At its core, the story is about two women, […]

WILDWOOD MAGIC by Willa Reece – Review

WILDWOOD MAGIC by Willa Reece – Review
Posted August 7, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 17 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Folk magic and relatable characters are front and center in Willa Reece’s latest Morgan’s Gap story. “Community was like wildwood magic, a precious gossamer thing, light and fleeting, which could easily slip from your grasp.” Wildwood Magic is set in the same small rural town of Morgan’s Gap, Virginia that Wildwood Whispers was […]

EPISODE THIRTEEN by Craig DiLouie

EPISODE THIRTEEN by Craig DiLouie
Posted January 5, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A clever twist on the haunted house trope, Episode Thirteen is both weird and terrifying. Craig DiLouie is one of those authors who never writes the same book twice, and Episode Thirteen is a great example of that. What starts out as your typical haunted house story—creepy old house, strange noises and lights, […]

A DOWRY OF BLOOD by S.T. Gibson – Review

A DOWRY OF BLOOD by S.T. Gibson – Review
Posted September 15, 2022 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A lush, bloody, sweeping saga of an unusual relationship that spans centuries. “Love makes monsters of us, Constanta, and not everyone is cut out for monstrosity.” I’ve been eyeing A Dowry of Blood ever since the self-published edition made a splash on social media, but it went out of print before I could […]

THE GREAT WITCH OF BRITTANY by Louisa Morgan – Review

THE GREAT WITCH OF BRITTANY by Louisa Morgan – Review
Posted February 7, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 22 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Mesmerizing storytelling, history, and magic combine in this stellar multigenerational saga. Back in 2017, I read my first Louisa Morgan book, A Secret History of Witches, and now with her latest, The Great Witch of Brittany, I feel as if I’ve come full circle. Brittany tells the story of Ursule Orchière, the character […]

WILDWOOD WHISPERS by Willa Reece – Review

WILDWOOD WHISPERS by Willa Reece – Review
Posted August 23, 2021 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A lushly written tale rooted in folklore and magic, Wildwood Whispers has a lovely, homespun vibe as comfy as a warm blanket. I couldn’t resist this beautiful cover, and I’m happy to report that the cover is perfect for this magic-tinged tale. This is a quieter and more uplifting story than I normally […]