Publisher: Saga Press

THE DEEP by Rivers Solomon – Review

THE DEEP by Rivers Solomon – Review
Posted November 4, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 42 Comments

The nitty-gritty: From a tragic footnote in African history, a wondrous creature is born. Rivers Solomon tackles the weighty themes of memory and history with a painful yet hopeful story. The origins of this book are fascinating. The Deep started as a concept by electronic music duo Drexciya. Next, experimental hip-hop group clipping. was commissioned […]

AN EASY DEATH by Charlaine Harris – Review

AN EASY DEATH by Charlaine Harris – Review
Posted November 3, 2018 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A lovable heroine who can shoot like nobody’s business, a harsh, post-apocalyptic world, and plenty of action make this an excellent start to a new urban fantasy series. I’m so happy I decided to take a chance on Charlaine Harris’ latest. I read the second book in her Midnight, Texas series and although […]

SPACE OPERA by Catherynne M. Valente – Review

SPACE OPERA by Catherynne M. Valente – Review
Posted June 18, 2018 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 33 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Big on atmosphere but lean on plot, Space Opera is a colorful, musical, over-the-top love song to music and musicians everywhere Except that the Voorpret turned out to be really rather good at the whole civilization thing. Yes, yes, they obliterated the natural biodiversity of any region they touched, but wherever their infection […]

IMPOSTOR SYNDROME by Mishell Baker – Review

IMPOSTOR SYNDROME by Mishell Baker – Review
Posted March 19, 2018 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 14 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A satisfying conclusion to one of the most inventive urban fantasies out there. Going through international airport security with two prosthetic legs and a steel plate in your head isn’t exactly a piece of cake, but it’s easier than going through with a turban. – Millie Roper The Arcadia Project has been one […]

PRIDE AND PROMETHEUS by John Kessel – Review

PRIDE AND PROMETHEUS by John Kessel – Review
Posted February 12, 2018 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 18 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A highly inventive mash-up of Pride and Prejudice and Frankenstein, told in pitch perfect prose that evokes the styles of both Jane Austen and Mary Shelley. What do you get when you take two beloved classics, one gothic and one romantic, and mash them together? In this case, you get a fascinating tale of […]

THE STRANGE CASE OF THE ALCHEMIST’S DAUGHTER by Theodora Goss – Review

THE STRANGE CASE OF THE ALCHEMIST’S DAUGHTER by Theodora Goss – Review
Posted July 3, 2017 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A delicious mashup of classic horror literature featuring a wonderfully lively cast of female characters. It was a strange experience, dressing as a man. Everything felt different, everything buttoned a different way. But when she had put on the shirt and trousers, she realized what freedom they would give her. How easily she […]