The nitty-gritty: Dreamy, evocative writing and emotional themes make this an intriguing tale, but I didn’t enjoy the ending at all. “There are two kinds of family,” his father says. “The kind you share genes with, and the kind you welcome into your heart.” Please note, spoilers about the dog ahead. I’m so sad that […]
The nitty-gritty: An devastating exploration of woman’s place in a world ruled by men, On the Savage Side will haunt you long after the final page is turned. “I touched the water with my bare hands, and the river touched me back with hers. I wanted to leave my old life behind as easy as […]
The Friday Face-Off was created by Books by Proxy, where each week bloggers can showcase books with covers centered around a weekly theme. You can visit Lynn’s Books for a list of upcoming themes. Join in the fun each Friday by finding a book whose cover is based on the theme! I just realized it’s […]
The nitty-gritty: Shocking, brutal, funny, and heartbreaking, Mongrels is my new favorite werewolf story. This is the way werewolf stories go. Never any proof. Just a story that keeps changing, like it’s twisting back on itself, biting its own stomach to chew the poison out. I’m making an attempt to catch up with some of […]
The nitty-gritty: A lush and evocative story about a young girl’s coming-of-age in Baja California, Untamed Shore was a pleasant surprise. Outside her window, the moon watched her, but it did not judge her. The moon was pure. And she thought of Coyote, who dreamt beautiful yellow dreams and thus created the world. But when […]
The nitty-gritty: Thought provoking, emotionally satisfying and unforgettable, Craig Davidson has written a coming-of-age story that delivers on multiple levels. How can that comet burn as it does, pursue the trajectory it does? It confuses you, because the comet disguises itself as a human girl. But make no mistake, the girl contains fire to evaporate […]
Geddy’s Moon by John Mulhall Genre: Adult Horror Publisher: Blanket Fort Books Release date: February 20 2013 Source: e-book from publisher Pages: 483 In a word: A terrifying and ambitious first novel, a mystery that slowly unveils itself, a monstrous baddie that scared even me, with a surprisingly poignant coming-of-age element. For a moment, Joel […]
That’s right, people. This is my 100th post! I know this because WordPress told me my last post was my 99th. I’m very excited to have reached this milestone, and reviewing The Earthquake Machine is a great way to celebrate. I’m happy to report that the state of independent publishing is alive and well, thanks […]