The nitty-gritty: A witchy, feminist fairy tale told with dazzling style and wit, A Forest, Darkly is full of unique magic and irresistible characters. “Witchcraft isn’t just potions and powders and spells. It’s whispers and gentleness, giving folk a sense they’re free to share their secrets with you—a feeling of a door left ajar, open […]
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! This week’s theme: Fairy […]
The nitty-gritty: A dark, feminist fairy tale perfect for the times we are living in, The Girl Who Outgrew the World is a unique coming-of-age fable with an unforgettable heroine. “That is so you!” Rain gushed. So Lilly. Who she had been. And now, exponentially larger in every direction, this version of her was like […]
The nitty-gritty: A hilarious fairy tale, both dark and light, full T. Kingfisher’s trademark quirky and lovable characters. The bone dog came alive at dusk. It was not quite completed, but it was close. She was bent over the left front paw when the skull’s jaws yawned open and it stretched as if waking from […]
The nitty gritty: Dark and atmospheric, All the Murmuring Bones is an intriguing blend of fairy tale and mystery. Love is a barbed hook and family the line to which it is tied. It digs deep, and sometimes trying to remove it entirely does more damage than simply leaving the obstruction beneath the skin for […]
Big thanks to Titan Books for inviting me to participate in the Cursed blog tour! I’m happy to share a mini review of several of the stories in this anthology, and I have a giveaway for TWO copies of the book, courtesy of the publisher! Keep reading until the end for more details about the […]
Uprooted by Naomi Novik Genre: Adult fantasy Publisher: Del Rey Release date: May 19 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 448 The nitty-gritty: A glorious, intricate fantasy with strong horror elements, that drew me in and held me spellbound. Next door, Wensa would be cooking chestnuts and dried plums and carrots, with a slab […]
Through the Woods by Emily Carroll Genre: Young adult graphic novel (short stories) Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Release date: July 15 2014 Source: Purchased at San Diego Comic Con Pages: 208 It came from the woods. Most strange things do. I don’t read many graphic novels, and after reading Through the Woods, I’m not […]
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to share upcoming books that you’re excited about. This start of a new series looks like a fun mash-up of fairy tales, fae, and it has an urban fantasy vibe as well. Here’s what I’m waiting on: Free Agent (Grimm Agency […]
Author Russell James approached me about a new anthology he’s appearing in, and asked me to help him promote it. I read James’ Black Magic this past year and really enjoyed it, and even though most of the names in this collection are unfamiliar to me, I’m curious to read this group of fairy tale-inspired […]