Author: Tammy

FIVE MIDNIGHTS by Ann Dávila Cardinal – Review

FIVE MIDNIGHTS by Ann Dávila Cardinal – Review
Posted June 3, 2019 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 34 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Although atmospheric and well written, Five Midnights just didn’t provide the suspense and horror I was hoping for. Five Midnights didn’t quite live up to my expectations, although there were elements that I really enjoyed. But some elements just didn’t mesh for me and I ended up feeling ambivalent at the end. However, […]

What’s On My Plate – June 2019

What’s On My Plate – June 2019
Posted June 1, 2019 by Tammy in What's On My Plate / 39 Comments

The months are speeding by, and it’s already summer! As I’m writing this, the weather in southern California has been cool and rainy lately, but it looks like we’re going to have sun today. I shouldn’t complain about the cool weather, because once it gets hot, it will be REALLY hot, and I’ll be wishing […]

DECEPTION COVE by Owen Laukkanen – Review

DECEPTION COVE by Owen Laukkanen – Review
Posted May 30, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 33 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Thrilling and fast-paced, emotional and heartwarming, Deception Cove has everything I look for in a good story, and more. Why don’t I read more mystery/thrillers? I ask myself that question every time I read a good one, and Deception Cove was the perfect thriller to remind me what I’m missing. I loved the […]

MIDDLEGAME by Seanan McGuire – Review

MIDDLEGAME by Seanan McGuire – Review
Posted May 27, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 38 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Ambitious in scope and imagery, Middlegame is an epic tale of friendship, both uplifting and heartbreaking. I’m a huge fan of Seanan McGuire/Mira Grant, although I’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to her huge backlist. But I have been trying to keep up with new releases, and when I heard about […]

The Friday Face-Off: Magical Things

The Friday Face-Off: Magical Things
Posted May 24, 2019 by Tammy in The Friday Face-Off / 18 Comments

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: “bibbity, […]