Author: Tammy

RADIANCE by Catherynne M. Valente – Review

RADIANCE by Catherynne M. Valente – Review
Posted November 27, 2015 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 20 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A weird and wonderful trip to the stars and planets, a perplexing and unsettling mystery, and a rather frustrating—but ultimately rewarding—reading experience. Pluto and Charon in a verdant jungle embrace: between them grew vines as thick and long and mighty as the Mississippi river, great lily-lime leaves opening, curling toward the distant star […]

Tor.com Novella Review: THE BUILDERS by Daniel Polansky

Tor.com Novella Review: THE BUILDERS by Daniel Polansky
Posted November 23, 2015 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 7 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A story about gun-toting animals, with an unexpected combination of violence and wit, and some emotional moments as well. “That’s an ugly hat,” Barley started. Bonsoir’s eyes went wide with mock fury. “This is the greatest hat anyone has ever worn,” he said, pointing at his beret. “This hat was a gift from the Emperor […]

Over-Booked [39] – A Book Haul Post

Over-Booked [39] – A Book Haul Post
Posted November 21, 2015 by Tammy in Over-Booked / 20 Comments

Welcome to Over-Booked, my twice-monthly book haul post, where I share my recent book acquisitions. I’m linking up with Stacking the Shelves at Tynga’s Reviews and The Sunday Post at The Caffeinated Book Reviewer. I am trying to curb my buying/requesting urges, really I am! But things seem to have spiraled out of control lately. […]

Ten 2016 YA Sci-Fi Books On My Radar

Ten 2016 YA Sci-Fi Books On My Radar
Posted November 12, 2015 by Tammy in Top Ten / 11 Comments

This feature is part of Sci-Fi Month, hosted by Rinn Reads and Over the Effing Rainbow! I knew when I was planning out my posts for this month that I just had to do a list of some kind, and because I’ve been adding so many awesome looking young adult science fiction books to my […]