Author: Tammy

PLAYING TYLER by T. L. Costa – Review

PLAYING TYLER by T. L. Costa – Review
Posted July 8, 2013 by Tammy in Reviews / 2 Comments

Playing Tyler by T. L. Costa Genre: YA Thriller Publisher: Strange Chemistry Release date: July 2 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 304 In a word: A thrilling and tautly told tale, a manic yet lovable main character, ghastly government secrets, and fractured family dynamics galore. I can’t decide which name I like […]

STOKER’S MANUSCRIPT by Royce Prouty – Review

STOKER’S MANUSCRIPT by Royce Prouty – Review
Posted July 5, 2013 by Tammy in Reviews / 4 Comments

Stoker’s Manuscript by Royce Prouty Genre: Adult Horror/Thriller/Historical Publisher: Putnam Adult Release date: June 13 2013 Source: Digital ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 352 In a word: A taut horror/mystery/thriller mash-up, filled with fascinating historical details, well-drawn characters with emotional family ties, and some grisly horror thrown in for good measure. Days passed back […]

What’s on My Plate – July 2013

What’s on My Plate – July 2013
Posted July 1, 2013 by Tammy in What's On My Plate / 4 Comments

I can’t believe it’s July already, although from our recent heat wave, I guess it’s not that hard to believe. Temps are in the 100’s in Southern California right now, and I’m not talking about the desert! Good thing reading a great book doesn’t require going outside (unless you have a pool or the beach […]

SEA CHANGE by S. M. Wheeler – Review

SEA CHANGE by S. M. Wheeler – Review
Posted June 29, 2013 by Tammy in Reviews / 1 Comment

Sea Change by S. M. Wheeler Genre: Adult Fantasy Publisher: Tor Books Release date: June 18 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 304 In a word:  a harrowing adventure, a determined heroine, an unbreakable friendship, all written in lush and poetic prose. The thing…was bright red, craggy-skinned, and the size of Father’s fist, […]

Stacking the Shelves (33)

Stacking the Shelves (33)
Posted June 29, 2013 by Tammy in Giveaways, Stacking the Shelves / 8 Comments

Welcome to Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, where we share the books we’ve received with the bloggosphere! This was my week for purchasing books, mostly. I’m still in catch-up mode (and will be for quite some time to come), so I only have one new NetGalley and two other books for upcoming blog […]