Author: Tammy

The Friday Face-Off: THE NARROWS

The Friday Face-Off: THE NARROWS
Posted October 18, 2024 by Tammy in The Friday Face-Off / 20 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! I haven’t done a […]

THE BLACK HUNGER by Nicholas Pullen – Review

THE BLACK HUNGER by Nicholas Pullen – Review
Posted October 17, 2024 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Nicholas Pullen’s dark historical horror novel is bleak but well written, with interesting characters I came to care for. The Black Hunger is a very slow-paced, complex historical horror novel, and I thought about putting it down at times. But ultimately I’m glad I pushed through. There is something very compelling about Nicholas […]

AMERICAN RAPTURE by C.J. Leede – Review

AMERICAN RAPTURE by C.J. Leede – Review
Posted October 14, 2024 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 18 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A young girl navigates a terrifying world in this dangerous and bloody story, full of thrilling adventure and unforgettable characters. “HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE LAST MOMENTS BEFORE THE WORLD ENDS: You won’t.” Spoiler ahead for dog lovers. I’ve been lucky enough to read a handful of exceptional books this year, and I’m happy […]

TINY THREADS by Lilliam Rivera – Review

TINY THREADS by Lilliam Rivera – Review
Posted October 10, 2024 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 19 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Dark and weird, Tiny Threads explores racism and trauma in a glitzy fashion setting. I loved the idea of “fashion meets horror,” but I have to confess Tiny Threads wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. There are plenty of positives for me, but I also had some issues that I’ll explain below. Still, […]

ODD SPIRITS by S.T. Gibson – Review

ODD SPIRITS by S.T. Gibson – Review
Posted October 7, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A fun prequel that delves into themes of marriage and communication, Odd Spirits incorporates magic, spirits and emotional ties, all wrapped up in a beautiful package. Odd Spirits is a prequel novella to Evocation, which I read earlier this year, and focuses on married couple Moira and Rhys. At just over a hundred […]