Category: 4 1/2 stars

STORMBLOOD by Jeremy Szal – Review

STORMBLOOD by Jeremy Szal – Review
Posted July 13, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An excellent start to a new series, Stormblood melds high tech thriller with a cyberpunk sensibility and a dash of humor and heart. I’m so grateful that Jeremy Szal reached out to me and asked if I’d like to read his book, because otherwise I wouldn’t have even tried to get a review […]

UNRECONCILED by W. Michael Gear

UNRECONCILED by W. Michael Gear
Posted May 25, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 30 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Gear does it again with another thrilling entry into his wonderful Donovan series. I love writers who are able to sustain long series by improving upon each book they write. Such is the case with W. Michael Gear’s Donovan series, I’m happy to report. Unreconciled, the latest edition in Gear’s action-packed science fiction […]

FRACTURED TIDE by Leslie Lutz – Review

FRACTURED TIDE by Leslie Lutz – Review
Posted May 4, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 36 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Shipwrecks, sea monsters, and an engaging bunch of characters come together in this fantastic YA debut, full of thrills and plenty of mystery. Hi Dad, I’m going to write you until this pencil wears out. Until all of me wears out. I’m not sure what’s real and what’s not anymore, but these words, […]

TITAN’S DAY by Dan Stout – Review

TITAN’S DAY by Dan Stout – Review
Posted March 30, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 28 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A cleverly plotted sequel with plenty of mysteries, Titan’s Day is a strong entry into Stout’s fascinating retro/noir urban fantasy world. Last year I was surprised and delighted by Dan Stout’s debut, Titanshade, as were many other readers, and I couldn’t wait to get back into Stout’s unique world. And I’m happy to […]

A WITCH IN TIME by Constance Sayers – Review

A WITCH IN TIME by Constance Sayers – Review
Posted February 24, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 39 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Lovers cursed by a witch find themselves reliving their lives, over and over, in Constance Sayers’ sparkling and gripping debut. Don’t let the beautiful, ethereal cover fool you. A Witch in Time has some very dark themes mixed in with a romance plot about a trio of people who are connected through time […]

THE UNSPOKEN NAME by A.K. Larkwood – Review

THE UNSPOKEN NAME by A.K. Larkwood – Review
Posted February 18, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 36 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An exciting, fast-paced fantasy debut that will leave readers clamoring for the next book. Wow, this was fun! I believe this is A.K. Larkwood’s debut novel, and I was very impressed. The Unspoken Name is set in a fantastical world where dying cities, sleeping gods, airships, magical portals and more set the stage […]

PROSPER’S DEMON by K.J. Parker – Review

PROSPER’S DEMON by K.J. Parker – Review
Posted January 27, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 41 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A twisty, clever and irreverent story about demonic possession. So apparently K.J. Parker is a pseudonym for author Tom Holt, and this has been common knowledge for the past five years. I just got that memo, lol, but even if I didn’t know this, it wouldn’t change my opinion of Prosper’s Demon at […]

RIOT BABY by Tochi Onyebuchi – Review

RIOT BABY by Tochi Onyebuchi – Review
Posted January 20, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 29 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A raw and heartbreaking story about growing up Black, Onyebuchi infuses his tale with fantastical elements and gives us characters who are not willing to sit still. I went into Riot Baby with no expectations at all, and I think that’s the best way to approach this story. This short novella is a […]