Technicolor Terrorists by Andre Duza Genre: Adult Bizarro/Horror Publisher: Deadite Press Release date: March 2014 Source: e-Book from author Pages: 268 The nitty-gritty: Over-the-top violence, killer clowns with more to them than meets the eye, and a slew of carnival misfits that leave the carnival and venture out into the world, leaving chaos in their […]
The Silk Map (Gaunt and Bone #2) by Chris Willrich Genre: Adult fantasy Publisher: Pyr Release date: May 6 2014 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 445 The nitty-gritty: A finely detailed story of a quest, with subtle wit and humor, beautifully written, complete with thoughtful meditations on life and love. It was among the more […]
Morningside Fall (Legends of the Duskwalker Book #2) by Jay Posey Genre: Adult science fiction Publisher: Angry Robot Release date: April 29 2014 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 512 The nitty-gritty: Atmospheric, terrifying, and emotionally wrenching, with a group of likable side characters that steal the show, and one missing hero that dulls […]
Welcome to my stop on the Scan blog tour! Today I’m reviewing the book, and if you come back on Friday, I have a very cool interview with author Walter Jury. Scan by Walter Jury & Sarah Fine Genre: Young adult science fiction Publisher: Putnam Children’s Release date: May 1 2014 Source: ARC from publisher […]
She Is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick Genre: Young adult contemporary Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Release date: April 22 2014 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 224 The nitty-gritty: A completely original story with a brave and plucky main character, filled with fascinating information about the nature of coincidence, and lots of heart and […]
Maze by J.M. McDermott Genre: Adult science fiction/fantasy Publisher: Apex Publications Release date: January 2014 Source: Finished paperback from publisher Pages: 205 The nitty-gritty: A mind-bending journey through a terrifying landscape, a violent survival story, filled with monsters both hideous and wonderful. There are deer here, and they’re very tasty. They all have horns along […]
The Weirdness: A Novel by Jeremy Bushnell Genre: Adult Fantasy Publisher: Melville House Release Date: March 4 2014 Source: e-ARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 288 The nitty-gritty: An unexpectedly hilarious story about making a deal with the Devil, full of quirky characters and situations. He’d return to having sex in the back seat of […]
The Book of the Crowman (Black Dawn #2) by Joseph D’Lacey Genre: Adult Fantasy Publisher: Angry Robot Release date: February 25 2014 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 468 […]
Black Dog by Rachel Neumeier Genre: Young adult paranormal Publisher: Strange Chemistry Release date: February 4 2014 Source: eARC via NetGalley Pages: 448 The nitty-gritty: A fascinating take on the werewolf tale, wrapped up in an emotional story about complex family relationships, with some much-needed character diversity and lots of cool magic! Natividad thought the […]
Scarlet (Scarlet #1) by A.C. Gaughen Genre: Young Adult Historical/Adventure Publisher: Walker Childrens Release date: 2012 Source: Purchased copy Pages: 292 The nitty-gritty: A feisty heroine, a noble cause, and sometimes violent action, all wrapped up in beautiful writing. He stopped in the center of the market square, stepping up on a small fountain. “Perhaps […]