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 […]
Barcelona Shadows by Marc Pastor Translated from the Catalan by Mara Faye Lethem Genre: Adult Thriller Publisher: Pushkin Press Release date (U.S.): January 16 2014 Source: e-book from publisher Pages: 272 The nitty-gritty: Violent and sometimes shocking, with an unusual narrator, a brutal main character, but ultimately, a skillfully constructed story. Barcelona is an old […]
Let’s get this straight: Zone One is a zombie novel. There is blood, viscera, various bodily fluids streaming through the gutters, dead men walking, and heads being blown off right and left. There is terror and running away and hiding from the dead. There is a dying world without electricity, ash-covered streets, and bleak prospects […]