Ink and Bone (The Great Library #1) by Rachel Caine Genre: Young adult fantasy Publisher: New American Library Release date: July 7 2015 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 352 The nitty-gritty: A thrilling, tension-filled start to a new series that fans of The Hunger Games should not miss. Jess slowed to a job as he […]
Welcome to my May Backlist Burndown review! Thanks to Lisa @ The Tenacious Reader, on the last Friday of each month we get to link up with other bloggers who are participating. The goal is to read a book from an author’s backlist that you’ve been meaning to read, but just haven’t been able to get […]
The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan Genre: Adult fantasy Publisher: Crown Books Release date: May 19 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 320 The nitty-gritty: A gorgeous and surreal world filled with broken but hopeful characters, beautifully written. Back in her bunk, tucked in beside the musty warmth of her bear, North fell asleep […]
Rolling in the Deep by Mira Grant Dust jacket illustration by Julie Dillon Genre: Adult horror novella Publisher: Subterranean Press Release date: April 7 2015 Source: Purchased from Amazon Pages: 123 The nitty-gritty: A short but highly entertaining—not to mention terrifying—tale about the dangers of the deep. I’m so happy I bought myself a copy […]
The Rebirths of Tao (Tao #3) by Wesley Chu Genre: Adult science fiction Publisher: Angry Robot Books Release date: April 7 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 512 The nitty-gritty: A perfectly paced, action-packed ending to a top-notch series, with characters you won’t want to say goodbye to. I will not say I […]
Dark Star by Oliver Langmead Genre: Adult science fiction noir, in verse! Publisher: Unsung Stories Release date: March 30 2015 Source: e-book from publisher Pages: 224 The nitty-gritty: An unexpectedly gorgeous story in verse, where darkness and light collide in a gritty, noir future. Feeling around in the dark with my hands, I find […]
Pacific Fire (Daniel Blackland #2) by Greg van Eekhout Genre: Adult urban fantasy Publisher: Tor Books Release date: January 27 2015 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 336 The nitty-gritty: A worthy follow-up to California Bones, Pacific Fire is infused with even more magic and danger and humor. “How’s your stealth osteomancy?” she asked. The same […]
Shutter by Courtney Alameda Genre: Young adult horror Publisher: Feiwel and Friends Release date: February 3 2015 Source: ARC from Comic Con Pages: 384 The nitty-gritty: An unexpectedly addictive story, with a multi-genre feel that’s got something for everyone. An amazing page-turner that shouldn’t be missed! When I opened my eyes, I stared up at […]
Golden Son (Red Rising Trilogy #2) by Pierce Brown Genre: Adult science fiction Publisher: Del Rey Release date: January 6 2015 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 464 The nitty-gritty: Bigger, bloodier, and bolder, Golden Son lives up to its predecessor in spades. To my left and right, the falling soldiers look like raging lightning bugs […]
Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes Genre: Adult Thriller/Crime Publisher: Mulholland Books Release date: September 2014 Source: ARC from Comic Con Pages: 435 The nitty-gritty: Top-notch writing and storytelling, a gripping and disturbing thriller, with finely nuanced characters that surprised me in the best possible way. In the end, forgiveness is like letting go of a […]