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 […]
This review is part of Sci-Fi November, hosted by Oh, The Books! and Rinn Reads! Annihilation (Southern Reach Trilogy #1) by Jeff VanderMeer Genre: Adult science fiction Publisher: FSG Originals Release date: February 2014 Source: Signed paperback from San Diego Comic Con Pages: 195 The nitty-gritty: A beautiful and strange story filled with uncanny mysteries and an […]
And so, after my terrible experience and dramatic expulsion from WordPress.com, which happened on the very day my blog tour post for Endsinger was to go live, I’ve decided to repost my review, start the giveaway over again, and join in the celebration of this AWESOME trilogy! For those of you who missed it the […]
Into Darkness (Night Prowler #6) by J.T. Geissinger Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance Publisher: Montlake Romance Release date: October 21 2014 Source: eARC via NetGalley Pages: 400 Wow, what a ride it’s been…a six book, two-year wild ride full of big, bold characters, sizzling sexytimes, and first-rate world-building. It’s rare that I ever make it through […]
City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett Genre: Adult Fantasy Publisher: Broadway Books Release date: September 9 2014 Source: Finished paperback courtesy of Blogging for Books Pages: 464 The nitty-gritty: This book has it all: strong but flawed characters, murder, danger, fighting, humor, and a world that will knock your socks off. Spiral staircases […]
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Genre: Adult Dystopian/Literary Fiction Publisher: Knopf Release date: September 9 2014 Source: eARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 352 The nitty-gritty: A luminous, end-of-the-world story full of hope, multiple elements and characters that are skillfully knit together, all written in beautifully spare prose and evocative imagery. But first […]