The nitty-gritty: Gareth L. Powell raises the stakes—and then raises them again—in this stellar stand-alone sequel to Stars and Bones. Descendant Machine is the most fun I’ve had all year! Gareth L. Powell has not only written a sequel that’s better than the first book, but he completely changed the vibe as well. Stars & […]
The nitty-gritty: Historical fiction, horror and well developed characters come together in Victor LaValle’s latest, a thoroughly entertaining story that celebrates strong, resourceful women. “Now they had seen it, but still hadn’t faced it. It could remain a trick of the light, a spot across their eyes, a mass delusion. But the moment they rode […]
The nitty-gritty: Epic in scope but intimate in characterization, Infinity Gate introduces a fascinating multiverse with a high stakes plot, plenty of twists and relentless pacing. M.R. Carey won my heart years ago when I read The Girl With All the Gifts, and since then his stories have never failed to impress me. And Infinity […]
The nitty-gritty: Surreal and heart-wrenching, The Crane Husband is a short but emotional tale of trauma and survival. “My mom was sleeping with a crane who was sometimes a man. Or a man who was sometimes a crane. My mom was sleeping with a person who hit her. Both of these things felt too awful—too […]
The nitty-gritty: A magical story full of humor and heart, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries will charm even the most jaded of readers. After reading so many glowing reviews of this book, I was thrilled to discover that everyone is right! Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries was a delight from start to finish, an upbeat […]
The nitty-gritty: An devastating exploration of woman’s place in a world ruled by men, On the Savage Side will haunt you long after the final page is turned. “I touched the water with my bare hands, and the river touched me back with hers. I wanted to leave my old life behind as easy as […]
The nitty-gritty: A lyrical, emotional and thought provoking tale, The Light Pirate gives readers a glimpse into an apocalyptic future full of danger, heartache and hope. The inhabitants of Rudder are slowly catching on that the time to cut their losses has arrived. But Wanda doesn’t think of it in these terms. She has been […]
The nitty-gritty: A most unusual werewolf tale that combines body horror, romance and humor in surprising ways. If you aren’t reading Rachel Harrison, you need to get on that, stat. “I run and run. It doesn’t matter how fast I’m going, which I know is fast, animal fast, my senses are not dulled by the […]
The nitty-gritty: Rich world-building, finely developed characters, high stakes and plenty of emotional moments make The Mother’s Wheel a stellar series conclusion. “‘My name is Desper,’ the ape says. I can’t help myself. ‘What kind of name is that?’ ‘The best kind.’ Her eyes are round as coins and a deep, chocolate brown. ‘I chose […]
The nitty-gritty: Clever, outrageous, emotional, shocking and just plain entertaining, Daisy Darker is this summer’s must read thriller. “I think most murder mysteries are overrated,” Nana says. “There are much cleverer ways to end a person than killing them.” Alice Feeney has just rocketed to the top of my favorite authors list, and I’m so […]