Violet Dawn by Lynn Rush Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance Publisher: Crescent Moon Press Release date: April 1 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 280 In a word: more kick-ass Emma, fantastic pacing, interesting vampire lore, but ultimately disappointing character development I wanted to love this book more than I did, especially since book one, […]
Stung by Bethany Wiggins Genre: YA Dystopian/Science Fiction Publisher: Walker Childrens Release date: April 2 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher (NetGalley) Pages: 304 In a word: non-stop action, a deeply buried mystery, a dangerous world, gorgeously written. The storyline of Stung feels somewhat familiar: in a future dystopian society, a teen (in this case a […]
I was so happy when Joanne asked me to read and review the second book in her romantic paranormal Stealing Breath series, Silencing Breath. Keep reading after my review to learn about another book of Joanne’s, and you can also enter to win one of (3) e-books of Silencing Breath! Silencing Breath by Joanne Brothwell […]
Tour Schedule I’m very happy to be participating in the Lichgates blog tour! Keep reading for my review of the book and a $25 Amazon gift card giveaway! Lichgates by S. M. Boyce Kara Magari is about to discover a beautiful world full of terrifying things–Ourea. Kara, a college student still reeling from her mother’s […]
What Makes You Die by Tom Piccirilli Genre: Adult Fiction (sorry, I can’t come up with a specific genre for this one!) Publisher: Apex Book Company Release date: March 26 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 162 In a word: laugh-out loud funny, pitch perfect writing, a many-layered mystery, filled with quirky characters you’ll love. […]
I’m so glad to be participating in the blog tour for Strangelets by Michelle Gagnon. You can read my review below, which includes my favorite quote from the book, and keep reading for your chance to enter to win a signed copy of Strangelets! Strangelets by Michelle Gagnon Genre: YA Science Fiction/Thriller Release date: April […]
Black Feathers (The Black Dawn Volume One) by Joseph D’Lacey Genre: Adult Fantasy/Horror Publisher: Angry Robot Release date: March 26 2013 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 427 In a word: a dangerous and violent quest, a world on the brink of collapse, and a boy and girl who might be able to save it. I […]
In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters Genre: YA Paranormal Publisher: Amulet Books Release date: April 2 2013 Source: ARC from author Pages: 400 In a word: Heart-wrenching, terrifying, sensually descriptive and filled with authentic time-period details. “Don’t be afraid of him,” I said. “He doesn’t seem to want to do any harm. He’s […]
The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett Genre: YA Fantasy Publisher: Tor Teen Release date: March 5 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 367 In a word: an inventive, magical mystery with awesome characters and lots of twists. Selene: “Just because someone has the power to do something doesn’t mean they will. Sometimes people choose to […]
Crashers by Lindy S. Hudis Genre: Adult Thriller Publisher: Bettie Youngs Books Release date: April 27 2012 Source: ARC from author Pages: 253 In a word: over-the-top, cringe-inducing, shocking and thrilling When Lindy asked me to read and review Crashers, I was a little hesitant at first, because it’s not the type of story I […]