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 […]
Asher’s Dilemma by Coleen Kwan Genre: Adult Steampunk Romance Publisher: Carina Press Release date: January 7 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 91 In a word: inventive, romantic, with an unusual love triangle and time-travel-steampunkish fun. Although this is the second book in a series, and I went into it without having read […]
Bruised by Sarah Skilton Genre: YA Contemporary Fiction Publisher: Amulet Books Release date: March 5 2013 Source: ARC won in contest Pages: 288 In a word: emotional, deeply layered relationships, strong but flawed characters, and satisfyingly redemptive “You’re bruised,” he says. “It means you’re alive. The body can’t bruise once the heart stops beating.” Sometimes […]
The Devil’s Triangle by Toni De Palma Genre: Teen Paranormal Romance Publisher: Crescent Moon Press Release date: February 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 216 In a word: laugh-out-loud funny, romantic, character-driven and exciting. I had such fun reading The Devil’s Triangle, an entertaining story about second chances and the lengths one might go to […]
I’m so thrilled to welcome J. R. Johansson to the blog today! Jenn was also kind enough to answer some questions, so keep reading after the book review for my interview with her. Insomnia (Book 1 of the Night Walkers) by J. R. Johansson Genre: YA Psychological Horror Publisher: Flux Release date: June 11 2013 Source: […]