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: […]
Speaking From Among the Bones by Alan Bradley Genre: Adult Mystery/Suspense Publisher: Delacorte Press Release date: February 5 2013 Source: eBook from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 378 In a word: charming, quirky, pitch-perfect dialog, and unforgettable characters I had brought with me one of my favorite lock-picking tools: a set of my wire dental braces […]
She Returns From War by Lee Collins Genre: Adult Paranormal/Western Publisher: Angry Robot Release Date: February 7 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 368 In a word: Atmospheric, two feisty heroines, some poignant moments, but an ultimately unfocused plot The sequel to last year’s The Dead of Winter, a book I loved and gave five […]