Dying Is My Business by Nicholas Kaufmann Genre: Adult Urban Fantasy Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Release date: October 8 2013 Source: e-ARC from Publisher via NetGalley Pages: 384 In a word: Humorous and snarky dialog, a magical urban fantasy setting, kick-ass characters, with just enough gore and just a dash of romance. There are a […]
The Kings and Queens of Roam by Daniel Wallace Genre: Adult Fiction Publisher: Touchstone (A Division of Simon & Schuster) Release date: May 7 2013 Source: Finished hardcover from publicist Pages: 277 In a word: A strikingly original folktale, full of secrets and lies, some very complicated relationships, and a just a splash of magic […]
Thin Space by Jody Casella Genre: Young Adult Contemporary/Paranormal Publisher: Simon Pulse Release date: September 10 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 256 In a word: A surprisingly heartbreaking family drama, a quirky main character you will want to root for, filled with tension and secrets throughout, and just a dash of the […]
Kinslayer by Jay Kristoff Genre: Adult Fantasy Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Release date: September 17 2013 Source: ARC from Publisher Pages: 432 In a word: A world destroyed and full of sorrow, epic and Wagnerian storytelling, with characters that rise above the pain, all written with beautiful prose that you will want to savor. The […]
Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Release date: September 24 2013 Source: e-ARC via Edelweiss Pages: 320 In a word: Beautifully descriptive writing, a feisty but unemotional heroine, some tense moments that made my heart beat faster, but ultimately weak world-building that made the story […]
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Genre: Adult Fiction Publisher: Picador Paperback release date: September 24 2013 Source: Purchased Pages: 304 In a word: A magical bookish mystery, a quirky blend of technology and dusty old books, an odd group of characters that have the best adventure ever, full of hijinks that will have […]
Vicious by V.E. Schwab Genre: Adult Fantasy Publisher: Tor Release date: September 24 2013 Source: ARC from author Pages: 368 In a word: An unexpectedly different superhero story, full of love, evil, danger and viciousness, written with spare and lovely prose, with a careful and precise construction that will leave you breathless. She pulled away […]
I’m so excited that I’m participating in Laura Bickle’s Blog Tour for The Outside! I’ve had a copy of the first book in the series, The Hallowed Ones, sitting in a pile to read for ages, and joining the tour gave me an excuse to read both books back to back. If you think the […]
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Wanted: One Ghost! I’m happy to share my review of this sexy, romantic and ghostly story. After my review, don’t for get to check out the giveaway for a $20 Amazon gift card. She’s a historian with a unique touch—her touch just brought history to life. […]
The Samaritan’s Pistol by Eric Bishop Genre: Adult Thriller/Contemporary Western Publisher: Jolly Fish Press Release date: August 24 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 350 In a word: Cowboys vs. the mob, an unexpected combination of grit and sweet, complex characters that will tug at your heartstrings, and snappy dialog. This is the first book […]