Geddy’s Moon by John Mulhall Genre: Adult Horror Publisher: Blanket Fort Books Release date: February 20 2013 Source: e-book from publisher Pages: 483 In a word: A terrifying and ambitious first novel, a mystery that slowly unveils itself, a monstrous baddie that scared even me, with a surprisingly poignant coming-of-age element. For a moment, Joel […]
Welcome to my stop on the Canary Blog Tour, hosted by AToMR Tours! I’m very happy I got the chance to read this book, which I think will generate a lot of discussion. Keep reading for my review, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the end of this post! The publisher is giving […]
Three by Jay Posey Genre: Adult Science Fiction Publisher: Angry Robot Release date: July 30 2013 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 421 In a word: One of the best examples of world building I’ve seen in quite some time, gorgeously written, with a finely paced plot and characters that will break your heart. Once in […]
Under the Empyrean Sky by Chuck Wendig Genre: Young adult science fiction/dystopian Publisher: Amazon Children’s Publishing /Skyscape Release date: July 30 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 354 In a word: A unique farmland world ruled by corn, edgy characters that will surprise you with their emotional lives, a couple of big secrets […]
Desper Hollow by Elizabeth Massie Genre: Adult Horror Publisher: Apex Publications Release date: June 3 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 226 In a word: Deliverance with zombies! Good bloody fun combined with comedic timing, an authentic southern back-woods voice, and an unexpected hint of heart. Ain’t nothing else to do in Desper Hollow. Ain’t […]
I’m very excited to be part of the Starglass Blog Tour, hosted by Shane at Itching For Books! You can read my review below, and keep reading, because you could win one of FIVE signed copies of Starglass! In this futuristic, outer space thriller, Terra has to decide between supporting the rebellion she believes in—and […]
In the After (In the After #1) by Demitria Lunetta Genre: YA Dystopian Publisher: Harper Teen Release date: June 25 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 400 In a word: a terrifying horror story, with two of the most interesting silent characters ever, beautifully written and perfectly paced. I’ve learned to live in […]
Playing Tyler by T. L. Costa Genre: YA Thriller Publisher: Strange Chemistry Release date: July 2 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 304 In a word: A thrilling and tautly told tale, a manic yet lovable main character, ghastly government secrets, and fractured family dynamics galore. I can’t decide which name I like […]
Stoker’s Manuscript by Royce Prouty Genre: Adult Horror/Thriller/Historical Publisher: Putnam Adult Release date: June 13 2013 Source: Digital ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 352 In a word: A taut horror/mystery/thriller mash-up, filled with fascinating historical details, well-drawn characters with emotional family ties, and some grisly horror thrown in for good measure. Days passed back […]
Sea Change by S. M. Wheeler Genre: Adult Fantasy Publisher: Tor Books Release date: June 18 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 304 In a word: a harrowing adventure, a determined heroine, an unbreakable friendship, all written in lush and poetic prose. The thing…was bright red, craggy-skinned, and the size of Father’s fist, […]