Covenant’s End (Widdershins Adventures #4) by Ari Marmell Genre: Young adult fantasy Publisher: Pyr Books Release date: February 3 2015 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 250 The nitty-gritty: A bittersweet ending to a much-loved series. “Of all the plans you’ve ever hatched,” Igraine growled, peering around the shadowy street corner at their startlingly well-lit destination, […]
Get in Trouble: Stories by Kelly Link Genre: Adult short story collection (magic realism) Publisher: Random House Release date: February 10 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 352 The nitty-gritty: A collection of quirky and whimsical short stories, dreamy and magical as only Kelly Link can do. You know sometimes when you have […]
Echo 8 by Sharon Lynn Fisher Genre: Adult science fiction romance Publisher: Tor Books Release date: February 3 2015 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 288 The nitty-gritty: A fascinating story about parallel worlds and doppelgangers, some exciting action, and of course, romance! I’ve had the pleasure of reading all three of Sharon’s books, and each […]
Atlanta Burns (Atlanta Burns #1 & 2) by Chuck Wendig Genre: YA Crime/Mystery Publisher: Skyscape Release date: January 27 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 381 The nitty-gritty: A tough read full of unhappy people, but with a glimmer of hope at the end. “Maybe next time? I’ll bring my shotgun. It’s […]
Pacific Fire (Daniel Blackland #2) by Greg van Eekhout Genre: Adult urban fantasy Publisher: Tor Books Release date: January 27 2015 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 336 The nitty-gritty: A worthy follow-up to California Bones, Pacific Fire is infused with even more magic and danger and humor. “How’s your stealth osteomancy?” she asked. The same […]
The Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Sedgwick Genre: Unable to categorize! Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Release date: January 6 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 336 The nitty-gritty: A quartet of interlinked stories set in different time periods, joined together by the recurring theme of the spiral. A complex story that requires some thought […]
Welcome to my stop on the Tunnel Vision Blog Tour! First, here’s what this book is about: Jake Lukin just turned 18. He’s decent at tennis and Halo, and waiting to hear on his app to Stanford. But he’s also being followed by a creep with a gun, and there’s a DARPA agent waiting in his […]
Shutter by Courtney Alameda Genre: Young adult horror Publisher: Feiwel and Friends Release date: February 3 2015 Source: ARC from Comic Con Pages: 384 The nitty-gritty: An unexpectedly addictive story, with a multi-genre feel that’s got something for everyone. An amazing page-turner that shouldn’t be missed! When I opened my eyes, I stared up at […]
Owl and the Japanese Circus (The Adventures of Owl #1) by Kristi Charish Genre: Adult urban fantasy Publisher: Pocket Star Books/Simon & Schuster Release date: January 13 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 432 The nitty-gritty: A rip-roaring adventure story, an audacious heroine with a knack for getting into trouble, a little romance, […]
Hellhole by Gina Damico Genre: Young adult horror/humor Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Release date: January 6 2015 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 352 The nitty-gritty: A hilarious, laugh-out-loud “deal with the devil” story that was a blast to read! “Please call me Burg,” he said with a smile, his beard widening. […]