Category: Reviews

DESPER HOLLOW by Elizabeth Massie – Review

DESPER HOLLOW by Elizabeth Massie – Review
Posted July 28, 2013 by Tammy in Reviews / 5 Comments

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 […]

IN THE AFTER by Demitria Lunetta – Review

IN THE AFTER by Demitria Lunetta – Review
Posted July 15, 2013 by Tammy in Giveaways, Reviews / 32 Comments

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 – Review

PLAYING TYLER by T. L. Costa – Review
Posted July 8, 2013 by Tammy in Reviews / 2 Comments

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 – Review

STOKER’S MANUSCRIPT by Royce Prouty – Review
Posted July 5, 2013 by Tammy in Reviews / 4 Comments

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 – Review

SEA CHANGE by S. M. Wheeler – Review
Posted June 29, 2013 by Tammy in Reviews / 1 Comment

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, […]

RAPTURE’S EDGE by J. T. Geissinger – Review

RAPTURE’S EDGE by J. T. Geissinger – Review
Posted June 20, 2013 by Tammy in Reviews / 3 Comments

Rapture’s Edge: A Night Prowler Novel by J. T. Geissinger Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance Publisher: Montlake Romance Release date: June 18 2013 Source: Finished copy from publisher Pages: 425 In a word: an awesome race of supernatural creatures, toe-tingling romance, a plot full of danger and secrets, and characters that you will fall in love […]

VIRAL NATION by Shaunta Grimes – Review

VIRAL NATION by Shaunta Grimes – Review
Posted June 19, 2013 by Tammy in Reviews / 2 Comments

Viral Nation by Shaunta Grimes Genre: YA Dystopian/Science Fiction Publisher: Berkley Trade Release Date: July 2 2013 Source: Finished paperback from publisher Pages: 320 In a word:  a unique dystopian world, a fierce and loveable main character, a group of Freaks that might change the world, written in simple and lovely prose. He shook a […]