When I finished The Blue Blazes, I realized my rating system wasn’t going to cut it this time. Why? Because The Blue Blazes is beyond a five-star review. It surpassed my established system, and now I have to come up with a different way to rate it. Instead of doing the obvious—giving it six stars—because […]
Reboot by Amy Tintera Genre: YA Science Fiction Publisher: HarperTeen Release date: May 7 2013 Source: e-ARC from Publisher Pages: 352 In a word: A fascinating spin on “rising from the dead,” suspenseful, characters you will love and pitch perfect dialog. I always like to see how writers handle characters that show little or no […]
The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu Genre: Adult Science Fiction Publisher: Angry Robot Release date: April 30 2013 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 375 In a word: an ingenious concept, flawed but likable characters, exciting action sequences, with an emotional payoff at the end. This whole alien-in-his-body was starting to sound better and better. […]
Plow the Bones by Douglas F. Warrick Genre: Adult Speculative/Horror Short Stories Publisher: Apex Book Company Release date: May 3 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 228 In a word: hallucinatory, disturbing & unsettling stories, carefully crafted with glimmers of humanity. They have crafted sharp teeth for themselves from the tiny crystal bones of their […]
I’m thrilled to be participating in the Blog Tour for Oxford Shadows! On my stop today, I have my review for you to read, some information about both books in the series, and a fantastic giveaway! BOOK ONE: OXFORD WHISPERS Paperback, 324 pages Published October 8, 2012 by Carlux Publishing ISBN13: 9780957282407 Series: The Oxford […]
Zenn Scarlett by Christian Schoon Genre: YA Science Fiction Publisher: Strange Chemistry Release Date: May 7 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 304 In a word: a brilliantly imagined world, full of strange and delightful creatures, one adorable rikkaset named Katie, and an explosive but frustrating ending. “Yotes can snap an ultratheer’s thighbone like a […]
Welcome to my stop on the Nissa Blog Tour! I was lucky enough to meet Bethany Lopez at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books recently, which makes me extra happy to be participating in her blog tour:) Keep reading for my review of the book, plus a cool giveaway at the end. Title: Nissa, […]
Dead Light by Mike Pace Genre: Adult Horror Publisher: Sapphire Star Publishing Release date: April 4 2013 Source: e-book from publisher Pages: 387 In a word: finely paced plotting, graphically descriptive, engaging characters and a terrifying and deadly light… Why is it that stories rooted in Biblical legend can scare the bejesus out of me, […]
I’m very happy to be participating in the blog tour for Residue today! I found Laury’s book to be a tantalizing blend of romance, witchcraft and suspense. Look for my review below! And keep reading all the way to the end for your chance to win copies of Residue! Book Info from Goodreads: Kindle Edition, […]
Arclight by Josin L. McQuein Genre: YA Science Fiction/Thriller Publisher: Greenwillow Books Release date: April 23 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 416 In a word: terrifying, amazingly inventive, heartbreaking and a world like nothing you’ve ever seen. Like many readers, I was initially drawn to this book because of the amazing cover. […]