HOUSE OF IDYLL by Delilah S. Dawson – Review

HOUSE OF IDYLL by Delilah S. Dawson – Review
Posted September 26, 2025 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 16 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Sex, drugs and rock and roll collide in Delilah S. Dawson’s latest, a tense horror story with a fantastic twist. Music horror is one of my favorite sub genres, and I’m so glad I had the chance to read House of Idyll. This short, fast-paced horror story takes the idea of “Be careful […]

SLASHED BEAUTIES by A. Rushby – Review

SLASHED BEAUTIES by A. Rushby – Review
Posted September 23, 2025 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 18 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A. Rushby explores body horror, sexism and revenge in this creepy Gothic story. Slashed Beauties has the most unique idea for a story I’ve ever come across, and I’ve read some unique stories! A. Rushby has built her tale around the real life anatomical Venuses, also referred to as “slashed beauties” in this […]

FIEND by Alma Katsu – Review

FIEND by Alma Katsu – Review
Posted September 22, 2025 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 19 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A powerful family grapples with tradition, loyalty and a powerful demon in Alma Katsu’s latest, a horror story heavy on family drama and light on the supernatural elements. Demons seem to be having their day lately, and Fiend is yet another take on the subgenre. Alma Katsu veers away from historical fiction to […]

SUNWARD by William Alexander – Review

SUNWARD by William Alexander – Review
Posted September 18, 2025 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 19 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A bite-sized story with huge heart, Sunward will satisfy readers who love cozy sci-fi. If you’re in the mood for a sweet, funny space opera with excellent world building, lovable characters and an intriguing mystery, then look no further. Sunward was such a nice surprise, and the fact that’s it’s a novella makes […]

PLAY NICE by Rachel Harrison – Review

PLAY NICE by Rachel Harrison – Review
Posted September 15, 2025 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 26 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Secrets and lies come to light as a family grapples with the death of their matriarch and her demon infested house. “Our family scapegoat is gone. Whose fault will everything be now?” I always know what I’m getting with a new Rachel Harrison book, and Play Nice is right in her wheelhouse. Harrison […]