THE ONES WE’RE MEANT TO FIND by Joan He – Review

THE ONES WE’RE MEANT TO FIND by Joan He – Review
Posted May 17, 2021 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: I loved Joan He’s writing and her thought-provoking ideas, but a confusing story and unexplained world building elements ultimately left me disappointed. I wish I had enjoyed this book more, especially after seeing many glowing reviews in the blogging community. There’s no denying that Joan He has a way with words, and her […]

IMMUNITY INDEX by Sue Burke – Review

IMMUNITY INDEX by Sue Burke – Review
Posted May 15, 2021 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 12 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A bleak futuristic pandemic story that felt a little too familiar for comfort and lacked emotion and drive. I’m sorry to say this book just didn’t work that well for me, which is a shame because I loved Burke’s Semiosis. It took me a solid two weeks to read it, as I picked […]

The Friday Face-Off: First Fantasy Book

The Friday Face-Off: First Fantasy Book
Posted May 14, 2021 by Tammy in The Friday Face-Off / 11 Comments

The Friday Face-Off was created by Books by Proxy, where each week bloggers can showcase books with covers centered around a weekly theme. You can visit Lynn’s Books for a list of upcoming themes. Join in the fun each Friday by finding a book whose cover is based on the theme! This week’s theme: First […]

THE BLACKTONGUE THIEF by Christopher Buehlman – Review

THE BLACKTONGUE THIEF by Christopher Buehlman – Review
Posted May 13, 2021 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A bawdy, irreverent and joyful adventure, The Blacktongue Thief is an excellent start to an exciting series. When listening for danger, one must never mistake silence for safety. Color me surprised and delighted by Christopher Buehlman’s traditional fantasy debut! I wasn’t sure what to expect but I did not expect this. Buehlman takes […]