CRAFTING FOR SINNERS by Jenny Kiefer – Review

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS by Jenny Kiefer – Review
Posted October 22, 2025 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 11 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Jenny Kiefer takes the “religion versus gays” trope and sets her story in—of all places—a craft store, making Crafting For Sinners a uniquely horrific reading experience. What happens when you combine a religious cult with a craft store? Complete chaos, that’s what! Jenny Kiefer’s latest is a bloody tale of survival as a […]

HOW TO FAKE A HAUNTING by Christa Carmen – Review

HOW TO FAKE A HAUNTING by Christa Carmen – Review
Posted October 21, 2025 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 6 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Ghosts both psychological and real haunt the pages of Christa Carmen’s latest, a unique, shiver-inducing take on the haunted house story. “So”—Adelaide’s eyes had that glint again, all fire and excitement—”what do you say? Shall we turn this place into a motherfucking haunted house?” This is my third Christa Carmen book, and while […]

CINDER HOUSE by Freya Marske – Review

CINDER HOUSE by Freya Marske – Review
Posted October 9, 2025 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 8 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A unique, ghostly take on the Cinderella story, Cinder House combines both familiar and unexpected elements in unexpected ways. Cinder House wins the prize for being the most unusual Cinderella retelling I’ve read to date! This is a weird, magical story that incorporates all the familiar elements—the ball, the ashes, the shoes, the […]

THE FAERIE MORGANA by Louisa Morgan – Review

THE FAERIE MORGANA by Louisa Morgan – Review
Posted October 6, 2025 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 18 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Louisa Morgan tackles the tale of King Arthur in this magical, imaginative, character focused retelling, perfect for fantasy fans looking for less plot-heavy stories. Arthurian retellings aren’t really my thing, but Louisa Morgan is my thing, so of course I was excited to read The Faerie Morgana. And because she’s a pro, Morgan […]

What’s On My Plate – October 2025

What’s On My Plate – October 2025
Posted October 2, 2025 by Tammy in What's On My Plate / 40 Comments

Welcome to October! This month is totally out of control when it comes to new book releases. I have 23 October releases to highlight, books I hope to read, although if I read half of them I’ll consider it a win. I think I’ve hit all the speculative genres this month, so hopefully you will […]