BLOOM by Delilah S. Dawson – Review

BLOOM by Delilah S. Dawson – Review
Posted October 13, 2023 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 22 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Cottagecore turns bloody in this uneven slasher/romance. I’ve been looking forward to another book by Delilah S. Dawson ever since I read and loved The Violence. Bloom seemed promising, with it’s beautiful but disturbing cover, but unfortunately this was just OK for me. Maybe the novella length had something to do with that, […]

Creatures of the Night Book Tag 2023

Creatures of the Night Book Tag 2023
Posted October 12, 2023 by Tammy in Book tags / 22 Comments

I did this tag two years ago, so I think it’s time for an update! I found this tag on Maddalena’s blog, and I thought October would be the perfect time to jump in. I’m doing a slight twist and that is I’m listing two books for each prompt—a book I’ve read and loved, and […]

DREAMBOUND by Dan Frey – Review

DREAMBOUND by Dan Frey – Review
Posted October 9, 2023 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 29 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A skillfully constructed story-within-a-story full of emotion, tension and magic, Dreambound is one of my favorite books of the year. Dreambound is every bit as good as people are saying, and trust me, this is one 2023 release you’re not going to want to miss. Dan Frey has stepped up his game from […]

Over-Booked [183] – A Book Haul Post

Over-Booked [183] – A Book Haul Post
Posted October 7, 2023 by Tammy in Over-Booked / 27 Comments

Welcome to Over-Booked, where I share my latest and greatest book acquisitions! There is a new blog hosting Stacking the Shelves, so do check out Reading Reality for more information! Time for another book haul post. It’s been a month since my last Over-Booked, and review copies seem to be slowing down a bit, which […]

STARLING HOUSE by Alix E. Harrow – Review

STARLING HOUSE by Alix E. Harrow – Review
Posted October 6, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 18 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An atmospheric, eerie tale with a fairy tale vibe, Starling House will delight readers with its fantastical mysteries, subtle romance and heartfelt friendships. “It’s something about the way the shadows fell in Eden, after Eleanor died. It’s the way everything soured: the river ran darker and the clouds hung lower; rich coal seams […]