SISTER, MAIDEN, MONSTER by Lucy A. Snyder – Review

SISTER, MAIDEN, MONSTER by Lucy A. Snyder – Review
Posted February 24, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An apocalyptic virus, eldritch horrors, brain eaters and more, Sister, Maiden, Monster feels like the literary equivalent of thrash metal, and that’s a compliment:-) “Living with her is breathtakingly terrifying. She seems aware, occasionally, that she’s become a complete maniac. If you crossed a savant with a perfect predator, gave that hybrid a […]

28 More Horror Books to Read in 2023

28 More Horror Books to Read in 2023
Posted February 21, 2023 by Tammy in Lists / 27 Comments

Last October I brought you 20 Horror Books to Read in 2023, and that post is doing so well that I decided to share another awesome bunch of books being released this year! A few notes about this list. I’m only featuring books whose covers have been revealed. There are plenty of horror books on […]

WEYWARD by Emelia Hart – Review

WEYWARD by Emelia Hart – Review
Posted February 20, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A multi-generational story of the ties that bind a family of women together, with a bit of magic thrown in for good measure. “She looked happy, hand in hand with her husband. Perhaps she was, then. Or perhaps I was standing too far away. A great many things look different from a distance. […]

WORLD RUNNING DOWN by Al Hess – Review

WORLD RUNNING DOWN by Al Hess – Review
Posted February 18, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 17 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A feel good story with lovable characters, World Running Down is an engaging dystopian that offers plenty of food for thought.  Despite the gloomy title, World Running Down was a breath of fresh air, an upbeat and optimistic story that tackles some heavy themes in an accessible way, and it was simply a […]

THE CRANE HUSBAND by Kelly Barnhill – Review

THE CRANE HUSBAND by Kelly Barnhill – Review
Posted February 16, 2023 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 17 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Surreal and heart-wrenching, The Crane Husband is a short but emotional tale of trauma and survival. “My mom was sleeping with a crane who was sometimes a man. Or a man who was sometimes a crane. My mom was sleeping with a person who hit her. Both of these things felt too awful—too […]