THE MOTHER’S WHEEL by Robin Kirk – Review

THE MOTHER’S WHEEL by Robin Kirk – Review
Posted August 30, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 8 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Rich world-building, finely developed characters, high stakes and plenty of emotional moments make The Mother’s Wheel a stellar series conclusion. “‘My name is Desper,’ the ape says. I can’t help myself. ‘What kind of name is that?’ ‘The best kind.’ Her eyes are round as coins and a deep, chocolate brown. ‘I chose […]

WEST OF HELL: WEIRD WESTERN HORROR STORIES by James A. Moore, R.B. Wood & Michael Burke – Review

WEST OF HELL: WEIRD WESTERN HORROR STORIES by James A. Moore, R.B. Wood & Michael Burke – Review
Posted August 29, 2022 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 24 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Monsters, magic and murder take center stage in this trio of wild, weird and bloody stories. I love a good weird western, and I have to say these stories scratched that itch for me. West of Hell contains three short novellas written by three different authors, and while I didn’t enjoy all of […]

The Friday Face-Off: The Quest

The Friday Face-Off: The Quest
Posted August 26, 2022 by Tammy in The Friday Face-Off / 21 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: A […]

SALLOW BEND by Alan Baxter – Review

SALLOW BEND by Alan Baxter – Review
Posted August 22, 2022 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Alan Baxter’s latest delivers chills, gore and a cast a colorful characters in this carnival thrill ride-like tale of otherworldly revenge, perfect for horror fans seeking a fun summer read. Alan Baxter really knows how to write small town folk horror, and Sallow Bend has all the markings of a good one. With […]

Over-Booked [163] – A Book Haul Post

Over-Booked [163] – A Book Haul Post
Posted August 20, 2022 by Tammy in Over-Booked / 30 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! Sorry not sorry for the big book haul today! Book mail and NetGalley approvals comes in waves, and the last two weeks saw one of […]

The Friday Face-Off: Scantily Dressed

The Friday Face-Off: Scantily Dressed
Posted August 19, 2022 by Tammy in The Friday Face-Off / 10 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: A […]

EVERSION by Alastair Reynolds – Review

EVERSION by Alastair Reynolds – Review
Posted August 18, 2022 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A mind-bending mystery through time and space, Eversion takes readers on a dangerous journey of discovery. Eversion was such a unique book! This is one of those stories that doesn’t really come together until the very end, so readers will need to be patient. But the ultimate payoff was worth the wait, and […]