The nitty-gritty: Action packed space opera with a well-rounded ensemble cast, Aurora Rising is another winner from the unstoppable writing duo of Kristoff and Kaufman. Having read and loved the marvelous Illuminae Files series, you can bet I was excited to see what Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff would cook up next, and I’m happy […]
The nitty-gritty: A compelling, relationship-driven family drama with speculative elements and plenty of mystery, this is a page turner that you won’t be able to put down. This book was such a happy surprise! I enjoyed Morgan’s A Secret History of Witches a couple of years ago, but her latest really touched me in ways […]
The nitty-gritty: A weird and wonderful, multi-layered story with a tough-as-nails heroine, this delightful fantasy offers up plenty of mysteries, both big and small. “I answer little questions. Those impossible puzzles that burrow into our brains like splinters and keep us awake at night. I solve the mysteries that spoil marriages, ruin friendships, and curdle […]
The nitty-gritty: A feel-good, funny tale full of cosplay, romance and self discovery. There are stories that you tell and stories that tell things to you; stories that win awards and stories that win hearts. Sometimes the stories you want aren’t the ones you need, and the ones you need are the ones you never […]
The nitty-gritty: Exquisitely written, Fletcher’s latest is an adventure story like no other, full of danger, discovery, joy and heartbreak. And dogs. Because dogs are the best. Sometimes you just know that a book is going to surpass all other books you’ve read, break your heart and then stitch it back together, make you feel […]
The nitty-gritty: Another winner from Anne Bishop, Wild Country is an absorbing adventure story, full of danger, humor and heart in equal measure. Wow, what fun this book was! I am loving this series so much, and after reading a few reviews from people who have read Anne Bishop’s first series about the Others, I’m […]
The nitty-gritty: Full of humor, action, mystery and suspense, this story surprised me with its unexpectedly satisfying emotional depth. I know I’ve stumbled onto a talented writer when a story’s themes are carried out from beginning to end, and that’s exactly what Seth Fried has done in The Municipalists. The two main characters, an odd […]
The nitty-gritty: Bad, clichéd writing, cheesy and dramatic dialog, and distasteful elements that don’t work with the rest of the story make this a book I cannot recommend to anyone. I could sum up my thoughts on this book in five words if I really wanted to—The Dysasters was a disaster—but I’m in a ranty […]
The nitty-gritty: An exhilarating, character-driven debut that touches on such themes as mental illness, the tenuousness of life and death, and the power of true belief. If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling beyond the stars, Do You Dream of Terra-Two? is a must read. It left me breathless. It occurred to Astrid, in a disembodied […]
The nitty-gritty: Tense and exciting, humorous and emotionally satisfying, Night Man is a thriller that has something for everyone. It’s been several years since I’ve read a book set in Brett Battles’ popular Jonathan Quinn world, but when I heard Brett had written a book centered around Quinn’s partner Nate, I couldn’t wait to check […]