The nitty-gritty: Full of delectable characters and unique world-building based on Native American culture and mythology, this is an exciting debut you absolutely must read. I knew from the moment I laid eyes on this gorgeous cover that I would have to read Rebecca Roanhorse’s debut. And I’m so glad I got the chance to […]
The nitty-gritty: Brutal and thought-provoking, One of Us is Southern Gothic with a touch of the fantastical. I went into One of Us not knowing much about it, and it turned out to be one of those stories that caught me completely off guard. This is not an easy book to read, in the respect […]
The nitty-gritty: Bursting with complex magic, populated with fascinating and lovable characters, and written in sparkling prose, The Last Sun can’t possibly be a debut. And yet. Pyr is knocking it out of the park lately, folks. And I mean you need to start paying attention if you aren’t already. After I was bowled over […]
The nitty-gritty: Just plain fun, Royal Bastards has humor, heart, heartbreak and tension galore. Just read it! “Just stay cool,” I said. I was feeling a little excited. I’d never talked to a Zitochi before, not really. And yes, I’ll admit it. He was hot. Not in that sweaty, broad-shouldered way like the blacksmith’s apprentice, […]
The nitty-gritty: A slightly uneven but entertaining collection that is made better by the relationship between Dana and Jana. It’s been years since I’ve read anything by Joe R. Lansdale, and so when I was offered the chance to read his latest collection, co-authored with his daughter Kasey, I didn’t hesitate to say “yes.” Terror […]
The nitty-gritty: An interesting premise but a confusing execution, The Peace Machine just wasn’t my kind of story. My friends, I cannot remember the last time I gave a book two stars, and unfortunately, that is the rating I’ve decided upon for this book. The Peace Machine is presented as “A gripping tale in the […]
The nitty-gritty: A fast-paced thriller with a sci-fi sensibility, this debut is not to be missed! Veteran comic book writer Charles Soule asks some thought-provoking questions in his debut novel, The Oracle Year, but he makes sure his readers are having a blast while pondering those questions. I had so much fun reading this book, […]
Note: I was asked to join the Ash Princess blog tour back in October last year (!) but having heard no word from the publicist (and in fact my email to her bounced back) and after trying other avenues of communication to no avail, I suspect this blog tour is no more. But please, enjoy […]
The nitty-gritty: A great mix of contemporary urban fantasy and old-fashioned mythology, with a snarky teen character who won me over. A few years ago I had the pleasure of reading Rachel A. Marks’ debut, Darkness Brutal, and I was very happy to meet her at San Diego Comic Con sometime after that. Rachel was […]
The nitty-gritty: A highly inventive mash-up of Pride and Prejudice and Frankenstein, told in pitch perfect prose that evokes the styles of both Jane Austen and Mary Shelley. What do you get when you take two beloved classics, one gothic and one romantic, and mash them together? In this case, you get a fascinating tale of […]