Format: Finished hardcover

WILDWOOD WHISPERS by Willa Reece – Review

WILDWOOD WHISPERS by Willa Reece – Review
Posted August 23, 2021 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A lushly written tale rooted in folklore and magic, Wildwood Whispers has a lovely, homespun vibe as comfy as a warm blanket. I couldn’t resist this beautiful cover, and I’m happy to report that the cover is perfect for this magic-tinged tale. This is a quieter and more uplifting story than I normally […]

JADE CITY by Fonda Lee – Review

JADE CITY by Fonda Lee – Review
Posted June 3, 2021 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 34 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A nuanced, brutal, epic saga of clan rivalry, loyalty, betrayal and revenge, set in a vivid Asian inspired fantasy world. I was determined to read a backlist fantasy book for #Wyrdandwonder, and I’m so glad I made time for Jade City, a book that’s been on my TBR since it was released in […]

IMMUNITY INDEX by Sue Burke – Review

IMMUNITY INDEX by Sue Burke – Review
Posted May 15, 2021 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 12 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A bleak futuristic pandemic story that felt a little too familiar for comfort and lacked emotion and drive. I’m sorry to say this book just didn’t work that well for me, which is a shame because I loved Burke’s Semiosis. It took me a solid two weeks to read it, as I picked […]

BETTY by Tiffany McDaniel – Review

BETTY by Tiffany McDaniel – Review
Posted December 24, 2020 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty gritty: Brutal and beautiful, heartbreaking and healing, Betty is an extraordinary coming-of-age story that I won’t soon forget. Depending on which way the wind is blowing, the snow comes in. At first the flurries melt before they land. Then they pile lightly like dust, bringing their cold in. I can see my mother’s […]

THEY THREW US AWAY by Daniel Kraus & Rovina Cai

THEY THREW US AWAY by Daniel Kraus & Rovina Cai
Posted September 17, 2020 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A weird, wild ride of a story about five sentient teddy bears who must work together in order to survive in the wide, wide world. Did Buddy have two sides? Did every teddy? He was both magical and ordinary—Made in America but Surface Washable. He had both a Real Silk Heart and Polyester […]

THE AGE OF WITCHES by Louisa Morgan – Review

THE AGE OF WITCHES by Louisa Morgan – Review
Posted April 13, 2020 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 29 Comments

The nitty-gritty:  History, witchcraft and romance collide in Louisa Morgan’s beautifully written story about a secret family lineage. I’m a big fan of Louisa Morgan’s “witch” books, and it’s a given that I’ll read every one she writes. The Age of Witches is another winner, with a wonderfully immersive story and solid writing. I fell […]