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JITTERBUG by Gareth L. Powell – Review

JITTERBUG by Gareth L. Powell – Review
Posted March 6, 2026 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 0 Comments

The nitty-gritty: High stakes, big action, political intrigue and humor join forces in Gareth L. Powell’s latest, a fun, fast paced sci-fi adventure with heart. “Never forget, Copernicus, that just like the rest of us, you are the product of coincidence and luck.” Gareth L. Powell is one of the most creative writers I’ve had […]

THE RISE by Alan Baxter – Review

THE RISE by Alan Baxter – Review
Posted February 24, 2026 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 15 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Creeping horror and sinister townsfolk await in Alan Baxter’s latest Tales From the Gulp, a wildly entertaining and delightfully gruesome series. “I killed Emil and incapacitated Icelynn. Sleeson is some kind of weird monster. I’ve got a pass card and I’m leaving.” She grinned. “That’s the fucking plan, Olaf.” There’s really nothing better […]

A FOREST, DARKLY by A.G. Slatter – Review

A FOREST, DARKLY by A.G. Slatter – Review
Posted February 16, 2026 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A witchy, feminist fairy tale told with dazzling style and wit, A Forest, Darkly is full of unique magic and irresistible characters. “Witchcraft isn’t just potions and powders and spells. It’s whispers and gentleness, giving folk a sense they’re free to share their secrets with you—a feeling of a door left ajar, open […]

DEFINITELY MAYBE NOT A DETECTIVE by Sarah Fox

DEFINITELY MAYBE NOT A DETECTIVE by Sarah Fox
Posted January 9, 2026 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Mystery, romance and quirky characters make this a must read for readers who love their stories chock full of humor and hijinks. Once in a while I step outside my usual genres and try something different, and the end of the year/holiday season seemed like the perfect time for that. Definitely Maybe Not […]

WITCHES OF DUBIOUS ORIGIN by Jenn McKinlay – Review

WITCHES OF DUBIOUS ORIGIN by Jenn McKinlay – Review
Posted November 13, 2025 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A powerful grimoire is the catalyst for this magical, funny, feel-good fantasy. “Olive wore black sunglasses and a black trench coat over another completely black outfit. I wondered briefly what her closet looked like. I suspect it was like a small black hole. She could reach in and pull out anything, knowing it […]

THE BONE RAIDERS by Jackson Ford – Review

THE BONE RAIDERS by Jackson Ford – Review
Posted August 28, 2025 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 20 Comments

The nitty-gritty: The giant lizard steals the show in Jackson Ford’s first foray into fantasy, an enjoyable but uneven story. It pains me to give anything by Jackson Ford a middling rating, but unfortunately The Bone Raiders didn’t completely work for me. As someone who is backing away from reading a lot of fantasy these […]

CACKLE by Rachel Harrison – Review

CACKLE by Rachel Harrison – Review
Posted August 7, 2025 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews, TBR Jar challenge / 13 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A sweet, uplifting story about finding yourself, complete with witchy magic and adorable spiders. Now that I’ve read Cackle, I’m officially caught up on Rachel Harrison’s backlist (except for her short story collection Bad Dolls, which I’m not interested in). And Cackle was a lot of fun! This is much lighter than some […]

THE GRIMOIRE GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION by Caitlin Rozakis – Review

THE GRIMOIRE GRAMMAR SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION by Caitlin Rozakis – Review
Posted June 12, 2025 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A twist on the magical school trope told from the parents’ point of view, Caitlin Rozakis’s latest is a fun, heartfelt story with wry humor and a cozy vibe. “Oct 27 12:05 p.m. A kind reminder after last year’s incident that many of the off-the-shelf (Halloween) costumes sold in mundane stores are considered […]