Genre: Dystopian

THE ENDLESS VESSEL by Charles Soule – Review

THE ENDLESS VESSEL by Charles Soule – Review
Posted May 22, 2023 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 24 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Wonder, whimsey, science and fantasy come together in Charles Soule’s latest, a highly original ode to finding happiness. Charles Soule comes up with the most unusual ideas for books, and in my opinion he’s outdone himself with The Endless Vessel. This is my third book by the author and my favorite so far. […]

POMEGRANATES by Priya Sharma – Review

POMEGRANATES by Priya Sharma – Review
Posted April 27, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 13 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Greek gods meet climate change in Priya Sharma’s latest, a short but memorable cautionary tale. A few years ago I had the pleasure of reading Priya Sharma’s Ormeshadow, a dark story about family secrets. So when she asked me to read Pomegranates, I didn’t even hesitate. This time, the author has written a […]

WORLD RUNNING DOWN by Al Hess – Review

WORLD RUNNING DOWN by Al Hess – Review
Posted February 18, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 17 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A feel good story with lovable characters, World Running Down is an engaging dystopian that offers plenty of food for thought.  Despite the gloomy title, World Running Down was a breath of fresh air, an upbeat and optimistic story that tackles some heavy themes in an accessible way, and it was simply a […]

THE DRIFT by C.J. Tudor – Review

THE DRIFT by C.J. Tudor – Review
Posted February 10, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 20 Comments

The nitty-gritty: C.J. Tudor’s latest is an action-packed dystopian thriller that rubs elbows with the horror genre. Tense, scary and atmospheric, this was a fun one! To call this story “crazy” would be an understatement, but perhaps if you’ve read C.J. Tudor’s books before, you’ll know what I mean. This was my first book by […]

THE LIGHT PIRATE by Lily Brooks-Dalton – Review

THE LIGHT PIRATE by Lily Brooks-Dalton – Review
Posted December 26, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 20 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A lyrical, emotional and thought provoking tale, The Light Pirate gives readers a glimpse into an apocalyptic future full of danger, heartache and hope. The inhabitants of Rudder are slowly catching on that the time to cut their losses has arrived. But Wanda doesn’t think of it in these terms. She has been […]

GONE DARK by Amanda Panitch – Review

GONE DARK by Amanda Panitch – Review
Posted April 18, 2022 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 13 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A fast-paced survival story with engaging characters, Gone Dark was a lot of fun and a solid YA thriller. “Don’t cry, Zara. Crying is a waste of water.” I don’t read YA very often these days, but I wanted to take a chance on Gone Dark because it sounded like a pretty good […]