Genre: LGBTQ+

AN EDUCATION IN MALICE by S.T. Gibson – Review

AN EDUCATION IN MALICE by S.T. Gibson – Review
Posted February 12, 2024 by Tammy in 2 1/2 stars, Reviews / 38 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Angsty, immature characters, overly-dramatic dialog and secrets revealed too soon add up to a disappointing story. It seems February is the month of disappointments, as yet another one of my highly anticipated 2024 releases failed to impress me. I had high hopes for An Education in Malice, especially after loving the author’s last […]

A MIRROR MENDED by Alix E. Harrow – Review

A MIRROR MENDED by Alix E. Harrow – Review
Posted June 6, 2022 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A delightful blend of humor and self-aware storytelling, A Mirror Mended is the fairy tale multiverse mash-up you didn’t know you needed. “I mean, sure, when one is looking for the lair of a cannibal queen, one expects to encounter a certain degree of spookiness. One might anticipate something resembling the Beast’s castle […]

THE HOURGLASS THRONE by K.D. Edwards – Review

THE HOURGLASS THRONE by K.D. Edwards – Review
Posted May 28, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 12 Comments

The nitty-gritty: K.D. Edwards concludes the first trilogy in his epic fantasy series with intricate characterization and world-building, thrilling action and plenty of emotional gut punches, all of which add up to another stellar entry in The Tarot Sequence. With The Hourglass Throne, K.D. Edwards brings the first trilogy of his planned nine book series […]

WINTER’S ORBIT by Everina Maxwell – Review

WINTER’S ORBIT by Everina Maxwell – Review
Posted February 2, 2021 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 41 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Romance, intrigue and mystery collide in this sparkling science fiction debut. Winter’s Orbit was such a nice surprise! From some of the publisher’s descriptions and comparisons, I was expecting a much more romance-heavy story, but for those of you who shy away when the word “romance” comes up, fear not. The relationship between […]

DOCILE by K.M. Szpara – Review

DOCILE by K.M. Szpara – Review
Posted March 12, 2020 by Tammy in 2 1/2 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

This review contains spoilers! The nitty-gritty: Szpara tackles some big ideas in this edgy, sometimes shocking dystopian, but the lack of concrete world-building, uneven pacing and dubious character motivations left me a little cold. I don’t usually do ranty reviews, but once in a while I read a book that simply demands one. Docile is […]

FINNA by Nino Cipri – Review

FINNA by Nino Cipri – Review
Posted February 20, 2020 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 39 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Wormholes, a missing grandmother, relationship drama and even some eldritch god horror infuse this short and lively novella with excitement and heart. Finna was a lot of wacky fun, with some surprisingly thoughtful emotional moments and commentary on identity. I wasn’t sure all these disparate elements would mesh together, but by the end […]

THE UNSPOKEN NAME by A.K. Larkwood – Review

THE UNSPOKEN NAME by A.K. Larkwood – Review
Posted February 18, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 36 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An exciting, fast-paced fantasy debut that will leave readers clamoring for the next book. Wow, this was fun! I believe this is A.K. Larkwood’s debut novel, and I was very impressed. The Unspoken Name is set in a fantastical world where dying cities, sleeping gods, airships, magical portals and more set the stage […]