Publisher: Flatiron Books

THE STARDUST GRAIL by Yume Kitasei – Review

THE STARDUST GRAIL by Yume Kitasei – Review
Posted June 13, 2024 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 30 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Heists, found family and deep space adventure come together in Yume Kitasei’s thrilling space opera. Yume Kitasei has done it again—her sophomore book, after last year’s wonderful The Deep Sky, is just as imaginative and well written, and I may have loved it even more. As the author herself says, this is a […]

GOOD BAD GIRL by Alice Feeney – Review

GOOD BAD GIRL by Alice Feeney – Review
Posted May 27, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Alice Feeney explores mother/daughter relationships in this highly entertaining mystery, full of twists and plenty of emotion. “My daughter is the villain in my life, and I am the villain in hers. We both believe our stories are true.” After absolutely loving Daisy Darker, I couldn’t wait to read something else by Alice […]

THE DEEP SKY by Yume Kitasei – Review

THE DEEP SKY by Yume Kitasei – Review
Posted July 17, 2023 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Yume Kitasei tackles the “survival in space” trope but adds emotional themes as well in this stellar debut novel. “What was it about mothers, that they could know you so well? And not know you at all.” The Deep Sky is an exquisitely written SF debut, and I absolutely loved it. This is […]

WHITE HORSE by Erika T. Wurth – Review

WHITE HORSE by Erika T. Wurth – Review
Posted November 19, 2022 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 24 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Complex relationships and a ghostly mystery make Erika T. Wurth’s debut novel a winner.  White Horse really surprised me. The story is tagged as “horror” on Goodreads but I’m calling it a “ghost story” because there’s nothing really horrific or scary about it, although the overall mood is dark and eerie. I really […]

DAISY DARKER by Alice Feeney – Review

DAISY DARKER by Alice Feeney – Review
Posted August 4, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 29 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Clever, outrageous, emotional, shocking and just plain entertaining, Daisy Darker is this summer’s must read thriller. “I think most murder mysteries are overrated,” Nana says. “There are much cleverer ways to end a person than killing them.” Alice Feeney has just rocketed to the top of my favorite authors list, and I’m so […]

OUR CROOKED HEARTS by Melissa Albert – Review

OUR CROOKED HEARTS by Melissa Albert – Review
Posted June 20, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A seductive, multi-layered story with family secrets, betrayal and magic, perfect for fans of dark contemporary fantasy. “We didn’t wonder where the magic came from, or why it worked. We never asked ourselves, Is this ours to take? We were three damp ducklings, green as leaves, believing with all our crooked hearts that […]

ORDINARY MONSTERS by J.M. Miro – Review

ORDINARY MONSTERS by J.M. Miro – Review
Posted June 13, 2022 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A dark fantasy world, compelling characters a lively plot combine in this beautifully written and executed series opener. I usually hesitate when it comes to long books, as I haven’t had a very good track record finishing them. Also, as a review blogger, I want to read and review as many books as […]