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BENEATH THE POET’S HOUSE by Christa Carmen – Review

BENEATH THE POET’S HOUSE by Christa Carmen – Review
Posted December 5, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 15 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Mystery and horror combine with gothic literary elements in this excellent, atmospheric tale. If you haven’t discovered Christa Carmen yet, now’s your chance. In Beneath the Poet’s House, Carmen sets her literary, gothic mystery in Providence, Rhode Island and centers it around 19th century poet Sarah Helen Whitman’s famous house at 88 Benefit […]

GRIMM CURIOSITIES by Sharon Lynn Fisher – Review

GRIMM CURIOSITIES by Sharon Lynn Fisher – Review
Posted November 4, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Sparkling writing, a fascinating setting and time period, and a lovely, slow burn romance make Grimm Curiosities a must read paranormal mystery. Grimm Curiosities is the perfect cozy fantasy/mystery to curl up with on a cold winter’s night. I always enjoy Sharon’s books, and her latest is an engaging historical fantasy with just […]

GHOST MOTHER by Kelly Dwyer – Review

GHOST MOTHER by Kelly Dwyer – Review
Posted August 5, 2024 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A haunted house story with literary flair and unexpected emotion, Ghost Mother is the must-read ghost story of summer. “People said to me, “I am sorry for your loss,” and they were kind to say that, they were right, it was a “loss,” but somehow I always heard it in my head as […]

MEMORY REBORN by David Walton – Review

MEMORY REBORN by David Walton – Review
Posted December 29, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 12 Comments

The nitty-gritty: David Walton’s thrilling sci-fi dinosaur-centric series concludes with plenty of action and surprises. David Walton’s exciting trilogy has come to an end, and this was such a fun reading experience. If you love science fiction books with an emphasis on the “science,” combined with high stakes and thrilling action, then you might be […]

SALT & BROOM by Sharon Lynn Fisher – Review

SALT & BROOM by Sharon Lynn Fisher – Review
Posted December 4, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Sharon Lynn Fisher combines elements of Jane Eyre with the paranormal in this richly imagined story, dripping with Gothic intrigue and romance. I always look forward to Sharon Lynn Fisher’s new books, and her latest is a wonderful treat for fans of Gothic mysteries. Salt & Broom is a Jane Eyre retelling full […]

STARS LIKE ACID by Marissa Lupe – Review

STARS LIKE ACID by Marissa Lupe – Review
Posted September 29, 2023 by Tammy in 2 1/2 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An ambitious SF dystopian tale with plenty of interesting characters and situations gets bogged down under some basic writing mistakes. I badly wanted to love Stars Like Acid, especially since my review copy came directly from the author. And the reviews on Goodreads are mostly rave reviews, so I’ll admit my expectations were […]

CLAWS AND CONTRIVANCES by Stephanie Burgis – Review

CLAWS AND CONTRIVANCES by Stephanie Burgis – Review
Posted July 13, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 22 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Engaging characters, romance, intrigue and dragons make Claws and Contrivances another delightful entry in Stephanie Burgis’s Regency Dragons series. “It has been delightful to meet you, Mr. Aubrey. I shall look forward to meeting you again, for the first time. Just remember: you’ve never seen me before!” I’ve been a fan of Stephanie […]