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THE SWARM by Andy Marino – Review

THE SWARM by Andy Marino – Review
Posted November 22, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 20 Comments

The nitty-gritty: The Birds and Alien but with giant cicadas, The Swarm is not for the faint of heart and should be read indoors with all the windows firmly closed. If you’re not a bug person, you might want to think twice before picking up The Swarm. On the other hand, if you’re a fan […]

SNOW DROWNED by Jennifer D. Lyle – Review

SNOW DROWNED by Jennifer D. Lyle – Review
Posted November 18, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 20 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A creepy, tension-filled story that will keep readers turning the pages, Snow Drowned was a pleasant surprise. I’ve been lucky with YA books lately, and I’m happy to report that Snow Drowned is yet another one I can recommend (with a few caveats). Jennifer D. Lyle knows how to create tension, and I […]

RUN by Blake Crouch – Review

RUN by Blake Crouch – Review
Posted October 28, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 17 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A relentlessly paced survival story, Run is a violent thrill ride from start to finish. Run was originally self published back in 2011, and I’m so glad the publisher decided to reissue it this year. If you’ve read more recent books by Blake Crouch, you’ll see how far he’s progressed as a writer […]

THE BLACK HUNGER by Nicholas Pullen – Review

THE BLACK HUNGER by Nicholas Pullen – Review
Posted October 17, 2024 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 26 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Nicholas Pullen’s dark historical horror novel is bleak but well written, with interesting characters I came to care for. The Black Hunger is a very slow-paced, complex historical horror novel, and I thought about putting it down at times. But ultimately I’m glad I pushed through. There is something very compelling about Nicholas […]

AMERICAN RAPTURE by C.J. Leede – Review

AMERICAN RAPTURE by C.J. Leede – Review
Posted October 14, 2024 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 18 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A young girl navigates a terrifying world in this dangerous and bloody story, full of thrilling adventure and unforgettable characters. “HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE LAST MOMENTS BEFORE THE WORLD ENDS: You won’t.” Spoiler ahead for dog lovers. I’ve been lucky enough to read a handful of exceptional books this year, and I’m happy […]

TINY THREADS by Lilliam Rivera – Review

TINY THREADS by Lilliam Rivera – Review
Posted October 10, 2024 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 19 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Dark and weird, Tiny Threads explores racism and trauma in a glitzy fashion setting. I loved the idea of “fashion meets horror,” but I have to confess Tiny Threads wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. There are plenty of positives for me, but I also had some issues that I’ll explain below. Still, […]