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RUN by Blake Crouch – Review

RUN by Blake Crouch – Review
Posted October 28, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 16 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, […]

ODD SPIRITS by S.T. Gibson – Review

ODD SPIRITS by S.T. Gibson – Review
Posted October 7, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A fun prequel that delves into themes of marriage and communication, Odd Spirits incorporates magic, spirits and emotional ties, all wrapped up in a beautiful package. Odd Spirits is a prequel novella to Evocation, which I read earlier this year, and focuses on married couple Moira and Rhys. At just over a hundred […]

THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL by Stephanie Wrobel – Review

THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL by Stephanie Wrobel – Review
Posted October 4, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 28 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Secrets, lies, blackmail and murder combine in this excellent locked-room mystery. Whether or not you’re a fan of Alfred Hitchcock and his films, I guarantee you’ll have fun reading The Hitchcock Hotel. This is a locked room mystery with fantastic twists, plenty of unreliable characters, a bit of humor and a lot of […]

OUT OF THE DROWNING DEEP by A.C. Wise – Review

OUT OF THE DROWNING DEEP by A.C. Wise – Review
Posted September 30, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 17 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A.C. Wise successfully combines several genres in this weird, terrifying and emotionally satisfying tale. “An angel could be a terrible thing, but so could a human, sometimes without even trying.” This is my first time reading A.C. Wise, and after loving Out of the Drowning Deep, I’m a fan of hers for life. […]

AN ACADEMY FOR LIARS by Alexis Henderson – Review

AN ACADEMY FOR LIARS by Alexis Henderson – Review
Posted September 27, 2024 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 12 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Despite a strong dark academia vibe and some interesting world building elements, An Academy For Liars lacked a cohesive plot and likeable characters. “Lennon was no hero. And she wasn’t even sure she had the spine to call herself a villain.” I had high hopes for An Academy of Liars, but unfortunately it […]

AMERICAN GHOUL by Michelle McGill-Vargas – Review

AMERICAN GHOUL by Michelle McGill-Vargas – Review
Posted September 23, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 17 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A highly entertaining debut, American Ghoul excels with standout characters and unexpected humor. You can’t tell from the rather serious cover, but American Ghoul is extremely funny and much more lighthearted than I expected. This is due mostly to the pitch perfect voice of the main character Lavinia, a recently freed slave who […]