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GODS OF THE WYRDWOOD by R.J. Barker – Review

GODS OF THE WYRDWOOD by R.J. Barker – Review
Posted June 29, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: The forest setting in R.J. Barker’s latest epic fantasy is the star of the show, in this well crafted adventure with high stakes and heart. “What of mushrooms?” she said. “I like a good mushroom.” “They are mostly fine,” he answered, “though some types will kill you if you eat them, and others […]

MOTHTOWN by Caroline Hardaker – Review

MOTHTOWN by Caroline Hardaker – Review
Posted June 26, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 7 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Caroline Hardaker’s latest explores the pain of transformation and the beauty of becoming one’s true self in this emotional tale of one man’s journey through mental illness and grief. Mothtown is an unusual, dreamlike novel that follows a character named David through childhood and into adulthood as he tries to come to terms […]

OPEN THROAT by Henry Hoke – Review

OPEN THROAT by Henry Hoke – Review
Posted June 22, 2023 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 22 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A unique glimpse into the mind of a mountain lion as he navigates the hazards of Los Angeles. “I’ve never eaten a person but today I might” Open Throat has such a great concept. The story is told from the perspective of a lone mountain lion who lives in the hills near the […]

FRACTAL NOISE by Christopher Paolini – Review

FRACTAL NOISE by Christopher Paolini – Review
Posted June 16, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 22 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Four scientists undertake a dangerous mission to uncover the mysteries of a curious hole, in Christopher Paolini’s tense survival thriller. Sometimes going into a book with no expectations is a good thing, and that was my experience reading Fractal Noise, a prequel of sorts to Paolini’s To Sleep In a Sea of Stars. […]

NIGHT’S EDGE by Liz Kerin – Review

NIGHT’S EDGE by Liz Kerin – Review
Posted June 12, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A dark and gritty look at a codependent relationship, with vampires. “At six o’clock, I break a teacup from the kitchenette against the wall and use a shard of porcelain to cut a second hole in my arm. I let it pool into a paper Dixie cup and tell Mom to come drink […]

THE SEVEN YEAR SLIP by Ashley Poston – Review

THE SEVEN YEAR SLIP by Ashley Poston – Review
Posted June 8, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A feel-good romance with substance and just a touch of the speculative, The Seven Year Slip was a delight from start to finish. Color me surprised. This horror, sci-fi lovin’ girl just fell for a contemporary romance, and I’m totally OK with that! I’ve enjoyed Ashley Poston’s YA series Once Upon a Con, […]

MAEVE FLY by C.J. Leede – Review

MAEVE FLY by C.J. Leede – Review
Posted June 5, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 33 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Shocking and audacious, Maeve Fly combines repulsive violence with unexpected emotion, and I could not put it down. “Having stripped most of the flesh down with chemicals and the slow cooker, and having worked my muscles to a place beyond fatigue with the hacking, I now have to dry the bones outside in […]

THE ENDLESS VESSEL by Charles Soule – Review

THE ENDLESS VESSEL by Charles Soule – Review
Posted May 22, 2023 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 24 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Wonder, whimsey, science and fantasy come together in Charles Soule’s latest, a highly original ode to finding happiness. Charles Soule comes up with the most unusual ideas for books, and in my opinion he’s outdone himself with The Endless Vessel. This is my third book by the author and my favorite so far. […]