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THE VILLA by Rachel Hawkins – Review

THE VILLA by Rachel Hawkins – Review
Posted January 19, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 26 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Twisty and entertaining, The Villa offers up interesting characters and relationships and a compelling mystery. The Villa certainly has an intriguing premise, and for the most part, I thought all the parts came together in a twisty, complex story. It was a solid four star read for me, and even though I have […]

HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE by Grady Hendrix

HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE by Grady Hendrix
Posted January 9, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Domestic drama, a vengeful puppet and a family mystery come together in Grady Hendrix’s latest, a fun and bloody must-read for all Hendrix fans. “Your mom’s puppets are watered down copies of copies,” he said. “They’re off-brand Muppets. Put real puppets in a church and they’d burn it down. Puppets unleash anarchy…Puppets are […]

EPISODE THIRTEEN by Craig DiLouie

EPISODE THIRTEEN by Craig DiLouie
Posted January 5, 2023 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A clever twist on the haunted house trope, Episode Thirteen is both weird and terrifying. Craig DiLouie is one of those authors who never writes the same book twice, and Episode Thirteen is a great example of that. What starts out as your typical haunted house story—creepy old house, strange noises and lights, […]

LOST IN THE MOMENT AND FOUND by Seanan McGuire

LOST IN THE MOMENT AND FOUND by Seanan McGuire
Posted January 2, 2023 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Everything has a price: that’s what one young girl learns in McGuire’s latest Wayward Children story. “Elodina is gone…The great tale of her being shall be extended no more; she is gone to the Library where all of us must one day be Returned, and she will pay no overdue fines on her […]

THE LIGHT PIRATE by Lily Brooks-Dalton – Review

THE LIGHT PIRATE by Lily Brooks-Dalton – Review
Posted December 26, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 20 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A lyrical, emotional and thought provoking tale, The Light Pirate gives readers a glimpse into an apocalyptic future full of danger, heartache and hope. The inhabitants of Rudder are slowly catching on that the time to cut their losses has arrived. But Wanda doesn’t think of it in these terms. She has been […]

ALL THE BLOOD WE SHARE by Camilla Bruce – Review

ALL THE BLOOD WE SHARE by Camilla Bruce – Review
Posted December 5, 2022 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Macabre and full of dark humor, All the Blood We Share explores the surprising and complex lives of a family of serial killers. “Maybe it’ll pass,” I said. “This affliction of mine—” “Oh no.” Ma shook her head. “I don’t think one can heal from bloodlust.” Camilla Bruce is a must read author […]

THE HOLLOWS by Daniel Church – Review

THE HOLLOWS by Daniel Church – Review
Posted November 24, 2022 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 18 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An ancient evil threatens a small, rural village in this terrifying story, perfect for fans of folk horror. “Board your window, keep on your light, when the Tatterskin walks at night.” The Hollows is a tense, thrilling horror story about a group of people who have to face a terrible threat while stuck […]

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 […]