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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 […]

RECKONING by W. Michael Gear – Review

RECKONING by W. Michael Gear – Review
Posted November 14, 2022 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Gear brings more deadly creatures, more political maneuvering and lots of action to the table in Reckoning, another fantastic entry in his Donovan series. It’s always fun when a new W. Michael Gear Donovan book comes out, a series that could keep on going as far as I’m concerned. I’m convinced Gear isn’t […]

THE LUMINARIES by Susan Dennard – Review

THE LUMINARIES by Susan Dennard – Review
Posted November 7, 2022 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 31 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Imaginative world-building and an intriguing premise make The Luminaries a solid series opener. The Luminaries was a fun opening book in Susan Dennard’s new fantasy series, and although it didn’t fully work for me, I’m definitely curious enough to continue with the series. This is Young Adult through and through, with plenty of […]

THE HOLLOW KIND by Andy Davidson

THE HOLLOW KIND by Andy Davidson
Posted October 31, 2022 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 22 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A family legacy of blood sacrifice infuses Andy Davidson’s folk horror tale with atmosphere and dread. Max stops in his tracks, as if the old house rearing up before them has teeth, claws, is a thing alive. A dragon in the midst of a long slumber. It sees us. A fresh sweat springs […]

SUCH SHARP TEETH by Rachel Harrison – Review

SUCH SHARP TEETH by Rachel Harrison – Review
Posted October 24, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 24 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A most unusual werewolf tale that combines body horror, romance and humor in surprising ways. If you aren’t reading Rachel Harrison, you need to get on that, stat. “I run and run. It doesn’t matter how fast I’m going, which I know is fast, animal fast, my senses are not dulled by the […]

LITTLE EVE by Catriona Ward – Review

LITTLE EVE by Catriona Ward – Review
Posted October 17, 2022 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A beautiful, horrible tale of inescapable family ties. Above, the castle sighs and shifts. Creaks, cracks, sound and movement as if with the passage of vast dark coils. The thing from Dinah’s dream is down here, too. It crawls up through the trapdoor. Catriona Ward has a gift for creating characters who are […]