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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 […]

NEGATIVE GIRL by Libby Cudmore – Review

NEGATIVE GIRL by Libby Cudmore – Review
Posted September 17, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 12 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Libby Cudmore’s carefully plotted PI story mixes interpersonal drama, music and the emotional pitfalls of addiction. “Junkies will always break your heart.” I have to admit it was the cover of Negative Girl that first caught my attention, and after reading it, I think it perfectly fits this murder mystery that centers around […]

SO THIRSTY by Rachel Harrison – Review

SO THIRSTY by Rachel Harrison – Review
Posted September 9, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Rachel Harrison takes on vampires in this fun, fast-paced story about friendships and sticking together when life gets tough. The short version:  Thelma & Louise with vampires. The long version: I’m a huge Rachel Harrison fan, especially since her last book Black Sheep was one of my top five favorite books of 2023. […]

HAUNT SWEET HOME by Sarah Pinsker – Review

HAUNT SWEET HOME by Sarah Pinsker – Review
Posted September 5, 2024 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Light on scares but big on character growth and emotion, Haunt Sweet Home offers up interesting characters but is a disappointing ghost story. Haunt Sweet Home is described as a “spooky ghost story,” but unfortunately, that description doesn’t fit the story at all. There isn’t a single scary moment in the book, which […]