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OUR CROOKED HEARTS by Melissa Albert – Review

OUR CROOKED HEARTS by Melissa Albert – Review
Posted June 20, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A seductive, multi-layered story with family secrets, betrayal and magic, perfect for fans of dark contemporary fantasy. “We didn’t wonder where the magic came from, or why it worked. We never asked ourselves, Is this ours to take? We were three damp ducklings, green as leaves, believing with all our crooked hearts that […]

HALF A SOUL by Olivia Atwater – Review

HALF A SOUL by Olivia Atwater – Review
Posted June 16, 2022 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 23 Comments

The nitty-gritty: I enjoyed the characters and the touches of magic, but the plot fell short and wasn’t as engaging as I had hoped. Half a Soul ended up being a mixed bag for me, unfortunately. You know how some books excite you right out of the gate? I guess I was expecting a “spark” […]

ORDINARY MONSTERS by J.M. Miro – Review

ORDINARY MONSTERS by J.M. Miro – Review
Posted June 13, 2022 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A dark fantasy world, compelling characters a lively plot combine in this beautifully written and executed series opener. I usually hesitate when it comes to long books, as I haven’t had a very good track record finishing them. Also, as a review blogger, I want to read and review as many books as […]

A MIRROR MENDED by Alix E. Harrow – Review

A MIRROR MENDED by Alix E. Harrow – Review
Posted June 6, 2022 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A delightful blend of humor and self-aware storytelling, A Mirror Mended is the fairy tale multiverse mash-up you didn’t know you needed. “I mean, sure, when one is looking for the lair of a cannibal queen, one expects to encounter a certain degree of spookiness. One might anticipate something resembling the Beast’s castle […]

BLACK TIDE by K.C. Jones – Review

BLACK TIDE by K.C. Jones – Review
Posted June 3, 2022 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 19 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Relentless pacing and a unique apocalyptic event make Black Tide a standout horror debut. Just in time for summer beach season, Black Tide is a nail-biter of a thriller that will assure you’ll never want to step foot on a beach again. Jones’ tale is a creepy and often terrifying survival story with […]

GLITTERATI by Oliver K. Langmead – Review

GLITTERATI by Oliver K. Langmead – Review
Posted May 30, 2022 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Bizarre, funny, and shocking, Glitterati is as sparkling and dangerous as the outfits worn by the characters. “From her clutch she had taken a tiny bottle of tears (sourced, no doubt, from only the cleanest unfashionables) and had dripped several into her eyes to make them fill and glisten. Currently, there was a […]

THE HOURGLASS THRONE by K.D. Edwards – Review

THE HOURGLASS THRONE by K.D. Edwards – Review
Posted May 28, 2022 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 12 Comments

The nitty-gritty: K.D. Edwards concludes the first trilogy in his epic fantasy series with intricate characterization and world-building, thrilling action and plenty of emotional gut punches, all of which add up to another stellar entry in The Tarot Sequence. With The Hourglass Throne, K.D. Edwards brings the first trilogy of his planned nine book series […]