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OPIUM AND ABSINTHE by Lydia Kang – Review

OPIUM AND ABSINTHE by Lydia Kang – Review
Posted July 20, 2020 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A perfect mix of history and mystery, Opium and Absinthe was both engaging and informative. I don’t read a lot of historical fiction, so I was delighted to discover that I loved reading about New York City in 1899. Kang builds her fascinating, multilayered story around several historical events: first, the publication of […]

THE MIDNIGHT LULLABY by Cheryl Low – Review

THE MIDNIGHT LULLABY by Cheryl Low – Review
Posted July 14, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 35 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Cheryl Low delivers yet another bloody good horror story, complete with vengeful ghosts and buried family secrets. Cheryl Low’s latest horror novella was a perfect distraction from real life, a combination of ghostly hauntings, twisted family secrets, mysteries and even an unexpected love story. All of these elements come together in a short, […]

STORMBLOOD by Jeremy Szal – Review

STORMBLOOD by Jeremy Szal – Review
Posted July 13, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An excellent start to a new series, Stormblood melds high tech thriller with a cyberpunk sensibility and a dash of humor and heart. I’m so grateful that Jeremy Szal reached out to me and asked if I’d like to read his book, because otherwise I wouldn’t have even tried to get a review […]

WE RIDE THE STORM by Devin Madson – Review

WE RIDE THE STORM by Devin Madson – Review
Posted June 29, 2020 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Ambitious and complex, We Ride the Storm, although beloved by many readers, didn’t quite work for me. There has been a lot of hype surrounding We Ride the Storm, and tons of 4 and 5 star reviews on Goodreads. But this time the hype backfired for me, and I ended up really struggling […]

MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – Review

MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – Review
Posted June 25, 2020 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 38 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A creeping dread infuses this atmospheric Gothic tale of diabolical family secrets. “The walls speak to me. They tell me secrets. Don’t listen to them, press your hands against your ears, Noemí. There are ghosts. They’re real. You’ll see them eventually.” One of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s strengths is her ability to create an atmospheric […]