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UNRECONCILED by W. Michael Gear

UNRECONCILED by W. Michael Gear
Posted May 25, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 30 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Gear does it again with another thrilling entry into his wonderful Donovan series. I love writers who are able to sustain long series by improving upon each book they write. Such is the case with W. Michael Gear’s Donovan series, I’m happy to report. Unreconciled, the latest edition in Gear’s action-packed science fiction […]

OUT OF BODY by Jeffrey Ford – Review

OUT OF BODY by Jeffrey Ford – Review
Posted May 21, 2020 by Tammy in 2 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: This short novella was disappointing, unfortunately, due to a disjointed plot and bland characters. I’m afraid this book just didn’t work for me at all, which is a shame because I loved the idea and I was looking forward to reading something from Jeffrey Ford. Unfortunately, this novella reads almost like a first […]

THE BONE SHIPS by R.J. Barker – Review

THE BONE SHIPS by R.J. Barker – Review
Posted May 18, 2020 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 41 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Thrilling and atmospheric, The Bone Ships is a rollicking sea adventure with heart, humor and a very large sea dragon. I’m not sure why I waited so long to read this book, but I guess I have Wyrd & Wonder to thank for kicking me in the butt and finally giving me the […]

GOLDILOCKS by Laura Lam – Review

GOLDILOCKS by Laura Lam – Review
Posted May 7, 2020 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 35 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Lam’s latest is harsh look at what our own future could be, full of thrilling action and interesting morale questions, but the uneven second half made this a mixed bag for me.   Goldilocks has a fantastic premise and uses one of my favorite sci-fi tropes: leaving our dying Earth and striking out to […]

FRACTURED TIDE by Leslie Lutz – Review

FRACTURED TIDE by Leslie Lutz – Review
Posted May 4, 2020 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 36 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Shipwrecks, sea monsters, and an engaging bunch of characters come together in this fantastic YA debut, full of thrills and plenty of mystery. Hi Dad, I’m going to write you until this pencil wears out. Until all of me wears out. I’m not sure what’s real and what’s not anymore, but these words, […]

THE UNSUITABLE by Molly Pohlig – Review

THE UNSUITABLE by Molly Pohlig – Review
Posted April 27, 2020 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 29 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Creepy and atmospheric, this claustrophobic look at mental illness was surprisingly chilling. She had always loved sleeping and couldn’t understand people who didn’t. It was all of the best things about being dead, but without its permanence. What an unusual story! The Unsuitable is one of those books that blurs the line between […]

SHOREFALL by Robert Jackson Bennett – Review

SHOREFALL by Robert Jackson Bennett – Review
Posted April 25, 2020 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 24 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Bennett’s complicated magic system dampened some of my enjoyment of this sequel, but the emotional connections between characters and exciting action sequences made up for it. If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that Robert Jackson Bennett always delivers a complex, entertaining and emotional story, and I’m happy to say that […]

LOOKING GLASS by Christina Henry – Review

LOOKING GLASS by Christina Henry – Review
Posted April 20, 2020 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 42 Comments

The nitty-gritty: For fans of Christina Henry’s Alice books, this collection fills in some of the blanks and gives readers a peek into the emotional lives of her characters. Looking Glass is a collection of four interconnected novellas set in Christina Henry’s Alice world and gives readers some new glimpses into the lives of Alice […]

THE ANCESTOR by Danielle Trussoni – Review

THE ANCESTOR by Danielle Trussoni – Review
Posted April 16, 2020 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 29 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A promising start deteriorates into some very odd plot choices and pacing issues, although I adored the author’s atmosphere-infused writing. Have you ever read a book that started out strong—I’m talking five-star strong—but later deteriorated into a much lower rating? Well unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened to me with The Ancestor, I’m very […]