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THE DEEP by Rivers Solomon – Review

THE DEEP by Rivers Solomon – Review
Posted November 4, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 42 Comments

The nitty-gritty: From a tragic footnote in African history, a wondrous creature is born. Rivers Solomon tackles the weighty themes of memory and history with a painful yet hopeful story. The origins of this book are fascinating. The Deep started as a concept by electronic music duo Drexciya. Next, experimental hip-hop group clipping. was commissioned […]

THE TWISTED ONES by T. Kingfisher – Review

THE TWISTED ONES by T. Kingfisher – Review
Posted October 31, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 39 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Horror and humor combine in just the right amounts to make this fast-paced story a must read for fans of spooky and weird fiction. Happy Halloween, everyone! I don’t think I could have picked a better book to review today. The Twisted Ones was an unexpected combination of creeping terror, humor and delightful […]

DARK PATTERN by Andrew Mayne – Review

DARK PATTERN by Andrew Mayne – Review
Posted October 26, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 24 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Compulsively readable, Andrew Mayne’s thrilling series is just getting better and better. If you haven’t started this series yet, then my question is, why not? I am enjoying the hell out of Andrew Mayne’s The Naturalist series, and it’s clear after finishing this fourth book that he isn’t even close to being finished […]

GHOSTER by Jason Arnopp – Review

GHOSTER by Jason Arnopp – Review
Posted October 21, 2019 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 33 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A fast-paced mystery with plenty of creepy moments, Ghoster gets off to a strong start but ends up a little too WTF for my taste. This is probably going to be the most disappointing book of the year for me. I absolutely loved The Last Days of Jack Sparks, and I’ve been waiting […]

THE VINE WITCH by Luanne G. Smith – Review

THE VINE WITCH by Luanne G. Smith – Review
Posted October 19, 2019 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 33 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A touch of romance blended with a magical tale of witches and wine, The Vine Witch was a pleasant surprise. October is the perfect month for stories about witches, and The Vine Witch is an atmospheric tale that, while very light on spooky elements, offers plenty of magic and witchy folklore. I don’t […]

THE GIRL WITH NO FACE by M.H. Boroson – Review

THE GIRL WITH NO FACE by M.H. Boroson – Review
Posted October 7, 2019 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

A love spell is not a bouquet of flowers but a boot in your face, grinding its muddy heel. The nitty-gritty: A worthy follow-up to The Girl With Ghost Eyes, Boroson’s latest shines with magical imagery, sparkling and downright funny dialog, complex characters and an immensely satisfying plot, all framed by the rich history of […]

GIDEON THE NINTH by Tamsyn Muir – Review

GIDEON THE NINTH by Tamsyn Muir – Review
Posted September 9, 2019 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 48 Comments

The nitty-gritty:  Weird, shocking, bloody and did I mention weird? Reading Gideon the Ninth was an experience. Gideon the Ninth was weird. I can honestly say I’ve never read anything quite like Tamsyn Muir’s debut, so if you’re looking for that elusive, completely original story, then Gideon might just be the book for you. And […]

HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROWS by Erin A. Craig

HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROWS by Erin A. Craig
Posted September 3, 2019 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Evocative world-building combined with an overstuffed plot left me with mixed feelings about this YA fantasy debut. I had read some glowing reviews of The House of Salt and Sorrow, so I jumped into this with rather high expectations. Unfortunately, even though there is a lot to love about this book, as a […]