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SILVER IN THE WOOD by Emily Tesh – Review

SILVER IN THE WOOD by Emily Tesh – Review
Posted June 20, 2019 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 34 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An atmospheric, dreamy tale based on the Green Man myth that lacked a cohesive plot, but had some wonderful moments nonetheless. This was an odd little tale that I enjoyed, although it didn’t completely capture me the way I was hoping, which is the reason for my middle-of-the-road rating. Tobias Finch has lived […]

MAGIC FOR LIARS by Sarah Gailey – Review

MAGIC FOR LIARS by Sarah Gailey – Review
Posted June 17, 2019 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 43 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Full of strange magic, secrets and lies, a compelling mystery and some emotional soul searching, Magic For Liars was a surprise in more ways than one. Magic For Liars was not the book I was expecting it to be, and I finished reading it with the feeling that it was exactly the book […]

FIVE MIDNIGHTS by Ann Dávila Cardinal – Review

FIVE MIDNIGHTS by Ann Dávila Cardinal – Review
Posted June 3, 2019 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 34 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Although atmospheric and well written, Five Midnights just didn’t provide the suspense and horror I was hoping for. Five Midnights didn’t quite live up to my expectations, although there were elements that I really enjoyed. But some elements just didn’t mesh for me and I ended up feeling ambivalent at the end. However, […]

DECEPTION COVE by Owen Laukkanen – Review

DECEPTION COVE by Owen Laukkanen – Review
Posted May 30, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 33 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Thrilling and fast-paced, emotional and heartwarming, Deception Cove has everything I look for in a good story, and more. Why don’t I read more mystery/thrillers? I ask myself that question every time I read a good one, and Deception Cove was the perfect thriller to remind me what I’m missing. I loved the […]

MIDDLEGAME by Seanan McGuire – Review

MIDDLEGAME by Seanan McGuire – Review
Posted May 27, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 38 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Ambitious in scope and imagery, Middlegame is an epic tale of friendship, both uplifting and heartbreaking. I’m a huge fan of Seanan McGuire/Mira Grant, although I’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to her huge backlist. But I have been trying to keep up with new releases, and when I heard about […]

SNAKESKINS by Tim Major – Review

SNAKESKINS by Tim Major – Review
Posted May 17, 2019 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 36 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A twisty tale that starts slow but increases the tension as it goes along, skillfully crafted and guaranteed to make you think. I have to admit I accepted a review copy of Snakeskins based on this cover. And I was lucky enough to get a finished paperback, and let me tell you it’s […]

PARIAH by W. Michael Gear – Review

PARIAH by W. Michael Gear – Review
Posted May 13, 2019 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 19 Comments

The nitty-gritty: The action and intrigue continue with another winning entry in one of my favorite SF series. Warning: mild spoilers ahead for the first two books in the series. This series is so much fun, and I’m happy to report that the third book does a great job of moving things along plot-wise, while […]