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TITANSHADE by Dan Stout – Review

TITANSHADE by Dan Stout – Review
Posted April 8, 2019 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 33 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A thoroughly fresh take on urban fantasy noir, with multilayered characters, sleazy and corrupt politicians, murder, magic and mayhem aplenty. In short, this story has a little of everything in just the right amounts. My initial impression when I saw the cover of Titanshade was that it reminded me of the 80s movie […]

WICKED SAINTS by Emily A. Duncan – Review

WICKED SAINTS by Emily A. Duncan – Review
Posted April 3, 2019 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 30 Comments

With so many mixed reviews flying around, I was both anxious and excited to dive into Wicked Saints. On the surface it seemed like exactly the kind of book I love, with a Gothic sensibility, horrific elements, blood magic, warring religions and even monsters. And the verdict? I was pleasantly surprised by this book, and […]

THE ROSEWATER INSURRECTION by Tade Thompson – Review

THE ROSEWATER INSURRECTION by Tade Thompson – Review
Posted March 25, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 34 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Strange and addictive, Thompson’s gritty, futuristic story expands on the world he introduced in Rosewater and gives us even more mysteries surrounding the alien life form known as Wormwood. If you’re looking for a unique take on the first contact/alien invasion story, then look no further than Tade Thompson’s Wormwood Trilogy. The Rosewater […]

WILD COUNTRY by Anne Bishop – Review

WILD COUNTRY by Anne Bishop – Review
Posted March 18, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 32 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Another winner from Anne Bishop, Wild Country is an absorbing adventure story, full of danger, humor and heart in equal measure. Wow, what fun this book was! I am loving this series so much, and after reading a few reviews from people who have read Anne Bishop’s first series about the Others, I’m […]

THE MUNICIPALISTS by Seth Fried – Review

THE MUNICIPALISTS by Seth Fried – Review
Posted March 11, 2019 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Full of humor, action, mystery and suspense, this story surprised me with its unexpectedly satisfying emotional depth. I know I’ve stumbled onto a talented writer when a story’s themes are carried out from beginning to end, and that’s exactly what Seth Fried has done in The Municipalists. The two main characters, an odd […]