Source: Publisher

SMOKE & SUMMONS by Charlie N. Holmberg

SMOKE & SUMMONS by Charlie N. Holmberg
Posted February 4, 2019 by Tammy in 3 1/2 stars, Reviews / 28 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An interesting world with lots of potential, Smoke & Summons was a fast-paced story that would have benefited from more cohesive world-building. I ended up with mixed feelings about Smoke & Summons, despite a solid beginning, but overall I did enjoy this book. Holmberg has created a fascinating world where humans are used […]

LAKE SILENCE by Anne Bishop – Review

LAKE SILENCE by Anne Bishop – Review
Posted January 31, 2019 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 29 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Imaginative and character-driven, Lake Silence is a wonderful start to a new series. I know you’ll fall for these characters just as hard as I did! If you’re a fan of Charlaine Harris, then you are going to love Lake Silence. Harris’ Midnight, Texas series immediately came to mind as I was reading […]

SLAYER by Kiersten White – Review

SLAYER by Kiersten White – Review
Posted January 28, 2019 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 37 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A nostalgic trip down memory lane, Slayer deftly builds on the Buffy universe and brings new characters and situations into the mix. It’s not Buffy, but I loved it anyway. Being chosen is easy. Making choices will break your heart. I have to admit that my feelings about Slayer went through several changes […]

KING OF THE ROAD by R.S. Belcher – Review

KING OF THE ROAD by R.S. Belcher – Review
Posted December 29, 2018 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 42 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A complex and unputdownable story filled with fascinating elements and well drawn characters makes this another must read from R.S. Belcher. Oh Rod Belcher, you’ve done it again. If you love fantasy and horror and you haven’t yet checked out Belcher’s smorgasbord of backlist titles, then you are really missing out. R.S. Belcher […]

FIRE & HEIST by Sarah Beth Durst – Review

FIRE & HEIST by Sarah Beth Durst – Review
Posted December 16, 2018 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 24 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A fantasy with lots of potential that felt more “middle grade” than “young adult,” Fire & Heist had some fun moments but ultimately disappointed me. I had heard all sorts of good things about Sarah Beth Durst’s The Queens of Renthia series, and so I was eager to check out her latest, a young […]

VENGEFUL by V.E. Schwab – Review

VENGEFUL by V.E. Schwab – Review
Posted December 8, 2018 by Tammy in 5 stars, Reviews / 24 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A satisfyingly complex, multifaceted tale of revenge, Vengeful is a worthy sequel and is a 2018 book you cannot miss. It’s been five years since I read Vicious, the first book in Schwab’s ambitious super hero saga, and although it’s been a longer than normal time between releases, I can say without hesitation […]

DRAGONSHADOW by Elle Katharine White – Review

DRAGONSHADOW by Elle Katharine White – Review
Posted December 3, 2018 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 31 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Another winning story in the Heartstone series, I was once again enchanted by White’s lively storytelling and wonderful world-building elements. One of my favorite things about Heartstone, the first book in White’s Pride & Prejudice fantasy retelling, was the world building. I’m a big P&P fan, but those elements are not what won […]