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THE BRIDES OF HIGH HILL by Nghi Vo – Review

THE BRIDES OF HIGH HILL by Nghi Vo – Review
Posted May 10, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: There are plenty of surprises in store for readers in Nghi Vo’s latest, another sparkling entry in her popular series. Confession time: I haven’t read the first four books of The Singing Hills Cycle, but since each one is marketed as a stand-alone, and because I’ve been wanting to read the series, I […]

EVOCATION by S.T. Gibson – Review

EVOCATION by S.T. Gibson – Review
Posted May 9, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 22 Comments

The nitty-gritty: An emotionally charged tale of sorcerers and possession, Evocation is a glimpse into a fascinating fantasy world. Evocation is an evocative, magical series opener that follows a group of occultists living and working in Boston. If you’ve ever read an S.T. Gibson book before, then you’ll know that her stories focus heavily on […]

BLESS YOUR HEART by Lindy Ryan – Review

BLESS YOUR HEART by Lindy Ryan – Review
Posted April 26, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Southern charm and graphic violence collide in this funny and heartwarming story. “Put me in pink lipstick or blue hair if you want when I go,” the old woman was saying, “but bury me with my brassiere on and I’ll haunt you.” Bless Your Heart was a fun horror story with unforgettable characters, […]

FIRST LIGHT by Liz Kerin – Review

FIRST LIGHT by Liz Kerin – Review
Posted April 22, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 25 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Liz Kerin ups the stakes in this excellent sequel, a tense rollercoaster ride of terror and high emotion. Liz Kerin wraps up her dark vampire duology with First Light, a stellar follow-up to Night’s Edge and a perfect end to the series. This is a bleak story, filled with tension and emotion, and […]

GHOST STATION by S.A. Barnes – Review

GHOST STATION by S.A. Barnes – Review
Posted April 15, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 27 Comments

The nitty-gritty: S.A. Barnes proves once again she’s the queen of space horror, in this atmospheric story set on an ancient alien planet. Ghost Station is S.A. Barnes’ follow-up to her 2022 debut Dead Silence, which I loved, and I’m happy to say her sophomore book is just as tense and exciting. The space horror […]

CALYPSO by Oliver K. Langmead – Review

CALYPSO by Oliver K. Langmead – Review
Posted April 12, 2024 by Tammy in 4 1/2 stars, Reviews / 21 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Unusual formatting, a captivating story and distinct character voices make Calypso a unique treat for sci-fi fans who are looking for something different. Novels in verse require an extra level of attention from the reader, but they can be so rewarding if the author knows what they are doing. Case in point, Oliver […]

THE GATHERING by C.J. Tudor – Review

THE GATHERING by C.J. Tudor – Review
Posted April 4, 2024 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 14 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Police procedural meets vampires in this exciting horror thriller, another winner from C.J. Tudor. C.J. Tudor never disappoints, and her latest is a great combination of murder mystery, thriller and thoughtful examination of racial prejudice, all set in a remote town in Alaska during one of the darkest times of winter. In Tudor’s […]