I hopped on this one as soon as I read the description on NetGalley because it sounded so up my alley that it hurts. That was before this *gorgeous* cover appeared too. So, thanks to the author, as well as Del Rey via NetGalley for the review copy. A young pilot risks everything to save... Continue Reading →
Review: The Wolf of Oren-yaro by K.S. Villoso
When Orbit picks up one of your favorite books, it's pretty much a given that you're going to read the new version, amirite? This is happening not once but twice this year for me! So, thanks to the author, as well as Orbit (via NetGalley) for the review copy! Born under the crumbling towers of... Continue Reading →
Interview: K.D. Edwards, Author of The Tarot Sequence
Wherein Kristen does an interview, because she has all kinds of questions, and needs to KNOW THINGS! Right, so, if you've looked at my blog or twitter for more than 5 seconds, you'll hardly be surprised that my first interview of all forevers is that of the author of one of my favorite books of... Continue Reading →
Review: The Hanged Man by K.D. Edwards
Warning! Squees ahead. Many squees. So many, many squees. Also, this review is based on a review copy. Thanks to Pyr and the author for the review copy. The last member of a murdered House tries to protect his ward from forced marriage to a monster while uncovering clues to his own past. The Tarot... Continue Reading →
Blog Tour Review: The Imaginary Corpse by Tyler Hayes
I've heard so much about this book from friends that I couldn't resist having a read myself, and so when approached to participate in a blog tour, I couldn't say no! Most ideas fade away when we're done with them. Some we love enough to become Real. But what about the ones we love, and... Continue Reading →
Review: The House of Sacrifice by Anna Smith Spark
Guyyysssssss I was so excited when this book arrived in the mail for me. I mean, I didn't think I had time for literally any other books and then when it arrived on my doorstep I absolutely immediately stopped everything I was doing and started it. This review is based on a review copy. Thanks... Continue Reading →
Review: Wrath of Storms by Steven McKinnon
My favorite book that came out of last year's SPFBO was Symphony of the Wind, which surprised me not by being awesome, but by being just... exactly all the things I love in a book. So when I was approached with the sequel, well... I was all over it. So this review is based on... Continue Reading →
Review: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
This book has been on my radar for several months now, and I've had a review copy burning a hole in my metaphorical pocket for a couple of them. After hearing fellow bloggers praise it to bits, I couldn't help but shuffle it to the top of the TBR. Thanks to the author, as well... Continue Reading →
Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Ahhh, I couldn't help myself here. This one was recommended to me and sounded far too good to pass up, and so off went the audible credit! ^_^ First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz is the closest thing to a prince this side of the Atlantic. With his intrepid sister and the Veep’s genius granddaughter, they’re the... Continue Reading →
Review: A Brightness Long Ago by Guy Gavriel Kay
I admittedly haven't gotten much GGK into my system, as I only started reading his work later on in my life (I know!), but I've been planning to shove as much of it into my brain as possible, so when this popped up on NetGalley, I jumped on it. So, thanks to the author as... Continue Reading →