That was an interesting sounding novella, so when the publisher reached out and asked if I'd like to give it a try, it was not hard to jump on the chance. So, thanks to the author, as well as Tordotcom via NetGalley for the review copy! Lana Baker is Aldgate’s finest scribe, with a sharp... Continue Reading →
Review: The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
I've heard a lot of good things about this book, and so when given the opportunity to have an early listen to the audiobook, I jumped right at the chance! So thanks to the author, as well as Macmillan Audio/Tor Books via NetGalley for the audiobook review copy. Out on the Yorkshire Moors lives a... Continue Reading →
Review: Locklands by Robert Jackson Bennett
This has been one of my more recent favorite trilogies and so when the last volume arrived in my inbox I couldn't help myself! So thanks to the author, as well as Del Rey for the review copy! A god wages war—using all of humanity as its pawns—in the unforgettable conclusion to the Founders trilogy.... Continue Reading →
Review: January Fifteenth by Rachel Swirsky
When Tordotcom reached out to me with this novella, I gladly accepted, as the premise sounded intriguing! So thanks to the author, as well as Tordotcom for the review copy!~ January Fifteenth—the day all Americans receive their annual Universal Basic Income payment. For Hannah, a middle-aged mother, today is the anniversary of the day she... Continue Reading →
Review: The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian
I will absolutely always read anything Cat Sebastian writes, so when this slid into my radar, I instantly smushed the request button, unable to help myself. So thanks very much to the author, as well as Avon via NetGalley for the review copy! Marian Hayes, the Duchess of Clare, just shot her husband. Of course,... Continue Reading →
Review: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
This book came to my attention for 2 reasons. Reason the first is that it is by Alexis Hall and I will probably read anything he writes at this point, and reason the second is that it has a trans woman main character. In a histrom! Squee!~ When Viola Caroll was presumed dead at Waterloo... Continue Reading →
Review: The Hourglass Throne by K.D. Edwards
Squeeee. Squeeeeeeeee. If you can hear a faintly tinny buzzing sound in the distance, it is me squeeing loudly about this book. I mean, or you have tinnitus, I dunno. Thank you to the author, as well as Pyr for the review copy of this book. As Rune Saint John grapples with the challenges of... Continue Reading →
Review: Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse
I absolutely love-love-loved Black Sun, and so when I saw this pop up on Netgalley, I leapt upon it like a hungry animal. So many thanks to the author, as well as Saga Press via NetGalley for the review copy!~ There are no tides more treacherous than those of the heart. —Teek saying The great city... Continue Reading →
Review: Last Exit by Max Gladstone
The blurb for this one caught my attention very easily, and so when I saw it on NetGalley I couldn't help but request a copy. So thank you to the author, as well as Tor via NetGalley for the review copy! Ten years ago, Zelda led a band of merry adventurers whose knacks let them... Continue Reading →
Review: Where Shadows Lie by Allegra Pescatore
This was an audiobook that I picked up as it was the SPFBO Community Discord's Book Club title for January. Of course, I didn't manage to actually finish it in January... because of course I didn't. It's been one of those years, so far. ^^; THE CHOSEN ONE IS DEAD. Speak the truth. That is... Continue Reading →