That's a mouthful, but it sounds amazing, doesn't it? I had to have this book as soon as I saw that amazeballs cover (*^^*) but also because this is a story that sounds entirely up my alley. Thanks to the author, as well as Angry Robot for the review copy! In post-war 1952, the good... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Review: The Phoenix Prince by Kristen Gupton
Moving right along. I found a nice gap in all of the NetGalleys I need to read to shove in a bunch of SPFBO books that I also need to read. 😀 Prince Keiran no more wishes to be king than he wants to be a vampire. Unfortunately, both fates were determined at his birth.... Continue Reading →
Review: Red Noise by John P. Murphy
When I was offered a copy of this book for review, all it took was one skim of the blurb and one look at that amazing cover before I was totally on board. So thanks to the author, as well as Angry Robot for the review copy! Caught up in a space station turf war... Continue Reading →
Review: When Jackals Storm the Walls by Bradley P. Beaulieu
When it comes to this series, I honestly can't stop myself from hitting that request button when I see it. I've followed it from book one and anticipate every new entry. As this is the fifth book in this series, I'm going to try my best not to spoil any of the first four, but... Continue Reading →
Review: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
Wherein Kristen gets approved for a NetGalley and squees about it for like an hour. Thanks to the author as well as Sourcebooks Casablanca via NetGalley for the review copy. Wanted: One (fake) boyfriend Practically perfect in every way Luc O'Donnell is tangentially--and reluctantly--famous. His rock star parents split when he was young, and the... Continue Reading →
Review: Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
I've had this book on my TBR list for a long time. Every time I get all down in the dumps, I'll reach out and ask for a light hearted fantasy romance and this one gets recommended all the time, but I tended to skip over it as it doesn't have (as far as I... Continue Reading →
Review: The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison
When this one slid across my mentions as a NetGalley that I could request, I was immediately there. Who could resist? So thanks to the author, as well as Tor via NetGalley for the review copy. This is not the story you think it is. These are not the characters you think they are. This... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Review: A King’s Bargain by J.D.L. Rosell
Moving right along into my pile of SPFBO books!~ The legend of Tal Harrenfel is sung across the Westreach - and with each telling, the tales grow taller. But though he’s declared a hero by his King, Tal has never claimed to be more than a man... After three decades of fighting warlocks, killing mythical... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Review: Fade by E.G. Bateman
Starting out with an audiobook because of course I did. ^_^ You can also see this review on The Weatherwax Report When the horrific death of her father leaves Jenna Banks an orphan just before her sixteenth birthday, she is plunged into the world of Hilltop Academy – a world where machine gun-toting Agents protect... Continue Reading →
Review: The Girl and the Stars by Mark Lawrence
This is one that I've had my eye upon since I first heard about it. I really liked the Book of the Ancestor series, and this takes place in the same world. So, when I was offered a copy, I couldn't resist! So thank you to the author for the review copy! On Abeth the... Continue Reading →