There's something to be said for an anthology from a bunch of authors I like which includes a bunch or stories that (more or less) introduce you to the author's writing style, or (perhaps a little 'and') the worlds they have created. So, of course, when I was offered a copy of this a bit... Continue Reading →
Review: Trial of Kings by Phil Tucker
When offered a review copy of the sequel to a book that you loved, one can never say no, right? No exception here. I really liked Empire of the Dead! Necro-Sumerian Ocean's Eleven fantasy is never a bad thing. Never ever! So, as is now obvious here, I received a free copy of this book... Continue Reading →
Review: Blood of Assassins by RJ Barker
This was a NetGalley request that I really couldn't not request immediately. I really liked Age of Assassins. It was on my Best of 2017 list! Girton Club-Foot was a fantastic character to read about, and I couldn't wait to hear more of his story. And so, this review is brought to you by RJ... Continue Reading →
Review: Liath Luachra: The Grey One by Brian O’Sullivan
I really liked the last Fionn mac Cumhaill book that I read. I thought it was an interesting sort of retelling of Irish Mythology with a bit of modern language. My favorite character in the book was undoubtedly Liath Luachra, and so getting this prequel novel with her backstory was really awesome. And I did... Continue Reading →
Review: Art of War edited by Petros Triantafyllou
I love a good short story. Sometimes I don't have a lot of time for reading, so I like to get complete stories into my eyeholes before I have to go off and do something else. Anthologies are something I can start and then slowly chip away at without feeling bad that it's taking an... Continue Reading →
Review: Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs
When this popped up on NetGalley, I hit the request button so hard I might have hurt myself a little. I've been a huge, huge fan of the Mercy Thompson series for a while now, and so, after I ran out of those to read, I naturally moved to the Alpha and Omega series. It... Continue Reading →
Review: The Wolf of Oren-yaro by K.S. Villoso
Almost the end of the year, and I resolved to read this one before the new year arrived. What do you mean making resolutions before the new year isn't how it works? >.> I DO WHAT I WANT! *bitch queen* I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my... Continue Reading →
Kristen’s Best of 2017
Oh 2017. You flaming garbage dumpster of a year. So much has happened that has made you shite, but at least we had a good year for books. A really good year for books! SO GOOD THAT I HAD TO MAKE THIS A TOP 15 INSTEAD OF A TOP 10. Unlike last year, this year... Continue Reading →
Review: The Disappearance of Winter’s Daughter by Michael J. Sullivan
This is going to be one of those reviews that is mostly just me spewing out rainbows and glitter about something that I love. I suppose I should warn you of that in the beginning. 😀 Consider yourselves warned! When Gabriel Winter’s daughter mysteriously disappears and is presumed dead, the wealthy whiskey baron seeks revenge.... Continue Reading →
Review: Glass Town by Steven Savile
I hopped on this one on NetGalley because it sounded really interesting. Very 20s cinema/stage magic meets Urban Fantasy. Well, I love me some Urban Fantasy, and I admittedly am a sucker for old school stage magic, and so I couldn't resist. So, I'd like to thank the author as well as St. Martin's Press... Continue Reading →