Gosh, September went by really fast, but also threatened to drown us every other day, or at least in my neck of the woods, which was … fun. When I first moved here and everything flooded and I called in, my boss said I needed a kayak. I thought he was being flippant, and he […]
Let’s be honest: everyone knows Cait, a.k.a. PaperFury, a.k.a. C.G. Drews (she needs a lot of aliases because only boring people have just one). But did you know she did this really crazy thing called writing a book? It’s basically pulling a story out of thin air. Almost like magic, but with 100% less glitz and […]
I like to think of myself as a pretty avid fangirl, when I want to be, but let’s face it: I’m not perfect. Shocking, right? It’s okay. Take deep breaths. I’m sorry I gave you such a fright, but it had to be said. I have a deep, dark confession. Come closer. Closer. Whoa, no, […]
I’ve heard some mixed reviews about this one and wasn’t quite sure what to expect going in, but guys … I loved it! This book has all the things that I typically look for in a high fantasy: ✦ Myths, legends, or prophecies in world-building ✦ A strong female lead (or two in this case?) […]
The author had me at necromancy. Because I am horribly predictable and easy. As a reader, obviously. Did I mention the main character also dies in the first chapter? Talk about grabbing your attention. Caitlin Seal presents a world where the dead have a second chance at life … and thankfully, they’re not zombies. Because […]
The short list: all of them. Whoa, wow, that was quick and efficient. Okay. I guess we have time for ice cream or something? This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is Fall TBR* lists! Because our TBRs aren’t weeping enough, and there’s no such thing as too many books. And if you repeat that mantra enough […]
What do you get when you mix historical fiction, magic, and treason? Fawkes, obviously. It was a trick question. But in a good way. As if the allure of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot wasn’t enough, Brandes creates an alternative history where color magic is a thing, which adds an interesting new layer to a […]
So, remember those giveaways I promised? Here’s the first one, lovingly dubbed the Spread the Love Giveaway. This blog started early January of this year, mostly as a way for me to get into some community and take my mind off a miscarriage I had last September. I ended up having a D&C the day […]
It probably comes as no surprise to you, but there are SO. MANY. BOOKS. Probably too many to get through in a lifetime (or so I’ve been told). Which means, regrettably, there are good books out there that don’t get as much attention, through no fault of their own. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is […]
I love musicals almost as much as I love books. I’d like them more if their songs didn’t constantly get stuck in my head, so I end up singing “Alexander Hamilton” at two in the morning in bed instead of sleeping. I’m also a big fan of recommending books. Sometimes, the book is great and […]