Title: In An Absent DreamAuthor: Seanan McGuirePublication Date: January 8, 2019Publisher: TorFormat: Library Hardcover Previous Books In Series: Every Heart A DoorwayDown Among The Sticks and BonesBeneath The Sugar Sky [expand title=”Click For Goodreads Summary”] This fourth entry and prequel tells the story of Lundy, a very serious young girl who would rather study and […]
Time travel! Because what could possibly go wrong? I mean, apparently, a lot? But who knew? Sci-fi is a little hit or miss with me, especially when it comes to time travel, because my brain is thiiiis big –> . Therefore, paradoxes make it go boom. And there are aaaalways paradoxes. If I’ve learned anything, […]
Title: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein Author: Kiersten White Publication Date: September 25, 2018 Publisher: Delacorte Press Genre: Young Adult, Historical, Horror [expand title=”Click For Goodreads Summary”] Elizabeth Lavenza hasn’t had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her “caregiver,” and she is on the verge of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Having just spent a week participating in the Bout of Books read-a-thon … I have books to review! Surprise! Probably not much of a surprise, but hey, it’s the thought that counts, right? I only ended up reading four out of the seven books I had lined up, but that’s more than I expected to, so […]
Not gonna lie, I have an utter fascination with death as a character. In Sims, I would always kill random people to lure the Grim Reaper and marry him so I could have his mutant babies. You know, before EA became concerned that players were having too much fun and put a stop to that. I’m not […]
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Genre: Mystery & Thrillers Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing/Arcade Publishing Publication Date: May 1, 2018 Disclaimer: I received a free ARC copy of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. In The Dead House, Billy O’Callaghan delivers a masterfully written story that will have you up late at night questioning if there’s something […]
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime Publisher: Orenda Books Publication Date: May 1, 2018 Disclaimer: I received a free eARC copy of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. When Jaakko learns he’s dying, he has to not only solve his own murder but also save the mushroom business that will become […]
Rating: ★★★☆☆ Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Crime Publisher: Penguin Random House Publication Date: April 17, 2018 Disclaimer: I received a free eARC copy of this from Penguin Random House First To Read in exchange for an honest review. When Travis Roan shows up in a small town claiming to be on the trail of a Nazi […]