Category: book review

— Adult, book review —

Cauchemar by Alexandra Grigorescu [Review]

December 11, 2016

Title: Cauchemar Author: Alexandra Grigorescu Type: Fiction Genre: Adult, Southern Gothic, Horror, Paranormal Publisher: ECW Press Date published: March 17, 2015 Format: Paperback Page Count: 316 Source: Publisher A physical copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Gripping, fast-paced, gorgeously written, and with unforgettable characters, Cauchemar tells the story of 20-year-old… Read More Cauchemar by Alexandra Grigorescu [Review]

— Adult, book review —

The Conjoined by Jen Sookfong Lee [Review]

December 8, 2016

Title: The Conjoined Author: Jen Sookfong Lee Type: Fiction Genre: Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Publisher: ECW Press Date published: September 13, 2016 Format: Paperback Page Count: 272 Source: Publisher A physical copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: On a sunny May morning, social worker Jessica Campbell sorts through… Read More The Conjoined by Jen Sookfong Lee [Review]

— book review, young adult —

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo [Review]

November 28, 2016

Title: Ruin and Rising Author: Leigh Bardugo Type: Fiction Genre: Fantasy, YA Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. Date published: June 17, 2014 Format: Hardcover Page Count: 432 Source: Library Summary: The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Now the nation’s fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered… Read More Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo [Review]

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The Sword of Jubokko by James L. Craigh [Review]

November 25, 2016

Title: The Sword of Jubokko Author: James L. Craig Type: Fiction Genre: Fantasy, Adult Publisher: Less Than Three Press Date published: November 23, 2016 Format: E-book Word Count: 13,000 (novelette) Source: Publisher A digital copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: After a raid goes awry and his father’s life… Read More The Sword of Jubokko by James L. Craigh [Review]

— book review, young adult —

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo [Review]

November 7, 2016

Title: Shadow and Bone Author: Leigh Bardugo Type: Fiction Genre: Fantasy, YA Publisher: Square Fish Date published: June 5, 2012 Format: Paperback Page Count: 416 Source: Library Summary: Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh.… Read More Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo [Review]

— ARC review, book review, young adult —

The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid (ARC Review)

October 30, 2016

Title: The Diabolic Author: S.J. Kincaid Type: Fiction Genre: Science Fiction, YA Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Date published: November 1, 2016 Format: Paperback Page Count: 403 Source: Publisher A physical copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Red Queen meets The Hunger Games… Read More The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid (ARC Review)

— Adult, book review —

Wucaii by Pembroke Sinclair (Review)

October 25, 2016

Title: Wucaii Author: Pembroke Sinclair Type: Fiction Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Urban Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Date published: June 14, 2016 (original publication: April 10, 2013) Format: E-book Page Count: 206 Source: Author A digital copy of the book was kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: It has been 500 years since Aelana has been… Read More Wucaii by Pembroke Sinclair (Review)

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Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (ARC Review)

October 24, 2016

Title: Certain Dark Things Author: Silvia Moreno-Garcia Type: Fiction Genre: Adult, Paranormal, Contemporary Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Date published: October 25, 2016 Format: E-book Page Count: 334 Source: Publisher A digital copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Welcome to Mexico City… An Oasis In A Sea Of Vampires…Domingo, a lonely garbage-collecting… Read More Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (ARC Review)

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The Clay Girl by Heather Tucker [Review]

October 18, 2016

Title: The Clay Girl Author: Heather Tucker Type: Fiction Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher: ECW Press Date published: September 13, 2016 Format: Paperback Page Count: 333 Source: Publisher A physical copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Vincent Appleton smiles at his daughters, raises a gun, and blows off his head. For… Read More The Clay Girl by Heather Tucker [Review]