Book Review: The Weighing of the Heart by Paul Tudor Owen

The Weighing of the Heart by Paul Tudor Owen was a fascinating look at the psychological ramifications of crime on two young souls brought together in the Big Apple.  Nick Braeburn, in need of a place to stay, is directed to the Peacock sisters by their nephew. They have a small room in their sprawling […]

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

So, I finally got around to reading The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware! The story follows Lo Blacklock, a travel mag writer, as she sets off on a ’boutique’ cruise ship (read large yacht) sailing around the Norwegian fjords. She’s there to do a piece on the ship and it’s amenities. Her first […]

Book Review: The Daemoniac by Kat Ross

Ross’ The Daemoniac kicks off the Gaslamp Gothic series, and introduces us to Harry and Weston. Harry’s sister, Myrtle, is away on a case and when clients come calling, Harry decides she and Weston will look into it instead. Harry wants to join the Society for Psychical Research and hopes solving this case is a […]

The Electric Heir by Victoria Lee

The Electric Heir (Feverwake #2) by Victoria Lee Publisher: Skyscape Release Date: March 17th2020 Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, LGBTQ Six months after Noam Álvaro helped overthrow the despotic government of Carolinia, the Atlantians have gained citizenship, and Lehrer is chancellor. But despite Lehrer’s image as a progressive humanitarian leader, Noam has finally remembered the truth […]

Book Review: Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan

Apollo’s trials and tribulations continue in The Burning Maze. He and Meg head to California, accompanied by the satyr Grover. The southern part of the state is withering away thanks to the trapped energy of the sun Titan Helios. Fires rage across the land and drought parches what doesn’t burn. Along the way, they recruit […]

Book Review: The Killing Fog by Jeff Wheeler

Wheeler’s The Killing Fog kicks off his new Grave Kingdom series, introducing us to Bingmei, the orphaned child of warrior parents. Now she belongs to Kunmia’s mercenary group. When their normal employer asks Kunmia’s ensign to partner with another to locate the mythcal city of Fusang, it sparks an unprecedented chain of events. Ancient, restless […]

The Killing Fog by Jeff Wheeler

Print Length: 404 pages Publisher: 47North (March 1, 2020) Publication Date: March 1, 2020 Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC Language: English ASIN: B07RJQPB63 Praise for THE KILLING FOG “Wheeler (Broken Veil) opens the Grave Kingdom series with this winding tale of valor and sacrifice, set in a realm where using magic summons a heavy fog […]

Quickshots #44

Ho’onani: Hula Warrior by Heather Gale Ho’onani: Hula Warrior by Heather Gale is a delightful, empowering picture book for kids based on a true story. Ho’onani is part of a big, loving family who mostly encourage her to be herself. All but her sister, that is. Her sister can’t understand why Ho’onani doesn’t act like […]

Book Review: Loki by Muhammad Ghassan Farija

Loki by Mohammed Ghassan Farija puts a new spin on the legends and myths of the Norse pantheon. Myth is a culture’s way of encoding important events, among other things. And, as Tolkien notes, sometimes history becomes myth under the weight of time. This story, centred on one of the Norse pantheon’s rather more misunderstood […]

When Stars are Bright by Amber Duell

I’m so excited to share this highly anticipated release with you all today! When Stars Are Bright is a YA fairy tale retelling of “Thumbelina” by author, Amber R. Duell. Read on for an exclusive excerpt and a chance to win a paperback copy of the book! When Stars Are Bright Publication Date: January 7th, […]

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