I purchased a copy of this book for my own enjoyment, with no expectations of a review Second in The Others series by Anne Bishop, Murder of Crows delves deeper into the Humans First and Last conspiracy. Things are heating up around Thaisia, and beyond, with more focused attacks on terra indigene. First the […]
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Book Review: Written in Red by Anne Bishop
I purchased a copy of this book for my own enjoyment, with no expectations of a review Written in Red is the first of Anne Bishop’s latest series, The Others. This is the world of Namid, where humans dwell uneasily alongside a class of apex predator unlike any other. The terra indigene, also known […]
Book Review: The Shattered Crown by JW Webb
This book was reviewed via Book and the Bear Blog Tours Second in Webb’s Legends of Ansu series, The Shattered Crown follows Corin an Fol, mercenary for hire, is traveling home, ready to drown himself in well-earned drink. When his horse plays lame, Corin decides to stop by the forge of a friend, in hopes […]
Book Review: A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
This book was reviewed for the Manhattan and Seattle Book Reviews Thomas’ A Study in Scarlet Women is a unique reimagining of the tales of the Great Detective. Charlotte Holmes is a young lady born to aristocratic Victorian Age parents. As such, she is expected to find a suitable marriage match before too many […]
Book Review: The Family Plot by Cherie Priest
This book was reviewed for the San Francisco and Seattle Book Reviews The Family Plot by Cherie Priest, is a classic ghost story reminiscent of The Turning of the Screw, and similar tales. Dahlia (love her name!) works with the family salvaging company. When old buildings are set to be torn down, they go through […]
Book Review: Dragonfly Nightmare by Erin Richards
This book was reviewed for Xpresso Book Tours Richards’ Dragonfly Nightmare is a thrilling young adult coming of age story. Four years ago Allie Bailey was kidnapped by a former employee of her father’s and held hostage. For the last four years, Allie’s parents have been overly protective of her, refusing to allow her […]
Book Review: Invasive by Chuck Wendig
This book was reviewed for San Francisco Book Review Wendig’s Invasive sinks its mandibles in from the start and refuses to let go. Terse, yet eloquent, it’ll keep you up all night. Whether it’s to finish it, or because you’re too afraid to sleep, well now, that’s a different question altogether. And now I […]
Book Review: Red Winter by Annette Marie
Marie’s Red Winter tells the engaging story of Emi, a girl training as the kamigakari of Amaterasu. She’s been following this path for the past ten years and it is all coming to fruition. She is just two months shy of truly becoming the avatar of Amaterasu. This path has been fraught with danger. Amaterasu […]
Spotlight: Red Winter by Annette Marie
Synopsis Emi is the kamigakari. In a few short months, her life as a mortal will end and her new existence as the human host of a goddess will begin. Carefully hidden from those who would destroy her, she has prepared her mind, body, and soul to unite with the goddess—and not once has she […]
First Look: Red Winter Excerpt
Excerpt for RED WINTER (Red Winter Trilogy Book 1) The yokai didn’t move, just held her in place with a strength she couldn’t fight. She tipped her head back to see his face, to gauge his intent. His gaze traveled across her room, intent and analyzing. Then his eyes flicked down and he appeared almost […]