Monthly Archives: December 2021

My New Year Resolutions

Every new year I tend to make an insane list of goals that I will never stand a chance of achieving. This year, I’m trying to keep my resolutions down to earth. Primarily, that means I’m focusing on my reading … Continue reading

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Review: A Sword Named Truth by Sherwood Smith

Sherwood Smith is back with a brand new fantasy series, Rise of the Alliance. And it all starts with A Sword Named Truth (I love that name). However, I should mention that this series is set in the same world as Inda and is a bit of a prequel to the Crown Duel series (a true love of mine, please go read!). Continue reading

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Review: The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman

Are you ready for a thriller and psychological suspense novel full of twists and turns? The Disappearing Act, written by Catherine Steadman, combines Hollywood and missing persons in this new novel. Continue reading

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Review: Questland by Carrie Vaughn

Fans of Carrie Vaughn and games should rejoice, as the two merge beautifully for Questland. This is her latest novel, one that is fun, chaotic (in the best ways), and full of that iconic RPG aesthetic. Continue reading

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Review: The Bookstore on the Beach by Brenda Novak

Written by Brenda Novak, The Bookstore on the Beach is one of those books that immediately screamed ‘summer read’ to me. It’s one part romance, one part chick lit, and one part women’s fiction, which will make it perfect in the minds of many readers. Continue reading

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Review: Star Eater by Kerstin Hall

Kerstin Hall is back with a novel like no other. Star Eater promises to find a way to merge science fiction, horror, nuns, and cannibalism. Yes, you read that right. Continue reading

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Realm Review: Black Widow: Bad Blood Episode 4

Natasha’s harrowing adventure continues in Black Widow: Bad Blood Episode 4. Her story has been every bit as dramatic as one might expect, blending the intrigue of her career with the action of Marvel comics. Continue reading

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Review: Snow White Learns Witchcraft by Theodora Goss, Jane Yolen

Snow White Learns Witchcraft is a compilation of short stories and poems written by Theodora Goss. There’s an introduction written by Jane Yolen, which is admittedly the whole reason this collection ended up on my radar in the first place (thank you for that). Continue reading

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Review: Burning Girls and Other Stories by Veronica Schanoes

Burning Girls and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by the one and only Veronica Schanoes. This is a powerful and compelling collection, and it does not pull punches when it comes to text or subtext. Continue reading

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Review: The Other Side of the Door by Nicci French

Nicci French’s latest novel merges thriller, mystery, and suspense into one. The Other Side of the Door is set in Franch, and it isn’t afraid to take some risks. Continue reading

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