Monthly Archives: January 2022

Realm Review: Black Widow: Bad Blood Episode 9

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Natasha Romanoff is still on the hunt, and she’s going to make those that stole her blood pay. Once she tracks them down, that is. Black Widow: Bad Blood Episode 9 brings our leading lady ever closing to solving the mystery of what has happened. Continue reading →

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Short Story Saturday: The Fixed Stars by Seanan McGuire

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Are there any fans of the Luidaeg here? If so, then be sure to check out The Fixed Stars. Originally published in the Shattered Shields anthology, this short is set long before the events of the main October Daye plot. Continue reading →

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Review: Beyond by Mercedes Lackey

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar world has been going on for years – thankfully. Now fans are about to learn more about the early days, with the introduction of a new series: The Founding of Valdemar. And it all starts with Beyond. Continue reading →

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Review: A Swift and Savage Tide by Chloe Neill

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

As a massive fan of both Chloe Neill and Captain Kit Brightling, I am extremely excited about the second novel in this series. A Swift and Savage Tide brings readers back to a fantastical world where our beloved Captain is one of the few people around to save the day. And I, for one, cannot wait to see where her journey takes us. Continue reading →

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Review: The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The City We Became is the first in a new series by N.K. Jemisin, a brilliant author that we all should cherish more. Or at least, that is how I feel about it. The Great Cities series is science fiction with a strong city focus. Continue reading →

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Realm Review: Black Widow: Bad Blood Episode 8

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff, continues her quest in Black Widow: Bad Blood Episode 8. Somebody has made the mistake of taking her blood, and they’re going to pay for that. As soon as she figures out who they are and tracks them down. Continue reading →

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Short Story Saturday: Heaps of Pearl by Seanan McGuire

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

While Heaps of Pearl is set in a distant past, I would strongly recommend waiting to read it until after you’ve finished The Winter Long (book eight). What happens within this short helps to explain those events, and thus it’s fairly riddled with spoilers! Continue reading →

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Review: Cold Hearted by Serena Valentino

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Cold Hearted, written by Serena Valentino, is the eighth novel in her Villains series. As you might be able to guess from the cover, this is a series that takes the stories of Disney villains and twists their tale into something else. Continue reading →

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Review: Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Holy cow. Is this happening? Are we really getting another Kinsmen novel after all of these years? For those not freaking out, let me tell you: Kinsmen is a fantasy world that I adore and highly recommend to all of my friends. Continue reading →

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Review: A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

A Flicker in the Dark is Stacy Willingham’s debut novel, and let me tell you: this one book is enough to get Stacy Willingham on my ‘auto-buy’ list. I can already see her writing potential and cannot wait to see what she comes up with next. Continue reading →

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