Monthly Archives: February 2023

Review: Never Coming Home by Hannah Mary McKinnon

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Hannah Mary McKinnonPublisher: MIRAReleased: May 24, 2022Received: NetGalleyWarnings: Terminal cancer, alcoholism, graphic violence, torture, drug overdose Time to dive into another thriller novel! Never Coming Home, written by Hannah Mary McKinnon, immediately caught my attention. I love the cover, especially … Continue reading →

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Review: The Evening Hero by Marie Myung-Ok Lee

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Marie Myung-Ok LeePublisher: Simon SchusterReleased: May 24, 2022Received: NetGalley The Evening Hero is the latest contemporary fiction novel that caught my eye. Written by Marie Myung-Ok Lee, this book boasts a stunning cover and an even more intriguing description, and … Continue reading →

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WOTN: A River of Royal Blood

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

A River of Royal Blood is the debut novel of Amanda Joy, and it is one heck of a novel. This is the first in a new series of the same name, and it already looks like it will be a journey worth watching. Continue reading →

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Short Story Saturday: The Six Deaths of the Saint by Alix E. Harrow

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Six Deaths of the Saint is the third short story in the Into Shadow series by Amazon Originals. I honestly think this one is my favorite of the collection (so far, I still have three to go as of writing this). Continue reading →

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Review: The Devil’s Dictionary by Steven Kotler

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Steven KotlerPublisher: St. Martin’s PressReleased: April 19, 2022Received: NetGalley I’ve been picking up a lot of authors that I’ve never read before, so why not keep the trend going? The Devil’s Dictionary, written by Steven Kotler, is the first I’ve read … Continue reading →

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Review: The Keeper’s Six by Kate Elliot

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Okay, it’s official. I will love anything Kate Elliot writes. The Keeper’s Six is a standalone (for now) novella that depicts a complex world (well, worlds), dynamic family relationships, and dangerous backstories. It’s SO MUCH, and it’s perfect. Continue reading →

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Review: The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Sara A. MeullerPublisher: Tor BooksReleased: March 22, 2022Received: NetGalleyWarnings: Sexual assault, domestic violence, suicide If you’re looking for a novel that is everything and nothing like what you’d expect, consider trying The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller. I went into … Continue reading →

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Review: The Other Side of Night by Adam Hamdy

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

First, let’s talk about that cover! The Other Side of Night’s cover is stunning, if I may say so. As for everything inside? It’s worth the read! Especially if you love your mysteries with a heaping dose of science fiction. Continue reading →

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Review: Sign Here by Claudia Lux

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Huh. I’ve got to admit; Sign Here was nothing like what I expected. Granted, I only briefly scanned the description when picking my BOTM choices (I like surprises when I can arrange them). I thought this would lean more toward horror and less toward dark humor and satire. Continue reading →

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Review: Token by Beverley Kendall

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I’ll confess that I don’t read much romance (something I’m working on changing!), so maybe all the undercurrents in Token are to be expected. But I just found this book to be so charming! I loved Kendall and everything about her. Continue reading →

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