Author Archives: Liz (AKA Cat)

About Liz (AKA Cat)

I am an avid animal lover, photographer, reader, and much more. While my photography blog is feeling a bit neglected at the moment, the other sites I'm involved in are going strong. ✧I review books, comics, and basically anything else in the literary world over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks (of Books). ✧I review comics and books, as well as write content for Word of the Nerd. ✧I review comics for Monkeys Fighting Robots. ✧I write content for Screen Rant and CBR. ✧I write book reviews for The Review Crew.

Review: Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Nnedi Okorafor has done it again. She’s created another thrilling science fiction read, and she’s done so with elegance and intelligence. Remote Control is a dark yet surprisingly brilliant novella, one that I can’t recommend enough. Continue reading →

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Review: Rogue: Untouched by Alisa Kwitney

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Rogue: Untouched, written by Alisa Kwitney, is the latest Marvel Aconyte novel (be sure to also check out Domino and Elsa Bloodstone’s books!), and it follows one of my favorite heroes from the X-Men franchise. Continue reading →

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Review: Magic for Nothing by Seanan McGuire

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Magic for Nothing is the sixth novel in Seanan McGuire’s InCryptid series, an amazing series that I wish I had picked up so much sooner! This time around, we’re switching to another member of the Price family: Antimony, aka Annie, Price. Continue reading →

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Review: Rogue & Gambit: Ring of Fire

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

It’s time to talk about one of Marvel’s best (in my opinion) couples: Rogue & Gambit. This entire volume, Rogue & Gambit: Ring of Fire, celebrates their rich and complex history, not to mention the strong dynamics between the two. Continue reading →

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Review: Sweet & Bitter Magic by Adrienne Tooley

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I received a copy of Sweet & Bitter Magic thanks to my subscription to OwlCrate. Still, I can say with complete honesty that I would have bought this book anyway. I just happened to be really lucky that my guess for March’s theme/novel. Continue reading →

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Review: A Woman of Intelligence by Karin Tanabe

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Karin Tanabe is back with her latest novel, A Woman of Intelligence. It’s a blend of historical fiction and chick lit, which admittedly are two genres that I don’t read enough. So here I am! Continue reading →

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Review: A History of What Comes Next by Sylvian Neuvel

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

A History of What Comes Next, written by Sylvian Neuvel, is almost certainly one of the most unique historical fiction novels I’ve ever had the opportunity to read. It blurs the lines between fact and fiction, in beautiful yet subtlety horrifying ways. Continue reading →

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Review: The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

A.J. Hackwith’s novel, The Library of the Unwritten, is the first in a new series called Hell’s Library. I immediately knew that this was a novel I had to read – as it revolves around well, unwritten books! Continue reading →

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Review: Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest by Cath Lauria

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest, written by Cath Lauria, is the latest Marvel Aconyte novel, and since it covers one of my favorite Marvel heroines, I just knew that I had to read it. If you enjoyed the heroine run of novels, make sure to also check out Rogue’s new novel, as well as Domino’s. Continue reading →

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Review: Chaos Choreography by Seanan McGuire

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Chaos Choreography is the fifth novel in Seanan McGuire’s InCryptid series, and it looks like we’re heading back to Verity’s perspective! At this point, we all know that putting chaos in the title is going to be highly accurate for this character. Continue reading →

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