• Review: Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe

    Review: Bright Ruined Things by Samantha Cohoe

    Samantha Cohoe is back with another brilliant novel, Bright Ruined Things. This one blends historical fiction with fantasy in all the best ways, creating a tale that feels both familiar and new. Oh, did I mention that it’s set during a fictional 1920s? Read more

  • Review: The Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart

    Review: The Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart

    The Paradox Hotel is the latest novel to come from the mind of Rob Hart, though admittedly, it’s the first novel I’ve read by him. Science fiction meets mystery in this paradoxical tale – as the title proves to be more literal than not. Read more

  • The Best Books of 2022 (According to Cat)

    The Best Books of 2022 (According to Cat)

    It’s hard to believe that the year is nearly at an end. Alongside making plans for the new year, this means it is due time to talk about the best books of the year (according to me, at least!). As per usual, I’m pretty horrible about picking just one or two books (though I was… Read more

  • Review: The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

    Review: The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

    The Golden Couple is the latest novel from the dynamic writing duo – Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. If you love thrillers with unique takes or overall writing style, this is a book worth snatching up. Personally, I’m grateful that BOTM included it as a February option, as I might have otherwise missed this read. Read more

  • Review: Echo by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

    Review: Echo by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

    There are a lot of reasons why I really wanted to read Echo by Thomas Olde Heuvelt. First, the cover reminded me of Wool, a book (well, series) I’ve been thinking a lot about lately. For another, the opening scene reminded me of a popular graphic novel/television series. Read more

  • Review: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

    Review: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

    We hear all sorts of stories about assassins and how they’re dark and brooding. But how often have we read about female assassins on the brink of retirement? If this is something you feel should be remedied immediately, pick Killers of a Certain Age, written by Deanna Raybourn. Read more