Tag Archives: ARC

Review: Piñata by Leopoldo Gout

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Yikes! Piñata is one heck of a read, guys. It’s dark and thrilling yet painfully grounded in history. Leopoldo Gout did a brilliant job of tying supernatural horror with the horror that stems from humanity, weaving the two together until you cannot tell where one begins and the other ends. Continue reading →

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Review: The Serpent and the Dead by Anna Stephens

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Serpent and the Dead is one of the newest Marvel novels and part of the Legends of Asgard series. Written by Anna Stephens, this novel follows Brunnhilde and Lady Sif – two of my favorites. Continue reading →

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Review: The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale

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

There is little I love more than finding a debut novel to binge on. My latest find is The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale. This novel happens to hit my craving for both debut novels and thrillers. Talk about a win/win! Continue reading →

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Review: Gallant by Victoria Schwab

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Fans of Victoria Schwab have almost certainly been counting down the days for her latest release, Gallant. This is a story very much fitting in with popular demand – haunted legacies and houses, gothic vibes, and determined souls. Continue reading →

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Review: The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel

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

I’ll cover the basics real quick for those who don’t know much about The Secret Garden. Mariah Marsden wrote the Secret Garden, and it follows ten-year-old Mary Lennox. She was orphaned at a young age and sent to live with a distant relative – the only relative she has left. Continue reading →

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Review: When a Stranger Comes to Town

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

When a Stranger Comes to Town is a collection of mystery and thriller short stories and was edited by Michael Koryta. Though I imagine it’s the promise of another Joe Hill short story that will have caught many reader’s attention (as well as all of the other amazing authors in this anthology). Continue reading →

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Review: You Will Remember Me by Hannah Mary McKinnon

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

You Will Remember Me is the newest novel by Hannah Mary McKinnon, and it is one of those thrillers that caught my attention right away. After all, it merges the lines between thriller, mystery, and suspense, which is always an ideal combination, if you ask me. Continue reading →

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Review: The Nation of Plants by Stefano Mancuso and Gregory Conti

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Nation of Plants was written by plant neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso and was a surprisingly playful and enjoyable read. Granted, I went into this book expecting a lot of fun, especially as a plant and garden lover. Continue reading →

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Review: Revival Season by Monica West

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Revival Season, written by Monica West, is one of those novels that came to my attention thanks to the sheer number of genres it seems to fit into. According to Goodreads, it has tags for literary fiction, Southern fiction, adult fiction, religion, contemporary, feminism, and more. Continue reading →

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Review: The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

May was a month full of debut authors, for me at least. It’s always fun to find new authors and give their writing a try. The Photographer was written by Mary Dixie Carter and is a psychological thriller with strong suspense elements. Continue reading →

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