Tag Archives: Berkley

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: Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Yes! The sequel to Arsenic and Adobo is finally here! Homicide and Halo-Halo is the second novel in Mia P. Manansala’s series, Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery. My only regret is that the Book of the Month Club didn’t have it available as an add-on. I would have loved to have a matching set. Continue reading →

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Review: The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Yes! I fell in love with Simone St. James’ writing two years ago when The Sun Down Motel was released, and I have been counting down the days to a new release ever since (yes, I do plan on going through her backlog at some point). The Book of Cold Cases is every bit the novel I’ve been waiting for, as it blends mystery and fantasy into one delightful mix. Continue reading →

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Review: The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

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

If you love Mexican Gothic, then you’ll love The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas. At least that’s the marketing that sucked me in – and I am so happy for that fact. This is absolutely a book worth reading. Continue reading →

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Review: Lightning in a Mirror by Jayne Ann Krentz

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Lightning in a Mirror is the third novel in Jayne Ann Krentz’s Fogg Lake series. It’s also the last of the series. I may have made a bit of a mistake here, as I didn’t realize that it was part of a series until after I had started reading. That being said, I didn’t have much of a problem getting into the story and enjoying the novel. Unfortunately, I did totally spoil the ending of the series for myself. So don’t pull a me. Continue reading →

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Review: Cackle by Rachel Harrison

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

What do my eyes spot here? A new story by Rachel Harrison? Why, yes, please! Cackle is a story perfect for this time of year, with a witchy focus that I will never turn down. Continue reading →

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Review: Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Lana Harper’s debut novel, Payback’s a Witch, is the first book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series. If you love witchy romance (and exes), small-town magic, friendship, and lighthearted tales of revenge, this is going to be a series worth checking out. Continue reading →

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Review: Horseman by Christina Henry

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Fans of the tale of Sleepy Hollow are surely curious about Christina Henry’s take on the matter, Horseman. Christina Henry is well known for her fairytale retellings, usually with a horror twist, and that is why I just knew I had to give this book a try. 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: Dead Space by Kali Wallace

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I’m just going to come out and say it: Dead Space is the best science fiction novel I’ve read this year. And I expect it will still be my favorite by the end of the year. This is a thrilling tale written by Kali Wallace that merges science fiction with horror, with touches of mystery. Continue reading →

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