Tag Archives: Fiction

Review: Pandemic: Chaos is Bleeding by Cynthia Fridsma

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

blends the fantasy elements of vampirism with the suspense that comes with a good thriller novel. What really struck me about Pandemic: Chaos is Bleeding is that it is the first fantasy novel I’ve read set during the pandemic. What a wild realization! Continue reading →

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Review: Harley Quinn: Reckoning by Rachael Allen

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Series: DC Icons #6Author: Rachael AllenPublisher: Random House Books for Young ReadersReleased: April 26, 2022Received: NetGalley Yes! I’ve been keeping my eye on the DC Icons series (reading them here and there), but I just knew that I had to read this … Continue reading →

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WOTN: Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews

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

If you’re a fan of the world of Kate Daniels, you’ll be thrilled to hear that Ilona Andrews is about to transport us back there. Blood Heir is the first of the Aurelia Ryder series – set eight years after the conclusion of Kate’s tale. Continue reading →

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Short Story Saturday: The Candles Are Burning by Veronica G. Henry

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

The Candles Are Burning is the sixth short in the Into Shadow series, which brought seven different authors together to tell dark tales. As with the rest of the series, viewer discretion is probably advised. Continue reading →

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Review: The Tritonis Venture by Daniel McMillan

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

The Tritonis Venture is a novel that first caught my attention thanks to that vibrant blue cover. However, what kept me invested was the promise it made: a cross between Aliens, Ray Bradbury, and Avatar. I mean, who could resist that temptation? Not I! Continue reading →

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Review: Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I’ve had The Saint of Steel series on my TBR list from the moment I discovered T. Kingfisher, and man, was I not disappointed here! Paladin’s Grace is heavy-hitting, with strong emotional tones, a decent romantic subplot, plus lots of mystery and adventure. In other words, it’s exactly what I was looking for. Continue reading →

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Review: Veil by Dylan Farrow

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Series: Hush #2Author: Dylan FarrowPublisher: Wednesday BooksReleased: April 26, 2022Received: NetGalley Veil is the second novel in Dylan Farrow’s Hush series, and I love this cover. I know I say that a lot, but seriously, it’s so pretty. I love the colors and … Continue reading →

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Review: Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Wow! Thistlefoot was such an intense read. I went into it expecting something fun and fascinating, and what I got was so much more. This is a book that isn’t afraid to get a bit dark. But it has a light and fascinating moments to help balance the story. Continue reading →

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Review: The Dachshund Wears Prada by Stefanie London

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Stefanie LondonPublisher: HQNReleased: May 3, 2022Received: NetGalley The Dachshund Wears Prada is the first novel in Stefanie London’s Paws in the City series. I’m not ashamed to admit that the title of the book and the series had a lot to … Continue reading →

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Review: Extasia by Claire Legrand

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Claire Legrand is back, but this time her fantasy world is much darker than her usual tales (which is saying something). Enter Extasia, an LGBTQ+ friendly horror novel full of the paranormal and more. Continue reading →

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