Tag Archives: Tor

Review: Comeuppance Served Cold by Marion Deeds

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Marion DeedsPublisher: Tor.comReleased: March 22, 2022Received: NetGalley First things first, I adore the title of this book: Comeuppance Served Cold. It’s fun, quirky, and a little bit evocative. It’s perfect for a historical thriller, at least in my mind. Written … Continue reading →

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Review: Witch King by Martha Wells

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I’ve been a fan of Martha Wells for quite some time. One of the things I love the most about her writing would have to be her expansive worlds. The second thing I love about her work? Just how unique and creative each world she creates is. Continue reading →

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Review: The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Holy cow. They were NOT kidding when they called The Scourge Between Stars a claustrophobic horror novella. It’s dark, gritty, and very much not afraid to show us how vulnerable human beings are. Continue reading →

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Review: Spear by Nicola Griffith

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Author: Nicola GriffithPublisher: Tor.comReleased: April 19, 2022Received: NetGalley If you love Arthurian retellings (especially those with an LGBT twist), you’ve got to check out Spear by Nicola Griffith. She grew up in a cave – in the wild. Yet her whole life, … Continue reading →

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Review: A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Man, does T. Kingfisher know how to create the perfect setting for a horror story. You’d think something as banal as a home in a small neighborhood wouldn’t be so creepy. But when it’s done right… I’m trying to say that A House with Good Bones is a must-read for all paranormal and horror fans. Continue reading →

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Review: A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

It has been FAR too long since I’ve been able to dive into a science fiction novel (in truth, it’s been a few weeks – at most). That made me excited for my next slotted read, A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys. Continue reading →

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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: A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy is the second novella in Becky Chambers’ Monk and Robot series, and once again, I am captivated. If you’ve been looking for an utterly unique take on robots and the future, please, please take the time to read these two novellas. Continue reading →

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Review: The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz

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

Okay guys, if you’re looking for a science fiction novel that will suck you in and refuse to let go, you’ve got to check out The Terraformers. I’m not just saying that because I loved the environmentalism elements (though there is that). It’s everything! Continue reading →

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Review: Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Okay, if you hand me a book and promise it’s a queer space opera, you know I will read it! But seriously, Some Desperate Glory has been in my sights for a while now, and I’m so happy to finally sit down and read it. Continue reading →

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