BOOK REVIEW: THE BEAST OF LONDON by L.D. Goffigan

I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. I'm a sucker for a vampire story. (A good vampire story.) I'm fascinated about the good and evil component, I love seeing how everyone interprets it. We all come from a common point in the past, but it's … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: THE BEAST OF LONDON by L.D. Goffigan

BOOK REVIEW: I LOVE YOU TODAY by Marcia Gloster

I was provided an ARC of this book from the Story Plant in exchange for my honest review. I'm always fascinated to see how authors view different parts of our society, and which pieces they choose to focus on for their work. So seeing a book from the Mad Men era coming out, focusing on a … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: I LOVE YOU TODAY by Marcia Gloster

BOOK REVIEW: OFF THE PAGE by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer

Originally, I hadn't intended to review this book for the blog at all. Not because I thought it was going to be bad, or not worth the time and effort, but simply because I figured I would have said everything I wanted to about the books and the way they're written after my review of … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: OFF THE PAGE by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer

BOOK REVIEW: LOCK IN by John Scalzi

Since I attended (or rather, will attend, as of the writing of this review) one of Scalzi's book tour events on Friday the 24th (aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh) I figured it was probably a good idea to read at least something of his. Yeah, I'm a terrible SFF fan and up until now, I hadn't read anything of John … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: LOCK IN by John Scalzi

BOOK REVIEW: ASHBY HOLLER by Jamie Zakian

I was provided a copy of this book by the author at no cost, in exchange for my honest review. It's been a while since I read anything that primarily features LGBT characters. I'm not sure if that speaks to my choice in books or just how isolated my current collection is, but when Zakian … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: ASHBY HOLLER by Jamie Zakian

BOOK REVIEW: HIMSELF by Jess Kidd

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I seem to be on a kick for reading books which take place in Ireland lately. Not that I'm saying that's a bad thing, but it's amusing that after reading CITY OF BOHANE, my mind seemed much more well-put-together for … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: HIMSELF by Jess Kidd

BOOK REVIEW: SONGS OF INSURRECTION by JC Kang

(Full disclosure: I do know the author, but I purchased the book on my own and was not asked to review it--in fact, he told me he was afraid for me to read it! This is my honest review.) I wanted this to come out last week, since the author just released his rebranded version of … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: SONGS OF INSURRECTION by JC Kang

BOOK REVIEW: THE EIGHTH by Stephanie M. Wytovich

Full disclosure: the author of this book and I are acquaintances through my graduate school. However, I bought my copy of this book of my own accord, and she has not asked me to review it any more than she has anyone else in the world. I haven't had the opportunity to read any of … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: THE EIGHTH by Stephanie M. Wytovich

BOOK REVIEW: ASHES by Steven Manchester

I received a free ARC of this book from The Story Plant in exchange for my honest review. Steven Manchester is a familiar name to me as a Story Plant reader; I read his book THE CHANGING SEASON almost exactly a year ago now, and reviewed it here on the blog. I remember enjoying the … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: ASHES by Steven Manchester

BOOK REVIEW: THE TYRANT’S DAUGHTER by J.C. Carleson

This is another book I initially got from NetGalley and then lost track of and missed the window on. From the description, I can tell what would have appealed to me--the story untold, the repercussions of a parent's generation on their children. And especially in a place as politically charged as the Middle East, this … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: THE TYRANT’S DAUGHTER by J.C. Carleson