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A Tortured Superhero: THE HEART DOES NOT GROW BACK by Fred Venturini – Review

The Heart Does Not Grow Back by Fred Venturini Genre: Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy Publisher: Picador Release date: November 4 2014 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 320 The...

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A Creepy & Gothic Tale: THE BOY WHO DREW MONSTERS by Keith Donohue – Review +...

The Boy Who Drew Monsters by Keith Donohue Genre: Adult Paranormal/Psychological Publisher: Picador Release date: October 7 2014 Source: ARC from publisher Pages: 272 Don’t forget to leave a comment,...

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Unique & Thought Provoking: THE GHOSTS OF HEAVEN by Marcus Sedgwick – Review

The Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Sedgwick Genre: Unable to categorize! Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Release date: January 6 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 336 The nitty-gritty: A...

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The Beauty. The Horror. THE DAMNED by Andrew Pyper – Review

The Damned by Andrew Pyper Genre: Adult horror Publisher: Simon & Schuster Release date: February 10 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 304   The nitty-gritty: A top-notch horror...

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Good, Creepy Fun: HARRISON SQUARED by Daryl Gregory – Review

Harrison Squared by Daryl Gregory Genre: Adult horror (marketed as adult, but perfect for teens) Publisher: Tor Books Release date: March 24 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 320...

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Horror Most Unique: SING ME YOUR SCARS by Damien Angelica Walters

Sing Me Your Scars (Apex Voices #03) by Damien Angelica Walters Genre: Adult horror short stories Publisher: Apex Publications Release date: March 10 2015 Source: eARC from publisher Pages: 200 The...

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A Superhero and his Dog: BITTER SIXTEEN by Stefan Mohamed – Review

 Bitter Sixteen by Stefan Mohamed Genre: Young adult fantasy Publisher: Salt Publishing Release date: April 15 2015 Source: Finished copy from publisher Pages: 352 The nitty-gritty: A unique take on...

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WHEN WE WERE ANIMALS by Joshua Gaylord – Review

When We Were Animals by Joshua Gaylord Genre: Adult speculative fiction Publisher: Mulholland Books Release date: April 21 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 336 The nitty-gritty: An...

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HEXED: THE SISTERS OF WITCHDOWN by Michael Alan Nelson – Review

Hexed: The Sisters of Witchdown by Michael Alan Nelson Genre: Young adult urban fantasy Publisher: Pyr Books Release date: May 5 2015 Source: Finished paperback from publisher Pages: 290 The...

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UPROOTED by Naomi Novik – Review

Uprooted by Naomi Novik Genre: Adult fantasy Publisher: Del Rey Release date: May 19 2015 Source: eARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 448 The nitty-gritty: A glorious, intricate fantasy with...

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Get Ready to Geek Out: ARMADA by Ernest Cline – Review

The nitty-gritty: A fast paced, frenetic story of alien invasion written as only Ernest Cline can write it, with plenty of video game action for gamers and sci-fi movie references for everyone else. As...

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TIME SALVAGER by Wesley Chu – Review

The nitty-gritty: A rip-roaring adventure through time with an awesome premise and complex characters. A fantastic start to a new Wesley Chu trilogy! I absolutely adored Chu’s Tao series (well, me and...

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Blog Tour Review & Giveaway: THE WEIGHT OF FEATHERS by Anna-Marie McLemore

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The Weight of Feathers, a gorgeously written young adult coming-of-age story with hints of the fantastical. I absolutely adored this book, and I hope you...

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ILLUMINAE (THE ILLUMINAE FILES #1) by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff – Review

The nitty-gritty: A mind-blowing presentation of an exciting space adventure, and one of the most unique books I’ve ever read! I was lucky enough to land one of the nifty hardcover ARCs of Illuminae,...

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RADIANCE by Catherynne M. Valente – Review

The nitty-gritty: A weird and wonderful trip to the stars and planets, a perplexing and unsettling mystery, and a rather frustrating—but ultimately rewarding—reading experience. Pluto and Charon in a...

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THE REST OF US JUST LIVE HERE by Patrick Ness – Review

The nitty-gritty: A cleverly constructed story that blends contemporary and fantasy YA fiction in a completely new way. There’s so much crazy in this world, my counting and hand-washing and...

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WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER by Rae Carson – Review

The nitty-gritty: A nail-biting, realistic portrayal of one of American history’s most influential events, the California Gold Rush, told by a girl with a talent for finding gold. I had seen so many...

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ENVY OF ANGELS by Matt Wallace – Review

The nitty-gritty: A laugh-out loud skewering of the fast-food industry, filled with funny dialog and memorable characters. I have to admit, when I first saw the cover for Envy of Angels, I immediately...

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ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY by Charlie Jane Anders – Review

The nitty-gritty: A strange and glorious story, whose quirky ideas and charming characters surprised me at every turn. Patricia found herself still obsessing about Laurence, as she slid on knee-high...

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CITY OF BLADES (THE DIVINE CITIES #2) by Robert Jackson Bennett – Review

The nitty-gritty: A big, complex and emotional sequel that delivers on all levels, with the best female characters you’re likely to read all year. Mulaghesh slows to a stop as it comes into view. It is...

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