Discussion: What Makes a Comfort Read?
When I’m in need of some comfort, the first thing I do is reach for my favourite comfort reads. But what exactly is a comfort read, anyway? Let’s discuss!
Mini Reviews: Fantastical Mixed Bag Edition
In today’s Mini Reviews post, I discuss Melissa Caruso’s THE TETHERED MAGE, Irene Radford’s A SPOONFUL OF MAGIC, and SEA OF STRANGERS by Erica Cameron.
Best of 2017: A Year in Reading and Reviewing
The final day of 2017 is upon us (at last), and that means it’s time to look back and reflect on the best reads of the year!
Review: The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty
S.A. Chakraborty’s debut novel, THE CITY OF BRASS, is a richly layered historical fantasy inspired by medieval Islamic history and mythologies. One of my favourite reads of 2017!
Romance Review Roundup: Vol. 7
In this Romance Review Roundup, I share my thoughts on Molly Harper’s SWEET TEA AND SYMPATHY, Alyssa Cole’s A HOPE DIVIDED, and THE SUMAGE SOLUTION by G.L. Carriger.
Mini Reviews: The Queer SFF Edition
Mini reviews for Tristina Wright’s 27 HOURS, K Arsenault Rivera’s THE TIGER’S DAUGHTER, and THE ABYSS SURROUNDS US by Emily Skrutskie.
Review: The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
From glittering ballrooms to decaying family estates, Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s THE BEAUTIFUL ONES showcases the grandeur of a society inspired by the Belle Époque…and the grit concealed beneath it.
Review: Under the Pendulum Sun by Jeannette Ng
Jeannette Ng’s debut novel UNDER THE PENDULUM SUN is a stylishly told Victorian gothic that prompts many moral reflections, even as readers revel in her sumptuous descriptions of cruelty, immortality, and misdeeds.
A Post About My Dad
This has been a very difficult couple of weeks. I’m devastated to announce that my dad unexpectedly and suddenly died while at my family’s cabin.
Review: The Winter King by C.L. Wilson
C.L. Wilson’s THE WINTER KING is the first in a fantasy-romance series that introduces a world of wild weather magic…and even wilder passions.
Discussion: Stepping Outside Your Bookish Comfort Zone
If you’re anything like me, when you’re choosing which book to read next you probably gravitate towards one or two specific genres or topics. For the past four years (since I’ve started blogging!), the genre that I’ve reached for first has been fantasy.
Review: The Hunt by Chloe Neill
Beloved urban fantasy author Chloe Neill takes us back to the world of Devil’s Isle, a near-future warzone in New Orleans after a conflict between Paranormals and humans almost destroyed them both.
Review: Murder, Magic, and What We Wore by Kelly Jones
MURDER, MAGIC, AND WHAT WE WORE is a Regency romp featuring a young lady with many opinions about lies, spies, and fashions. This delightful tale is chock-full of wit and verve, and while readers may not be blown away by it, they’ll certainly find themselves charmed.
Review: Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine
Rachel Caine’s STILLHOUSE LAKE is a pulse-pounding thriller that follows a mother and her quest to protect her family in the wake of a terrible betrayal. This is an intense and emotional page-turner that’s sure to please action fans!
Romance Review Roundup: Vol. 6
In this Romance Review Roundup, I share my thoughts on THE DUCHESS DEAL by Tessa Dare, DISORDERLY CONDUCT by Tessa Bailey, and GOOD BOY by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy.
The Brightest Fell Blog Tour: Review & Giveaway
With THE BRIGHTEST FELL, Seanan McGuire returns to her much beloved October Daye novels. This creative and compelling high-stakes story is an impressive addition to the series!
Review: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis
A fascinating world of magic and politics combined with plenty of wit makes Stephanie Burgis’ novella SNOWSPELLED a delight for lovers of historical fiction and fantasy alike.
Review: An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors by Curtis Craddock
Curtis Craddock’s AN ALCHEMY OF MASQUES AND MIRRORS is an incredibly accomplished fantasy novel, combining various genre-fiction elements to create a story reminiscent of a decidedly more feminist version of The Three Musketeers.
Discussion: What Makes You Decide to Buy a Book?
Unsurprisingly, many voracious readers are also avid collectors of books. But money and space aren’t infinite, so how do you decide which books to buy? Let’s discuss!
Book and Movie Review: The Dark Tower by Stephen King
Wherein I review the first book in Stephen King’s horror fantasy series The Dark Tower, and the movie adaptation of the same name starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey.
Series Review: The Hawkweed Prophecy by Irena Brignull
The Hawkweed Prophecy series tells the lyrical tale of two young women each thrust into a world they don’t understand. Witchcraft, destiny, and true love figure prominently in this slow-moving YA series.
Review: Troubled Waters by Sharon Shinn
With a keen eye for detail, Sharon Shinn has crafted a subtly complex fantasy world that grabbed my attention from the very first page and held it fast.
5 Reasons to Read: The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F.C. Yee
Combining Chinese mythology and the hallmarks of YA contemporary novels, THE EPIC CRUSH OF GENIE LO is sure to be a cult classic in no time.
Review: A School for Unusual Girls by Kathleen Baldwin
A SCHOOL FOR UNUSUAL GIRLS combines classic elements of Regency era historical fiction with action-adventure tropes to create a unique alt-history story full of twists and turns.