Book Reviews
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Original Review: December 28, 2018 (Goodreads) A Time of Angels isn’t really about angels at all. There is one actual angel who makes an appearance, and perhaps the title is meant to refer to our main characters, but they are far from angelic. The core of the book is the love triangle between Primo (a…
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Original Review written August 10, 2016 (Goodreads) I have a bit of an addiction to X-Com. I used to play the original and Terror from the Deep (TFTD) as a kid when they were new. I always preferred TFTD as it was creepier under the water and has flying brain monsters that can control you.…
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Dr. Ophelia Bray is a psychologist trying to escape her past. The unwanted daughter of an infamous family, she is shunned by those who know her real identity, even though she is more victim than perpetrator. When something gruesome happens, it’s easier to blame the closest target. In order to propel herself beyond her childhood…
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Review originally written in 2014. I was wary of Stolen at first. The premise was of a young teenage girl who gets kidnapped by a handsome stranger and he holds her hostage in the Australian Outback until Stockholm Syndrome starts to sink its teeth into her mind. Too often, I find, stories (esp. young adult)…
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Review originally written and posted to Goodreads on August 12, 2016: I’m sitting here, just having turned off the audio version of this and my head is swimming with thoughts. This is a beautiful story that questions the core essences of humanity, love, religion, and life. Like the protagonist, Ellis Rogers, I went on this…
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This is the third year in a row where I’m writing a top ten list for 2023. This year I read/listened to 70 books (full list available on my Goodreads challenge page). This year, I couldn’t limit myself to only 10. Each of these books kept demanding to be included, so I relented. Looking over…
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Title: Come Hither, No Malice Author: J. D. Buffington Website Synopsis: Perseus seeks to destroy the monstrous Gorgons. But not all monsters are beasts. Once a beautiful young woman—transformed after being attacked, cursed, and persecuted—Medusa presides over a haven for the abused. Their lives in each other’s hands, only patience, compassion, and their free will…
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When Vampires Attack is Matthew J. Gleason’s debut novella and it will definitely leave an impact on you after you finish reading. The main character is Glenna, a young woman whose life was just upended by her father’s sudden transformation into a vampire, tells you her story in a conversational style that lulls you into…
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Title: Estate Sale Author: Mia Dalia Description: It has been said that every small town has a house on a hill, the one the witch lives in. But what if there is more to the story? The devil, after all, is in the details. The old lady of the Koshmaroff estate is finally gone. In…
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Release Date: July 18, 2023 – Pre-Order Here Review on Goodreads Thank you to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for this honest review Review: On the surface, the Belladonna is a mysterious, charismatic, alluring creature that dazzles everyone around her. Adorned with the poisonous plant that shares her name, the Belladonna operates in…