TL;DR: Definitely not my favorite Beagle but has some of the messaging and moments I enjoy in his work. Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher Plot: An older gentleman who lives in a graveyard watches the soap opera of two ghosts falling in love. Characters: The characters felt like genuine people! But that was... Continue Reading →
Carl’s Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman
TL;DR: 100% Yes, I loved this - I am continuing this series, you should read it too. Source: Netgalley! Thank you to the publisher! I also purchased the audio book, with absolutely NO regrets. Jeff Hayes has the voice of a god. Plot: This was just a hair slower than the first book, we’re in... Continue Reading →
Love and Sportsball by Meka James
TL;DR: This one might end up being very forgettable for me. But it was very fun in the beginning! Source: NetGalley! Thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: Dijah and Shae have a very spicy one night stand and the next week find out they’re now working together. Characters: I genuinely liked Shae, she... Continue Reading →
The Duke’s Sister And I by Emma-Claire Sunday
TL;DR: A slow but beautiful little love story, well worth the read & pickup. Source: Thank you to the publisher for an ARC via Netgalley! I also pre-ordered a physical edition I enjoyed this so much. Plot: Loretta is being courted by Charlotte’s brother and she discovers more about herself than she anticipated. Characters: Loretta... Continue Reading →
The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons
TL;DR: This one felt like it couldn’t stop twisting but it worked SO well! Source: Netgalley! Thank you to the publisher! Plot: This one went from kidnapping, to heist, to save the family, to so much and I was just holding on enjoying the ride. Characters: Everyone felt distinct and interesting and I was genuinely... Continue Reading →
Second Tide’s The Charm by Chandra Blumberg
TL;DR: This one has a setting and job field I love but the whole book felt like one giant third act breakup… which I did not love. Source: Netgalley! Thank you to the publisher! Plot: Hope and Adrian are shark researchers who fell out of a relationship three years ago and end up pushed together... Continue Reading →
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlà ClarkÂ
TL;DR: As always Mr. Clark manages to create a unique and fun story. This time the humor was just on point. Source: Thank you to the publisher for my copy via Netgalley! Plot: Eveen is a contract assassin who finds herself in a sticky situation when her newest target is not someone she wants to... Continue Reading →
Foul Days by Genoveva Dimova
TL;DR: A unique urban fantasy that I think I read at the wrong time. Source: NetGalley! Thank you so much to the publisher! Plot: I liked this! Kosara bargains away her shadow in a moment of desperation. And in attempting to retrieve it gets caught up in a plot that ties her past into the... Continue Reading →
Key Lime Sky by Al Hess
TL;DR: The structure of an interesting novel bogged down by a very stereotyped, unlikable character and a lot of politics.Source: NetGalley, many thanks to the publisher! Plot: Denver is a food critic chasing viral fame and witnesses a UFO explosion. No one believes the sighting as Denver attempts to find the truth.Characters: I genuinely wasn't... Continue Reading →
Navigational Entanglements by Aliette de Bodard
TL;DR: Sadly, this maybe the most forgettable of Aliette De Bodard’s work for me. Source: NetGalley, thank you to the publisher! Plot: A group of young women are sent to hunt down a monster that has come from the dark reaches of space into inhabited space. Characters: This is probably where the book fell for... Continue Reading →