TL;DR: Mud on my face, I wasn’t sure about this and put it off but I really enjoyed it! Source: Netgalley, Thank you to the publisher!! Plot: A group of Dedicates is left in the hands of young initiate who has never lead before, while a traitor is in their midst. I liked this one.... 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 →
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 →
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
TL;DR: Worth every bit of hype, this was phenomenal. Source: NetGalley! Thank you so much to the publisher! I also bought... three copies of this. I'm just saying. I loved it. Plot: Carl luckily (?) escapes the apocalypse and ends up on a game show just trying to survive. Add a sassy cat and it’s... 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 →
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
TL;DR: A darker Kingfisher than I’m used to be still just as delightful. Source: NetGalley! Thank you to the publisher! Plot: A truly abusive mother and her daughter go seeking a rich husband, and her daughter finds a way to fight back. I actually was pleasantly surprised by this one. Characters: As is the usual... 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 →
The Dawnhounds by Sascha Stronach
TL;DR: A chaotic mess of a botanical fantasy but SO much fun at the same time. Source: Many thanks to the publisher for my copy! Plot: A young cop comes back from death and finally sees the corruption and magic fueling her city, and is set to become a warrior in an ages long war... Continue Reading →
Yoke of Stars by R.B. Lemberg
TL;DR: Incredibly heavy and beautiful, R.B. Lemberg does it again. This time exploring identity and translation and how these things can irrevocably change each other and ourselves. Source: The publisher! Many many thanks, I love these books! Plot: Stone Orphan is an assassin for hire who is waiting for her first contract when UlÃn arrives.... Continue Reading →
Runes of Engagement by Tobias S. Buckell & Dave Klecha
TL;DR: This is military fantasy - but Marines IN a fantasy world. This was such a fun and interesting take on the idea. Source: Tachyon press! Thank you so much for the review copy! Plot: Not too long ago, portals to a fantasy world opened up in our world. Our current day characters are fighting... Continue Reading →