Zombies and steampunk and post Civil War Reconstruction era Wild West should be the most awesome combination ever, right? Alas, while the concept for Dead Reckoning by Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill was excellent, I found the overall execution to be quite lacking. Dead Reckoning specifically focuses on three main characters. Jett Gallatin is a […]
Tiger Lily Jodi Lynn Anderson Book Review
July 3, 2012
It amazes me that an author can take a story as light hearted as Peter Pan and make it break your heart wide open, but Jodi Lynn Anderson does it with her latest Tiger Lily, a retelling that focuses on Tiger lily and her relationship with Peter Pan and it’s aftershock. Anderson gives the minor characters of this classic […]
Before You Go James Preller Book Review
July 2, 2012
Life can change in an instant. There are some people who have dealt with more than their fair share of trauma and so it seems they are shaped by their reaction to the trauma. Before You Go by James Preller opens with a prologue that is real life terrifying and could happen to anyone — […]
The Battle Of Blood And Ink Jared Axelrod Steve Walker Book Review
July 1, 2012
The Battle Of Blood And Ink by Jared Axelrod and Steve Walker is a steampunk graphic novel that takes place on a floating city called Amperstam and is an interesting read to pass the day away with. The Battle Of Blood And Ink explores the freedom of press and the risks of telling the truth […]
In My Mailbox (72)
June 30, 2012
Y’all, this week’s In My Mailbox as hosted by the Story Siren is super chill compared to last week and I am thrilled about that. Although, I did get what seems to be a billion audiobooks, but hey, at least my ears won’t be bored or empty. Right-o. Library: On The Wings Of Heroes by […]
Rescue Me Rachel Gibson Book Review
June 30, 2012
Looking for a down home romance to kick off your sizzling summer? Look no further than Rescue Me by Rachel Gibson. Rescue Me takes place in small town Lovett, Texas and is all about finding your roots when you have wings. Sadie Jo is a notional 33 year old real estate broker with a serious case of […]