A Virtuous Death Author: Christine Trent Reviewer: Una Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: A Virtuous Death is the third novel in the enchanting Lady of Ashes Mysteries. Although this novel had a slightly different feel from the previous ones, I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery and the continuing insights into Violet. The novel unwinds slowly. […]
Broken Author: Traci Slatton Reviewer: Una Rating: DNF What I’m Talking About: Broken is the latest release by Traci Slatton. I was intrigued by the premise, but unfortunately I did not care for the book. Between the contrast of flowery, romantic language and the atrocities of this time period, along with the overt sexual scenes […]
Stolen Remains Author: Christine Trent Reviewer: Una Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Stolen Remains is the second novel in the Lady of Ashes Mysteries. I was wonderfully surprised to find this sequel is as engrossing and interesting as the first novel, Lady of Ashes. Although I didn’t think I was in the mood for […]
The Medea Complex Author: Rachel Florence Roberts Reviewer: Una Rating: C What I’m Talking About: The Medea Complex was an interesting premise and nothing like what I expected. Although I liked the idea of the novel and where the author was going, the execution of it fell flat. The Medea Complex is a psychological thriller […]
Darkwalker Author: E. L. Tettensor Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: A What We’re Talking About: Darkwalker is the debut novel in the Nicholas Lenoir series. It seems the series will chronicle Nicholas Lenoir, a detective in a dark, historical fantasy world. We were wary at first, but we found ourselves rooting for this anti-hero and really […]
Lady of Ashes Author: Christine Trent Release Date: Feb. 26 2013 Publisher: Kensington Lady of Ashes #1 ISBN: #978-0758265913 Genre: Historical Mystery Format(s): Paperback (420 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: In 1861 London, Violet Morgan is struggling to establish a good reputation for the undertaking business that her husband has […]
Queen of the Summer Stars Author: Persia Woolley Release Date: 1 June 2011 Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Guinevere Trilogy book # 2 ISBN: #978-1402246401 Genre: Historical Fiction Format(s): Paperback (512 pages), e-book We received a copy of this book from the PUBLISHER for the purposes of an honest review. From the author’s website: In a country […]