Something to Talk About Author: Meryl Wilsner Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I initially requested Something to Talk About based on the blurb alone, but became increasingly excited to read it as the general anticipation about this debut continued to build. That’s a lot of pressure to put on one story, but I […]
Audiobook review: Shadows & Dreams by Alexis Hall Shadows & Dreams, the second novel in the Kate Kane, Paranormal Investigator series, begins with a new case and a glass of whiskey, as all good mysteries should. Picking up three months after the conclusion of its predecessor, Iron & Velvet, we find Kate in a serious relationship […]
Audiobook review: Iron & Velvet by Alexis Hall I have to admit that I was as nervous as I was excited about listening to Iron & Velvet being read aloud by someone not in my own head for the first time. I’ve loved every Kate Kane story I’ve had the privilege of reading, and I’m very […]
Fire & Water Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I adore the Kate Kane stories and was happy when I learned that the third in the series, Fire & Water, was in the works. I was fortunate enough to be able to reread the first two novels (Iron & Velvet […]
Moontangled Author: Stephanie Burgis Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: With big wigs in attendance for a formal ball scheduled at the Thornfell College of Magic, Juliana is excited to finally see the love of her live, and secret fiancee, Caroline. It’s been three months since Juliana and Caroline were together. It was […]
Shadows & Dreams Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: “Here lies Kate Kane. She achieved something. Beloved daughter. Sorely missed.” After having so much fun with the re-release of Iron & Velvet, I was fairly confident I’d enjoy the second novel in the Kate Kane, Paranormal Investigator just as well. […]
Driven Author: Suzanne Falter Reviewer: B. Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: When I was initially asked about reviewing Driven, I was immediately drawn in by its premise: a well-established, “Woman-Owned, Woman-Powered” auto repair shop fighting for its survival against a vicious new competitor that will stop at nothing to destroy them. Add in some […]
Once Ghosted, Twice Shy Author: Alyssa Cole Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: After thoroughly enjoying the first two titles in Ms. Cole’s Reluctant Royals series, I was pumped to see that Prince Thabiso’s awesome mega assistant extraordinaire, Likotsi, was going to get her own story! Although Once Ghosted, Twice Shy is definitely […]
Audiobook review: If I Loved You Less Author: Tamsen Parker Narrator: Jill Smith Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ, Lesbian Romance Source: Author Until now, the audiobook reviews I’ve done have either been for books I haven’t had the opportunity to read in any other format, or they’ve been spaced far enough away from the earlier review […]
In the Vanishers’ Palace Author: Aliette de Bodard Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Never having read any works by this author, and being less familiar with this genre than with others, I had no idea what to expect from In the Vanishers’ Palace. While its description as a retelling of Beauty and […]
Audiobook review: In Her Court Author: Tamsen Parker Narrator: Jill Smith Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Camp Firefly Falls #18 Genre: Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ, f/f Source: Author Having read Nate’s story (Love, All) not too long ago—and after hearing very good things about its predecessor from other welcome sources—I was really excited to experience In Her Court for myself. So, when […]
If I Loved You Less Author: Tamsen Parker Reviewer: B. Rating: B What I’m Talking About: As a sucker for Austen adaptations (I still revisit Clueless when the need arises), I had high hopes for If I Loved You Less, a new consideration of Emma by Tamsen Parker. In many ways, I wasn’t disappointed. Filled with […]
Skin Hunger Author: Eli Lang Reviewer: B. Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: I liked Ava a lot in the first novel in the series, Escaping Indigo, so I was eager to find out more about her in Skin Hunger. At twenty-eight, Ava’s finally shaped her life into something she truly loves—for the most part. […]
In Her Court Author: Tamsen Parker Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A What I’m Talking About: This is my first venture into Camp Firefly Falls, and Tamsen Parker totally brings it in the eighteenth story in the multi-author series. I love all things Tamsen Parker—this is no secret. In In Her Court, there was this undercurrent of […]
Take Me Home Author: Lorelie Brown Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Lorelie Brown is a new author for me, so I was excited to read her newest addition to the Belladonna Ink series. Keighley is a twenty-three-year-old accountant who isn’t exactly looking forward to Thanksgiving with the family. Though her mother is […]