Audiobook review: The Orb and the Airship by Jenelle Leanne Schmidt Woken from centuries of sleeping existence, an old man sets out with his new companions, a military trainee and an airship pirate, on an adventure that will change the world. Jenelle Leanne Schmidt’s gaslamp fantasy series wasn’t even on my radar, but I am grateful […]
Audiobook review: This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews One night, Maggie fell asleep in her apartment in Boston and woke up the next morning naked and covered in mud in Kair Toren, a city from her favorite fantasy book series. Unsure how or why she’s sent there, she quickly realizes that 1) […]
Audiobook review: The Vampire in the Potting Shed by Hailey Edwards Ana is daughter of a human mother who left on, and an alpha werewolf shifter father. She has heightened senses, but does not have a wolf spirit and cannot shift. When someone breaks into Ana’s high-end pet grooming spa, her father tries to put her […]
When the Wolves Are Silent Author: C. S. Harris Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: A horrific, fiery death just outside of London strikes close to Sebastian’s family when his nephew Bayard begs him to find out how his friend died. C. S. Harris’s Sebastian St. Cyr series continues to captivate with […]
The Name Game Author: Beth O’Leary Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Charlie Jones (female, Charlie) and Charlie Jones (male, Jones) both plan to start a new life on the remote island of Ormer by accepting a job to run the local farm shop. When both show up with the same letter of […]
Audiobook review: Taming Demons for Beginners by Annette Marie Taming Demons is the sixth book in the Guild Codex universe. For the read-along, we are following the author’s recommended reading order, found HERE. Taming Demons for Beginners is the start of a new sub-series in the Guild Codex Universe. The story focuses on Robin Page, […]
A Widow’s Charm Author: Caitlyn Paxson Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Hilde carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. Like so many women, she feels the responsibility for the wellbeing of her family and community is hers to bear, and hers alone. So she makes plans, but those plans fall […]
A Box Full of Darkness Author: Simone St. James Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Nothing could be more terrifying than their memories of the house they grew up in and nothing more tragic to them than the loss of their brother in that very house. However, when Ben calls, “Come Home,” […]
Audiobook review: A Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna Raybourn It’s been about six months since the Stoker and Veronica’s last mystery involving A Grave Robbery, and Veronica is experiencing a little bit of ennui we and restlessness. That all changes when Inspector Mornaday seeks discrete help from the pair after the deaths of two well-connected young men […]
Star Dust Authors: Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- February’s optional theme: Vintage What I’m Talking About: Could you get more Vintage than the Jackie O., Space-Race Era of the 1960s? Anne-Marie shocks her family and friends when she divorces her husband, gets a job, and moves her kids and self into […]
Alien Instinct Author: Cara Bristol Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A What I’m Talking About: His alien race invaded and decimated her world, now they must find a way to survive in the post-apocalypse after. Cara Bristol’s writing is a favorite of mine and I knew she had talent, but she stretched it beyond sci-fi into […]
Audiobook review: Water Town by Maia Ross I find myself enjoying the Beaver Island Mysteries more with each book. Water Town, the fourth book in this delightful cozy mystery series, opens about one month after the conclusion of the third title. It’s been a fairly quiet and low-key month, with Violet figuring out how to […]
Audiobook review: High and Dry by Maia Ross It’s nearing the end of the summer, and Violet will be heading back to Toronto soon. Irma is determined to make the most of Violet’s remaining days, with lots of time outside. All is going splendidly until Stu, Violet, and Irma discover a body floating in the […]
Undisciplined Catalyst Author: Gail Koger Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: At first, when voracious aliens invaded earth, a young psychic teen girl and her wacky scientist uncle are all that stand between humanity and utter slaughter. They are joined by others, but humanity can’t do it alone. They soon learn, help […]
Mate Author: Ali Hazelwood Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Mate opens with a flashback to the night young Serena was taken from her home where she lived with her negligent mother and her abusive werewolf boyfriend. A group comes in, kills the werewolf, and takes her. Next we are in present day, […]