April 2, 2020

Category: 2012 reads

Book Review: Zombie Generation

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The Zombie Generation by  Drake Vaughn Warner is the sole survivor of a deathscape dominated by hordes of the undead. Years of isolation and lack of any human contact has driven him to the brink of insanity. Plagued with vivid hallucinations and shocking nightmares, he scours the deadlands for any signs of life. While discovering a temporary cure for his creeping mental illness, Warner is attacked and infected with the deadly disease. Switching between man …

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Book Review: Two and Twenty Dark Tales

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Two and Twenty Dark Tales In this anthology, 20 authors explore the dark and hidden meanings behind some of the most beloved Mother Goose nursery rhymes through short story retellings. The dark twists on classic tales range from exploring whether Jack truly fell or if Jill pushed him instead to why Humpty Dumpty, fragile and alone, sat atop so high of a wall. (Goodreads) My Thoughts: Anthologies are one of my favorites, as they’re a …

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Book Review: Let It Snow

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Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle Thanks to three of today’s bestselling teen authors – John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle – the magic of the holidays shines on these hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and breathtaking kisses. My Thoughts: My previous read was a little tough, so I was in the mood for something light and fluffy. Saw this collection on a few other blogs and …

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Book Review: Crimson Frost by Jennifer Estep

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Crimson Frost by  Jennifer Estep For a moment, a face flashed before my eyes – the most hideous face I’d ever seen. No matter how hard I tried to forget what had happened, I saw him everywhere I went. It was Loki – the evil god that I’d helped set free against my will. (Goodreads) My Thoughts: It’s no secret that I’m a huge Jennifer Estep fan! Love all of her books, and am incredibly …

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Blog Tour & Giveaway: Mia’s Heart

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There’s just something about amnesia that’s fascinating to me, so couldn’t resist the opportunity to review Mia’s Heart and take part in the blog tour! This is the second book in the Paradise Diaries series, but it reads as a stand-alone title. I never felt lost or wondered what was going on, which is a nice change for a series book! If you want to read them in order, check out Dante’s Girl (book one …

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Book Review: Love Devours by Sarah Diemer

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Love Devours: Tales of Monstrous Adoration by Sarah Diemer We’re all afraid of monsters. They coil in our subconscious, slither along the edges of thought. Still we creep to the crackling fire to whisper their stories. Love Devours is a collection of new fables for queer women, extracted from the bones of the dark: ominous fairy tales, sinister myths, dystopias rife with nightmares. But in the midst of monsters, love still struggles to find the light. …

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Book Review: Trapped by Kevin Hearne

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Trapped by Kevin Hearne After twelve years of secret training, Atticus O’Sullivan is finally ready to bind apprentice, Granuaile, to the earth and double the number of Druids in the world. But on the eve of the ritual, the world that thought he was dead abruptly discovers that he’s still alive, and they would much rather he return to the grave. Having no other choice, Atticus, his trusted Irish wolfhound, Oberon, and Granuaile travel to …

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Blog Tour: Whispers in Autumn – Review & Excerpt

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Was delighted to be offered the opportunity to take part in this blog tour, as the synopsis grabbed my attention immediately! This is the first book in what promises to be an excellent new series. Check out the info below and I’ll bet you’ll be hooked just like I was! Trisha Leigh is one of my new favorites, as I can’t resist a story that grabs me on the first page and won’t let go! …

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Book Review: Edge of Oblivion

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Edge of Oblivion by J.T. Geissinger In a dark underground cell, Morgan Montgomery waits to die. A member of the Ikati, an ancient tribe of shape-shifters, Morgan stands convicted of treason. And Ikati law clearly spells out her fate: death to all who dare betray. But there is a glimmer of hope. (Goodreads) My Thoughts: We first meet Morgan in the dungeon, on the day of her execution. We learn that she did something horrible, is …

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Book Review: Wilde’s Fire by Krystal Wade

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Wilde’s Fire by Krystal Wade Katriona Wilde has never wondered what it would feel like to have everything she’s ever known and loved ripped away, but she is about to find out. When she inadvertently leads her sister and best friend through a portal into a world she’s dreamed of for six years, she finds herself faced with more than just the frightening creatures in front of her. (Goodreads) My Thoughts: While this one started …

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Blog Tour: Hellfire & Damnation II

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Hellfire and Damnation II by Connie Wilson Hellfire & Damnation II by Connie (Corcoran) Wilson is another tour of the 9 Circles of Hell described in Dante’s Inferno. It picks up where the first collection of short stories left off, using the framing device of the sins punished at each of the 9 Circles of Hell in Dante’s “Inferno.”Check out the other stops on the blog tour. My Thoughts:I’m a sucker for anthologies, so jumped at the …

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Blog Tour Excerpt & Giveaway: Run the Risk

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Run the Risk by Lori Foster  When Detective Logan Riske goes undercover to find Pepper Yates, a potential link to his best friend’s unsolved murder, he vows to gain her cooperation by any means necessary. But the elusive beauty is more suspicious – and in far more danger – than he expected. And the last thing Logan needs is to start caring for her….Pepper has spent years dodging the corrupt club owner who will stop at …

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