Dog Rose Dirt* by Jen Williams Publisher: HarperCollins Publication date: 22 July 2021 Genre: Psychological thriller Page count: 368 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book* from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. When prodigal daughter Heather Evans returns to her family home after her mother's … Continue reading Book Review: Dog Rose Dirt by Jen Williams
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Book Review: The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston
The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston Publisher: Angry Robot Books Publication date: 10 August 2021 Genre: Fantasy Page count: 424 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. When you are all out of heroes, all that's left are the … Continue reading Book Review: The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston
Book Review: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow Publisher: Tor Dot Com Publication date: 05 October 2021 Genre: Fantasy Page count: 128 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It's Zinnia Gray's twenty-first birthday, which is extra-special because it's the last birthday … Continue reading Book Review: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
Book Review: A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark Publisher: Orbit Books Publication date: 19 August 2021 Genre: Historical fantasy Page count: 416 pages Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Cairo, 1912: Though Fatma el-Sha’arawi is the youngest woman working … Continue reading Book Review: A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
Book review: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo Publisher: Tor Dot Com Publication date: 01 June 2021 Genre: Retelling/fantasy Page count: 272 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Immigrant. Socialite. Magician.Jordan Baker grows up in the most rarefied … Continue reading Book review: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
Book review: Near the Bone by Christina Henry
Near the Bone by Christina Henry Publisher: Titan Books Publication date: 13 April 2021 Genre: Horror Page count: 368 pages Rating: 5 out of 5 stars I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. A woman trapped on a mountain attempts to survive more than one … Continue reading Book review: Near the Bone by Christina Henry
Book review: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Malibu Rising is the latest, highly anticipated release from Taylor Jenkins Reid — fans of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones. While this book has crossover with the other two — they take place in the same 'universe' — Malibu Rising is a very different story. It depicts the dark side of fame and the ones it can leave behind.
Book Review: Carmilla by Sheridan le Fanu
Carmilla by Sheridan le Fanu Publisher: Puskin Press Publication date: 24 October 2021 (1872) Genre: Gothic horror Page count: 160 pages Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Carmilla is the original vampire story, steeped in the sexual tension between two young women and gothic romance.In an isolated castle deep in the Austrian forest, teenaged Laura … Continue reading Book Review: Carmilla by Sheridan le Fanu
Book Review: The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix Publisher: Titan Books Publication date: 13 July 2021 Genre: Horror Page count: 400 pages Rating: 2 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free. In horror movies, the final girl is the one who's … Continue reading Book Review: The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
Book Review: Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths by Natalie Haynes
Pandora's Jar by Natalie Haynes Publisher: Picador Publication date: 13 May 2021 Genre: Non fiction Page count: 320 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars The Greek myths are among the world's most important cultural building blocks and they have been retold many times, but rarely do they focus on the remarkable women at the … Continue reading Book Review: Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths by Natalie Haynes
