Implacable by Jack CampbellThe Lost Fleet: Outlands #3Science FictionJuly 4, 2023- Ace About the Book Admiral John “Black Jack” Geary fears the greatest threat to humanity may be itself in this gripping continuation of the New York Times bestselling series. As far from explored space as any human has ever been, Geary and the Alliance fleet are on their own, protecting a diplomatic mission in territory belonging to an alien species with still-unknown motives. His already Continue Reading
Review: Scarlet by Genevieve Cogman
Scarlet by Genevieve CogmanScarlet #1Historical FantasyPublished by Ace on May 9, 2023Reviewed by: Kate I picked up Scarlet on the strength of the pitch alone - a Scarlet Pimpernel retelling with vampires? Color me intrigued. Additionally, I do love Genevieve Cogman’s first series, The Invisible Library, and was interested to see her take on something more historically based than that one. I enjoyed Scarlet. I will admit - and maybe it was my mental state - but it was hard to get Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson and Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates
House of Hunger by Alexis HendersonLGBTQ Fantasy/Horror9/27/2022 by AceARC I discovered this author last year when I read The Year of the Witching. House of Hunger features Marion Shaw, a woman born into the slums and just trying to survive day to day. After seeing an advertisement for a bloodmaid she starts to envision a way out of her situation and to a better life. One where she serves a Northern house, offering up her blood to its wealthy noble in exchange for a chance at a Continue Reading
Blog Tour and Excerpt- The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova GilmoreHistorical Fantasy09/20/2022 by Ace Summary: In this stunning historical fantasy debut, an isolated witch will risk all that she has to save her country and her people from dangerous gods and the twisted hearts of men. As a half goddess possessing magic, Yaga is used to living on her own, her prior entanglements with mortals having led to heartbreak. She mostly keeps to her hut in the woods, where those in need of healing seek her out, even Continue Reading
Review: Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs
Soul Taken by Patricia BriggsMercy Thompson #13Urban FantasyAugust 23, 2022 by AceARC Review by Iby Mercy Thompson fans - rejoice! We have a new installment to dig into. In this thirteenth book in the series, the vampire Wulfe is missing - which is concerning, as his most recent past-time has included stalking Mercy. When he disappears, the mistress of the seethe informs Mercy that the pack must produce Wulfe, or their alliance would be in jeopardy. Besides Wulfe disappearing, Mercy Continue Reading
Blog Tour and Excerpt: Of Claws and Fangs by Faith Hunter
Of Claws and Fangs: Stories from the World of Jane Yellowrock and Soulwood by Faith HunterUrban FantasyMay 3, 2022, by Ace Summary: New York Times bestselling author Faith Hunter presents a stunning collection of stories from the world of shape-shifting vampire hunter Jane Yellowrock and beyond. Collected together for the first time, this volume contains shorter works featuring heroines Jane Yellowrock and Nell Ingram, as well as a host of other characters from the Jane Yellowrock Continue Reading
Review: Crowbones by Anne Bishop
Crowbones by Anne BishopThe Others #8, World of the Others #3FantasyMarch 8, 2022, by AceARC Review by Angela It seems like forever since the release of the last Others book by this author, but it was really only 2019. When I tell you I was excited to jump back into his world, that would be an understatement. Crowbones was one of my most anticipated releases of 2022. Once again readers find themselves in Lake Silence and Sproing with Vicki, Julian, and the people who live and around Continue Reading
Review: Wild Sign (Alpha & Omega #6) by Patricia Briggs
Wild Sign by Patricia BriggsAlpha & Omega #6Urban FantasyMarch 16, 2021 by Ace Review by Angela Favorite Quote: He pulled her tight against him. "I will defend your heart and your soul with everything in me." Content Warnings: Violence, mentions of rape, child trafficking, pet deaths, and miscarriage. It feels like it's been forever since readers were able to spend time with Anna and Charles. I sure did miss them. As much as I enjoy Mercy and Adam, I'm absolutely smitten Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- Reviews for Books by T. Kingfisher, A.J. Hackwith, and K. Eason
The Hollow Places by T. KingfisherHorror/ FantasyOctober 6. 2020 by Gallery/Saga PressARC I love this author's fantasy novels, but it wasn't until last year that I realized she was delving into the horror genre as well. The Twisted Ones was FANTASTIC, which means as soon as her sophomore effort in the genre came up for review I hit my request button. The Hollow Places is pure dark, creepy, goodness. I was enthralled from the moment the main protagonist, Kara (or Carrot by her uncle), Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson and Mr. Malcolm’s List by Suzanne Allain
The Year of the Witching by Alexis HendersonFantasy/HorrorJuly 21, 2020 by AceARC I've never hidden the fact that I make a lot of my book buying decisions based first off the cover and then by reading the blurb. The Year of the Witching caught my eye in a Twitter thread about up and coming, new authors of color and as soon as I clicked on the link I knew I had to get my hands on a copy. This is kind of a mash up of all the dystopian, religious cult like horror stories you've read... yet Continue Reading