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Angela’s Minis- Reviews for books by Jennifer McMahon and A. Deborah Baker

October 18, 2023 by Angela Leave a Comment

My Darling Girl by Jennifer McMahonThriller/HorrorOctober 3, 2023- Gallery/Scout PressARC Allison O'Connor survived her childhood, and her mother, barely. Now she's married, with two girls, and the successful author of a children's book. She's mostly put her past behind her, and then her mother's caretaker calls and informs her that Mavis is dying of cancer. And she wants to spend her last days with her daughter and her family. So Allison- despite her fears and better judgment- moves Continue Reading

Review: All the Dead Shall Weep by Charlaine Harris

September 7, 2023 by Angela 1 Comment

All The Dead Shall Weep by Charlaine HarrisGunnie Rose #5Fantasy/Alternate HistorySeptember 5, 2023- Gallery/Saga Press Review by Angela I've enjoyed the Gunnie Rose series so far. The first three books focus on Lizbeth Rose, the fourth on her sister Felicia, and now we finally see them on the page together, with their POVs featured in alternating chapters. This book starts slowly, with Felicia and Paul, Eli's brother, arriving in Texoma for a visit. There is tension between Continue Reading

Review: The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren

May 17, 2023 by Jen 2 Comments

The True Love Experiment by Christina LaurenRomantic ComedyMay 16, 2023Gallery Books Review by Jen I’ve read some great books in recent months, but this one is hands down my favorite. I have to think it will be in my top three even at year end. It’s that good!! The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren is a follow up to The Soulmate Equation. BUT, I didn’t read that book and this definitely stands on it’s own. Now I’m putting the first book on my TBR list.  Where to Continue Reading

Review: The Serpent in Heaven by Charlaine Harris

January 19, 2023 by Angela Leave a Comment

The Serpent in Heaven by Charlaine HarrisGunnie Rose #4Fantasy11/15/22 by Gallery BooksARC Review by Angela Pivoting away from the main protagonists in the last three books, Lizbeth and Eli, The Serpent in Heaven focuses on Lizbeth's half-sister, Felicia. Felicia is enrolled in the Grigori Rasputin School and seems to be doing okay. She has food, a bed to sleep in, if not new clothes, or the respect of her peers. She's really only there because her blood is valuable in that she is Continue Reading

Review: Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse

December 2, 2022 by Angela Leave a Comment

Tread of Angels by Rebecca RoanhorseHistorical Fantasy11/15/2022 by Gallery/Saga PressARC Review by Angela I can't help but snap up each new release by this author. I've come to really love her complicated world-building and messy characters. This novella is not a romance, but an all-new angelic wild-west inspired fantasy world. Tread of Angels starts off with a bang, and a brawl in the middle of a saloon-type establishment in the city of Goetia. The main protagonist, Celeste, who Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- Reviews for books by Rin Chupeco, Catriona Ward, and Megan Bannen 

September 15, 2022 by Angela 3 Comments

Silver Under Nightfall by Rin ChupecoLGBTQ FantasyPublished 9/13/2022 by Gallery/Saga PressARC I haven't read a vampire fantasy in a good long while, so when I spied this for review I immediately snapped it up. The first thing you should know is the worldbuilding in Silver Under Nightfall is quite unique for a genre that is full almost to bursting with scary and even sexy men with teeth. This book reads like a regency historical polyam romance with horror and fantasy elements. Lots of Continue Reading

Review: Dream On by Angie Hockman

July 7, 2022 by Angela 2 Comments

Dream On by Angie HockmanContemporary Romance/WFJuly 5, 2022 by Gallery BooksARC Review by Angela Dream On is Angie Hockman's sophomore release. Her debut Shipped, was a sweet romantic comedy that I enjoyed quite a bit. You can check out my review here. The premise for Dream On was so intriguing that I couldn't help but snatch it up when offered for review. When Cass Walker wakes up from a coma after 6 days, she doesn't remember the car accident that put her in the hospital, but she Continue Reading

Review: Something Wilder by Christina Lauren

May 19, 2022 by Angela 2 Comments

Something Wilder by Christina LaurenContemporary RomanceMay 17, 2022, by Gallery Books Review by Angela I'm still not absolutely sure how I feel about this book. On the one hand, it starts out with the classic Christina Lauren charm with interesting characters, strong friendships, and lively banter. On the other hand, it is quite a bit darker than this writing duo's other novels. Labeled as an "adventure romance", Something Wilder is big on the drama and mystery, but some of the Continue Reading

Review: The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon

April 28, 2022 by Angela Leave a Comment

The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahonGothic Horror/SuspenseApril 26, 2022, by Gallery/Scout PressARC Review by Angela I've kind of been on a gothic suspense/horror kick for the last couple of years. In between my romance and mysteries, I find myself reaching for something with that creepy, dark, scare factor. I discovered this author last year when she released The Drowning Kind and immediately added her to my auto-buy shelf. The Children on the Hill is told in alternating Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson and Gutter Mage by J.S. Kelley

September 30, 2021 by Angela 1 Comment

White Smoke by Tiffany D JacksonYA Mystery/Horror9/14/2021 by Katherine Tegen BooksARC I want y'all to know I started this before bed, fully intending on reading just a few chapters, and then stayed up until 1:30 in the morning to finish. I literally could not put it down. If you want a creepy mystery, this book has it all. - A blended family with lots of tensions who is moving to this new town for REASONS.- Their new house happens to be located right smack dab in the middle of a Continue Reading

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