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Review: Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher

I absolutely LOVED this book!   Fun characters, supernatural sexy times, and curvy, self-confident main character.  I’m thrilled that it’s just the first in a new series because I can’t get enough! If this isn’t enough, Asher creates a “safe … Continue reading

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Review: Three-Fifths by John Vercher

This is most certainly a one-sitting read.  I read it during a particularly long (15+ hour) car ride. I was immediately drawn to it for personal reasons; my own two boys are biracial. Bobby’s character is a truly sympathetic one; … Continue reading

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Review: The Good House by Tananarive Due

This is actually my second experience with this title. I devoured it years ago in my quest to read more from minority horror authors.  Yet one day on Twitter, I was struggling to find my next audio book.  I crave … Continue reading

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Review: The Survival of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson

*Note: this is a sequel to The Murders of Molly Southbourne.  Spoilers contained within this review.* Just when I thought I got a grasp on the world Thompson has crafted, everything is once again upended.  The source of Molly’s ailment is … Continue reading

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Review: The Murders of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson

I discovered this title (and the sequel, The Survival of Molly Southbourne) earlier this year and knew I had to include them in my Murder, Monsters & Mayhem feature. What a completely unique and incredibly captivating premise!  I was intentional in limiting my … Continue reading

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Review: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

Miracle Creek was my first selection as part of the Book of the Month program.  When I was unable to secure a review copy in advance of publication, I knew this was the perfect opportunity to get my hands on … Continue reading

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Review: Elevation by Stephen King

Admittedly, when I received my copy of Elevation I was quite shocked. It’s tiny, not only in page count (under 200), but in size as well.  It looks more like a gift book than the typical Stephen King volume.  I was … Continue reading

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Review: Glimpse by Jonathan Maberry

I do love me some Jonathan Maberry. No mater the genre, I will pick up anything and everything this man writes.  I’m so thrilled to have listened to this most recent sampling of his fiction. It’s quite the captivating read, … Continue reading

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Review: Kill Creek by Scott Thomas

I don’t actually recall how I discovered this title, but it seems like it was fate that I read it.  The timing was perfect (I’d just finished reading a very…unfulfilling book and I needed something that would sweep me away.  … Continue reading

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Review: Gwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar

I listened to the audiobook production of this short story.  It was absolutely perfect; I needed a bit of Stephen King in my life get me out of a reading slump.  If only it were a little longer! Gwendy’s character … Continue reading

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