Category Archives: Review

Review: Yesternight by Cat Winters

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Jenn

Now this is my type of read.  Rich in history, steeped in uber-creepiness, this was quite the perfect October read! Winters crafted a brilliant story filled to the brim with scenes that left me with goosebumps.  I have this thing … Continue reading →

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Review: Bird Box by Josh Malerman

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Jenn

This title is one of many that I read upon hardcover release but never reviewed. The paperback release allowed me to select it as a book club selection and inspired me to write this review. I’m a huge fan of … Continue reading →

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Review: Tangled Up in Brew (A Brewing Trouble Mystery) by Joyce Tremel

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Jenn

I absolutely adore this series. I fell in love with the first book, To Brew or Not to Brew.  The Pittsburgh setting, Max’s hard-headed determination to succeed in field largely prevailed by men, and Tremel’s captivating and engaging writing style.  All … Continue reading →

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Review: The Motion of Puppets by Keith Donohue

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Jenn

There’s no doubt that I’m a fan of Donohue’s writing. I’ve devoured everything he’s written (including The Boy Who Drew Monsters, Centuries of June, and Angels of Destruction), impressed each time by his talent. This most recent title may be … Continue reading →

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Review: The Trespasser by Tana French

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Jenn

This is the sixth book in the Dublin Murder Squad series. I adore each and every one of these, for Antoinette’s character is one I truly enjoy.  She’s tough, rough around the edges, just wanting to advance in her career, … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Daughters Unto Devils by Amy Lukavics

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Jenn

What an uber-creepy listen!  The terror begins from page one, starting with flash-backs of a horrific winter, leading up to the present.  It’s being promoted as “Stephen King meets Little House on the Prairie” and that is actually quite accurate. … Continue reading →

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Review: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Jenn

What a tremendously unique premise! I have to admit, I was on the fence about reading this one. I wasn’t the biggest fan of her previous book (I know, I know) and it left me feeling hesitant.  Then, I heard … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Cold Moon Over Babylon by Michael McDowell

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Jenn

Why yes, this is the second horror novel by Michael McDowell read in one month. Once I got a taste of his “classic” style of horror writing I had to have more.  Much like The Elementals, this novel is once … Continue reading →

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Review: Red Right Hand by Chris Holm

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Jenn

I’ve been impatiently awaiting the release of this book for some time!  Hendricks is quite a character, an anti-hero who hunts hitmen. It’s an incredibly insane plot but Holm pulls it off with expertise and ease.  Hendricks is a man … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Elementals by Michael McDowell

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Jenn

I do love me a haunted house story. This title has been on my must-read list for some time, so when the audio popped up in a list of recommendations, I knew I had to try it out. This novel, … Continue reading →

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