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Review: The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Jenn

Words cannot describe the poetic power that resides within the pages of this book.  We often refer to the soul of a city, but what if a city had an actual soul? A soul so strong that it takes the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Survival of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Jenn

*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

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Jenn

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: A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Jenn

Egads, this book! I often tell people that one of the many reasons I adore horror fiction, for it really makes you think!  This is no exception, but perhaps one of the best examples! Hamill excels at crafting a truly … Continue reading →

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Review: Middlegame by Seanan McGuire

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Jenn

Strange premise, yes.  Honestly, I don’t think I’ve read anything like this, and that is what makes this book so tremendous.  McGuire consistently takes her readers on whirlwind ride in her books, forcing them to suspend disbelief and put trust … Continue reading →

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Review: The Silence by Tim Lebbon

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Jenn

I’m one of those people who has to read a book before the movie.   I originally read this book a few years ago when it was originally released.   Before I could watch the Netflix adaptation (yes, I know I’m a … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Nights of the Living Dead-An Anthology

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Jenn

Though the release of Romero’s Night of the Living Dead took place before I was born, it’s release definitely had an impact on my love of the horror genre and of zombies in particular.  I recall watching the film, and all of … Continue reading →

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Review: The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Jenn

What appears on the surface to be a quirky, light read is actually one full of depth and substance.  The journey Johnny takes with his niece serves dual purposes: for Johnny to uncover the treasurers he buried throughout his prime … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Family Plot by Cherie Priest

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Jenn

Already a fan of Priest’s work, I was thrilled to see that she was writing a haunted house novel.  The moment I had an opening in my audio book schedule, I squeezed this one in. Boy, was it worth it! … Continue reading →

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Review: Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Jenn

I purchased this title upon release after much acclaim by readers whose opinions I trust and value. There’s even a blurb from the king of horror himself on the cover! All of the acclaim was so, so worth it. What … Continue reading →

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