I'm not usually a reader of cozy anything really, but I loved Legends and Lattes, and so when Hannaford offered me an early copy of her new book, UnfaI'm not usually a reader of cozy anything really, but I loved Legends and Lattes, and so when Hannaford offered me an early copy of her new book, Unfamiliared, I jumped at the chance. I liked it so much that I since bought it at WorldCon in Glasgow where it was officially launched, and I loved my second read even more.
Sometimes life is tough enough, and you just want to read something with low stakes, adorable animal companions, a quaint fantasy town and a dollop of charming, British humour. On top of that, Unfamiliared offers two of my favourite tropes: found family, and working together & supporting each other to make the world a better place.
If you love cozy fantasy, I highly recommend reading this one....more
The Seven Sisters was just the right kind of fluffy historical adventure saga to read while tending to a sick dog, and I will definitely continue thisThe Seven Sisters was just the right kind of fluffy historical adventure saga to read while tending to a sick dog, and I will definitely continue this series about a rich man who (for some reason) adopted many girls, leaving them mysterious clues about their heritage after his death.
While not amazing, and frankly a bit cheesy at times, I really enjoyed this story, and Riley set up the sequels beautifully, and I’m definitely intrigued and want to know more....more
This one has an excellent beginning, a slow but gripping middle, and I genuinely loved it all the way up to the last few chapters where the plot just This one has an excellent beginning, a slow but gripping middle, and I genuinely loved it all the way up to the last few chapters where the plot just fell apart for me. Why are so many thriller authors trying to stuff four or more twists into the same book? It becomes too much. ...more
A bit too much casual murder for me. None of the twists were in any way surprising, and they just didn't do it for me. Someone remind me to stop readinA bit too much casual murder for me. None of the twists were in any way surprising, and they just didn't do it for me. Someone remind me to stop reading hyped thrillers....more
Halloween is here! And it's a hoot! Hope's favourite season, and her excitement is infectious. Good Bad Magic is a fun and light cozy fantasy series wiHalloween is here! And it's a hoot! Hope's favourite season, and her excitement is infectious. Good Bad Magic is a fun and light cozy fantasy series with a sunshine witch and her grumpy bounty hunter (who also happens to be a shifter), speckled with the occasional mystery. It's infused with Medina's usual humour, and I cannot wait for the next book. Highly recommended to all fans of the genre!...more
This is a pretty quick and engaging read. The writing flows nicely, making it easy to breeze through. I really liked the beginning, and the premise, bThis is a pretty quick and engaging read. The writing flows nicely, making it easy to breeze through. I really liked the beginning, and the premise, but later on the plot lost me. I couldn’t really connect with the main character either. Entertaining, but not James’ best work. I much preferred The Quiet at the End of the World....more
Eh... Suspension of disbelief is tough with this one, and I guessed the reveals far too early (although, not the why.) That's the second McFadden bookEh... Suspension of disbelief is tough with this one, and I guessed the reveals far too early (although, not the why.) That's the second McFadden book I didn't enjoy, maybe it's time to call it quits....more
I struggled connecting with this dystopian novella. At first I felt mostly confused, and it failed to emotionally engage me. The writing didn't particI struggled connecting with this dystopian novella. At first I felt mostly confused, and it failed to emotionally engage me. The writing didn't particularly work for me either, although I did end up getting into the flow of the prose by the end. Overall, too many unanswered questions, and the ones that were answered didn't feel satisfying. I'm left wondering, what's the point of the story?...more
Urban fantasy noir set in an alternative 1940s Chicago with angels, demons, and warlocks, complete with ritual murders and magic, alongside a delightfUrban fantasy noir set in an alternative 1940s Chicago with angels, demons, and warlocks, complete with ritual murders and magic, alongside a delightful lesbian romance. It sucked me right in, and I adored the main character, and the way her love was unconditional for both her brother and her partner....more
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