Pros: Absolutely stunning! Cons: … Rating: 5 out of 5 Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb Trilogy Book 1) is a stunning blend of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. I first became interested in it when I heard…
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Review: “Gideon the Ninth,” Tamsyn Muir
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: dark fantasy, fantasy, horror, LGBTQ, science fantasy, Science Fiction, scifi, SF, Tamsyn Muir, The Locked Tomb Trilogy
Review: “Ninth City Burning,” J. Patrick Black
Pros: Wonderful characters Cons: Want to know more about what they’re fighting; time differences should produce more change? Rating: 3.5 out of 5 J. Patrick Black’s Ninth City Burning is a fascinating look at a war between forces from two…
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Review: “Rationality Zero,” JM Guillen
Pros: Fascinating Cons: Over-explaining at first Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Review ebook provided free by publisher for this review. There are people who can warp reality (called ‘Irrationals’), and whenever they do, dark beings try to lock on…
"Thankless in Death", J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts
Pros: Unusual antagonist and lots of Eve curmudgeonliness Cons: The antagonist is also annoying; a few too many unwanted accolades get thrown at Eve’s feet Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Release date: September 17, 2013 Review book courtesy of Penguin…
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"Delusion in Death", J.D. Robb
Pros: Trademark snappy dialogue; fascinating mystery; continuing character development Cons: … Rating: 5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Eve’s latest case is a terrifying one. A toxic brew of chemicals was released into a bar,…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: crime, Eve Dallas, futuristic, in death, J.D. Robb, Nora Roberts, Roarke, romance, science fantasy, serial killer, suspense
"Stygian's Honor," Lora Leigh
Pros: Intense erotica and romance Cons: Over-the-top erotica and romance Rating: 3 out of 5 Review book (uncorrected proof) courtesy of Penguin Group Expected publication date: 8/7/2012 Stygian needs to find a missing woman named Honor Roberts, who might…
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"Celebrity in Death," J.D. Robb
Pros: Good rationale for personal involvement this time; backs off of the dark personal stuff a bit; enjoyable murder mystery Cons: … Rating: 5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group A movie is finally being made…
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"The Flame and the Shadow," Denise Rossetti
Pros: Lots of great action and fun chemistry; love the magic Cons: The depiction of “science” and scientists is horrid; the sex definitely won’t appeal to everyone; some character material Rating: 2 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin…
"Unbound," Kay Danella
Pros: Good premise; some interesting concepts Cons: Careless execution; meh characterization Rating: 2 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Asrial is a Rim Rat, a scavenger who finds rare artifacts on abandoned worlds and sells them…
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"Promises in Death," J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts
Pros: Fascinating plot, fun dialogue, and great characters Cons: Too many coincidental ties; too much angst and introspection Rating: 3 out of 5 Eve has to face the worst: not only was a cop killed in her city, but…
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