Pros: Interesting mythology Cons: Confusing in places Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Lucille Moncrief’s I am Drusilla, An Original Short Story explores an interesting bit of mythology within the author’s world. It deals with the children of a mother goddess,…
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Short Take: “I Am Drusilla,” Lucille Moncrief
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: horror, Lucille Moncrief, Nefarious, paranormal, short story, vampires, witches
Short Take: “Mirror Mirror,” Anthony M. Strong
Pros: Short and sweet Cons: Nothing new here Rating: 3 out of 5 Sometimes it’s nice to read a little horror novella in between longer reads. Mirror Mirror, by Anthony M. Strong, occupies that niche. It’s quick, it’s fun, but…
Short Take: “Holster,” by Philip Allen Green
Pros: Hauntingly lovely Cons: … Rating: 5 out of 5 Holster is a short story by Philip Allen Green. Since it’s a short story, I’ll have to keep this review brief and simple. Jeremiah learned to hunt elk at his…
Review: “Larkspur,” V.M. Jaskiernia
Pros: Many characters feel flat Cons: The story has barely begun Rating: 3 out of 5 Review ebook provided free by author for this review. V.M. Jaskiernia’s Larkspur, or A Necromancer’s Romance (Larkspur Series vol. 1; Clandestina) is quite short.…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: dark fantasy, fantasy, horror, Larkspur, short story, V.M. Jaskiernia
"Awakened by a Kiss" by Lila DiPasqua
Pros: Fresh, steamy takes on classic fairy tales. Cons: Resolution of one story’s conflict seemed too easy. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Three fairy tales are retold with steamy new twists… these aren’t…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: erotica, fairy tales, historical, Lila DiPasqua, romance, short story
"The Notebooks of Madame B: Seduction" by Madame B
Pros: Each story has a nice buildup to its encounter. Cons: Not every story will appeal equally to the reader. Rating: 4.0 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group “Seduction” is the third installment in Madame B’s…
"The Notebooks of Madame B: Ecstasy"
Pros: The stories do an excellent job of showcasing people’s reactions to each other in steamy situations. Cons: The voices of the protagonists feel at times as if they blend together. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of…
"The Notebooks of Madame B: Desire" by Madame B
Pros: Variety of erotic situations. Cons: All of the stories are from a woman’s point of view; the voices of the different stories don’t always feel very distinct. Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group …
"A Girl’s Guide to Guns and Monsters," eds. Greenberg & Hughes
Pros: Fantastic execution of a delicious premise Cons: As always for an anthology: not every story will suit you equally Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review copy courtesy of Penguin Group. Women, monsters, and ass-kicking—what more could I ask…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: anthology, fantasy, Kerrie Hughes, Martin H. Greenberg, monsters, paranormal, Science Fiction, short story, urban fantasy