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• Review: Bloom, by Robbie Crouch
  Bloom is the kind of book that keeps you entertained, not through explosive plots or larger than life characters, but snippets of an every day life with its complicated relationships and little events that all add up to something meaningful. I found all three of the main characters endearing and perfectly matched to the narrative… Read more: Review: Bloom, by Robbie Crouch
• Review: Nowhere Burning, by Catriona Ward
  Nowhere Burning is the kind of book that leaves you in constant suspense, waiting for the next bad thing to happen as the world continues to get darker with each page. I was left with a lot of questions while I was reading – how awful is this monstrous movie star really, why are we… Read more: Review: Nowhere Burning, by Catriona Ward
• Review: The Red Winter, by Cameron Sullivan
  The Red Winter is the best kind of historical fantasy, taking actual mysterious events from the past and morphing them into a mythology that’s both fascinating and terrifying. The book is a brilliant mix of French history, arcane practices, magic and witchcraft, all bundled into conversations on religion and ancient mythology. It feels like quite… Read more: Review: The Red Winter, by Cameron Sullivan
• Review: Half City, by Kate Golden
  I started out apprehensive about Half City – I’m not typically a fan of academic fantasy and wasn’t sure how I’d feel about diving into another magical school-based world. In all honesty, I was hooked within the first couple of chapters and couldn’t put it down. I’ve long said my biggest gripe with the genre… Read more: Review: Half City, by Kate Golden
• Review: The Blade Itself, by Joe Abercrombie
  The Blade Itself is the kind of epic fantasy that takes time to build a vast world, filled with an array of characters both alike and incredibly different in their personalities and pursuits. Many of the protagonists are unlikeable, rarely hiding the shady motivations they have to pursue their purposes. The fights are bloodbaths, the… Read more: Review: The Blade Itself, by Joe Abercrombie
• Review: The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam, by
  The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam is a fitting end to the Hart and Mercy series, taking a rough and tumble immortal and pairing her with a mysterious technician she’s pined after for years. The world is as alive as ever, this time filled with mystery around a dangerous growth overtaking Tanria, the world on… Read more: Review: The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam, by
• Review: Disco Witches of Fire Island, by Blair Fell
  Disco Witches of Fire Island is a time capsule, taking you back to a time both terrifying and magical for gay men. The characters are straight out of a dream, partying around Fire Island as they attempt to forget the epidemic destroying gay culture and spaces in the 80s and 90s. The book juxtaposes two… Read more: Review: Disco Witches of Fire Island, by Blair Fell
• Review: Books & Bewitchment, by Isla Jewell
  Books & Bewitchment is the perfect mix of cozy small towns, casual witchiness, and whimsical magic. Told from the persepective of an unsuspecting granddaughter who stumbled upon an inheritance, we get to see her grow into a version of herself that was buried deep within. It’s a bumpy journey, but the writing is so warm… Read more: Review: Books & Bewitchment, by Isla Jewell
• Review: The Haar, by David Sodergren
  I read The Haar last fall and it stuck with me long enough that I’m feeling like writing about it. It’s one of those horror novels that wrenches its way into your head and won’t let you go, clinging on with visceral imagery and a surprising amount of heartbreak and longing. From a wronged main… Read more: Review: The Haar, by David Sodergren
• Review: Boy, with Accidental Dinosaur by Ian McDonald
  Boy, with Accidental Dinosaur is a wild ride, darting between New West dinosaur rodeos, time travel, and a dystopian future ruled by biker gangs. I came for the dinosaurs and stayed for the breadth of unique characters. It’s a short book but we get many glimpses of this strange version of the world, told through… Read more: Review: Boy, with Accidental Dinosaur by Ian McDonald

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