Here is another from the Nebula finalist list, WITCHMARK by C.L. Polk. This novel brought a lot of things to mind, Sherlock Holmes, WWI period dramas, and not shockingly, BROADCHURCH. Set in a secondary world that will remind many readers of pre-WWI England, noble families use their innate magical power to control their countries, down … Continue reading Review: Witchmark
Urban Fantasy
Review: Trial of Lightning
First review for a novel that is on both the Hugos and Nebula lists is here! TRAIL OF LIGHTNING by Rebecca Roanhorse is everything anyone could want from a fantastic, dystopian world. Add in the indigenous culture and characters and you have a knockout premise that revives and refreshes old tropes and makes new ones. Maggie … Continue reading Review: Trial of Lightning
Review: Red Sky Blues
Recalling famous magical detectives, like Harry Dresden and others, Matthew Davis' RED SKY BLUES goes in a completely different direction with occult mysticism, zombie pigs, and clouds of cockroaches. Not your thing? Well, it isn't exactly Thomas Grey's thing either, but he has had quite a day. Thomas, short on cash, is hired by the … Continue reading Review: Red Sky Blues
Review: The Adventures of the Incognita Countess & Dux Bellorum
So, I'm doing something a little different with this post and I'm going to review two novellas here by the same author, Cynthia Ward. She was nice enough to send me a couple of e-book copies in order to review. The Adventure of the Incognita Countess This was a fun little novella set in an … Continue reading Review: The Adventures of the Incognita Countess & Dux Bellorum
Review: Neon Druid
I wanted to change it up slightly with this post and have something fun/themed for St. Patrick's day! But I can't go any further without saying...what a thrilling romp through pubs, mythology, and alleyways. NEON DRUID is such a fun, pulpy anthology of stories that embody Celtic fantasy and myth. Each story presents a strong … Continue reading Review: Neon Druid
Review: The Lamb Will Slaughter The Lion
So, this was an insane ride and one that I managed to finish in one sitting! (That doesn't happen often for various reasons.) I will say that Killjoy has created a tight story that achieves exactly what it wants: If you oppress or coerce others to do what you want, you get what's coming for … Continue reading Review: The Lamb Will Slaughter The Lion
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