So here is what happened. I saw the book around and dismissed it – no idea why, but somehow I didn’t care enough to read it. Then, Jenny (Supernatural Snark and my never-wrong-when-it-comes-to-books-we-both-love friend) told me to pick up The Falconer as soon as I can , because it totally reminded her of The Fafever […]
Our Thoughts: Heather: I usually don’t read historical novels, especial fantasy. I’m not a big fan of having to muddle through complex descriptions of strange worlds or long forgotten history. But the description of this one was interesting, so I gave it a go–and I’m certainly very glad that I took a chance on The Winner’s […]
You guys know that I love a good historical fiction book, so when I got the chance to be part of The Traitor’s Wife blog tour, I was thrilled! My husband is a huge Revolutionary era history buff, so it was a bonus on that front too, to be able to chat about the book with […]
My Thoughts: Kirby Mazrachi is the one victim of time traveling serial killer Harper Curtis who survived his brutal attack. With the help of a seemingly run down house on the South Side of Chicago that will open up onto different times in the past and present, Kirby is just one of many “Shining Girls” that […]
Pushy: Ahh…Jane and David. It was with immense pleasure that I delved back into the world that Mary Robinette Kowal built for them. Magical is such an inadequate word for the rich, lush, amazing alternate history Regency era world of the Glamourist Histories, and Without A Summer is as exceedingly enchanting as its predecessors. Heather: Stepping back […]
The Luxe by Anna Godbersen (website, Facebook) Genre: YA Historical Romance Publication: November 20, 2007 by HarperCollins Audiobook borrowed from library Get your own: Amazon | B&N | Indiebound synopsis from Goodreads Rating: Pretty girls in pretty dresses, partying until dawn. Irresistible boys with mischievous smiles and dangerous intentions. White lies, dark secrets, and scandalous […]
“Waiting on” Wednesday is hosted weekly by Jill at Breaking the Spine. Without A Summer by Mary Robinette Kowal Book 3 in the Shades of Milk and Honey series Genre: Historical Fantasy Expected Publication: April 2nd 2013 by Tor Books Pre-order Amazon (hardcover) | Book Depository | Indiebound UPDATE! A revised version of […]
Glamour in Glass by Mary Robinette Kowal (website, Facebook | Twitter) Genre: Historical Fantasy Publication: April 10th, 2012 by Tor Books Finished copy received from publisher in exchange for an honest review Get your own: Amazon | B&N | Indiebound synopsis from Goodreads Rating: Mary Robinette Kowal stunned readers with her charming first novel Shades […]
A Night Like This by Julia Quinn (website, Facebook) Genre: Historical Fiction Publication: May 29th 2012 by Avon Book provided by TLC Book Tours for review Get your own: Amazon | B&N | Indiebound synopsis from goodreads Rating: “Anne Wynter might not be who she says she is . . .” But she’s managing quite […]
Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal (website, Facebook | Twitter) Genre: Historical Paranormal Publication: August 3rd, 2010 by Tor Books Borrowed from library Get your own: Amazon | B&N | Indiebound synopsis from Goodreads Rating: Shades of Milk and Honey is an intimate portrait of Jane Ellsworth, a woman ahead of […]
Barking Mad by Jamieson Ridenhour Genre: Historical Paranormal Comedic Mystery Publication: June 6th, 2011 by Typecast Publishing Audiobook purchased by reviewer Amazon (Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook), Typecast Publishing Synopsis from goodreads The year is 1931. The scene is werewolfishly classic English fare. And tonight the moon hangs as full as a royal pie plate in […]
Every Last Kiss by Courtney Cole Book I in the Bloodstone Saga Genre: YA historical paranormal Publication: May 2, 2011 by Lakehouse Press Copy received from author Amazon ( Paperback, Kindle), Barnes & Noble, Indiebound Synopsis from goodreads What would you do if you held Fate in your hands? 17-year old Macy Lockhart has the […]
The Sweet Far Thingby Libba Bray Published: December 26, 2007Links: IndieBound(support an independent bookseller near YOU!)Amazon, Barnes & Noble(available as Kindle/Nook and Audio editions)Audiobook borrowed from the library Synopsis from Goodreads IT HAS BEEN A YEAR OF CHANGE since Gemma Doyle arrived at the foreboding Spence Academy. Her mother murdered, her father alaudanum addict, Gemma […]
