Red Falcon’s District is a historical fantasy novel by Leilani Beck. The story follows Bridget Caswell — a plucky young woman who has been on the run her entire life — as she takes sanctuary in an unusual, little known London district. A capable work by an emerging author, this book is an excellent choiceRead More
Jill Guccini reviews The Narrows by M. Craig
The world of the M. Craig’s The Narrows (http://narrowsthenovel.com/) contains a lot of elements you’ll recognize: full of bicycles and outcasts, skinny jeans and crowded cafes, and of course, a healthy dose of beer, its streets very much resemble a Portland or a Brooklyn of today. Yet then there’s the Other Stuff. There’s dragons andRead More
Katie Raynes reviews The Gunfighter and the Gear-Head by Cassandra Duffy
Cassandra Duffy’s The Gunfighter and the Gear-Head is a fun melding of steampunk and Old West in a post-apocalyptic setting. The story centers around Tombstone – which, after a cataclysmic war between Earth and an invading alien force – has reverted to a harsh, dangerous place ruled by outlaws. The story follows Gieo, a dirigible pilot, madRead More
Mfred Reviews Out of Time by Paula Martinac
Out of Time is one of those books that had everything going for it, except conflict. Interesting premise, solid characterization, good writing– but lacking that fundamental tension that gives the reader a reason to keep reading. Ducking into an antique shop to get out of the rain, Susan Van Dine finds and then steals an oldRead More
Alyssa reviews Night Weaver by Madeleine Lycka
Night Weaver by Madeleine Lycka is an erotic vampire romance that centers around three vampire women. Two of them, Isabel and Ankit, have been undead for hundreds of years, and the third, Arrow, has just been turned into a vampire by Ankit. The story revolves around romance, art, sex, jealousy, and some minor politicking. Overall,Read More
Isabelle reviews Trick of the Dark by Val McDermid
Trick of the Dark is a stand-alone psychological thriller by famous British author Val McDermid. Clinical psychiatrist, Charlie Flint is sent a mysterious bundle of press clippings about the murder of a man on his wedding day and the subsequent trial and conviction of his two business partners. Charlie soon identifies the sender of the mysteriousRead More
Danika reviews Indigo Springs by A.M. Dellamonica
I really loved this book! Indigo Springs is a Fantasy novel set in our world, but after magic has contaminated it. Magic is a powerful and poisonous force that causes people and plants to mutate, though it can also be channeled into objects that perform specific magic tasks. Astrid’s best friend Sahara has creates a cult aroundRead More
Link Round Up: Oct 31 – Nov 7
Autostraddle posted Liberty Lit #6: Read More Know More. I’m Here. I’m Queer. What the Hell Do I Read? posted Will Your Book Be Considered For The 2013 Lambda Literary Awards? You have one month to submit it! Lambda Literary posted New in November: Ellen Forney, Colm Tóibín, Sarah Schulman, and Roz Kaveney. Alison Bechdel posted sundry news. SarahRead More
Anna M. reviews The Campaign by Tracey Richardson
I read and enjoyed Tracey Richardson’s 2008 book The Candidate*, about presidential candidate Jane Kincaid and her secret service agent Alex Warner. At the conclusion of The Candidate, Jane had been elected vice president of the United States and was openly involved with Alex. When I heard about Richardson’s follow-up, The Campaign, I couldn’t resist–especiallyRead More
Lena reviews The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap by Paulette Mahurin
Paulette Mahurin’s lovely book, The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap, is about ripples. About the ways in which rumor spreads through a community and affects all its citizens emotionally and physically. Even though the trial and subsequent conviction of Oscar Wilde on charges of indecency stands out as a significant moment a century later, its contemporaryRead More
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