B Reviews

REVIEW:  Lessons in Love by Charlie Cochrane

REVIEW: Lessons in Love by Charlie Cochrane

Dear Ms. Cochrane, Ever since a good friend of mine suggested I read your Cambridge Fellows series, I was interested in your take on the M/M novel.   I was told that the sexual relationship was tame compared to the majority of the market and the book had a fun historical aspect.   Now I trust this [...]

REVIEW:  Pegasus by Robin McKinley

REVIEW: Pegasus by Robin McKinley

Dear Ms. McKinley, Your fantasy books made my life in middle school.   I was in a precarious reading stage where I just didn’t know what I liked.   Harry Potter was wrapping up, and I wasn’t sure if the fantasy genre was still my thing.   While not every book tickled my fancy, (some were real stinkers) [...]

GAY WRITES REVIEW:  The Glass Minstrel by Hayden Thorne

GAY WRITES REVIEW: The Glass Minstrel by Hayden Thorne

This review is part of our Gay Writes celebration. Don’t forget to comment on the  original post for a  chance to win one of those prizes as well as commenting on this post for a chance to win a copy of this book. Dear Ms. Thorne, After I read your last historical release, The Twilight Gods, I [...]

REVIEW:  John Belushi is Dead by Kathy Charles

REVIEW: John Belushi is Dead by Kathy Charles

Dear Ms. Charles, It is very hard to say that I enjoyed reading a book that is death-centric.   Saying that to someone, even if they are a reader, makes for some really strange responses.   Death celebrities are the main focus of the characters in John Belushi is Dead, but it manages to be a fun [...]

REVIEW:  Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

REVIEW: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

Dear Ms. Mead, I’ll admit that the first time I saw your book series was when Twilight came out.   I was recently getting into YA at the time, but after having read Twilight, I felt like your series was just a pretender.   Vampire Academy.   You have to admit it’s a pretty ho-hum kind of name.   [...]

REVIEW:  Purge by Sarah Darer Littman

REVIEW: Purge by Sarah Darer Littman

Dear Ms. Littman, Eating disorders are on the rise for teenagers, and they are one hell of a subject to write about.   They are vast and difficult to understand, and are met with mixtures of sympathy and scorn.   Problem novels that deal with subjects like this are becoming more and more common, and I was [...]

REVIEW:  I Now Pronounce You Someone Else by Erin McCahan

REVIEW: I Now Pronounce You Someone Else by Erin McCahan

Dear Ms. McCahan, Teen romances have recently opened up to exploration of sexual identities, acts, and what it means to really be in love.   Novels such as Kiss It explore the often real fact that teens do want to have sex.   I Now Pronounce You Someone Else, however, explores what it’s like to be someone [...]

REVIEW:  If Andy Warhol Had a Girlfriend by Alison Pace

REVIEW: If Andy Warhol Had a Girlfriend by Alison Pace

Dear Ms. Pace: Jayne raved about this book when it first came out and it has only taken me a year to read it. I am not sure why I waited other than the fact that I can be a cheapskate at times and didn’t want to splurge on a trade paperback. But you showed [...]

REVIEW: Ebook Weekly: New Concepts Publishing Review

NCP began publishing in 1996. They sell ebooks and also offer some of their books in print. They have several book categories: Anthologies, Special Collections Contemporary Romance Fantasy and Fantasy Romance HARMONY™ Romance, Multicultural, and Interracial Romance Historicals: Medieval, Western, Regency, and Georgian Historicals: Other Time Periods and Unusual Locales Love Bites™ Short Stories (SENSUAL [...]

REVIEW:  The Fallen Angels by Bernard Cornwell (aka Susannah Kells)

REVIEW: The Fallen Angels by Bernard Cornwell (aka Susannah Kells)

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Let me say that even though I give The Fallen Angels a B+, I doubt that many people will want to read this one once I’ve finished with this review. How’s that for a ringing endorsement? It’s 1792 Paris and the full horror of the French Revolution has finally broken. In one [...]

REVIEW:  Strange Brews by Stobie Piel

REVIEW: Strange Brews by Stobie Piel

Dear Ms. Piel, I’ve read a couple of your books before and always enjoyed them though sometimes some improbabilities marred my final grade. Therefore, I was really excited to see a 5 heart review for your first Woodland Mage book. My final thoughts are: not as good as the review but not as bad as [...]

REVIEW:  Undead Men Wear Plaid By Marie Treanor

REVIEW: Undead Men Wear Plaid By Marie Treanor

Dear Mrs. Treanor, After reading “The Other Sea,” I knew I wanted to read more by you. Keishon’s review of “Undead Men Wear Plaid” decided which one of your other stories to try next. I’m happy to say this book worked well for me. Once again, your knowledge of Scotland (specifically Glasgow) adds depth and [...]

REVIEW:  Sex with Your Ex by Dakota Cassidy

REVIEW: Sex with Your Ex by Dakota Cassidy

REVIEW:  Tall, Dark and Dead by Tate Hallaway

REVIEW: Tall, Dark and Dead by Tate Hallaway

Dear Ms. Hallaway, The cartoon cover, the back blurb and lots of the reviews/descriptions at Amazon would lead people to think this is a comedic Vamp Lit. Let me tell readers that it’s not. There are a few humorous jokes and situations but for the most part, you’ve made this book pretty serious. Garnet Lacey [...]

REVIEW:  Sucks to be You by Sahara Kelly

REVIEW: Sucks to be You by Sahara Kelly

Dear Ms. Kelly, What a great title! I had gotten this book last year just because of it and my review of Changeling Press made me want to pull it out, or rather pull it up on the computer, and finally read it. I’m so glad I did. Toni and her best friend Mercedes are [...]