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The following is a review from author Kerry Connor who specializes in writing intrigues. From the bio on her website: I always wanted to be a writer, and as a mystery lover from the time I learned to read, those were the types of stories I was always coming up ... more >
A- ReviewsBluestocking / Humor / Regency10 Comments
Dear Ms. Fenton: Wow. What. A. Ride. Your novel, The Duke’s Holiday, leads us into the delightful story of the Duke of Montford, one of (if not) the most powerful man in the kingdom, and Astrid Honeywell, his sworn nemesis. Well…not quite his sworn nemesis. But their families have been feuding for ... more >
B Reviewsdemons / Fairy-Tales / Fantasy / Magic / mythology / Young-Adult7 Comments
Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorites, so any sort retelling of it is a must buy for me. It also means I’ve read many, and while I don’t mind those that are more standard, I enjoy one that’s different. Yours is one of the more original, possibly ... more >
A- Reviews / Recommended Readschick-lit / Fae / Fantasy10 Comments
Dear Ms. O’Neill, I’ve been reading a lot of science fiction and fantasy lately, and the overall tone of the genre over the last few years has become steadily darker. And that’s great for those who like that. I even like it from time to time. But I really like ... more >
B+ Reviews / Film ReviewsMovieComments Off on GUEST REVIEW: The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
Dear Mr Benson, I saw the preview for this film in the middle of life upheaval. I was struggling with depression and contemplating leaving my residency two years into a three year training program. One line of the preview stuck with me “if you walk away from things you start ... more >
B+ Reviewsanimals / Historical fiction / horses7 Comments
Dear Ms. Tarr, You’ve long been a favorite fantasy writer of mine. Your attention to historical detail, combined with your love of complex female characters and interesting relationships have made them must-reads for this sff-romance lover. A Wind in Cairo uses those things to its strength with a jewel of ... more >