Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir The vibe of this book is a dark, non-misogynistic version of the Chronicles of Amber. It’s fantasy, but it’s also on distant planets. It’s got clear characters, but the details felt loosely sketched in. It’s the first book I’ve read in a long time where I encountered words I …
Tag: horror
Oct 27
Book Review: The Book of Accidents
The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig Ever watch a movie or read a book and grind your teeth wondering why the characters don’t just talk to each other and work things out? This might be an antidote for that. At its core, The Book of Accidents is about domestic abuse and its aftermath. Nate …
Feb 27
Book Review: The Last House on Needless Street
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward This book was recommended to me in an “you may also like” vein after a book I liked very much, so I had high expectations, especially with the glowing blurbs from famous people. Twists and turns, psychological thriller, hint of dark magic. Sounded up my alley. …
Feb 27
Book Review: The Hollow Places
The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher The good news and the bad news about this book is that it’s very much like The Twisted Ones. A freelancer moves to live in a cluttered relative’s house, and, with the help of a friendly neighbor, explores a supernatural world that can be accessed through seemingly normal terrain. …
Mar 28
Book Review: The Twisted Ones
The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher I don’t usually think of myself as a person who likes horror, but I loved this book. Fairies used to be scary, but thanks to Midsummer Night’s Dream, Victorian pixies, and some of the modern YA about teenage girls dating Faerie kings, they’ve veered far away from the uncanny …