The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is a lighthearted, humorous historical fantasy romp with scintillating chemistry between its two leads. I realThe Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is a lighthearted, humorous historical fantasy romp with scintillating chemistry between its two leads. I really enjoyed them as a couple and their connection got me in the feels. They fit together so well and make a couple to root for. India Horton’s prose is bright and punny, with tons of imagination as various magical birds with specific powers are an essential part of the storyline. I loved the teasing academic tone and the zany humor. I feel like this one isn't for readers who don't like a bit of silliness and farcical British humor. This is a fun, refreshing romance with distinct and likable leads for readers who like a healthy dose of fantasy and adventure in their historical romance. I like India Horton's writing style. I'll definitely read more of her books!
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur Magazine.
Advanced Review Copy provided by Netgalley courtesy of Berkley Publishing Group.
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This collection is chock full of original stories based on urban legends, scary stories, and ghost lore from each state that makes up the United StateThis collection is chock full of original stories based on urban legends, scary stories, and ghost lore from each state that makes up the United States of America, including Puerto Rico. Overall, this turned out to be an enjoyable collection. There were just two or three stories I didn't like at all, but almost all the other stories were either decent, good or really good. There were a lot more than expected that turned out to be quite chilling and downright scary. I liked the diversity in the type of story (not just ghost stories, but also creature feature and some of the more contemporary urban/rural legend type subject matter). I also liked how it represents the diversity (the so called "melting pot") of America in the characters. Tones and maturity levels between stories vary, so some stories will impact younger readers differently from older, more seasoned horror reading teens and tweens. I think this is a good way to spend some hours reading short, often quite scary stories.
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur Magazine. .
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I loved this book! I didn't even want to put it down, although I don't have a lot of time for eyeball reading. I was so drawn in and loved the charactI loved this book! I didn't even want to put it down, although I don't have a lot of time for eyeball reading. I was so drawn in and loved the characters. I was also very moved and emotionally impacted by this book. Rae is such a great main character. My heart belongs to Key (I don't care what you think of me for it! He's an Anne Stuart hero and if you know, you know.)! Key is my man forever! I think I need to read some villainess anime now. Please read the acknowledgements, because they are so important for context with this story. This definitely one of my favorites of this year.
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur Magazine. .
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It Came from the Trees is a genuinely frightening tale of survival. It's also emotionally wrought as it sensitively but frankly depicts Jenna's sufferIt Came from the Trees is a genuinely frightening tale of survival. It's also emotionally wrought as it sensitively but frankly depicts Jenna's suffering after the disappearance of her friend. Bigfoot is absolutely horrific in this book. I felt like I was in the forest with a monster stalking me along with the girls. It also shows a spotlight on structural racism which serves to allow black children to fall through the tracks, leaving them vulnerable and unsafe. It Came from the Trees is a phenomenal debut novel that offers legitimate horror as well as emotional tension from beginning to end. Ally Russell did a lot of lifting in this novel, and did very successfully. She has brought a higher level of terror and relevance to the Bigfoot legend for a postmillennial audience.
I get a kick out of this series, but I definitely have to have my dictionary handy. I'm so glad I read this on my Kindle and I was able to look up worI get a kick out of this series, but I definitely have to have my dictionary handy. I'm so glad I read this on my Kindle and I was able to look up words. I do have an interest in history, so this was a good story with a built in history lesson. Flavia is a great detective main character. I love her sense of humor, justice and intelligence. The end was a bit draggy, but overall I enjoyed it.
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur Magazine.
Advanced Review Copy provided by Netgalley courtesy of St. Martin's Press
In this volume, thirteen authors explore the dimensions of fear, terror, and horror, along with the concept of identity (from the concept of race, ethIn this volume, thirteen authors explore the dimensions of fear, terror, and horror, along with the concept of identity (from the concept of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality) and how that often places people into the category of “other,� with a feeling of isolation and a lack of safety that causes a kind of existential terror in and of itself. The authors don’t hold back on the horror, scary imagery, disturbing subject matter, and gore while bucking the trend of choosing marginalized people to victimize first in horror stories. This volume is definitely one for older teens horror buffs, who love a good scare and aren’t traumatized by stories with visceral imagery and a pervasive sense of dread that will keep them on the edge of their seat, touching on practically all the different categories of horror you can think of. I'm kind of a wuss, so some of the stories were a lot for me, but they were all really well-written and had me on the edge of my seat.
Overall Rating: 4.5/5.0 stars
Reviewed for Affaire de Coeur Magazine.
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