We are over at Kirkus today for our regular column! It’s Thea’s turn today with a review of Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri. The debut novel from Tasha Suri, Empire of Sand is a historical fantasy novel inspired…
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We are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana takes a look at The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke Norse Mythology, Beowulf retelling with ladies seeking fortune and fame. Go over to Kirkus to read the whole review.…
We are over at Kirkus today for our regular column! It’s Thea’s turn today with a review of Nightflyers by George R.R. Martin. Originally published in 1980 as a novella, and now fodder for a brand new SyFy original…
We are over at Kirkus today for our regular column! It’s Thea’s turn today with a review of Umbertouched by Livia Blackburne. The second and concluding novel in the Rosemarked duology, Umbertouched is beautifully characterized, self-contained, and full of…
Title:The Defiant Heir Author: Melissa Caruso Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Publication date: April 2018 Paperback: 515 pages Across the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, they must call a…
It’s Friday and we are over at Kirkus! Today, I look at the latest (final!!!!!) Murderbot novella by Martha Wells. It is OF COURSE, super good! Go over there to check it out.…
We are over at Kirkus today for our regular column! Thea takes over today with her review of Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean. A standalone YA fantasy novel set in a fictional Japanese-inspired world, Empress of All…
It is almost Halloween and I have an unusual recommendation for you: Damsel by Elena K. Arnold. Not a horror book per se but horrific in all ways that count. It is a wonderful – if harrowing – novel.…
We are over at Kirkus today for our regular column! It’s Thea’s turn today, with a review of V.E. Schwab’s Vengeful. The long-awaited sequel to ViciousVengeful is a delightful return to the world of EOs and stars a brand…
It’s Monday and Ana is over at Kirkus with a review of Time Travel thriller slash murder mystery, The Psychology of Time Travel. Go over to Kirkus for the full scoop.…
Title:The 7 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle/The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Author: Stuart Turton Genre: Fantasy / Murder Mystery Publisher: Raven Books / Sourcebooks Landmark Publication date: February / September 2018 Paperback: 438 pages At a gala party…
It’s Tuesday and I am over at Kirkus! Halloween is nearly upon us and I started with the Horror reads already! Go over to Kirkus for the full scoop!…
It’s Monday and we are over at Kirkus! Ana reads a new novella by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Prime Meridian, a story of loneliness, second chances and Mars. Go over there to read the whole thing.…
Title:The Book of M Author: Peng Shepherd Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Post-Apocalypse/Dystopia Publisher: William Morrow / Harper Voyager Publication date: June 8 2018 Paperback: 485 pages Set in a dangerous near future world, The Book of M tells the captivating…
We are over at Kirkus today for our regular column! It’s Thea’s turn today, with a review of Seafire by Natalie C. Parker. A novel about lady pirates on the high seas, in a future post-apocalyptic style SFF world…
It’s Friday and Thea is over at Kirkus! Today, Thea offers us a list of books that explore the dynamics of power, from the perspective of those who have it, as well as those without. Go over there to…
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Old School Wednesdays: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Old School Wednesdays is a regular Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both Ana and Thea were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny (and often over-hyped)…
It’s Friday and we are over at Kirkus!! Today, Ana takes a look at Katie Williams’ first adult novel. If you remember, Ana LOVED the author’s YA novel The Space Between Trees way back when. Anyways, this new novel…
We are over at Kirkus today for our regular column! It’s Thea’s turn today, with a review of City of Lies by Sam Hawke. The debut novel from Sam Hawke, City of Lies is the story of a culturally…
Women To Read is a monthly column from A.C. Wise highlighting female authors of speculative fiction and recommending a starting place for their work. Welcome to another Women to Read! This time around, I have two novels and two…
Its Friday and we are over at Kirkus! Today, I read the third Murderbot Diaries novella, Rogue Protocol. I loved it of course! Go over there to check it out.…
You don’t have a self until you have a secret. Kit had never known ambition until she met Diane. It was as though Diane’s brilliant mind showed Kit everything she could be, everything she ought to be, everything she…
We are over at Kirkus today for our regular column! It’s Thea’s turn again, with a review of Annex by Rich Larson. The debut novel from Rich Larson, Annex is a story of an alien invasion–told from the perspective…
We are over at Kirkus today for our regular column! It’s Thea’s turn, with a review of City of Bastards by Andrew Shvarts. The sequel to last year’s fantastic Royal Bastards, City of Bastards follows a group of illegitimate…
7 Rated Books Book Reviews Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays: The Search for Delicious by Natalie Babbitt
Old School Wednesdays is a regular Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both Ana and Thea were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny (and often over-hyped)…