The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland is a unique take on vampire stories. It's an existential novel pondering whether life is a blessing or a curse. This all too human portrait of Collette is wonderful. Highly recommended. I cannot recommend this book enough.
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Review: A Mystery of Mysteries
A Mystery of Mysteries by Mark Dawidziak dispels the caricature of Edgar Allan Poe to show the real person. It turns that that the real Edgar Allan Poe is way more interesting than the caricature. Dawidziak's biography attempts to reframe the mystery surrounding Poe's death while enlightening readers to the oddities of Poe's life. Highly recommended.
Review: Wild Massive
Wild Massive by Scotto Moore describes the lives of the inhabitants of a reality-warping building that may actually contain all of reality, except for the bits outside. Follow Carissa as she navigates increasingly difficult obstacles on her journey to live a peaceful, secluded life in her elevator. Thrill as a species of shapeshifting creatures fight for their freedom against the tyrannical building association. Enjoy a book that defies description. Highly recommended.
Review: Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger
Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger by K.C. Grifant is a fun, fast-paced, action-packed adventure in the Weird West. Melinda's got to save a friend's soul, literally, and this adventure takes her to the Edge of her world. Recommended.
Review: Episode Thirteen
Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie is a character driven story about a missing television crew. It's highly stylistic presentation makes for a quick read without sacrificing depth of character. Recommended.
Review: The Nightmare Man
The Nightmare Man by J.H. Markert entertains through engaging characters exploring the effects of their past on the present. A cop tries to find a killer who is recreating the murders from an author's book. Highly recommended.
Review: Lucky Girl
Lucky Girl: How I Became a Horror Writer: A Krampus Story by M. Rickert tells the tale of five strangers sharing Christmases together. Rickert details the narrow misses of Ro's life that keep her alone. Recommended.
Review: What Moves the Dead
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher retells the story of The Fall of the House of Usher in a deeper, more visceral way that has been updated for modern readers. Recommended.
Review: Black Tide
Black Tide by K.C. Jones is an excellent story with two flawed but very likeable characters. It's an in-depth character study that attempts to break them during an apocalypse. Humanity might be at an end. Will Beth and Mike find out if they're the last humans alive? Highly recommended.
Review: Just Like Mother
Anne Heltzel's Just Like Mother follows Maeve as she attempts to reconnect with her cousin years after escaping a cult of motherhood. As expected, growing up in a cult has affected Maeve's adulthood. She's built a life for herself, but as she find Andrea, she learns how that cult continues to affect her life. Highly recommended.