Today's queer indie author review! The Devil Wears Pink by Matthew Dante:
"A fun, humorous tale of enemies-to-lovers about two very different men, a delicious romp on the high seas, filled with snarky banter and silly pranks, and not to be taken too seriously."
Kill the farm boy isn't the greatest piece of fantasy comedy I've ever read, but it's certainly good enough to keep me reading the rest of the Tales of Pell. 3/5 stars ☺️
📚 Finished reading Black Lies from Mercedes Mercier.
Prison psychologist Laura Fleming works against the clock to get a terminally ill inmate to reveal details of a murder he committed 15 years prior, only not everything is as it seems.
This is fast-paced, page-turning thriller writing done right.
On their fruit farm a mother tells the story of her almost-famous young actress days, and its aftermath, to her three 20-something daughters. It's lockdown and they're trying to get the cherry harvest in with 1 migrant family instead of 12. Her good husband already knows the story. As masterful & beguiling as only Ann Patchett can. Five bright stars
Today's queer indie author review! A Riff of Retribution" by Amir Lane:
"Lane does a fantastic job with the world-building I was totally immersed in it, and am looking forward to the second book A Chant of Chains to see what Lane has planned for Hale and the heavy metal bands."
📕Consumed by Greg Buchanan 📕
📚Published by Orion Publishing Group 📚
I was lucky enough to be sent this by the publishers as part of their #NotAtHarrogate crime box. This is the follow up to Sixteen Horses & again features forensic veterinarian Cooper Allen but can easily be read as a standalone.
The story is dark, disturbing & with unexpected twists as Cooper doggedly follows her instincts to solve the mystery ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The first in the Malabar House series & features Inspector Persis Wadia. She is the first woman inspector in the new Indian police force. She has had to fight for her rightful place in a male dominated environment & a society which is not ready to accept a woman in authority.
An easy writing style which made this a compelling read, drawing on a historical time in the fledgling independent India ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"I highly recommend Cloud White. it's peppered with sadness, drama, humor, and long lasting friendships. Hill does an outstanding job addressing some hard subjects. Well worth the read!"
I love this author’s work, so I was looking forward to reading this book which is the start of the new DI Nikki Ross series.
I loved Nikki & I can’t wait to see how her character develops……..Lastly, Anouk. When I was small, I always wanted a Bernese Mountain Dog & now I’ll have to live vicariously through Nikki. Oh well, cheaper & no fur balls!
An easy read & I can’t wait for book two ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My #bookreview is brief/won't spoil, to spread good, great, & spectacular #horror#books far & wide.
LOOKING GLASS SOUND is a prism, and the story it refracts shimmers & wavers. This book is a marvel; a maze that leads back into itself. Nothing is what it seems & ghosts linger everywhere, crying out to be heard. Catriona Ward has created a tragic, enigmatic, audacious wonder. (Tor Nightfire)
Maryann reviews "Reluctant Rockstar" by Frances Fox:
"A new cozy, spicy romance with a little drama. Reluctant Rockstar and its series may just be my new favorite. It’s fun and entertaining, and there’s more to come with book two, Sounds Complicated."