book reviews Review: “Fabulous Bodies” July 11, 2026 / July 11, 2026 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment Ok, I really liked “Camp Damascus”, but this book is wild in comparison. It’s a gore-soaked van ride, which is definitely not what I expected. “Camp Damascus” was so tame in comparison. I told the owner of the shop’s husband that the antagonist of the book is ‘like a zombie Elton John’. He responded with, […] Read more » horror lgbtq+ Thriller
book reviews Review: “Everybody’s Perfect” July 11, 2026 / July 11, 2026 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment I can’tlie, this book definitelyhad a rough start. It wasn’t exactly a page turner, but I read that the author generally has some pretty dense prose, and was a recipient of a Hugo award, so I put my personal taste aside and dug in. Every chapter is told through a point of view an entirely […] Read more »
book reviews REVIEW: “The Girl with a Thousand Faces” July 11, 2026 / July 11, 2026 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment This book takes place within the walled city of Kowloon in post WWII Chine; a city where the ghosts of its inhabitants still reside and many of which hold a grudge toward the living. The story is backed by history, but jam packed with the supernatural, treachery, and heroism. The protagonist is an exorcist for […] Read more » historical fiction horror Thriller
book reviews Daggerbound July 11, 2026 / July 18, 2026 by Andrew Phillips | Leave a Comment by T. Kingfisher Tor Books August 2026 For another book I might give a warning that the title is the second in a series. Daggerbound comes with no such warning. It works as a terrifically engaging story, and it is only as it ends that I discovered there was a prior story, called Swordheart, which […] Read more » fantasy kingfisher lgbtq+
book reviews REVIEW: “Wolf Worm” July 10, 2026 / July 10, 2026 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment The last T. Kingfisher novel I read was Snake-eater. Wolf Worm was a gorefest in comparison, and still, somehow, a comfortable read despite dropping us off into a forest of bot fly infested rodents and devilish “blood thieves”. She really is a master of cozy horror. While the stakes are often high, the reader has […] Read more » Cozy horror horror t. kingfisher
book reviews Review: Camp Damascus March 27, 2026 / March 27, 2026 by nikatichi | Leave a Comment by Chuck Tingle There’s a conversion camp nestled in the wilderness near a Christian community in the mountains of middle America, and its employees aren’t quite locals. They’re demons adorned in red polos, khakis and name tags and they’ve been employed by the church to keep the queers in line and on the straight and […] Read more » horror
book reviews The Ruins Beneath Us by Sasha E. Sloan: Review March 9, 2026 / March 27, 2026 by Eddie M. | Leave a Comment The Ruins Beneath Us is one of those fantasy stories that feels less concerned with grand battles and more interested in the quiet tension of secrets–who’s hiding them, who might discover them, and what happens when they finally surface. At the center of the story is Lyria, an elf raised in isolation and taught that […] Read more » Adult Fiction book review fantasy new books
book reviews Your Behavior Will Be Monitored: Justin Feinstein (Review) March 3, 2026 / March 3, 2026 by Eddie M. | Leave a Comment our Behavior Will Be Monitored by Justin Feinstein is an unsettling meditation on surveillance, control, and the subtle ways modern systems shape human behavior. Grounded in psychological tension and speculative unease, the novel feels timely and uncomfortably close to our current reality. While the themes are compelling, I wasn’t entirely sold on the execution. The […] Read more » book review new books science fiction
book reviews “The Universe Box” by Michael Swanwick January 17, 2026 / January 26, 2026 by Eddie M. | Leave a Comment “The Universe Box” is a dazzling short-story collection from Hugo Award-winning author Michael Swanwick, blending science fiction, fantasy, and myth with sharp wit and boundless imagination. From high-tech futures to timeless legends, these stores explore humanity’s ingenuity, ambition, and sense of wonder. Featuring brand-new tales alongside celebrated classics, this collection showcases Swanwick at his most […] Read more » book review fantasy Literary Fiction new books Novellas & Short Stories Sci Fi
book reviews “Akira Falling In Love” By Shinta Harekawa January 17, 2026 / January 26, 2026 by Eddie M. | Leave a Comment “Akira Falling In Love” is a charming and genuinely funny high school romcom that leans fully into awkwardness, miscommunication, and heartfelt intent. Akira’s determination to confess to her childhood crush – and her spectacular inability to do so smoothly – makes for consistently entertaining moments, while Hajime’s obliviousness only heightens the comedy. Shinta Harekawa’s expressive […] Read more » book review comics graphic novels manga Romance Young Adult Fiction
