Jackaby has been on my radar since last year, but it took me a while to finally get around to reading it. I'm really into Sherlockian books these days, and this one also had a bit of a steampunk/paranormal edge to it that really intrigued me. Synopsis: When Abigail Rook meets R.F. Jackaby for the... Continue Reading →
I've been in the mood for some historical mysteries lately, so The Spiritglass Charade was a perfect fit. I really enjoyed the first book in this series, and have already started the third. Synopsis: Mina Holmes and Evaline Stoker have been given another assignment by Princess Alix, although spending time with a young lady who likes... Continue Reading →
The curse of the beautiful cover hit me again, but I'm so glad it did. Menagerie by Rachel Vincent totally lived up to my expectations, and wins a spot on my 'favourite books of the year' list. Synopsis: Delilah knew that going to Metzger's Menagerie on her birthday was a bad idea, but the tickets... Continue Reading →
I always find books that retell historical events or folk tales really interesting because it's so cool to see how someone can reimagine these moments we have in our collective consciousness. Cherie Priest is a favourite author of mine, so I knew I would like Maplecroft. Synopsis: The evidence against Lizzie Borden has been found lacking,... Continue Reading →
The Literary Counsellor 