Sidetracked by S.K. Kelley Fantasy, Bleeding Heart Books, 2021 , 455 pages What I Didn’t Like: Jayde’s lack of confidence was a little aggravating at points, I think it’s on point for the story, just the idea that a woman would blindly do some of the things she’s done struck me as odd and frustrating.... Continue Reading →
Angel From the Rust by Jason Link A Science Fiction, 2023 by Phoenix Forge Press, 416 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Some overused adverbs. A few times similes are even used within the same sentence. It’s a bit extreme. Some flat characters. The implication of some being good or bad is clear but they feel... Continue Reading →
Heartless by Tom Leveen YA Horror, Independently Published in 2018, 284 Pages What I Didn’t Like: I wanted more of the monster lore. Of course, I’m a total geek for that stuff so that could be why. I liked that it was included at all, I just wanted more. Classic bad decisions from our horror... Continue Reading →
Let’s Bake a Deal by JD Cadmon A Romance, Independently Published in 2022, 160 Pages What I Didn’t Like: I wanted a bit more. I didn’t need it, the story is wonderful as it is and didn’t leave any open questions, but I loved the characters and wanted more. Fabian made me uncomfortable. I’m sure... Continue Reading →
Progress Report by Roman Lando A Science Fiction, Independently Published in 2022, 234 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Not sure where I stand yet on the voice. On one hand, the idea of writing out your final thoughts at the end is a popular one that could work. On the other hand, this narrator is... Continue Reading →
Promises & Pomegranates by Sav R. Miller Dark Romance, Aug 2021 Independent Published, 380 Pages What I Didn’t Like: I had a hard time connecting with either character. I didn’t care for our FMC. Kal was a little easier to connect with but not much for me. This book was described as the first in... Continue Reading →
The Silver Dragon by S A McClelland YA Fantasy, Independently Published in 2023, 224 Pages What I Didn’t Like: The pacing felt a little lopsided. I felt like we were glossing over big things (like the events of the opening chapter) and then slowing down for smaller events. The dream sequences were confusing and jarring.... Continue Reading →
Shampoo & Conditioner by M.L. Ortega A Mystery/Thriller, Independently Published in 2022, 101 Pages What I Didn’t Like: The story is very bare bones. The plot is the focus, which is fine, but you don’t get many chances to connect with the characters. It feels like a rushed story. This is Book 2. While it’s... Continue Reading →
Someday, Sometime, a Genie Awaits by Andrei Saygo A Fantasy, Independently Published in 2022, 94 Pages What I Didn’t Like: There are a few spots where we learn something off-hand about our main character's past that feels jarring. I wanted to know about his past but I wanted more detail, I think. Too many unanswered... Continue Reading →
The Shroud by George Bachman A Fantasy, 2022 by Sublime, 398 Pages What I Didn’t Like: Wordy, often unnecessarily so. I don’t mind beautiful language and poetic descriptions but this was often a bit much. Underlining. I could not figure out WHY certain words, phrases, or paragraphs were underlined. They weren’t linked in my ebook... Continue Reading →
