REVIEW - BITE ME - grr, baby!

 

Bite Me! by Fae Quinn

Date read: 21st October 2022

My rating: 4*
Genre I reckon: MM Paranormal Romance

Buy link: Amazon 

A wonderful debut novel with a lovely style.

Blair is a tortured soul on the run. Richard is a tall, not dark but white-haired and handsome vampire on his case - the new boy in town needs to be watched; he may not be safe.

I loved Blair's arc, watching him grow in confidence. And his penchant for kitsch, fangy clothing is super cute. 

Richard is tall and brooding. Until you scratch his surface. 

There are some really sweet moments. And the x2 steams are a huge payoff for the very slow burn.

A whole host of well-rounded characters pepper this gripping story e.g. Chastity, Collin and Boots (a kitty).

And the ending is all kinds of dramatic.

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - A CONTAGION OF ZOMBIES - Grreat!

Gobbelino London & a Contagion of Zombies by Kim Watt

Date read: 13th October 2022

My rating: 4.5*
Genre I reckon: Cosy Paranormal Detective

Buy link: Amazon 

Review of book 1, '...a Scourge of Pleasantries" can be found here.

I love this series. Gobbelino London is a cat, and he's the narrator. He's also rather shady. As is his human, Callum. At least, they both seem to have dark pasts. But they're making up for it now with their paranormal detective agency. 

This book involves an outbreak of zombie-ism, including some headless chickens!? 

There is a real mystery in why there are zombies, and what on earth are the pair going to do about them? "No baby goats!"

Witty banter bursts off the pages along with snarky comments (mostly from Gobs). The side characters are amazingly fun. I adore Big Ted who challenges those with preconceived notions of the homeless. And maybe I like sphynx cats a little bit more now - but still, I prefer my cats with fur. 

All of this manic action takes place in the murkier depths of Leeds. An unusual setting, but I love it.

Although full of tension, this book manages to not be overly scary; a great achievement for a zombie book! 

Go on, grab this book - no tricks, just treats.

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - THE GOOD KNIGHT - He sure is!

The Good Knight by Sarah Woodbury

Date read: 1st October 2022

My rating: 4.5*
Genre I reckon: Historical Mystery 

Buy link: Amazon 

Phew! A tale so dastardly you don't want to believe any of it's true. 

However, this book cleverly blends historical fact with fiction. The attention to detail is amazing. It must've taken a great deal of research. 

As this book is set in 11th century Wales, there are several Welsh names which could've maybe benefited from a glossary so those unfamiliar know how to pronounce them. 

There is mention of slavery and kidnapping; just in case these are triggers for you.

That aside, this book is amazing. There are Cadfael vibes as Gwen investigates murder most foul, but within the confines of 11th century knowledge and behaviour. 

Power struggles have formed history since time immemorial and this tale utilises that in a fascinating way. It centers around King Owain of Gwynedd and his family. 

There is a host of well-rounded characters who are dragged through an action-packed drama. The body count keeps mounting and misinformation abounds! 

An intriguing mystery with some truth. 

4.5*