Hellforged throws at its heroine one of the more playful tropes in literature: the book within a book. The Book of Utter Darkness, a Hellish text that shifts under Victory’s eyes, is also her best chance at mapping her destiny. Thus, because it would be incredibly boring if we or she were to know […]
Deadtown really excels at the level of characterization. It seems no matter how small one’s part is in this mutant (or monster?) Boston, you will receive a interesting name, with the exception of Daniel Costello, and you will receive a generous number of lines. One can say that about very few debuts. With […]
The primary plot of this book is brimming with mythological and monstrous (paranormal to be politically correct like some characters in the book) beings. But based on the cover and the blurb you will probably have already heard about these genre staples. Where this book shines and where its cover and market may […]
Mercy is really growing on me as a heroine. I like how “real” she is and how Briggs takes readers through every part of Thompson’s daily life. The fact that she’s a coyote instead of the standard werewolf or vampire also adds to the appeal and to her uniqueness as a protagonist. Blood Bound is […]