The Hunt might just be the winning trilogy of this year. All books I've read are about vampires living among humans. Well, The Hunt is finally different, is about humans … more
If you watched and liked the TV series “Buffy, the vampire slayer” you are going to love Anna Dressed in Blood. Cas is a ghost hunter who finds an unusual and … more
I am not into fantasy and magic and that kind of genre but Poison Study left a sweet taste in me. I didn’t know it would have magic so I was about to abandon it when I found out. … more
Firstly, is this a contemporary or historical piece? what year is this story set in? Because they talk about new comers bringing the faith to the community as if they are living in the 17th century. But … more
PJVs QUICKIE POV: The anticipation of this book was better than the actual experience. I was really looking forward to reading this one - probably the chick on the cover and that knife, she looks like … more
Kat Richardson's Greywalker series sets off on a roller-coaster ride of mysteries to be solved with this book. Harper Blaine learns more than she might wish about her father, and finds herself desperate … more
Review courtesy of [...] Julia and I decided to do our first joint review of BLAMELESS by Gail Carriger. Hopefully this will become a regular feature here on ATUF. Let us know … more
Pros: I like the world Carey has created; Felix Castor is a likeable guy Cons: What a wonky way to put together a puzzle... The Bottom Line: I get it. But … more
This series just keeps getting better and better. I won't go too much into details because that might spoil the first five books. But um... 1. I like that Faythe is growing. The … more
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CharlesAshbacher reviewed At Witt's End.
March 04, 2010
Sadie and Jane Witt are twin sisters sixty-four years old, they own a lakeside resort called Witt's End in Northern Minnesota, and those are the only normal things about them. Although her body has the … more
Pros: Some short Sookie snippets Cons: Just... disappointing. The Bottom Line: I'm a little disappointed but not sorry. The bottom line has to fill … more
Pros: Fun, brief, something to read. Cons: Nah, not really. The Bottom Line: If you're enjoying the Sookie Stackhouse series, then this is a nice little … more
Review courtesy of [...] Have you seen the movie D.O.A starring Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan or the 1950 original about a man who is poisoned and has only 24 hours to solve his own murder? It's … more
Pros: Better than book one. Cons: Remove some of the insignificant details please, Mike. The Bottom Line: All the pieces of the puzzle will leave you scratching … more
I have to say that this book wasn't what I expected....at all. Which in many cases could be a bad thing, but with regards to "Dead Witch Walking" it is a good thing. This book is the first in Rachel Morgan … more
Pros: light and entertaining supernatural fantasy, excellent villains, brazen hero looking for action Cons: Rachel's flightiness makes it difficult to stay focused sometimes … more
I can't remember the last time I had this much fun reading a book. Every page drips with action, humor and mix of creatures that are good, bad, some in between and also those walking on both sides of … more
When a book is slow starting, I continue to stick with it, sometimes appalling even myself at the optimism that it will get better. But I can't continue. This book has bored me from the very beginning...; … more