September 4, 2019
The Girl in Red (2019) Written by: Christina Henry Genre: Fairy Tale/Folklore Retelling, Post-apocalyptic Fiction Pages: 292 (Paperback) Publisher: Berkley Why I Chose It: I first heard about The Girl in Red when the Speculative Chic editor posted about it, but I am a huge fan of revamped fairly tales. What really sealed the deal for me was the book’s…
September 3, 2019
Metamorphosis (2019) Written by: Claire Fitzpatrick Genre: Horror Pages: 245 (E-Book) Publisher: IFWG Publishing Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. Why I Chose This: Forever intrigued by the Phoenix, rebirth, and the darkness in humans, the evocative cover of this book beckoned me to spend some…
August 28, 2019
The Sleeper and the Spindle (2014) Written By: Neil Gaiman Illustrated By: Chris Riddell Genre: Fantasy Pages: 67 pages (Hardcover) Publisher: Bloomsbury Why I Chose It: This had been sitting in my to-read pile for a very long time looking all gorgeous and forlorn until I finally gave in and read it. The premise: A thrillingly reimagined fairy tale from…
August 16, 2019
Magic Breaks (2012) Written by: Ilona Andrews Series: Kate Daniels #7 Genre: Urban Fantasy Pages: 381 (Paperback) Publisher: Ace Why I Chose This: My 2019 Resolution Project for Speculative Chic is to read the books in the Kate Daniels series and finish up with a first read of the final book. I first read Magic Breaks in 2015 and reviewed it at my own blog. The…
August 8, 2019
Midnight Blue-Light Special (2013) Written by: Seanan McGuire Genre: Urban Fantasy Length: 10 hours and 56 minutes (Audiobook) Series: InCryptid (Book #2) Publisher: Audible Studios Why I Chose It: I am staff on a new speculative media convention called MultiverseCon (shameless plug! Come visit us in Atlanta in October!). Seanan McGuire is our Author Guest of Honor, which I’m super-excited about.…
August 7, 2019
The Affair of the Mysterious Letter (2019) Written by: Alexis Hall Genre: Fantasy Pages: 350 (Kindle) Publisher: Ace Why I chose it: I’m a big fan of Hall’s Prosperity series. I like the way Hall can write characters full of outlandish and oversized personalities, and create a weird world for his characters to run amok in. I’ve been waiting eagerly…
August 3, 2019
Welcome back, denizens of geek! We’ve got another Roundup in store for you, with all the best of spec this week! I’m quivering with antici… …pation, so let’s cut the usual goofy intro and jump right in!
July 30, 2019
Invisible Chains (2019) Written by: Michelle Renee Lane Genre: Fantasy Pages: 337 (ARC) Publisher: Haverhill House Publishing Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair review. Premise: Jacqueline is a young Creole slave in antebellum New Orleans. An unusual stranger who has haunted her dreams since childhood comes to stay as…
July 30, 2019
Magic Rises (2013) Written by: Ilona Andrews Series: Kate Daniels #6 Genre: Urban Fantasy Pages: 327 (Paperback) Publisher: Ace Why I Chose This: My 2019 Resolution Project for Speculative Chic is to read the books in the Kate Daniels series and finish up with a first read of the final book. I first read Magic Rises in 2013. The Premise: Atlanta is…
July 11, 2019
Discount Armageddon (2012) Written by: Seanan McGuire Series: InCryptid (Book #1) Genre: Urban Fantasy Length: 11 hours, 20 minutes (Audiobook) Publisher: Audible Studios Why I Chose It: I am staff on a new speculative media convention called MultiverseCon (shameless plug! Come visit us in Atlanta in October!). Seanan McGuire is our Author Guest of Honor, which I’m super-excited about. While…