The Pilgrims of the Damned by Steve McHugh – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
These are vampires who make choices about what kind of people they want to be, not mindless predators, and I love that mix of grit, gore, and moral conviction
October 2025
Hall of Smoke by H. M. Long – Review
Jayna
Her quest is twisted by the power struggle between the new and the old gods, and her decisions will decide the fate of the world as she knows it.
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins – Review
Gritty, thoughtful, and addictive from start to finish.
A Language of Dragons by S. F. Williamson – Review
... an engaging read with some original touches, especially in its handling of language and magic.
Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle – Review
If you are a foodie and/or interested in the afterlife this is the book for you.