An excellent surprise. I had no idea just how much I would love this book when I picked it up but it blew my socks off! A fun historical paranormal faAn excellent surprise. I had no idea just how much I would love this book when I picked it up but it blew my socks off! A fun historical paranormal fantasy with an endearingly precocious main character. The doses of dry humour really put this one over the top for me. The setting (English countryside during the second World War), was an excellent choice. I will certainly be on the look out for the others in this series. ...more
An amazing debut novel! I loved the premise of this one...anytime you mix horror and music, I'm there for it. I enjoyed the characters in the book andAn amazing debut novel! I loved the premise of this one...anytime you mix horror and music, I'm there for it. I enjoyed the characters in the book and felt they were well developed and interesting. They truly felt like real people to me. I also appreciated the humour sprinkled throughout. Finally, the actual musical knowledge shared in the book was accurate and added a level of authenticity to the tale. I look eagerly forward to this authors next book!...more
The writing style did take me a bit to get used to so I found myself struggling to hit my stride with this one. Once I settled into it however it flewThe writing style did take me a bit to get used to so I found myself struggling to hit my stride with this one. Once I settled into it however it flew by. A fun combination of adolescent type humour and horrific situations made for a very entertaining read....more
Bentley Little does an amazing job taking everyday situations and reinterpreting them through a very horrific and somewhat satirical lens. I love thatBentley Little does an amazing job taking everyday situations and reinterpreting them through a very horrific and somewhat satirical lens. I love that he took on the DMV this time, as it is a horror inducing place at the best of times lol. This was a well written and engaging story with well developed characters and a plot that requires some (but not as much as one would expect) suspension of disbelief. I loved it!...more
I think the premise of the book was good. I enjoyed seeing a main character who was not the young perfect person , but rather a middle aged somewhat fI think the premise of the book was good. I enjoyed seeing a main character who was not the young perfect person , but rather a middle aged somewhat frumpy woman. The story itself was fun if a little predictable and the moral seemed to be , be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. I was also quite surprised that the "romantic element" that seems to be present in this genre was very tame and not a huge part of the story. It does sound as if this might be more of a thing in upcoming novels in the series. Overall a fun urban fantasy. ...more
Nothing brings back the 80"s like a good old campy creature feature! This was such a fun read. Now I am no big fan of slugs ( gross!!!!!) and the grosNothing brings back the 80"s like a good old campy creature feature! This was such a fun read. Now I am no big fan of slugs ( gross!!!!!) and the gross out factor was high here. was it a believable plot ...hell no, but that's what made it so fun. Highly recommended for a trip back to the 80's and , in my opinion, the golden age of cheesy horror novels!
T.Kingfisher has solidified her place on my auto-buy shelf with this little gem of a story. Her style of writing is just so darn readable! I love the T.Kingfisher has solidified her place on my auto-buy shelf with this little gem of a story. Her style of writing is just so darn readable! I love the conversational tone and the generous sprinkling of humour. The characters are well developed and after the slowish burn set up....the ending is presented at breakneck speed, tying up loose ends and leaving a feeling of overall contentment. A haunted house story that is ultimately a commentary on dysfunctional family. Excellent read. ...more
Absolutely amazing! Such a fun read. Love the characters and the banter between Dirk and everyone else. I really enjoyed this one...hope the series wiAbsolutely amazing! Such a fun read. Love the characters and the banter between Dirk and everyone else. I really enjoyed this one...hope the series will continue....more
So much to love about this one! I absolutely love the narrator/ main character. The writing style made the humour and personality of the characters reSo much to love about this one! I absolutely love the narrator/ main character. The writing style made the humour and personality of the characters really shine. The story itself was genuinely creepy. A fantastic gem!
Update 2023 reread /audio book listen I am just as impressed with this one upon a reread as I was with my initial reading. I love the narrative style....very conversational with lots of dry humour. The subject matter is very folk horror in its feel and oh so impressive! Would give it additional stars if I could!...more
This was a fast paced and fun read. I enjoyed the characters and the small town setting. A typical werewolf tale with a few interesting twists. FantasThis was a fast paced and fun read. I enjoyed the characters and the small town setting. A typical werewolf tale with a few interesting twists. Fantastic inserts of humor as well that had me laughing out loud. ...more
I have no idea why it took me so long to read this one! I loved it! As a Scooby Doo fan from way back in the 70's...yeah I am old....this really strucI have no idea why it took me so long to read this one! I loved it! As a Scooby Doo fan from way back in the 70's...yeah I am old....this really struck a chord with me. A great homage to the original cartoon. I also appreciated the Lovecraftian leanings ....such a fun read!...more
This is a fun read that offers a new origin story for Santa Clause. I really appreciate the authors style and believe that it would be a fun book to rThis is a fun read that offers a new origin story for Santa Clause. I really appreciate the authors style and believe that it would be a fun book to read aloud. Good, appropriate humour for the intended age of readers as well....more
A pun filled fantasy story that certainly has some funny moments. I did, however, find this one to be just O.K. While the puns were fun they were alsoA pun filled fantasy story that certainly has some funny moments. I did, however, find this one to be just O.K. While the puns were fun they were also, for the most part, really obvious. I do love the puns that sort of sneak up on you rather then those that flash in neon right in front of you. Not a bad read just not one that will be top on my list of re reads or recommends....more
This being the second book in the Midnight Texas series allowed the reader to get to know the very odd characters of this very odd town just a little This being the second book in the Midnight Texas series allowed the reader to get to know the very odd characters of this very odd town just a little bit better. A fun read with lots of action and a fun cozy mystery feel. ...more
A very "punny" book that will appeal to the 9-12 year old crowd. The very tongue in cheek humor will get chuckles out of everyone! My boys would have A very "punny" book that will appeal to the 9-12 year old crowd. The very tongue in cheek humor will get chuckles out of everyone! My boys would have LOVED this when they were young. Great book for reluctant readers as well. ...more
I am re-reading (again) the Potter series. I adore this series and in preparation for the release of "The Cursed Child" this summer, I am doing them aI am re-reading (again) the Potter series. I adore this series and in preparation for the release of "The Cursed Child" this summer, I am doing them all again. In the Philosopher's Stone we get our first glimpse into the wizarding world. On the surface it seems all rainbows and butterflies but scary things exist as well. This story is a testament to friendship and the power of loyalty ( both good and bad). Also a good starting point for discussion around what makes a "family". The only thing I am only sad about when I read this book is that I never received my Hogwarts letter.....sigh!...more
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