Looking at pretty covers might be the moment of zen we need this Monday. Cover design by Jenny Zemanek & Seedlings Designs Amanda: Yes to all of this Susan: Oh that is BEAUTIFUL. I love the neon look! Amanda: I think we featured this on sale and it’s about superheroes! Sarah: Wow that’s gorgeous and visually enticing. CarrieS: Speechless. Catherine: It’s just luminous. I love it. Sneezy: Me too!!! It’s so magical, urban, and cute … Continue reading Cover Awe: Corgi Adventures
This edition of Lightning Reviews has two books you may want to pick up for the spooky season. One is definitely horror that is eerie and on the adult side. The other one is a Gothic YA historical fantasy, which may appeal to those who want something not as scary. Lastly, we have a historical mystery continuation out later this year.
I reviewed the first book in this series, Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders, and when I received an email from the book’s publicist that book two was available, I leaped on it. While there were some elements about the first book that were present in the sequel and just as annoying as they were the first time, I really enjoyed visiting Poppy again. Tagging along as she and her merry band of mammals (her dog, Bess), … Continue reading Poppy Redfern and the Fatal Flyers by Tessa Arlen
Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders is a mystery set in a small English town named Little Buffendon in 1942, just after the US joined WWII. Poppy, who lives with her grandparents, is the local Air Raid Warden. Her job is to walk through the village late at night and remind folks to put their blackout shades in place lest there be an actual aerial attack. The community has been dealing with war rationing, food … Continue reading Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders by Tessa Arlen
