RaveLibrary JournalHistorian Borman (Frances Gorges trilogy) brings her extensive knowledge of Tudor England to vivid life. Instead of focusing solely on Anne, she weaves an intricate tapestry of the lives of those surrounding her to create a complete picture of the Boleyns’ meteoric rise and tragic fall. Seemingly minor characters such as Esther, Anne’s loyal attendant, and Robert, Thomas’s duplicitous steward, are drawn with meticulous historical detail and imaginative flair to tell the Boleyns’ story from a unique perspective and give the novel a sense of depth and gritty reality.
RaveLibrary JournalA poetic exploration of the power of stories ... Lyrical.
Rafael Frumkin
RaveLibrary JournalGatsby for the 21st century, this book offers a satiric look at corporate-think, the desire for easy fixes, and the dissolution of the American Dream. Written with a dry, tongue-in-cheek wit, the novel also explores how the desire for love and connection can cause a kind of obliviousness.
Jeffrey Ford
PositiveLibrary JournalExacting language and well-drawn characters give these stories enough depth to satisfy both sci-fi/fantasy fans and literary fiction readers. Seamlessly blending the surreal with the mundane, Ford gives readers an innocuous ride to places they never knew they wanted to go. Recommended for fans of Neil Gaiman and Ursula Le Guin.
David Wong
RaveLibrary JournalWong once again achieves the perfect balance between sardonic humor and satirical digs at the digital age ... Filled with laugh-out-loud moments and philosophical and ethical questions.
Luke Geddes
PanLibrary Journal... goes behind the scenes of the retail antique/collectible business. Unfortunately, it isn’t a very favorable look ... Readers hoping for a Carl Hiaasen–esque view of the antiquing world will be disappointed. The characters are drawn with too heavy a hand; most of them are borderline hoarders who are more interested in their stuff than they are in forming or maintaining basic human connections.
Ellen Datlow
PositiveLibrary Journal... spine-tingling ... Captivating and utterly creepy, this is a book to curl up with by the fire on a stormy night—just hope that the lights don’t go out.
Lara Williams
PositiveLibrary JournalWilliams’s first novel delivers a poignant tale of a woman finding her place in the world as she approaches the big three-oh. An homage to female rage and the bonds of friendship, this will entice readers like a gourmet feast and leave them just as satisfied.
