Author: Andrea Rittschof
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House Haunters by KC Jones: Haunting Paranormal
Grace Wonderly needs a hit show, or her career is dead. But saving her job might just kill her. With her studio relying on AI to greenlight new projects, finding the next breakout series is Grace’s only shot to save her job. And her sanity. Her solution may be Frank Pendleton: a brilliant but abrasive…
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The Scarlet Ball by Nghi Vo: Sinfully Good
Pick a face, pick a fate. Judith Ban, former convent girl, courtesan, and failed thief, is on the lookout for her next identity. The daughter of a Vietnamese adventuress and a French naval officer, she’s no stranger to risk, but she’s unprepared for the secrets of New York’s legendary Four Hundred, or for the women…
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Cursed City by Kate Golden: Complicated Heroes
Viv Abbot will do whatever it takes to rescue Reid Graveheart, the reformed Brood demon she loves—even if it means teaming up with his violent, unpredictable older brother, Deacon. Her uneasy truce with him offers Viv something Reid never could: the chance to embrace her darkness. As the search for Reid intensifies, Viv and her…
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Verity: Fantastic Performances
Not only do I write reviews but I also write fiction and love reading. I hadn’t read Verity but I’d heard about the film and was excited to see how a film about an author would translate to the screen. After watching the movie, I found the film had fantastic performances, the filmography was high…
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A Divided Duty by Seanan McGuire: Addictive Fantasy
October “Toby” Daye is settling into life with a baby, remembering the ins and outs of motherhood, and trying to find ways to balance her work with her desire to keep her baby safe at home and away from all the terrors Faerie has to offer. Her whole household is pitching in, from May all…
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Roots & Wrath by E. J. Wenstrom: Dark and Compelling
Once, there were six. Six young witches hungry to achieve remarkable things…until they performed a clandestine ritual in the dark wood. Only five witches returned. The secret they buried beneath a hungry great oak split them apart forever. Now there are five. Eighteen years later, the death of their legendary mentor forces them back together.…
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Forgotten Island: Wild and Endearing
I’ve been looking forward to Forgotten Island since I first saw previews for it. It looked fun and I was excited to see how it would turn out. After watching the film, I found Forgotten Island wild and endearing, a beautiful story of friendship and found family with a story that is unique and different. …
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Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!: Quirky and Endearing
I usually enjoy independent character films. Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! seemed like just the kind of film I might like, with creative choices and engaging characters. After watching the movie, I found it quirky and endearing, as it explores grief, loss, and passion, including desire and the renewal of life. Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! is…
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You’re the One that I Haunt by Katie Jung: Emotional Romance
Libby Lakoski has two major problems. First, she’s secretly in love with her best friend, Carter Coldwell, and second, he’s marrying someone else. Carter’s the only person who has ever made Libby feel chosen, and sure, his fiancee is a British diamond heiress, but Carter and Libby have years of shared history and longing looks…
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The Henchperson’s Guide to Unionizing by Marshall J. Moore: Quirky and Heartfelt
As the laboratory assistant to the brilliant but demanding Doctor, Igor spends his nights robbing graves, stitching together body parts, and ensuring that his master doesn’t electrocute himself (too badly). When a mob of peasants wielding torches and pitchforks drives them out of town (again), Igor and the Doctor relocate to the isolated Ravenwald Manor…
