Sometimes, I can't quite put my finger on what part of a novel's summary hooks me. All I know is that there's something there that catches me, something that makes me want to keep reading. That's exactly the case with Hexen's Cross, by J. Kowallis. I was hooked as soon as I read the summary--enough... Continue Reading →
Some covers just hit me more than others, in an absolutely wonderful way. Do you know what I mean? Take the cover of Deadly Sweet, by Lola Dodge. I signed up to help reveal it because the summary hooked me from the first line. I mean, baking and witches? Yes, please. But this cover, you... Continue Reading →
One of my favourite aspects of a good cover is the promise that it makes. It can tell you so much--everything from what genre you can expect to what emotions you may encounter along the way. While it won't tell you exactly what will happen in the novel, a good cover will help prepare you... Continue Reading →
Some covers do such a wonderful job of conveying a mood, don't you think? Such is the case for the cover of Falling For You, by Charlotte Blake. It feels like autumn--the warmth of a comfortable sweater, the beauty of falling leaves, the cozy scent of pumpkin pie and turkey. All of which makes a... Continue Reading →
Romance can be good all on its own, but adding a second element can take a novel up to new heights. If I'm reading a romance novel, one of my favourite secondary elements is suspense. Not the type of suspense that makes you wonder if the couple will end up together; I'm talking about the... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 