Review:: Deathless, by Catherynne M. Valente

Title: Deathless

Author: Catherynne M. Valente

Series: Deathless, #1

Format: Hardcover

Rating: ★★★★☆

I really do love fairy tale books, but only if they're well done. The modern adaptation needs to add to the story, while still holding onto what makes a fairy tale a fairy tale. Catherynne M. Valente managed to do that and more, creating a rich and complex book that stayed true to its roots.

Review:: Dreams and Shadows, by C. Robert Cargill

Title: Dreams and Shadows

Author: C. Robert Cargill

Format: Hardcover

Rating: ★★★★☆

Okay. Let's be honest. Being an Austinite who's a little homesick, I might be a bit biased on this one. But it was plenty of fun, with well-built suspense, writing with just the right tone, and fantastic urban fantasy fairy tale worldbuilding. The added beastiary bits only made it better.