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She/her. Speculative Fiction blogger. I only read the good stuff. https://booksbonesbuffy.com/

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What’s On My Plate – November 2025 #scifimonth2025 I always look forward to November, which is SciFi Month, but as usual, I have books from other genres that I'm excited to read as well. This is a much lighter month than September and October, thankfully, so hopefully I can get through the majority of these books. First, here are the books I hope to read this month: Outlaw Planet…

What’s On My Plate – November 2025 #scifimonth2025

I always look forward to November, which is SciFi Month, but as usual, I have books from other genres that I'm excited to read as well. This is a much lighter month than September and October, thankfully, so hopefully I can get through the…

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EXTREMITY by Nicholas Binge – Review The nitty-gritty: A tense murder mystery/time travel story with a twist, Extremity is the perfect mash-up of noir vibes and futuristic elements. Extremity was such a nice surprise! I went into it fairly blind, so I’ll keep this short to avoid spoilers. This is my first time reading Nicholas Binge, and it won’t be my last. This is a sci-fi novella with a heavy police procedural element, and Binge’s characters have a sort of gritty, noir vibe to them.

EXTREMITY by Nicholas Binge – Review

The nitty-gritty: A tense murder mystery/time travel story with a twist, Extremity is the perfect mash-up of noir vibes and futuristic elements. Extremity was such a nice surprise! I went into it fairly blind, so I’ll keep this short to avoid spoilers. This is…

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Future Fiction #354 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each week, a combination of recent cover reveals and books that I've recently added to my TBR pile. I'm still going to be linking up with…

Future Fiction #354 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books

Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

29.10.2025 08:00 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
26 Horror Books To Read in 2026 I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana's blog! Horror is my favorite genre, so I'm always searching for upcoming books to add to my TBR. I'm thrilled to bring you my list of (26) 2026 horror releases…

26 Horror Books To Read in 2026

I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana's blog! Horror is my favorite genre, so I'm always searching for upcoming books to add…

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SLAYERS OF OLD by Jim C. Hines – Review The nitty-gritty: Cosmic horror and urban fantasy collide in Jim C. Hines' latest, a perfectly paced, heart-felt story with creepy monsters and humor galore. “The fourteen-inch Bowie had a bone handle and a blade sharp enough to cut a deal with a devil.” This is my first Jim C. Hines book, and boy, was this the perfect place to start! Slayers of Old is a richly imagined urban fantasy world with wonderful characters, plenty of danger, otherworldly terrors, laugh-out-loud dialog, and touching emotional moments.

SLAYERS OF OLD by Jim C. Hines – Review

The nitty-gritty: Cosmic horror and urban fantasy collide in Jim C. Hines' latest, a perfectly paced, heart-felt story with creepy monsters and humor galore. “The fourteen-inch Bowie had a bone handle and a blade sharp enough to cut a deal with a devil.”…

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Buffy’s Corner 10/26/25 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. I didn't do a Buffy's Corner last week, and I think the one before that was deleted when I moved my blog back to Bluehost, so I feel like it's been forever!

Buffy’s Corner 10/26/25 – Looking at the Week Ahead

Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. I didn't do a Buffy's Corner last week, and I think the one before…

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Over-Booked [211] – October Book Haul Welcome to Over-Booked, where I share my latest and greatest book acquisitions! There is a new blog hosting Stacking the Shelves, so do check out Reading Reality for more information! I have a fairly modest book haul this month, and I expect it to be this way for the rest of the year. And what a great bunch of books, I'm excited for all of these!

Over-Booked [211] – October Book Haul

Welcome to Over-Booked, where I share my latest and greatest book acquisitions! There is a new blog hosting Stacking the Shelves, so do check out Reading Reality for more information! I have a fairly modest book haul this month, and I expect it to be this way…

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THE FLESH KING by Richard Kadrey – Review The nitty-gritty: Ford, Neuland and Tilda are back for more paranormal action in this fun sequel to The Pale House Devil. The Flesh King is a fun sequel to Richard Kadrey’s The Pale House Devil, which I enjoyed a couple of years ago, and although this is a self contained story, I would recommend reading the series in order. The core idea is fantastic: we follow two paranormal hitmen, Ford and Neuland, and the twist is that Ford is alive but only kills the undead, and Neuland is dead (a revenant) and only kills the living.

THE FLESH KING by Richard Kadrey – Review

The nitty-gritty: Ford, Neuland and Tilda are back for more paranormal action in this fun sequel to The Pale House Devil. The Flesh King is a fun sequel to Richard Kadrey’s The Pale House Devil, which I enjoyed a couple of years ago, and although this is a…

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CRAFTING FOR SINNERS by Jenny Kiefer – Review The nitty-gritty: Jenny Kiefer takes the "religion versus gays" trope and sets her story in—of all places—a craft store, making Crafting For Sinners a uniquely horrific reading experience. What happens when you combine a religious cult with a craft store? Complete chaos, that’s what! Jenny Kiefer’s latest is a bloody tale of survival as a queer woman has to use her wits to stay one step ahead of a murderous group of religious zealots.

CRAFTING FOR SINNERS by Jenny Kiefer – Review

The nitty-gritty: Jenny Kiefer takes the "religion versus gays" trope and sets her story in—of all places—a craft store, making Crafting For Sinners a uniquely horrific reading experience. What happens when you combine a religious cult with a craft…

22.10.2025 13:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Future Fiction #353 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each week, a combination of recent cover reveals and books that I've recently added to my TBR pile. I'm still going to be linking up with…

Future Fiction #353 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books

Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

22.10.2025 12:16 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
HOW TO FAKE A HAUNTING by Christa Carmen – Review The nitty-gritty: Ghosts both psychological and real haunt the pages of Christa Carmen’s latest, a unique, shiver-inducing take on the haunted house story. “So”---Adelaide’s eyes had that glint again, all fire and excitement—”what do you say? Shall we turn this place into a motherfucking haunted house?” This is my third Christa Carmen book, and while it wasn’t my favorite of hers, it’s still very, very good.

HOW TO FAKE A HAUNTING by Christa Carmen – Review

The nitty-gritty: Ghosts both psychological and real haunt the pages of Christa Carmen’s latest, a unique, shiver-inducing take on the haunted house story. “So”---Adelaide’s eyes had that glint again, all fire and excitement—”what do you say? Shall…

22.10.2025 01:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Back in Business But I’ve Gone Back in Time So, it's been a month! I tried to switch my blog to a new hosting site, Nosegraze, who is highly recommended in the book blogging community, but we had some issues with Jetpack that could not be solved (and it seemed to be my blog that was having these issues. Other blogs she works with aren't, go figure). So unfortunately, I had to go back to my old host.

Back in Business But I’ve Gone Back in Time

So, it's been a month! I tried to switch my blog to a new hosting site, Nosegraze, who is highly recommended in the book blogging community, but we had some issues with Jetpack that could not be solved (and it seemed to be my blog that was having these…

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CINDER HOUSE by Freya Marske – Review The nitty-gritty: A unique, ghostly take on the Cinderella story, Cinder House combines both familiar and unexpected elements in unexpected ways. Cinder House wins the prize for being the most unusual Cinderella retelling I’ve read to date! This is a weird, magical story that incorporates all the familiar elements—the ball, the ashes, the shoes, the “must be home by midnight” rule, even the fairy godmother—and twists them into a very different type of story.

CINDER HOUSE by Freya Marske – Review

The nitty-gritty: A unique, ghostly take on the Cinderella story, Cinder House combines both familiar and unexpected elements in unexpected ways. Cinder House wins the prize for being the most unusual Cinderella retelling I’ve read to date! This is a weird,…

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Future Fiction #352 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each week, a combination of recent cover reveals and books that I've recently added to my TBR pile. I'm still going to be linking up with…

Future Fiction #352 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books

Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

08.10.2025 08:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Most Anticipated Books of 2025 – Fourth Quarter We've made it to the last quarter of the year! Today I'm sharing my top five most anticipated books for each month of the quarter: October, November and December. Of course, I hope to read other books as well, but these are the ones I'm focusing on. December is typically light on new book releases, and I currently only have three December ARCs.

Most Anticipated Books of 2025 – Fourth Quarter

We've made it to the last quarter of the year! Today I'm sharing my top five most anticipated books for each month of the quarter: October, November and December. Of course, I hope to read other books as well, but these are the ones I'm focusing on.…

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THE FAERIE MORGANA by Louisa Morgan – Review The nitty-gritty: Louisa Morgan tackles the tale of King Arthur in this magical, imaginative, character focused retelling, perfect for fantasy fans looking for less plot-heavy stories. Arthurian retellings aren’t really my thing, but Louisa Morgan is my thing, so of course I was excited to read The Faerie Morgana. And because she's a pro, Morgan pulled off a rich, magical tale that grabbed me despite the subject matter.

THE FAERIE MORGANA by Louisa Morgan – Review

The nitty-gritty: Louisa Morgan tackles the tale of King Arthur in this magical, imaginative, character focused retelling, perfect for fantasy fans looking for less plot-heavy stories. Arthurian retellings aren’t really my thing, but Louisa Morgan is my…

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Buffy’s Corner 10/5/25 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. I hope everyone's having a good weekend! I'm so glad the work week is over, lol, it was busy and stressful. My hubby and I just planned a November trip, so I have something to look forward to.

Buffy’s Corner 10/5/25 – Looking at the Week Ahead

Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. I hope everyone's having a good weekend! I'm so glad the work week is…

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What’s On My Plate – October 2025 Welcome to October! This month is totally out of control when it comes to new book releases. I have 23 October releases to highlight, books I hope to read, although if I read half of them I'll consider it a win. I think I've hit all the speculative genres this month, so hopefully you will see something interesting on this list:

What’s On My Plate – October 2025

Welcome to October! This month is totally out of control when it comes to new book releases. I have 23 October releases to highlight, books I hope to read, although if I read half of them I'll consider it a win. I think I've hit all the speculative genres this…

02.10.2025 08:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Future Fiction #351 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each week, a combination of recent cover reveals and books that I've recently added to my TBR pile. I'm still going to be linking up with…

Future Fiction #351 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books

Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

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September 2025 Reading Wrap-Up It was both a frustrating month (technically speaking) and a very good reading month, so I really can't complain! I managed to post ten reviews, which is a lot for me, and I enjoyed all of the books, even the three star read. Here are the books I read and reviewed in September: A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence by Stephanie Burgis…

September 2025 Reading Wrap-Up

It was both a frustrating month (technically speaking) and a very good reading month, so I really can't complain! I managed to post ten reviews, which is a lot for me, and I enjoyed all of the books, even the three star read. Here are the books I read and reviewed in…

30.09.2025 15:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Top Ten Tuesday – Book Covers With Fall Vibes I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana's blog! Today's post is all about book covers with Fall vibes, and I've decided to make it easy and share book covers with colors that remind me of Fall: oranges and yellows mostly.

Top Ten Tuesday – Book Covers With Fall Vibes

I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday, which was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana's blog! Today's post is all about book covers with Fall vibes, and I've…

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THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE by Philip Fracassi – Review The nitty-gritty: A killer is on the loose in a retirement community in Philip Fracassi's latest, a "slasher light" serial killer story with unexpected heart and humor. Who would think that a serial killer story set in a retirement home would work, but Philip Fracassi has proved the universe wrong and written a tense, horrifying (at times) tale with a slew of wonderfully developed characters and lots of thoughtful themes about aging, life and death.

THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE by Philip Fracassi – Review

The nitty-gritty: A killer is on the loose in a retirement community in Philip Fracassi's latest, a "slasher light" serial killer story with unexpected heart and humor. Who would think that a serial killer story set in a…

29.09.2025 09:04 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Buffy’s Corner 9/28/25 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. Can you believe October is only days away? I'm currently putting together my October TBR, and it's way out of control, lol. It feels like fall here as well, with cool temps, clouds and wind, and I'm definitely getting in the mood for spooky season.

Buffy’s Corner 9/28/25 – Looking at the Week Ahead

Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. Can you believe October is only days away? I'm currently putting…

28.09.2025 08:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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September 2025 On My Radar A roundup of book reviews and bookish discussion posts that were on the radar of A Literary Escape during the month of September 2025.

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Over-Booked [210] – September 2025 Book Haul Welcome to Over-Booked, where I share my latest and greatest book acquisitions! There is a new blog hosting Stacking the Shelves, so do check out Reading Reality for more information! I nearly forgot this was the last Saturday of the month, September flew by so quickly! Here are the books I received in September for review: Books in the mail for review:

Over-Booked [210] – September 2025 Book Haul

Welcome to Over-Booked, where I share my latest and greatest book acquisitions! There is a new blog hosting Stacking the Shelves, so do check out Reading Reality for more information! I nearly forgot this was the last Saturday of the month, September…

27.09.2025 08:16 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
HOUSE OF IDYLL by Delilah S. Dawson – Review The nitty-gritty: Sex, drugs and rock and roll collide in Delilah S. Dawson's latest, a tense horror story with a fantastic twist. Music horror is one of my favorite sub genres, and I’m so glad I had the chance to read House of Idyll. This short, fast-paced horror story takes the idea of “Be careful what you wish for” and cranks it up to eleven.

HOUSE OF IDYLL by Delilah S. Dawson - Review @delilahsdawson.bsky.social

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Future Fiction #350 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each week, a combination of recent cover reveals and books that I've recently added to my TBR pile. I'm still going to be linking up with…

Future Fiction #350 – Cover Reveals & Newly Discovered SFF Books

Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each…

24.09.2025 08:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
SLASHED BEAUTIES by A. Rushby – Review The nitty-gritty: A. Rushby explores body horror, sexism and revenge in this creepy Gothic story. Slashed Beauties has the most unique idea for a story I’ve ever come across, and I’ve read some unique stories! A. Rushby has built her tale around the real life anatomical Venuses, also referred to as “slashed beauties” in this story, wax figurines of women that were created in the late 1700s as teaching devices for medical students, figurines that were fully dissectible (complete with removable organs) and more practical than human cadavers, which were hard to come by.

SLASHED BEAUTIES by A. Rushby – Review

The nitty-gritty: A. Rushby explores body horror, sexism and revenge in this creepy Gothic story. Slashed Beauties has the most unique idea for a story I’ve ever come across, and I’ve read some unique stories! A. Rushby has built her tale around the real life…

23.09.2025 08:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Buffy’s Corner 9-21-25 – Looking at the Week Ahead Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. The hubby just got back from South Africa and had a blast! Today I'm sharing one of my favorite photos from the trip (at least the ones I've seen so far). 

Buffy’s Corner 9-21-25 – Looking at the Week Ahead

Welcome to Buffy's Corner, where I take a look at what's coming up this week on the blog! I'm linking up with The Sunday Post over at Kimberly's blog, The Caffeinated Reviewer. The hubby just got back from South Africa and had a blast! Today I'm…

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