B. Zelkovich writes Speculative Fiction, anything from dragon hunting and space whales to demon-dealing and ghost tales. She likes to explore human emotions in very inhuman situations. When she isn’t escaping through her imagination, she escapes into the wonders of the Pacific Northwest with her spouse and their four-legged son, Simon.
Connect with her online at: bzelkovich.com
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A magical detective dives into the affairs of Chicago's divine monsters to secure a future …
I had very high expectations for this and they were absolutely blown out of the water. The narration was fantastic, the world building and character development is so sharp. I absolutely would love more of these characters and world, but also, they deserve some damn peace.
In the long hot summer of 1939, Britain is preparing for war. But on a …
This is one of those rare instances where I think the movie is actually better. While the book is beautiful, it doesn't have quite the same satisfying arc as the film, and some parts don't seem to be relevant to the plot at all. I would have preferred more from Basil's perspective, tbh.
a true tale of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder
I may just be a sucker for a good naval history, but this was a fantastic book with an amazing narrator. Definitely worth the listen.
I'm a late-comer to the Classic Vampire Canon, having only watched Lugosi's Dracula in the last couple of years. I was absolutely blown away by how magnetic he was on screen, and bummed to learn that his life was so hard.
He was a complex and difficult man of his time, and this book doesn't shy away from that. You feel for him, but also dislike him sometimes (or at least I did). If you're a fan of his work at all, this is worth the time to read.
A Puritan woman goes missing deep in the woods of colonial New England, and soon …
Huh. I don't think I fully understood this book. It seems to be about cycles and abuse, but also maybe mental health? And how, no matter how hard we try we seem to follow in our parents' footsteps? Idk man, but it was pretty?
A small girl is sent to live with foster parents on a farm in rural …
Jesus Christ, I am a sucker for stoic but soft father figures. I'm crying and this book is absolutely gorgeous.
IN AMERICA, DEMONS WEAR WHITE HOODS. In 1915, The Birth of a Nation cast a …
Absolutely stunning. And terrifying.
"Set in an alternate world of art deco beauty and steampunk horror, Monstress tells the …
While the plot is... unstable and unclear, it's just interesting enough to keep you reading. The characters are all quite likeable, especially Kippa. And the artwork is simply stunning. I'm not sure where the story is going, but I'm looking forward to subsequent installments.
There's definitely a lot of good here. Gained some pointers and insight, but I think this would be most beneficial for someone about to revise their first book. Someone who hasn't already developed a process or a "toolkit". It's a good read either way though.
Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of …
Honestly? It's Neil Gaiman reading you Norse Mythology. What's not to love?
Sophia was made for him. Her perfect husband. She can feel it in her bones. …
Hmmm. Interesting and bleak. A super quick read, but once you get it, well, it loses some of its impact. Or at least it did to me.
This is a solid introduction to vegetable gardening, and a great intro to the GrowVeg YouTube channel. But, if you spent a lot of time watching their videos, there isn't much new in the book. Still, a nice, easy read.
