KT in the Media

Awesome!, December 21, 2008
By "SandyGirl2225" (Ronkonkoma,NY)
I can think of only one word that defines "Celeste" by KT Pinto. That word is "spellbinding." The narrative way in which it is written grabs you right from page one. The unique combination of history, mythology and folklore capture you and enter you into a surreal world where everything comes to life as the characters jump out of the pages at you. It is intoxicating and addictive.

I am hungry for more and can't wait to receive my copy of "Vanity." I'd love to see these books made into a movie. I am sure it would be a box office hit on the big screen with such a fascinating cast of characters. KT Pinto has struck on something special.

I want to be friends with Celeste, November 30, 2008
By MG (Brooklyn, New York United States)
KT Pinto has a writing style all her own. Celeste is so intense that you have no choice but to feel what she feels at every twist and turn. Whether she is happy, sad, angry, insane or horny, you will find yourself right there with her. After reading "Celeste" and "Vanity", all I could say was "I want more. Give me more." I am eagerly awaiting the next book in this series.

Excellent read, September 30, 2007
By "Jenn" (Omaha, NE USA)
The story was well written. It was hard to put the book down at night. I can't wait until the next 2 books come out in this series!

A+, September 22, 2007
By "The phoenix" (Spotswood, NJ USA)
I thought it was a great book. Besides the fact that the author's name is the same as mine and we both like vampire novels, I found it very interesting how she took historic events and worked them into her story. Very creative. A must read in my opinion.

"Wonderful premier novel! Great dialog, wonderful characters, and impressive historical backdrop. I can't wait to see what Ms. Pinto does next!"
Christopher Mancuso, Executive Creative Director of Scared on Staten Island

"This isn't just another vampire novel -- Pinto's strong characters jump off the page and go straight for the jugular."
Keith R.A. DeCandido, best-selling author

“Thank goodness for Celeste!...The fast-paced plot, torrid sex, and vampiric seductions make for a page-turner you can't put down, while the many twists and turns of Celeste's inner thoughts and capricious actions will keep you guessing until the end...Enjoy!!!”
Kiersten Cherry, author Enslaved

A Reader posted a review at weread.com 2009-03-31
"Vanity" is the second book in the Books of Insanity series being written by KT Pinto. Like the first book in the series, "Celeste", this book was a very enjoyable read. After reading the first two books in the series, I am very much looking forward to reading the third book, "Marco" when it becomes available.

A Reader posted a review at weread.com 2009-03-31
Awesome! Couldn't put it down. Hungry for the next book in the series!!!
A must-read for all. Highly captivating and entertaining.

Christopher Mancuso, Executive Creative Director, Scared on Staten Island

Marco

Carpe Nocturne - Spring 2012

Review starts on page 184

"I would recommend reading this book. It takes a well-known backdrop and group of characters and pairs them up with vampyres, werecats, and fae, to essentially create story within a story..."

Minding Spot - Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Marco is a twist on the tale of how Arthur came to be king, but the story that Celeste spins is captivating. She's horror, power, and feminine and yet intriguing and the choices she makes had my head spinning sometimes. Her mind is on the verge of psychotic, and yet she has friends and loved ones. The writing is excellent, giving just the right amount of details for each scene without overpowering the characters and their motivation.

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Harriet Klausner - Posted on barnesandnoble.com September 28, 2011
The third "Books of Insanity" (see Celeste and Vanity) is an intriguing refreshing look at the development of the Arthurian mythos. Although on the surface Celeste's history (and that of Vanity) will remind readers of Chelsea Quinn Yarbo's Count Saint Germain; they are polar opposites when it comes to morality...

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Editorial Review - Publishers Weekly vol. 258 iss. 28 p (c) 07/11/2011

Two vampyres secretly create the Arthurian mythos in Pinto's awkward third supernatural romp (after 2008's Vanity). When Marco brings series antiheroine Celeste DeCumpania to the primitive court of Camelot, she agrees to help him revive the glory of Rome via the unsophisticated warrior Arthur. Celeste uses her powers and magical friends to create legendary events such as the sword in the stone and the questing beast. The underlying concept is original and promising, but the result is less a well-developed riff on the Arthurian legend than a series of oft-humorous but uneven vignettes whose modern elements jar as much as they amuse. A substantial back story involving faeries, werecats, ancient Rome, and a number of other vampyres is adequately sketched in, but periodic intrusions of unresolved issues from previous novels weaken the story's focus and diminish its appeal for new readers. (Sept.)

Sto’s House Presents: Beer With a Mutant Chaser by KT Pinto is a veritable garden of mutant delights, a cornucopia of mutant coolness. If you’re an Urban Fantasy fan, and enjoy reading about the exploits of mutants–and you’re a beer devotee–you will love reading this book...

Jenn Crewell rated it 4 of 5 stars on goodreads.com Jun 28, 2011
KT Pinto's mutants go on one wild adventure after another, fueled by alcohol and a healthy dose of sarcastic wit. The only fluffy bunnies in sight are the damsels in distress, so don't go looking for traditional science fiction characters to fill out your Bingo card. There's a native attention to detail that sets the action firmly in location, and plenty of pop-culture reference helps the reader fit comfortably into the scenes.

There are a ton of in-jokes for anyone who has met the author at a convention, but nothing that detracts from the experience of the brand new reader.

Above all - never, ever hold hands with The Twins!