Dark Ascension by M.L. Brennan Series: Generation V, #4 Urban Fantasy August 4, 2015 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: I’d never exactly wanted a reputation-I’d spent most of my life trying to fade into the background of almost every situation I as in-but apparently, despite my best efforts, secured one for myself. Fortitude Scott-Holy Shit, We’re Glad You’re Not Your Sister. Humor and horror go hand in hand as our favorite slacker, vegan, socially conscious, almost vampire is Continue Reading
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Review: Tainted Blood by M.L. Brennan
Tainted Blood (Generation V, #3) by M.L. Brennen Urban Fantasy Paperback November 4, 2014 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Life is always easier when your opponents are idiots.” Fortitude Scott, a twenty something vampire, is attempting to handle his transition from human to full vampire with as much grace as possible but it’s hard when he’s unsure exactly what’s happening and his family isn’t exactly racing to help him. His need to hang on to his humanity defines his life but Continue Reading
Review: Iron Night by M.L. Brennan
Iron Night (American Vampire, #2) by M.L. Brennan Urban Fantasy Trade Book January 7, 2014 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I refuse to feed into this formal wear fetish you have.” Fortitude Scott is attempting to handle his transition to full vampire while maintaining his humanity. He has a new job with a psychotic chef who has made it his personal mission to punish Fort for being a vegetarian. He has been working with his brother; learning the family business and bulking up so Continue Reading
Author M.L. Brennan: The Trouble With Titles *Giveaway*
Earlier today Tori reviewed ML Brennan’s debut book, Generation V. Now she is here to give us more insight into her book and her trouble with titles. I can say without bragging that there are a lot of things that I do well in the writing process. I’m good with planning, I’m good at responding to constructive criticism and edits, and I’m good at keeping to deadlines. I’ll brag a little and even say that I’m pretty good at the writing itself. But there’s one big area that I’m not good at – Continue Reading
Review: Generation V by M.L. Brennan
Generation V by M.L. Brennan (American Vampire #1) Urban Fantasy Released: May 7, 2013 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What are you planning to do next, Miss Marple?" “Miss Marple?” “I’ve promoted you from Nancy Drew.” Fortitude Scott is not having a good life. At 26 years old, his degree in film theory hasn’t done much to advance his placement in life. He can barely afford his apartment, he works a dead end job as a coffee barista, and his girlfriend has decided to take a time out Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy.... A review - Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews (mandi and tori) B+ review - Brown-Eyed Girl by Lisa Kleypas (mandi) B review - Bad News Cowboy by Maisey Yates (mandi) B- review - The Lessons by Elizabeth Brown (tori) C+ review - Dare to Rock by Carly Phillips (tori) C+ review - The Veil by Chloe Neill (tori) C review - Falling Under by Lauren Dane (helyce) D review - Spun by Shyla Colt (mandi) DNF review - The Long Fall of Night by AJ Rose (mandi) Wicked Wednesday: Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week at Smexy... A review - Bound in Black by Juliette Cross (sheena) A review - Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy (mandi) B+ review - The Hotter You Burn by Gena Showalter (tori) B+ review - The Ones We Trust by Kimberly Belle (tori) B review - Siren's Call by Jayne Castle (tori) B review - Taking the Heat by Victoria Dahl (mandi) B- review - Spider's Trap by Jennifer Estep (may) C+ review - Frisk Me by Lauren Layne (may) C+ review - The Secret Sister by Brenda Novak Continue Reading
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This week at Smexy... A- review - Focus on Me by Megan Erickson (mandi) B+ review - Luminous by AE Ash (mandi) B review - Playing with Trouble by Chanel Cleeton (mandi) B review - King of Hearts by LH Cosway (tori) B review - Truth or Beard by Penny Reid (may) C+ review - The Ground Rules by Roya Carmen (helyce) C review - Bridged by Love by Nancy Corrigan (sheena) D review - The Art of Sinning by Sabrina Jeffries (may) D review - Never Loved by Charlotte Stein (tori) July Mini Continue Reading
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This week at Smexy... A review - Tainted Blood by M.L. Brennan (urban fantasy/tori) A- review - Love me to Death by Marissa Clarke (paranormal/sheena) B+ review - Not Until You by Roni Loren (bdsm/sheena) B+ review - Sleigh Ride by Heidi Cullinan (m/m/helyce) B review - Dreamer's Pool by Juilet Marillier (fantasy/mandi) B review - Tempting the Player by Kat Latham (contemporary/tori) B review - Off the Map by Tamara Morgan (contemporary/mandi) B- review - Intrusion by Charlotte Stein Continue Reading
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This week at Smexy... A review - Exposed by Fate by Tessa Bailey (erotic/sheena) B+ review - Blamed by Edie Harris (suspense/mandi) B+ review - Dirty Rowdy Thing by Christina Lauren (erotic/mandi) B review - Cover Your Eyes by Mary Burton (suspense/Tori) B review - Heart of Fire by Robin D Owens (science fiction/tori) C+ review - Rocky Mountain Romance by Vivian Arend (contemporary/helyce) C review - Edge of Betrayal by Shannon Butcher (suspense/sheena) C- review - The Shocking Secret Continue Reading