Blood Rites (The Dresden Files #6) By Jim Butcher Hardcover Edition July 6, 2010 Urban Fantasy 384 Pages Roc Hardcover Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "So, anyone have any questions?" "Yes. Why do hot dogs come in packages of 10 while hot dog buns come in packages of 8?" Harry Dresden is a professional wizard who has unimaginable powers, has saved the world umpteenth times, and has loved and lost. Yet he still can't pay his rent on time. So when his Continue Reading
Review: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Lie By Gena Showalter (Lords of the Underworld #6) Paranormal Romance June 29, 2010 Paperback, 448 Pages Mira Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "My demon's a GIRL?!?" Gideon is the keeper of the demon Lies. Everything he says must be a lie or he will suffer unimaginable pain. Scarlett is the keeper of the demon Nightmares. While she sleeps her demon infiltrates our deepest darkest fears and feeds off them. She is the ultimate weapon that everyone wants Continue Reading
Review: Chimera by Rob Thurman
Chimera by Rob Thurman June 1, 2010 Sci-Fi Paperback 352 Pages RocReviewed by ToriFavorite Quote: "What? Your family. That doesn't mean your obligated by law to love each other."What's not to love? He's my brother."From Rob Thurman comes a thrilling Sci Fi thriller that questions humanity and the lengths those will go to alter it. Ten years ago Stefan Korsak's little brother was kidnapped. No one knows who or what took him, but Stefan has never forgotten him. As a rising figure in Continue Reading
Guest Review: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter Paranormal Romance May 25, 2010 Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages HQN Books Reviewed by Karra Favorite quote: “For news like I’ve got, you need to make time for me. ‘Cause here we go. You’re about to lose your head. Literally. I wanted to break it to you gently, but you were too much of an ass.” Dark, angry, tattooed Aeron is one of several immortals who make up the Lords of the Underworld. They are men (and Continue Reading
Review: The Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne
The Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne Historical Romance June 1, 2010 Paperback, 400 Pages BerkleyWhy I read: Received for review from the publisher and The Spymaster's Lady is one of my favorites.Favorite Quote: I cannot have him. I shall want him every day of my life.Marguerite de Fleurignac is part of an underground operation in France called La Fleche, to save those destined for the guillotine. She has a large network set throughout France, a country in turmoil. But things start Continue Reading
Review: Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep
Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep(Elemental Assassin Book #2)Urban Fantasy May 25, 2010 Paperback, 384 Pages PocketWhy I read: The first in the series, Spider’s Bite is one of my favorite books.Favorite Quote: “See something you like, detective?" I said in a soft voice. “Because I sure do.”Gin Blanco, the infamous “Spider” assassin, is now enjoying retired life. Well, maybe not enjoying is the right word. Gin is kind of bored. While she loves owning and working in the Pork Pit, a BBQ Continue Reading
Joint Review: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews (Kate Daniels #4) May 25, 2010 Urban Fantasy Paperback, 432 Pages AceThis review contains small spoilers.Tori’s Favorite Quote:"...if you come to remove me, come in force, because if you try to separate me from him, I will kill every single one of you. My hand won't shake. My aim won't falter. My face will be the last thing you see before you die.Mandi’s Favorite Quote: He growled, pulling me to him, and kissed my lips, my cheeks, my neck….”Don’t Continue Reading
Review: Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr (Wicked Lovely #4) YA Paranormal April 20, 2010 Hardcover, 352 Pages Harper Collins Reviewed by KatiAni is one of the Hounds of the Wild Hunt. What does that mean? She’s fae, and is a member of the Dark Court. She’s also different. Ani is able to do something that other members of the Dark Court cannot. She can feed off the emotions of not just humans, but other fae as well. As time has passed, Ani has become more powerful, more dangerous, and more Continue Reading
Review: Mind Games by Carolyn Crane
Mind Games by Carolyn Crane (The Disillusionists Trilogy #1) Urban Fantasy March 23, 2010 Paperback, 432 Pages Spectra Reviewed by MandiWhy I read: Carolyn writes the blog, The Thrillionth Page, and when I heard she was going to be published, I asked her if I could review.Favorite Quote: I included my three favorite within the review.Justine is a hypochondriac to the fullest extent. She believes she is suffering from vein star syndrome, fearing she will have a rupture any Continue Reading
Review: Keeper of Light and Dust by Natasha Mostert
Keeper of Light and Dust by Natasha Mostert February 2010 (Paperback release) Paranormal Thriller Paperback, 340 pages Penguin Group (USA) Reviewed by Karra Being a Keeper, a woman who meditates and invokes the power of her own chi to protect the warriors that are under her care, Mia Lockhart leads a life that’s anything but boring. Her life encompasses all things martial arts, training as a “vogue” (a martial artist who practices choreographed forms), and the men she protects Continue Reading