First, the good stuff. And oooooooh, have I fallen in love with a series. This has been out for years, and for all those years I've seen people rave about it on Twitter, and I had it sitting in my TBR. And now I've read book one, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, and I'm halfway through book two, A Court of Mist and Fury, and I'm. In. Love. Book one starts maybe a tiny bit slow, and although I was ready to give it four solid star, when I hit the 70% mark (for those that have Continue Reading
Review: Phoenix Unbound by Grace Draven
Phoenix Unbound by Grace Draven Fallen Empire #1 Fantasy Romance September 25, 2018 by Ace Favorite Quote: "Stay with me, Gilene," he whispered in her ear. "I can't," she murmured, still half asleep. "I will conquer all of the Empire to bring you back." Reviewed by Angela This was probably my most anticipated book this year. If you were to ask me to make a list of my favorite fantasy romances of all time, Grace Draven would have four or five titles in my top ten. She Continue Reading
Review: The Wolf Lord by Ann Aguirre
The Wolf Lord by Ann Aguirre Ars Numina, #3 PNR/Fantasy March 14, 2018 Self Published Favorite Quote: “Maybe a marriage of convenience to a wicked wolf wasn’t so bad after all.” Reviewed by Tori Roguish. Reckless. Unreliable. Raff Pineda has a certain reputation among the Animari. He’s the one to call if there’s a party starting, not the man to rely on when all hell breaks loose. Though he’s nominally the leader of the Pine Ridge pack, he defers to his second on the tough calls. Continue Reading
Review: Thalgor’s Witch by Nancy Holland
Thalgor’s Witch by Nancy Holland Historical Fantasy Romance February 22, 2018 Tule publishing Favorite Quote: "Eat, witch. You are no use to me dead." "And little use to you alive, to hear you tell it. Reviewed by Tori In a land of perpetual war and wandering, warrior Thalgor not only leads his people in battle, but keeps the hope alive that someday his displaced tribe can rebuild the kingdom that was lost to the treachery between witches and men. When he captures a beautiful Continue Reading
Review: Dark Alpha’s Night by Donna Grant
Dark Alpha's Night by Donna Grant Reaper, #5 Paranormal/Fantasy Romance March 6, 2018 Macmillan Favorite Quote: "She hadn't been raised to be a lady. She'd been raised to be a warrior." Reviewed by Sheena To some Fae, I am their worst nightmare. For I do Death’s bidding. But for all our strength and skill, a powerful enemy has risen up. Finding Ettie could change everything. The Half-Fae is our one chance. She’s sharp and strong and fierce. She steals my breath every time I'm near Continue Reading
Review: Lake Silence by Anne Bishop
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop World of the Others, #1/The Others, #6 Urban Fantasy, Mystery March 6, 2018 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Human laws do not apply in the territory controlled by the Others--vampires, shape-shifters, and even deadlier paranormal beings. And this is a fact that humans should never, ever forget.... Vicki DeVine has decided to reopen a rustic resort on Lake Silence, having been awarded it in her divorce from her abusive husband. Vicki is ill-prepared Continue Reading
Review: Heart Sight by Robin D. Owens
Heart Sight by Robin D. Owens Series: Celta’s Heartmates, #15 Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance December 5, 2017 Berkely Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “At times you might have thought you were my puppet but you’re my anchor. Without you, I’m adrift. “ Muin “Vinni” T'Vine has been the prophet of Celta since he was six years old. A unique and lonely child, his strong psi power made most people wary of him. But now that he’s older, he’s ready to marry and protect the girl he’s known Continue Reading
Review: Mississippi Roll by George R.R. Martin
Mississippi Roll Anthology Edited by George R.R. Martin Series: Wild Cards, #24/ The USA Triad, #1 Science Fiction, Fantasy December 5, 2017 Tor Books Favorite Quote: “This trip just gets weirder and weirder” Reviewed by Tori Now on its final voyage, the historical steamboat Natchez is known for her super-powered guest entertainers. But after the suspicious death of a crewmember, retired NY police detective Leo Storgman decides to make this incident his personal case. His findings Continue Reading
Review: Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis
Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis Series: The Harwood Spellbook, #1 Historical Fantasy/Romance Released: September 4, 2017 Five Fantom Press Favorite Quote: “...there is more to you than your magic. There always was.” Reviewed by Tori Snowspelled is a historical fantasy novella set in the alternative world of Angland. Its history dates back to Queen Boudicca (Boadicea) and her war against the Romans. Only in here, she succeeded in defeating the Romans and driving them out of what is Continue Reading
Review: Crown of Betrayal by Graceley Knox
Crown of Betrayal by Graceley Knox Wicked Kingdoms #2 Fantasy Romance August 8, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Book two in Ms. Knox’s amazing fantasy series begins right where we left off in book one, Mark of Truth. Ever and her crew are still trying to make sense of everything that has happened. Her mother is missing, but whether there is foul play or she’s gone into hiding is unclear. Ever thinks that she’s safe from the immediate threat of Cashel, who is in a dungeon Continue Reading