Bring the Heat by G.A. Aiken Dragon Kin, #9 Fantasy/Sci Fi Romance Comedy August 29, 2017 Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “”Do you two mind? We have an empire to destroy. Move your asses!” Aiden the Divine is just that... divine. A berserker in the Dragon Queen’s personal army and a member of the Foulkes de chuid Fehhan , Aiden is gorgeous, charming, humorous, intelligent, and very rich. A royal in his own right, he is ready to allow Branwin the Awful full and unfettered Continue Reading
Review: The Kingpin of Camelot by Cassandra Gannon
The Kingpin of Camelot by Cassandra Gannon A Kinda Fairytale, #3 Romance Comedy/Fantasy July 31, 2017 Star Turtle Publishing Favorite Quote: He needed more guards. And weapons. And supplies. … And girly things... Reviewed by Tori The Queen: Guinevere must save Camelot. Ever since Arthur died, the evil Scarecrow has been trying to marry her and gain the crown. If she and her daughter are going to survive his mad schemes, Gwen needs to find Merlyn’s wand. Fast. Unfortunately, the Continue Reading
Review: Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry Fantasy/Myths and Legends July 4, 2017 Berkley Favorite Quote: “I hate Peter Pan.” Reviewed by Tori There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. This is how it happened. How I went from being Peter Pan’s first—and favorite—lost boy to his greatest enemy. Peter brought me to his island because there were no rules and no grownups to make us mind. He brought boys from the Other Place to Continue Reading
Review: Deadmen Walking by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Deadmen Walking by Sherrilyn Kenyon Series: Deadman’s Cross Trilogy, #1 Historical Fantasy/Romance May 9, 2017 TOR Favorite Quote: “Pirate drama. They could get into more shite than anyone he’d ever known.” Reviewed by Tori Deadmen tell their tales . . . To catch evil, it takes evil. Enter Devyl Bane―an ancient dark warlord returned to the human realm as one of the most notorious pirates in the New World. A man of many secrets, Bane makes a pact with Thorn―an immortal charged Continue Reading
Review: Mark of Truth by Graceley Knox
Mark of Truth by Graceley Knox (Wicked Kingdoms #1) Fantasy/Paranormal Released: May 23, 2017 Chaotic Press, LLC Reviewed by Helyce Graceley Knox is a new to me author and I am so glad that I read Mark of Truth, the first book in this series. Of all the romance genres, paranormal is by far my favorite. I love my vampires and shifters; but this book, gives us goblins, faeries, elves, and gargoyles and I loved it all. Full disclosure though, no HEA or HFN. Luckily, I had chatted with Continue Reading
Review: The Queen and the Cure by Amy Harmon
The Queen and the Cure by Amy Harmon (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles #2) Released: May 9, 2017 Fantasy Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Last year I really enjoyed The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon. I think fantasy romance, if done well, can be so captivating and enchanting. I greatly anticipated this book, especially when I learned Kjell (hero's brother from book one) would be the star. And to note, this can be read as a stand alone. That all said, this one lagged for Continue Reading
Review: The Pirate King’s Daughter by Tricia Levenseller
The Pirate King’s Daughter by Tricia Levenseller Series: Daughter of the Pirate King, #1 Adventure Fantasy/YA February 28, 2017 Feiwel & Friends Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If I’m to keep up appearances, I’ll have to escape the ship. Then get caught on purpose. Oh, the ridiculous things one has to do when one is a pirate.” The Pirate King’s Daughter is a humorous, high spirited, action packed , YA fantasy adventure that offers readers an empowered teenage female pirate Continue Reading
Review: Breath of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Breath of Fire by Amanda Bouchet (Kingmaker Chronicles #2) Released: January 3, 2017 Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "I love you like a man insane." A Promise of Fire was one of my favorite reads last year and I'm so happy to say that the follow-up lived up to all of my expectations. I think it's best to read these in order - as this second book continues the story with the same hero and heroine. In the first book, Cat was kidnapped and Continue Reading
Review: Keeper by Amanda Ryan
Keeper by Amanda Ryan (The Dynasty Saga #1) Released: September 27, 2016 Fantasy Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "I have been stabbed, poisoned, sliced and burned, but the agony of all those things combined didn't come close to the torment of not being able to touch you." Aren is ruled by magic, a skill held by few and coveted by many. Magicians are powerless, however, without their Keepers – human conduits of power nearly hunted to extinction. Amalia has Continue Reading
Review: The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon
The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon Fantasy Romance Released: May 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A bird cannot wield a sword When Angela, who reviews at Fiction Vixen, told me to read this book, I immediately purchased it. It's been a while since I've read a good fantasy and this author was unknown to me. Short review: I loved it. This is a land where people who have gifts - whether they can change into an animal, or heal, or use words to make things happen - Continue Reading