A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet (Kingmaker Chronicles #1) Released: August 2, 2016 Fantasy Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Debut author, start of a great fantasy romance series, great banter, terrific sexual tension and romance. That is my short review. I think you all should just go read it now. There is a lot that goes on in this book, with a really well done world. I don't want to give too much away, and drag down the review with all the details of the world, so I'm Continue Reading
Review: The Emperor’s Arrow by Lauren D.M. Smith
The Emperor's Arrow by Lauren D.M. Smith Released: July 18, 2016 Fantasy Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi When I saw that this debut author was the winner of the 2015 So You Think You Can Write contest sponsored by Harlequin, I was excited to try it. I also love to try fantasy romance and this one seemed to fit the bill. I initially loved the world and the heroine - but by the end of the book, I had many frustrations. Evony is our heroine and she is an Amazzi warrior. She comes Continue Reading
Review: Eidolon by Grace Draven
Eidolon by Grace Draven (Wraith Kings #2) Released: April 18, 2016 Fantasy Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Before I begin, let me stress that you must read book one, Radiance before Eidolon, or you will be lost in this world. If you have yet to read Radiance than you have failed in life, because it's amazing and romantic and a must read. No pressure. Eidolon picks up pretty much where Radiance leaves off. Brishen, a Kai who has greyish skin, odd eyes, fangs for teeth and Continue Reading
Review: The Visitor by Amanda Stevens
The Visitor by Amanda Stevens Series: Graveyard Queen, #4 Gothic Horror/Fantasy/Romance March 29, 2016 Mira Joint Review Tori and Pam Favorite Quote: “Take nothing, leave nothing behind.” My name is Amelia Gray. I'm the Graveyard Queen. Restoring lost and abandoned cemeteries is my profession, but I'm starting to believe that my true calling is deciphering the riddles of the dead. Legend has it that Kroll Cemetery is a puzzle no one has ever been able to solve. For over half a Continue Reading
Review: Seven Black Diamonds by Melissa Marr
Seven Black Diamonds by Melissa Marr Released: March 1, 2016 YA Fantasy HarperCollins Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Lilywhite Abernathy is a criminal. Her father’s “unconventional” business has meant a life of tightly held secrets, concealed weaponry, and a strict code. But Lily’s crime isn’t being the daughter of a powerful mob boss. Her guilt lies in the other half of her DNA—the part that can coax ancient rumors from stones and summon fire with a thought. Lily is part fae, which is a Continue Reading
Review: Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat (Spoiler-Free)
Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat (Captive Prince #3) Released: February 2, 2016 M/M Fantasy Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Note: The review is spoiler free but the comment section does have spoilers! To gain everything and lose everything in the space of a moment. That is the fate of all princes destined for the throne. I'm going to write this review spoiler free, because to spoil anything about this book would be a true disservice. This will probably be the most non-review I've ever written. Continue Reading
Review: The Geomancer by Clay and Susan Griffin
The Geomancer by Clay and Susan Griffith Series: A Gareth and Adele Novel (Vampire Empire) Urban/ Steampunk Fantasy/Romance November 3, 2015 Pyr Reviewed by Tori The uneasy stalemate between vampires and humans is over. Adele and Gareth are bringing order to a free Britain, but bloody murders in London raise the specter that Adele's geomancy is failing and the vampires might return. A new power could tilt the balance back to the vampire clans. A deranged human called the Continue Reading
Review: The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa
The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa Series: The Iron Fey-Call Of The Forgotten, #3 Fantasy, YA, Romance October 27, 2015 Harlequin Teen Reviewed by Tori Ethan Chase is back and ready to fight to save his nephew, Nevernever, and his own world in this last installment. Having been brought back from the dead after his nephew stabbed him in a misguided effort to save the Forgotten, Ethan is shocked Kierran has declared war on all the courts. Ethan must once again travel through Nevernever to Continue Reading
Review: Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens
Heart Legacy by Robin D. Owens Series: Celta’s Heartmates, #14 Sci-Fi Fantasy/Romance Supsense November 3, 2015 Berkley Reviewed by Tori After the death of GrandLord Yew years ago, the Yews withdrew to their self-sustaining estate and disappeared from Celtan society. The current head of the household is believed to be eighteen-year-old Loridana. To find out, Draeg Blackthorn has been sent to the estate to spy, undercover as a stableman for the stridebeasts—beautiful creatures that hold Continue Reading
Review: Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier
Tower of Thorns by Juliet Marillier (Blackthorn & Grim #2) Fantasy Released: November 3, 2015 Roc Reviewed by Mandi The second book in the Blackthorn and Grim series (see the first review here), and I am falling even more in love with these two. Before I go on, two things: One - this fantasy series must be read in order for it to make sense. And two, at this point, this is not a fantasy romance, just a fantasy. There are some romantic elements in side characters in this story, but Continue Reading