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
Review: Fireheart by Natalia Marx
Fireheart by Natalia Marx Released: July 9, 2015 Fantasy Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Note: After this review posted, the author condensed book one and book two into just one book, titled Fireheart. Currently at Amazon for $.99. Favorite Quote: "You conquer the world with a fire in your heart and my own burns for you. Only you." He paused and his eyes blazed with emotion. "You are my heart's fire. My Fireheart. Forevermore." This fantasy romance is a two-book series Continue Reading
Review: Paladin by Sally Slater
Paladin by Sally Slater Fantasy Released: May 14, 2015 Perfect Analogy Publishing Reviewed by Mandi This story was originally posted on WattPad. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam of Haywood is the most promising Paladin trainee in the kingdom of Thule… and knows it. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has Continue Reading
Review: The Shadow Revolution by Clay & Susan Griffith
The Shadow Revolution by Clay and Susan Griffith Series: Crown & Key, #1 Historical/Steampunk/Sci Fi Fantasy June 2, 2015 Del Rey Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Let’s not argue in front of the children, dear.” As fog descends, obscuring the gas lamps of Victorian London, werewolves prowl the shadows of back alleys. But they have infiltrated the inner circles of upper-crust society as well. Only a handful of specially gifted practitioners are equipped to battle the beasts. Continue Reading
Feature: Captive Prince Book One by C. S. Pacat
Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos. But when his half brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave. Beautiful, manipulative, and deadly, his new master, Prince Laurent, epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, Continue Reading
Review: Radiance by Grace Draven
Radiance by Grace Draven (Wraith Kings #1) Released: February 2015 Fantasy Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi THE PRINCE OF NO VALUE Brishen Khaskem, prince of the Kai, has lived content as the nonessential spare heir to a throne secured many times over. A trade and political alliance between the human kingdom of Gaur and the Kai kingdom of Bast-Haradis requires that he marry a Gauri woman to seal the treaty. Always a dutiful son, Brishen agrees to the marriage and discovers Continue Reading
Review: The Circus of the Damned by Cornelia Grey
The Circus of the Damned (Deal With The Devil) by Cornelia Grey MM/Romance/Fantasy E book, 347 pages November 24, 2014 Riptide Reviewed by Tori Gilbert Blake has been on his own for a very long time. A gifted magician; he uses his talents to fleece the unsuspecting. When he goes too far and brings the attention of the local crime boss down upon himself, Gilbert barely escapes with his life and finds himself saved by a ragtag group of circus performers. They offer him a choice-they Continue Reading
Review: Master of Crows by Grace Draven
Master of Crowd by Grace Draven Released: July 13, 2009 Fantasy Romance Amber Quill Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "You have done an unwise thing, Martise of Asher," he said softly. "You've caught my interest." This book has been recommended by many (including Has and Angela - and someone on my blog who I can't remember, sorry!) I recently finished Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier (and loved) so I was in the mood for another fantasy book. Let me warn and say - the first Continue Reading
Review: Dreamer’s Pool by Juliet Marillier
Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier (Blackthorn and Grim #1) Fantasy Released: November 4, 2014 Roc Reviewed by Mandi Dreamer's Pool is the start of a new fantasy series and it captivated me. With an amazing and complex heroine, and rich supporting characters, it's a little dark, a little twisted, and a lot of fun. Blurb: In exchange for help escaping her long and wrongful imprisonment, embittered magical healer Blackthorn has vowed to set aside her bid for vengeance against the man Continue Reading
Review: Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
Heart Fire (Celta’s HeartMates, #13) by Robin D. Owens Science Fiction/Fantasy/ Romance E book November 4, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s only men who believe larger is better.” Low born architect Antenn Blacktorn-Moss has been given the biggest commission of his career; to build a cathedral. He is convinced that this will be the accomplishment he needs to prove himself to the first families of Celta. He has a HeartMate but his shame over his commoner Continue Reading