The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey #2) by Julia KagawaYoung AdultAugust 1, 2010Paperback, 304 Pages Harlequin TeenReviewed by ToriFavorite Quote: "Princess, it has been an honer. Were things different, I would gladly serve you till the end of time."Meghan Chase has kept her promise and allowed herself to be taken to the Winter Court. Upon arrival she finds she is to be a guest for an indeterminable length of time. As Meghan attempts to find her way in the court it is evident that her life and/or death Continue Reading
Review: City Of Ghosts By Stacia Kane
City of Ghosts by Stacia Kane (Downside #3)Urban FantasyJuly 27, 2010Paperback, 416 PagesDel ReyReviewed by ToriFavorite quote: "Fuck, she was so sick of herself-herself and her emotional retardation. How did people do this shit all the time, this wanting people, caring about them?"Chess Putnum is walking a fine line-one wrong move could leave her for dead. Bodies are showing up throughout the Downside.Chess is ordered by her Elders in the Church to team up with the elite, powerful Continue Reading
Review: Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
Unholy Magic (Downside #2) by Stacia Kane Urban Fantasy June 22, 2010 Paperback, 368 Pages Del ReyReviewed by ToriFavorite Quote: "He terrified her. He terrified her because when she kissed him, when she'd gotten so desperate for him so fast...so fast...she'd had been there to...She'd still been there. She wanted him...herself, Chess, not just her body. That desire, that crazy intense need...that hadn't been just physical."In the second book of Stacia Kane's Downside series-Unholy Continue Reading
Review: Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
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