Against The Dawn (Shaede Assassin #4) by Amanda Bonilla Urban Fantasy E Book, 271 pages May 20, 2014 NYLA Reviewed by Tori **Slight spoilers from books two and three** In Crave The Darkness (book three) Darian pays a harsh price for her actions in Blood Before Sunrise (book 2) when her Jinn lover and boss, Tyler, walks away from their relationship after repeated warnings he cannot take her lack of self-preservation anymore. The blows keep coming as Darian has to deal with Continue Reading
Review: Beyond the Veil by Pippa DaCosta
Beyond the Veil by Pippa DaCosta (The Veil Series #1) Released: February 10, 2014 Urban Fantasy Self Published Reviewed by May Charlie Henderson is living a lie. Her real name is Muse and her attempt at a normal life is about to go up in smoke. When a half-demon assassin walks into her life, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake, Muse must return to the one man she hoped never to see again and ask for help. The Prince of Greed isn’t known for his charity. The price is high, but Continue Reading
Review: Absolution by Angela Louise McGurk
Absolution by Angela Louise McGurk Urban Fantasy E book, 358 pages Self Published December 7, 2013 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I just want to get through every fucking day, as well as I can, until I finally die like everyone I care about did.” Eve Blackthorn’s world has always been filled with vampires. Saved by a vampire as a teenager, Eve had no way of knowing the impact he would have on her future. She eventually falls in love with him and they marry, much to the dismay of Continue Reading
Review: The Innocent by Shiloh Walker
The Innocent (F.B.I. Psychics, #4.5) by Shiloh Walker Paranormal Romance/Romance Suspense E book, 158 pages March 11, 2014 Samhain Publishing Favorite Quote: “The Force runs strong in my family.” Reviewed by Tori Jay Roberts indulged in a year long intense online affair with Linc Dawson until Linc sends her a tense email, breaking up with her. Jay is confused and heads to Hell, Georgia to find out why Linc broke things off with her. What she discovers is that Linc hasn’t been Continue Reading
Review: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs
Night Broken (Mercy Thompson #8) Released: March 11, 2014 Urban Fantasy Ace Reviewed by Mandi I truly love this series but it hasn't been perfect for me. I think the characters and the world are pretty great, but sometimes I'm just darn bored and that kind of happened in this book. Maybe bored isn't the right word but I felt like this book was a filler for two reasons - Adam's ex-wife and the villain. They both seemed to have no purpose unless I'm missing something big and if I am Continue Reading
Review: Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
Murder of Crows (The Others, #2) by Anne Bishop Urban Fantasy/Dark March 4, 2014 Roc Hardcover Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “That would be the first thing on her feedback list: don't make people-shaped cookies." A large group of crows is often referred to as a murder of crow. Tightly knit and family orientated, when of their own is killed, they not only remember the perpetrator...they will not rest until justice is served. Meg Corbyn, a Cassandra Sangue, gained the Continue Reading
Joint Review: Killer Frost by Jennifer Estep
Killer Frost (Mythos Academy, #6) by Jennifer Estep YA/Urban Fantasy Trade Book-Arc February 25, 2014 Kensington Joint Reviewed by May and Tori I’ve battled the Reapers of Chaos before–and survived. But this time I have a Bad, Bad Feeling it’s going to be a fight to the death … most likely mine. Yeah, I’ve got my psychometry magic, my talking sword, Vic–and even the most dangerous Spartan on campus at my side, in Logan freaking Quinn, but I’m no match for Loki, the evil Norse god of Continue Reading
Review: The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
The Undead Pool (The Hollows, #12) by Kim Harrison Urban Fantasy February 25, 2014 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Congratulations, you’ve been granted the title of trusted singular. I suggest you refrain from wearing hats.” For the past three months, Rachel has been providing security for Trent Kalamack while Quen is across the country, regulating Ellasbeth’s visit with the girls. When Rachel’s spells begin to misfire, Rachel thinks it’s a reaction to her deepening Continue Reading
Review: Wild Things by Chloe Neill
Wild Things (Chicagoland Vampires, #9) by Chloe Neill Urban Fantasy Paperback, 368 pages February 4, 2014 NAL Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You were propositioned by magic mist?” Since Merit was turned into a vampire, and the protector of Chicago’s Cadogan House, it’s been a wild ride. She and Master vampire Ethan Sullivan have helped make Cadogan’s vampires the strongest in North America, and forged ties with paranormal folk of all breeds and creeds, living or dead…or Continue Reading
Review: Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Night Huntress #7) Released: January 28, 2014 Urban Fantasy Avon Reviewed by Mandi The final Cat & Bones book – I’m sad this is the end because I do love these characters, but to be honest the past couple books have only been okay for me. I still remember starting this series and thinking how incredible the world and these characters are. I’m not going to go into a lot of detail with this book but I do have a few thoughts. This book starts Continue Reading