Fury Of The Demon (Kara Gillian, #6) by Diana Rowland Urban Fantasy Paper back January 7, 2014 DAW Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Some things are worth the price you pay. Though upset with the kidnapping of fellow summoner, Idris, Kara had to take precious time to recover from the events in Touch of the Demon. Now, Kara and her demon lord lover, Mzatal, have begun the search for him. This leads them back to Earth and FBI Special Agent Ryan Kristoff. We have already learned that Ryan Continue Reading
Review: Iron Night by M.L. Brennan
Iron Night (American Vampire, #2) by M.L. Brennan Urban Fantasy Trade Book January 7, 2014 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I refuse to feed into this formal wear fetish you have.” Fortitude Scott is attempting to handle his transition to full vampire while maintaining his humanity. He has a new job with a psychotic chef who has made it his personal mission to punish Fort for being a vegetarian. He has been working with his brother; learning the family business and bulking up so Continue Reading
Review: Black Arts by Faith Hunter
Black Arts (Jane Yellowrock, #7) by Faith Hunter Urban Fantasy Paperback, 325 pages January 7, 2013 Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Jane Yellowrock is in the house…and she is armed and dangerous.” Jane Yellowrock is back and facing her greatest adversary ever in her newest adventure-Black Arts. Recently returned to New Orleans after facing trial for the murder of Evangelina Everhart, she is cleared of all wrongdoing but comes home heartbroken over her lost friendship with Continue Reading
Review: The Grendel Affair by Lisa Shearin
The Grendel Affair (SPI, #1) By Lisa Shearin Urban Fantasy Paperback, 292 pages January 7, 2013 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “In case of emergency, lift shirt, pull .44” Meet Makenna Fraser. Recently arrived in NYC and looking to spread her wings, she is instead recruited by the SPI (Supernatural and Protection Investigation). Makenna is a seer, a rarity in the paranormal world that leaves her feeling rather cosseted by the agency. Kept on the side lines with no defense Continue Reading
Review: Broken Blade by J.C. Daniels
Broken Blade by J.C. Daniels (Colbana Files #3) Released: January 6, 2014 Urban Fantasy Self Published Reviewed by Mandi At a time when I find myself more enamored with contemporary books, this urban fantasy romance series seriously impresses me. First let me say you must read the books in order, as this is the continuing story of Kit Colbana. The end of the last book was devastating. Kit was kidnapped by a vampire, and tortured beyond all belief. But she was eventually rescued Continue Reading
Review: Kicking It Anthology and Giveaway
Kicking It by Faith Hunter, Kalayna Price, Rachel Caine, Chloe Neill, Rob Thurman Urban Fantasy/Anthology December 3, 2013 Roc Trade Reviewed by Tori Featuring stories by FAITH HUNTER * KALAYNA PRICE * RACHEL CAINE * CHLOE NEILL * ROB THURMAN * SHANNON K. BUTCHER * LUCIENNE DIVER * CHRIS MARIE GREEN * CHRISTINA HENRY New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine has modern-day potions witches Holly and Andrew facing off against a firebrand politician who wears literally killer boots Continue Reading
Review: Secret Unleashed by Sierra Dean
Secret Unleashed (Secret McQueen, #6) by Sierra Dean Urban Fantasy E book, 343 pages October 15, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If I wanted questions going unanswered, I could just watch Lost.” Never has a book been so aptly titled than Secret Unleashed. Number six in Sierra Dean’s dark and wickedly sexy urban fantasy Secret McQueen series. In this installment, Secret learns some secrets that will leave her and readers reeling from the implications. Recap from book Continue Reading
Review: The Mountain’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic
The Mountain’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic (The Lycanthropy Files #1) Released: October 1, 2013 Urban Fantasy Samhain Reviewed by May Blurb: First it was ADD. Then pediatric bipolar. Now the hot behavioral disorder in children is CLS, or Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome. Public health researcher Joanie Fisher was closing in on the cause in hopes of finding a treatment until a lab fire and an affair with her boss left her without a job. When her grandfather leaves her his Continue Reading
Review: On Midnight Wings by Adrian Phoenix
On Midnight Wings (The Makers Song, #5) by Adrian Phoenix Urban Fantasy/Romance September 24, 2013 Pocket Reviewed by Tori Dante and Heather fight for their lives against two different foes to find their way back to each other. Dante, lost to his shattered and painful past, his bond with Heather the only thing keeping him sane, searches for Heather and the man who stole her. Powerplays and intrigue intensify as knowledge of what Dante truly is—a True Blood/Fallen Maker—ripples through Continue Reading
Review: Requiem For The Dead by Kelly Meding
Requiem For the Dead (Dreg City #5) by Kelly Meding Urban Fantasy Released: September 16, 2013 Smedge Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: She's died twice while protecting her city…and she'd do it again to save the people she loves. Many fans including myself were not sure this particular book would come into existence after we were informed the series had been dropped by Meding’s publisher. I was pleased to see Meding decided to publish on her own and bring her fans book Continue Reading