Vengeance Borne (Sentry of Evil, #1) by Amanda Bonilla Urban Fantasy/PNR September 3, 2013 NYLA Reviewed by Tori Jacelylyn, barista by day and hunter by night, uses her unique skills to keep the human population safe along with her partner and ex boyfriend, Finn. When a series of horrific murders shock their small town, Jax discovers this is the work of the furies; a trio of mythical goddess who are driven by vengeance. Jax has no idea who summoned them or why, but she’ll need all the Continue Reading
Review: Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep
Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep (Elemental Assassin #9) Released: August 27, 2013 Urban Fantasy Pocket Reviewed by May “My name is Gin, like the liquor” They both gave me blank looks, apparently not getting the joke. Nobody appreciated irony these days. I sighed. “My name is Gin Blanco,” I replied. “But y’all probably know me by another one: the Spider.” Heart of Venom is the ninth novel in Estep’s Elemental Assassin series, and while this book does not stand alone, each and every Continue Reading
Review: Elysian Fields by Suzanne Johnson
Elysian Fields (Sentinel Of New Orleans #3) by Suzanne Johnson Urban Fantasy/Paranormal August 13, 2013 Tor Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I would have done as much for anyone. It just happened to be you.” Elysian Fields picks up a few weeks after the events in River Road. Drusilla Jaco (DJ), is still recovering from the wounds she received battling an insane nymph. When she is called to the scene of a brutal murder, she discovers that a serial killer, known as the Axeman who Continue Reading
Review: Most Wanted by E.L. Friel
Most Wanted by E.L. Friel Released: June 28, 2013 Urban Fantasy Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Ariel is a half demon, half human bounty hunter. She takes on assignments to kill or bring in demons who fill the city. One night while trying to take in a sucker alive, her plan gets thwarted by a man named Jax. Jax is a Blade, and Blades police the city keeping the demons in check. There are so many demons that the Blades only go after those that are dangerous or causing trouble. Jax Continue Reading
Review: Biting Bad by Chloe Neill
Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires #8) by Chloe Neill Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy Tradebook 350 pages August 6, 2013 NAL (Penguin) Reviewed by Tori Favorite: “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...” In attempts to repair the friendship with her bff, Mallory Carmichael, Merit heads to Sauls Pizzeria for an impromptu dinner date with Mallory. When a series of bombs go off, shattering their peaceful dinner, Merit and Mallory go out to investigate and find themselves Continue Reading
Review: Spartan Frost (Mythos Academy #4.5) & Midnight Frost (Mythos Academy #5) by Jennifer Estep
Spartan Frost (Mythos Academy #4.5) Youth Adult/Urban Fantasy June 25, 2013 E book, 60 pages Kensington Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “Tell her I’m sorry. Again.” Spartan Frost is a light novella that falls between Crimson Frost and Midnight Frost and addresses the events from the hero’s POV, Logan Quinn. In Crimson Frost, Logan was possessed by Loki and tried to kill his girlfriend, Gwen Frost. Guilt over his behavior and fear that Loki may once again possess him has sent Logan Continue Reading
Review: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews
Magic Rises (Kate Daniels #6) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy Releases: July 30, 2013 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”If you come into these mountains with open hands, I will welcome you. If you come holding a sword, you will die by it.” Pirates, and sea monsters, and princesses...oh my! Kate Daniels and her mate, the Beast Lord, find themselves once again putting their life on the line to save an innocent. When two pack teenagers start to go loup, Kate and Curran have to Continue Reading
Review: A Kiss of Blood by Pamela Palmer
A Kiss of Blood by Pamela Palmer (Vamp City #2) Urban Fantasy June 25, 2013 Avon Reviewed by Mandi Last year I read A Blood Seduction and had very mixed feelings. For one, I found the world to be a very violent, dark urban fantasy world. I liked the fact the author goes there with the violent creepiness. There were parts that made me uncomfortable and unsettled. I found Vamp City to be a well built world and I wanted to go back to it in the second book. My frustration arose with Continue Reading
Review: Soul Stripper by Katana Collins
Soul Stripper by Katana Collins (Soul Stripper #1) May 25, 2013 Urban Fantasy Kensington Reviewed by Mandi I can’t remember the last succubus book I read, but now I remember why I avoid them. They rarely work for me (exception for The Succubus Diaries by Jill Myles which I loved). I know that they have to have sex, lots of sex, to have power and stay alive and all of that. But I think there is a tricky balance between letting their inner succubus out while also building a genuine Continue Reading
Review: Fifth Grave Past The Light by Darynda Jones
Fifth Grave Past The Light (Charley Davidson #5) by Darynda Jones Urban Fantasy/Mystery July 9, 2013 St. Martins Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I’m a virgin. But this is an old shirt.” Charley Davidson is large and in charge in the fifth installment of Darynda Jones hilariously dark and sexy urban fantasy series. More sex (YEA!!!), more jokes, and even more ghosts will keep you glued to the pages as Charley tries to solve not one but two mysteries, follow a cheater, deal with the Continue Reading