Night Vision (Indigo Court #4) by Yasmine Galenorn Urban Fantasy July 2, 2013 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Life is often an illusion, Cicely. Illusion that is very real, very strong, but still-place the right amount of force on the right spot and it breaks.“ Night Vision, the fourth installment of Yasmine Galenorn’s dark and sensual fae fantasy, picks up right where Night Seeker ended. Well-plotted and cast with characters that are strong and personable, Night Vision is Continue Reading
Review: Fire & Frost by Meljean Brooks, Caroline Crane, and Jessica Sims
Fire & Frost by Meljean Brook, Caroline Crane, and Jessica Sims PNR/UF/Steampunk Romance Anthology May 25, 2013 Self published Reviewed by Tori Speed Mating by Jessica Sims – Estrella may be going into heat, but she’s determined to remain in control. Just because she’s ovulating doesn’t mean she has to settle for just any man (or his beast). Her sexy alpha’s determined to find her a tiger to take care of her heat and father her child…but no one seems to look quite as good as the man in Continue Reading
REVIEW: Blood Trade by Faith Hunter
Blood Trade (Jane Yellowrock #6) by Faith Hunter Urban Fantasy April 2, 2013 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You gonna put on your big girl panties and fight with the boys, now?“ “Who says I wear panties?” The Master of Natchez, Mississippi has a nasty problem on his hands. Rogue vampires—those who follow the Naturaleza and believe that humans should be nothing more than prey to be hunted—are terrorizing his city. Luckily, he knows the perfect skinwalker to call in to take back the Continue Reading
Review: Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson
Hot Blooded (Jessica McClain #2) by Amanda Carlson Urban Fantasy April 23, 2013 Orbit Reviewed by Tori It hasn't been the best week for Jessica McClain. Her mate has been kidnapped by a Goddess hell-bent on revenge --- but Jessica is playing for keeps. Because she's the only female werewolf in town...it comes with its own set of rules...and powers. Aided by two vamps, two loyal Pack members, and one very reluctant human, Jessica must rescue her man while coming to terms with what being Continue Reading
Review: Of Shadow Born by Dianne Sylvan
Of Shadow Born (Shadow World #4) by Dianne Sylvan Urban Fantasy March 26, 2013 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Till my body is dust and my soul is no more I will love you . . . love you . . .” After a heart rending night of loss and blood, Miranda Grey-Solomon, vampire Queen of the South, now stands in the ruins of her life determined to pick up the pieces and move on. David, her husband and Prime, is missing and presumed dead, and Miranda is lost without her soul mate by her Continue Reading
Review: Dead Man’s Deal by Jocelynn Drake
Dead Man’s Deal (Asylum Tales #2) by Jocelynn Drake Urban Fantasy E Book May 7, 2013 Harper Voyager Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "A smart man would keep his mouth shut. I wasn't always a smart man." In Low Town, where elves, fairies, trolls, werewolves, vampires and other manners of supernatural life are happily walking among humanity, everything has its price. Gage Powell just wants to run his tattoo parlor and live a quiet fuss free life with his girlfriend, but Gage has learned Continue Reading
Review: Generation V by M.L. Brennan
Generation V by M.L. Brennan (American Vampire #1) Urban Fantasy Released: May 7, 2013 ROC Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What are you planning to do next, Miss Marple?" “Miss Marple?” “I’ve promoted you from Nancy Drew.” Fortitude Scott is not having a good life. At 26 years old, his degree in film theory hasn’t done much to advance his placement in life. He can barely afford his apartment, he works a dead end job as a coffee barista, and his girlfriend has decided to take a time out Continue Reading
Review: Rogue Descendant by Jenna Black
Rogue Descendant (Nikki Glass #3) by Jenna Black Urban Fantasy April 30, 2013 Pocket Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You advising me to lie back and think of England?” Nikki Glass has begun to acclimate to her new life as an immortal descendant of Artemis. Living in the mansion with the other Liberi’s, Nikki is slowly making it her home but finds herself clinging stubbornly to her humanity, especially when it comes to killing for revenge. And revenge is what Liberi leader Anderson Continue Reading
When Urban Fantasy Loses Tori’s Trust
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: When Urban Fantasy Loses My Trust – by Tori. When I read a certain genre, I have certain expectations. I expect Romance to be an emotional love fest, Paranormal Romance to be a love fest between supernatural entities, and Urban Fantasy to kick arse and take names in a world similar to mine. As a long time reader of Urban Fantasy, I have always been of the opinion that the main defining appeal of this genre is the low key or utter lack of romance. It’s not called UFR Continue Reading
Review: Sharp by Alex Hughes
Sharp by Alex Hughes (Mindspace Investigation #2) April 2, 2013 Futuristic Suspense Roc Reviewed by Mandi Going by the number of Goodreads and Amazon reviews for this series, I say – this is the best series you are not reading. It’s like JD Robb meets Jim Butcher. Set in the future, with a strong murder-mystery suspense element, the world is the result of a Tech war, where millions died and technology can no longer be trusted. Our hero, Adam is a very high-level telepath who Continue Reading