Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (Fever #5) Urban Fantasy January 18, 2011 Hardcover, 594 Pages Delacorte Press Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Included at the end because it is a bit of a spoiler. Note: I tried hard to write a spoiler-free review – however I failed. There are some small things that I do consider spoilers. (Especially whether Barrons and Mac get their HEA) Also the quotes at the very bottom are spoilers. I hope to do a big spoiler discussion post in a few Continue Reading
Review: Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh
Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh (Guild Hunter #3) Paranormal Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 324 Pages Berkley Sensation Reviewed by Mandi Although Elena is now an angel, she is still very young in the immortal world. With the help of her lover, archangel Raphael and his Seven, those that have vowed their loyalty to him, Elena is getting stronger and wise in the immortal ways every day. She is able to fly now, although the vertical lift off and endurance still eludes Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Killing Rocks by DD Barant
Killing Rocks (Bloodhound Files #3) by DD Barant Urban Fantasy December 28, 2010 Paperback, 336 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except for tattoos and STDs.” Jace is back and ready for anything in the 3rd installment of the Bloodhound Files series. Cassius informs Jace at the end of Dying Bites that the sorcerer who was responsible for bringing her to this alternate world has been sighted and if she can find him and Continue Reading
Review: Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland
Secrets Of The Demon (Kara Gillian #3) by Diana Rowland Urban Fantasy January 4, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages Daw Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “The sight of him took my breath away. Every. Single.Time. Angelic features-the kick butt guardian kind, not the dorky cherub sort...” Homicide detective Kara Gillian fights crime in Beaulac, LA with some help from the supernatural. Kara has the ability to sense magic and summon demons. This combination of power has brought her to the Continue Reading
Review: Right-Hand Magic by Nancy A. Collins
Right-Hand Magic (A Novel Of Golgotham #1) by Nancy A. Collins Urban Fantasy December 7, 2010 Paperback, 304 Pages Roc Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If I hadn’t known he was a were-cougar, my only thought upon seeing him was that he was in desperate need of a brow wax...” When Timothea Alda Talmadge Eresby aka Tate needs more space in order to create her sculptures she finds a deal to good to be true. The problem? It’s located in Golgotham. A magical section of New York, Continue Reading
Review: Taken by the Others by Jess Haines
Taken by the Others (H&W Investigations #2) Urban Fantasy January 4, 2010 Paperback, 352 Pages Zebra Reviewed by Mandi Private Investigator Shiarra Waynest can’t catch a break. Although she only wants to investigate humans, she has found herself tangled up with The Others. Out to the public since 9/11, The Others – vampires, werewolves etc..have used their money to spin a positive light on themselves but Shiarra knows just how dangerous they can be. Although she is dating Chazz, Continue Reading
Review: Unusual Suspects Anthology
Unusual Suspects (Stories of Mystery and Fantasy) by Charlaine Harris, Simon Green, Laurie R. King and others. December 2, 2008 Urban Fantasy Paperback, 320 Pages Ace Reviewed by Tori Unusual Suspects is a 12 story anthology composed of some of today's best known authors. All of the stories deal with the same theme-solving a mystery based on a supernatural theme. Lucky by Charlaine Harris gives us a glimpse into the life of Sookie Stackhouse and her witchy roommate Amelia Continue Reading
Review: Vampires Not Invited by Cheyenne McCray
Vampires Not Invited (Night Tracker #3) by Cheyenne McCray Urban Fantasy November 30, 2010 Paperback, 352 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”One By One The Penguins Are Stealing My Sanity” Nyx is back in action when a mischievous gang of sprites is wreaking havoc on the city of Manhattan. When she overhears a conversation between a pair of vampires at the Pit she realizes that there is a lot more at stake then cleaning up Lady Liberty’s toenails. Seems master Continue Reading
Review: Bone Gods by Caitlin Kittredge
Bone Gods (Black London #3) By Caitlin Kittredge Urban Fantasy November 30, 2010 Paperback, 352 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ”I don’t feel but I understand. I understand loss and desire. It’s the fabric of the bargains we make.” Jack Winter is gone, the Black is shredding, and the smell of blood and battle stains the air. When Pete’s old police partner calls her in to investigate a brutal murder with supernatural aspects, Pete gets dragged back into the Continue Reading
Review: Black Wings by Christina Henry
Black Wings by Christina Henry (Madeline Black #1) November 30, 2010 Urban Fantasy Paperback, 295 Pages Ace Reviewed by Mandi Maddy inherited her career as an Agent from her mother. She gets her weekly list of people who are going to die, and meets their souls to hopefully usher them to the Door. Behind this Door, Maddy has no idea what lurks. But she knows her boss J.B gets really angry with extra paperwork, and if the souls choose not to enter the Door and become ghosts, there Continue Reading