Harbinger by Emily Meredith Released: March 13, 2018 Urban Fantasy Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A debut urban fantasy featuring demons and nephilim. I tend to not sway towards demons necessarily, - but I read an excerpt when I received this review request and I liked it. Even better, I enjoyed this entire book (except for the end but we will get to that!) When Annabel's uncle dies, she is shocked. She had not spoken to him for fifteen years, but the loss of him still upsets her. Continue Reading
Review: Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs
Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs (Alpha & Omega #5) Released: March 6, 2018 Urban Fantasy Ace Reviewed by Mandi The Alpha & Omega series is set in the same world as Briggs' Mercy Thompson series. Over the years, I have found A&O to be consistently amazing, where as sometimes I find Mercy Thompson series to be just okay. (Although overall, both series swirl around as urban fantasy favorites). Briggs is a terrific storyteller. She presents strong, flawed, sometimes terrifying Continue Reading
Review: Lake Silence by Anne Bishop
Lake Silence by Anne Bishop World of the Others, #1/The Others, #6 Urban Fantasy, Mystery March 6, 2018 Ace Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Human laws do not apply in the territory controlled by the Others--vampires, shape-shifters, and even deadlier paranormal beings. And this is a fact that humans should never, ever forget.... Vicki DeVine has decided to reopen a rustic resort on Lake Silence, having been awarded it in her divorce from her abusive husband. Vicki is ill-prepared Continue Reading
January Mini Reviews
Mandi: Relay by Layla Reyne M/M Contemporary Grade: C- With the Olympics right around the corner, I'm all about an Olympic romance, even though this one takes place in the summer. We have Alex and Dane, who have both made the team for the Olympics as swimmers - but they hate each other. Like, really hate each other. They have a bad history, and now have to train together in the three weeks heading into the Olympics. Alex sees Dane as the charmer, all-american who gets everything he Continue Reading
Review: Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks
Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks World of the Lupi, #14 Urban Fantasy January 2, 2018 Berkley Jove Favorite Quote: “You suggest we throw humans at them instead of rocks?” Reviewed by Tori We left Dragon Spawn after the Lupi children's’ kidnapping was arranged by the dragon spawn in return for a promised favor from the Great Bitch. She wants to use Lily’s body and in her attempts to take over the world. Lily and Rule are separated when the mission to rescue the children falls apart in a Continue Reading
Review: Spartan Heart by Jennifer Estep
Spartan Heart by Jennifer Estep Series: Mythos Academy Colorado, #1 Urban Fantasy/YA December 5, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: The first day of school is always the worst. School just started and Rory Forseti already knows it going to be a bad one. A spartan at the Mythos Academy in Colorado, she becomes persona non grata when it’s revealed her parents were famous Reaper assassins. Even her heroics in helping to defeat Loki and his minions last Continue Reading
Review: Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter
Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter Series: Soulwood, #3 Urban Fantasy December 5, 2017 Ace/Roc Favorite Quote: Here there was no fear or grief. No worry or pain. Here I would stay. Reviewed by Tori Picking up not long after book two, Curse of the Land, Flame in the Dark opens to Nell arriving at a crime scene where a senator has been attacked at a fundraising party and the whole situation has a strong supernatural feel to it. Especially when the prominent guest list comes to light. Continue Reading
Review: Deja New by MaryJanice Davidson
Deja New by Mary Janice Davidson Series: Insighter Novel, #2 Urban Fantasy/Mystery November 7, 2017 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “If I didn’t put on my pants for the mayor, I’m not doing it for Leah Nazir. Or our brother.” Angela Drake’s father was murdered by his brother and sentenced to life in prison. Angela’s mother checked out of life and her cousins came to live with them. Angela is convinced her uncle did not murder her father and is dead set on getting him a new Continue Reading
Review: Haunted Blade by J.C. Daniels
Haunted Blade by J.C. Daniels Series: Colbana Files, #6 Urban Fantasy September 30, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ‘I am yours. You are mine. We are one…’ Haunted Blade picks up a few weeks after Shadowed Blade. Kit Colbana battled for her life and is now recovering both physically and mentally, along with her friends. Kit has regained possession of her gift after Jude had it magically blocked and has learned more about her family and the reasons behind their Continue Reading
Review: Devils and Thieves by Jennifer Rush
Devils and Thieves by Jennifer Rush Series: Devils and Thieves, #1 Urban Fantasy/Mature YA October 3, 2017 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Favorite Quote: “I was going to throw myself into the sea and take the devil with me.” Reviewed by Tori Eighteen-year-old Jemmie Carmichael has grown up surrounded by magic in the quiet town of Hawthorne, New York. In her world, magic users are called "kindled," and Jemmie would count herself among them if only she could cast a simple spell Continue Reading