Murder of Crows Author: Anne Bishop Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Meg Corbyn was a complete mystery to the Others when she first arrived at Lakeside Courtyard. Two months later, the resident terra indigene, or Earth Natives, have accepted that this aspect of their relationship with her isn’t likely to ever change. […]
The Problem with Promises Author: Leigh Evans Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: As with most urban fantasy series, the Mystwalker series books should be read from the beginning and in order, or the reader will miss out on substantial world development and character growth. In fact, I don’t know that I would […]
Night Owls Author: Lauren M. Roy Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: A- What We’re Talking About: Night Owls is the debut novel of Ms. Lauren M. Roy. Gikany and Una never know what to expect when we pick up a debut author. We were sublimely surprised by this first novel in the Night Owls series […]
Oracle of Philadelphia Author: Elizabeth Corrigan Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: A+ What We’re Talking About: Sometimes you come across a true gem without realizing it. By pure happenstance Oracle of Philadelphia came to our attention. Gikany and Una selected it because it sounded interesting, but we were unsure about it: we were not familiar […]
Known Devil Author: Justin Gustainis Reviewer: B. Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I had no idea what to expect from this story, being new to both the author and the Haunted Scranton series, but it truly was a lot of fun to read. Following Detective Sergeant Stan Markowski and his vampire partner, Karl Renfer, […]
Falling Light Author: Thea Harrison Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Falling Light is the follow up tale to Rising Darkness and the concluding story of the 2-book Game of Shadows series. Although I was confused and a bit bored with the first book, it effectively maps out the world and rules, […]
Iron Night Author: M.L. Brennan Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: A+ What We’re Talking About: Iron Night is the sequel to Generation V in the Generation V series. We really enjoyed Generation V: it was fresh and unique, gripping and engrossing. Iron Night knocks Generation V out of the park! Gikany and Una loved it […]
Cursed By Destiny Author: Cecy Robson Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: A- What We’re Talking About: ****Due to the nature of this series, this review contains some spoilers. We enjoy the Weird Girls series and although there are not blatant spoilers – there are some general giveaways. You have been warned!**** Cursed by Destiny is […]
Undertow Author: S.M. Stelmack Reviewer: VampBard Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Creepmeister things living in tunnels underground?!?! Um. This book needs to come with some sort of ‘Stephen King inspired me’ warning. Naturally, I’m a fan of all things pre-1992 King. Stelmack completely nailed the ambiance of the underground and put her reader smack-dab […]
Broken Blade Author: J.C. Daniels Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Warning: Spoilers from previous books in the Colbana Files series. Broken Blade is the long-awaited and much anticipated follow-up title to Night Blade by JC Daniels. I HIGHLY recommend that anyone new to this series start with the first book and […]
Black Arts Author: Faith Hunter Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: As Enforcer for the Master vampire of the Southeastern United States, Jane Yellowrock has seen more crazy and impossible things than she ever wanted to. Having finally acknowledged that she can’t do the job alone, she’s been slowly adapting to sharing her […]
Iron & Velvet Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: There’s one thing that can be said for certain about Kate Kane: she does not date vampires. Well, she tries not to date vampires. Except for the Prince of Cups, who’s managed to win Kate over with her bribes of pudding […]
The Spider Author: Jennifer Estep Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Opening in present day, shortly after the events of the ninth Elemental Assassin story, Heart of Venom, Gin Blanco tells her lover, Owen, the gritty details of the events that solidified her place as the deadly assassin, the Spider. The story […]
Fallen Author: Traci Slatton Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: B- What We’re Talking About: Fallen is the first novel in the After Trilogy, a post-apocalyptic dystopian world. We follow Emma, a woman who faced with the end of the world, fights to save herself and her daughter. While the ashes have cleared, she continues to […]
Clean Sweep Author: Ilona Andrews Reviewer: Una Rating: A What I’m Talking About: The writing team know as Ilona Andrews decided to give their fans (and blog followers) a treat: they released a serial story on their website. The story started with a girl and her broom and went from there. Well, the genius that […]