Blind Date with a Werewolf Author: Patricia Briggs Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: Within the Alpha & Omega series, a certain brooding, death-wishing werewolf holds a place of significance and is no mere side-character with no agency. So, it was with unmitigated pleasure I encountered recent anthologies featuring a series of […]
The Rainfall Market Author: You Yeong-Gwang Translated by: Slin Jung Reviewer: Jen Rating: D What I’m Talking About: The Rainfall Market is a simple, predictable tale of a young girl who wishes for a better life. Serin is excited that she receives a ticket to the Rainfall Market, a magical place where she can exchange her life […]
In Our Stars Author: Jack Campbell Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: A What I’m Talking About: A terrorist plot destroys the earth, but what if a woman has the chance to change history and save the earth? Jack Campbell’s books caught my eye some time ago when reading a book pal’s reviews, but In Our Stars […]
Final Heir Author: Faith Hunter Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Final Heir is the 15th and last novel in the Jane Yellowrock series, and I believe it’s as fitting an ending as any longtime followers of the series might hope for. All the familiar characters are here (either alive/undead/etc. or in memories), […]
The Impossible Us Author: Sarah Lotz Reviewer: Nima Rating: A+ for premise and writing, B+ for content What I’m Talking About: This was a tough book to rate. The Impossible Us by British author Sarah Lotz was unexpected in a really good way. Main characters Bee and Nick are incredibly normal people. Bee has given […]
Crowbones Author: Anne Bishop Reviewer: B. Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I couldn’t help being somewhat uncertain about Crowbones after having some minor issues with Lake Silence, the first of the series dealing with the residents of Sproing. However, this story ended up dispelling every one of those doubts and I enjoyed reading it […]
True Dead Author: Faith Hunter Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Jane Yellowrock has held a number of titles over the last few years: Skinwalker, “fanghead” killer, enemy, Enforcer, friend, sister, lover, and…Dark Queen of the Mithrans? And doesn’t that just suck. Too bad she hasn’t got a choice in the matter. Now […]
Audiobook review: Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian Note: I split my time reading this book roughly 50/50 between the audiobook book and the ebook. This review reflects a review of both mediums. Although the tragic Arthurian Legion is familiar, Ms. Sebastian creates an engrossing story, told from a new perspective. Like the legendary Mists […]
The Year of the Witching Author: Alexis Henderson Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Born an orphan and an outcast, seventeen-year-old Immanuelle Moore has never known anything outside of Bethel. As the child of a Bethelan mother accused of witchcraft and an Outskirter father who was burned at the stake, she wears the […]
Shattered Bonds Author: Faith Hunter Reviewer: B. Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: After acquiring a couple of new titles (and their accompanying responsibilities) in the previous story in the series, Dark Queen, Jane has retreated to the Appalachian mountains, abdicating her positions in the hope of not succumbing to the magical cancer that is […]
Wild Country Author: Anne Bishop Reviewer: B. Rating: B What I’m Talking About: In a welcome, if somewhat startling, jump backwards from the first World of the Others story, Lake Silence, Anne Bishop returns her readers to Bennett, a town “cleansed” of humans by the Elders during the events of Marked in Flesh. Paralleling the timeline of Etched […]
“Fierce and captivating, PHOENIX UNBOUND is the story of a gladiator and a fire witch fighting for their freedom against an empire that wants them enslaved. With impossible odds, breathtaking battles, terrifying magic, and an unlikely love, this book is a must read. Grace Draven is a master of romantic heroic fantasy.” –New York Times bestselling author Ilona […]
Magic Triumphs Author: Ilona Andrews Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Magic Triumphs is an emotional read that brings a satisfying end to the Kate Daniels series as we know and love it. It is filled with the typical Kate shenanigans, but it’s so much more. The authors don’t short change long-time fans, […]
Magic Triumphs is almost here! To celebrate, Ace Books and participating blogs will be giving away three copies of each Kate Daniels book every weekday leading up to highly anticipated release on August 28th. Each giveaway will run for three days. Follow the tour and enter to win them all! About Magic Triumphs: Kate has […]
Night Fall Author: Simon R. Green Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: B- What We’re Talking About: Night Fall is the bittersweet end to the captivating worlds of the the Nightside, The Secret Histories, and GhostFinders series. Although we are sad that this is the end to these captivating worlds, it was still one hell of […]