Black Heart Author: Christina Henry Reviewer: Jen Twimom Rating: A-, 4 Stars What I’m Talking About: Note: due to the nature of this series where the storyline continues from book to book, there are spoilers from the previous books in this review. When we last saw our heroine Madeline (Maddy) Black, her life was in […]
Stonecast Author: Anton Strout Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: C, 2.5 Stars What We’re Talking About: Note: This review contains minor spoilers. Stonecast is the sequel to Alchemystic in the Spellmasons Chronicles. Sadly, we were disappointed in this much-anticipated continuation of the journey of Alex and her friends through this fascinating new world. The elements […]
About the Book Blood Bond Author: Jeanne C. Stein Publisher: ACE Released: August 27, 2013 REVIEW HERE Snippet Next morning, Frey and I are the last to the breakfast table. I’m glad no one asks why. It would be embarrassing. Even an adult daughter doesn’t want to acknowledge that she’s late coming down because she and her […]
Blood Bond Author: Jeanne C. Stein Reviewer: Gikany and Una Rating: B, 3 Stars What We’re Talking About: Blood Bond is the latest installment in the Anna Strong Chronicles, and it seems to be a transitional novel to the next story arc. Although it is an emotionally charged novel, we felt a bit distanced from […]
Perdition Author: Ann Aquirre Reviewer: Nima Rating: A, 4.5 stars What I’m Talking About: Author Ann Aguirre has based Perdition, the first book in her new series, The Dred Chronicles, in same alternative universe as her Sirantha Jax Series, but set several decades into the future. Instead of the expanse of space that was the […]
Sunday Snippets are back and with a punch… check out a short snippet from the latest Ilona Andrew’s Kate Daniel’s series.
Harbinger Author: Philippa Ballantine Reviewer: Twimom227 Rating: A, 4.5 Stars What I’m Talking About: Harbinger is the fourth and final installment of the marvelous Books of the Order series by Philippa Ballantine. Although one could probably get away reading it solo, I do not recommend it. Ms. Ballantine has created an immensely rich fantasy world […]
Magic Rises Author: Ilona Andrews Release Date: July 30, 2013 Publisher: Ace Kate Daniels #6 ISBN: #978-1937007584 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): Paperback (368 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley Reviewer: Twimom227 About the Book: Mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate, Curran, the Beast Lord, are struggling to solve a heartbreaking crisis. Unable to control their […]
Welcome to the Urban Fantasy Summer Reading Celebration here at That’s What I’m Talking About!! original images by marin & papaija2008 at FreeDigitalPhotos.com banner designed by Jennifer from Books Make Me Happy The celebration runs from July 1 through July 12, 2013, with guest posts, author and series spotlights and lots and lots of GIVEAWAYS!! […]
Bronze Gods Author: A.A. Aguirre Release Date: April 30, 2013 Publisher: Ace Apparatus Infernum Novel #1 ISBN: #978-0425258194 Genre: Steampunk Format(s): Paperback (336 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: Janus Mikani and Celeste Ritsuko work all hours in the Criminal Investigation Division, keeping citizens safe. He’s a charming rogue with an […]
Of Shadow Born Author: Dianne Sylvan Release Date: March 26, 2013 Publisher: Ace Shadow World #4 ISBN: # 978-0425259801 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): Paperback (336 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: Spread throughout the dark corners of our world lies the Shadow World, a society of vampires who feed off the […]
Today I have the privilege of revealing to you the cover for Harbinger by Philippa (Pip) Ballantine. This is the fourth and final (*sobs*) story in her marvelous Books of the Order Series. Without further ado…. May I present to you Harbinger… The cover artist for Harbinger is Jason Chan. Once again, what perfect imagery for this […]
Frost Burned Author: Patricia Briggs Release Date: March 5, 2013 Publisher: Ace Mercy Thompson #7 ISBN: #978-1841497983 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): Hardcover (352 pgs) e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: Shapeshifter Mercy Thompson’s life is calming down, at least enough that she can focus on mundane matters like Black Friday sales. But […]
Black City Author: Christina Henry Release Date: Feb. 26, 2013 Publisher: ACE Black Wings #5 (Madeline Black) ISBN: #978-0425256589 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): Paperback (288 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley About the book: Former Agent of death Madeline Black may have been stripped of her wings—but she hasn’t lost her purpose… […]
Between Author: Kerry Schafer Release Date: Jan. 29, 2013 Publisher: Ace The Between #1 ISBN: #978-0425261149 Genre: Urban Fantasy Format(s): Paperback (304 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: Vivian Maylor can’t sleep. Maybe it’s because she just broke up with her boyfriend and moved to a new town, or it could be the […]