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Fated (Alex Verus #1) by Benedict Jacka
Fated (Alex Verus #1) by Benedict Jacka Publisher: Ace/Feb. 2012 Urban Fantasy Alex Verus series Kind thanks to Ace for providing a review copy 3.5/5 Alex Verus is part of a world hidden in plain sight, running a magic shop in London. And while Alex’s own powers aren’t as showy as some mages, he does have the advantage of foreseeing the possible future—allowing him to pull off operations that have … Continue reading
Knight’s Curse (Knight’s Curse #1) by Karen Duvall
Knight’s Curse (Knight’s Curse #1) by Karen Duvall Publisher: LUNA/August 2011 Urban Fantasy Knight’s Curse Series 3.5/5 A skilled knife fighter since the age of nine, Chalice knows what it’s like to live life on the edge—precariously balanced between the dark and the light. But the time has come to choose. The evil sorcerer who kidnapped her over a decade ago requires her superhuman senses to steal a precious magical artifact or … Continue reading
Interview (& Giveaway): Barbara Ashford, author of Spellcast
If you caught my review of Spellcast, you know how much I adored it, so when its author, Barbara Ashford, agreed to answer a few of my questions, I was beyond thrilled! Also up for grabs is a copy of Spellcast to one lucky winner, so be sure to check out the giveaway details at the bottom of the post, and please welcome Barbara to the blog! Barbara, you have … Continue reading
Friday Giveaway: Hexed (Iron Druid #2) by Kevin Hearne (audiobook)
It’s Friday, and to me, that’s a great reason for a giveaway! Well,there are all kinds of reasons for one, but if you’re like me, Friday is a happy making day ’cause the weekend’s ahead! So, without further ado, if you love audiobooks, this one’s for you. I’ve got a shiny new copy of Hexed, Book 2 or the amazing Iron Druid series by Kevin Hearne (who also provided the … Continue reading
Review: Spellcast by Barbara Ashford
Spellcast by Barbara Ashford Publisher: DAW (May 2011) Source: Purchased Fantasy 5/5 Amazon| Barnes and Noble Synopsis When Maggie Graham lost her job and her apartment fell to pieces, she decided to flee New York City for a while and hide in Vermont, at the Crossroads Theatre. She hadn’t planned to audition, yet soon found herself part of the summer stock cast. But her previous acting experiences couldn’t prepare her for … Continue reading
Review: Night Mares in the Hamptons (Willow Tate #2) by Celia Jerome
Night Mares in the Hamptons (Willow Tate #2) by Celia Jerome Publisher: DAW (Penguin/May 2011) Source: Purchased Urban Fantasy 4/5 Purchase: Amazon| Barnes and Noble Synopsis Graphic novelist Willow Tate is a Visualizer, able to draw images of beings from the realm of Faerie, bringing them from their world to ours in the process. After a ten-foot-tall red troll follows her from Manhattan to Paumanok Harbor in the Hamptons, Willow realizes … Continue reading
Review: Shotgun Sorceress (Spellbent #2) by Lucy A. Snyder
Shotgun Sorceress (Spellbent #2) by Lucy A. Snyder Publisher: DelRey (Random House/Oct. 2010) Source: Purchased Spellbent Series Urban Fantasy 5/5 Hats Synopsis BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE For Jessie Shimmer, everything changed when she went to hell and back to save her lover, Cooper Marron. After tangling with supernatural forces and killing an untouchable spirit lord, Jessie finds herself gifted—or perhaps cursed—with dark powers. And when she and Cooper make love, her … Continue reading
Review: Trolls in the Hamptons (Willow Tate #1) by Celia Jerome
Trolls in the Hamptons (Willow Tate #1) by Celia Jerome Publisher: DAW (Penguin/Nov. 2010) Source: Purchased Willow Tate Series Urban Fantasy 4/5 Hats Synopsis Willow Tate is a graphic novelist who earns enough money at her craft to keep her rent-controlled Manhattan apartment and still put food in the fridge. But when she decides to write about a ten-foot-tall troll who’s a superhero, one suddenly appears, causing mayhem in Manhattan. When … Continue reading
Review: Spellbent (Spellbent #1) by Lucy A. Snyder
Spellbent (Spellbent #1) by Lucy A. Snyder Publisher: DelRey (RandomHouse Sept.2009) Source: Purchased Urban Fantasy *Spellbent Series 5/5 Synopsis In the heart of Ohio, Jessie Shimmer is caught up in hot, magic-drenched passion with her roguish lover, Cooper Marron, who is teaching her how to tap her supernatural powers. When they try to break a drought by calling down a rainstorm, a hellish portal opens and Cooper is ripped from this … Continue reading
Review: Visions of Skyfire (Awakening #2) by Regan Hastings
Visions of Skyfire (Awakening #2) by Regan Hastings Publisher: Signet Eclipse (Penguin/Sept 2011) Source: From publisher for review Paranormal romance Awakening series 3.5/5 Hats Synopsis Teresa Santiago has awakened her abilities to summon lightning but is unable to control her power-or her attraction to Rune, her Eternal protector and destined partner. Now, Teresa and Rune must locate a missing artifact of unimaginable power before it unleashes the forces of darkness on … Continue reading