One of my favorite books by this author is called Murder Husbands, so I knew I had to check out her dark romance featuring a literal demon. I was not disappointed, and this book is a perfect way to enjoy the spookiest month of the year. Note, however, that I primarily call this a dark … Continue reading Book Review: Best Served Cold by E.M. Denning
Book Review: The Fae Queen’s Captive (Peculiar Tastes) by Sierra Simone
I’m traveling on Halloween this year, so I’ll admit that I’m not as hyped for the holiday as I usually am. Reading this unexpected dark romance changed all that in a heartbeat. The opening events are the perfect welcome to the spooky season, evoking horror tropes of the final girl while simultaneously instilling a sense … Continue reading Book Review: The Fae Queen’s Captive (Peculiar Tastes) by Sierra Simone
Book Review: Diviner’s Game Series by Jennifer Cody
This post includes reviews of the books in the Diviner's Game series: Bishop to Knight One (#1) Knight to Castle Two (#2) Queen to King Three (#3) Bishop to Knight One (Diviner's Game #1) When I tried to read an earlier edition of this book, I didn’t get very far. A few months later, I … Continue reading Book Review: Diviner’s Game Series by Jennifer Cody
Book Review: Pieces of Silver (Starian Tale) by Iris Foxglove
This novella works best if you’ve read the main Starian Cycle series of novels, mostly for the identities and relationships between all of the secondary characters who make up the Starian royal family, their consorts, and their important officials. However, the narrators for this particular story are the palace guard captain and royal tailor, which … Continue reading Book Review: Pieces of Silver (Starian Tale) by Iris Foxglove
Book Review: Paper Girls Volumes 1-2
Paper Girls Vol. 1 Brian K. Vaughan (writer); Cliff Chiang (artist); Matt Wilson (colors); Jared K. Fletcher (letters) I’ve had the first two volumes of this series sitting on my shelf for ages, and I promise it is a sheer coincidence that I finally decided to read them now that the first episodes of the … Continue reading Book Review: Paper Girls Volumes 1-2
Book Review: A Date to Impress Him (Magi Accounts #2.5) by Michele Notaro
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Magi Accounts series: Our Hearts That Tie Us (Magi Accounts #0.5)The Scars That Bind Us (Magi Accounts #1)A Kiss to Revive Me (Magi Accounts #1.5)The Shackles That Hold Us (Magi Accounts #2) Notaro has developed a wonderful storytelling pattern with this series by including “slice of life” novellas between the … Continue reading Book Review: A Date to Impress Him (Magi Accounts #2.5) by Michele Notaro
Book Review: Ashes of Regret by Searby Gray
Quick caveat for this review: I read this book after another set in this same world that will be released a month after this review goes live. This means I have some pretty significant backstory about this world and some of these characters that fresh readers will not. As always, I do my best to … Continue reading Book Review: Ashes of Regret by Searby Gray
Book Review: Vortex Conundrum (Ghostly Guardians #2) by Louisa Masters
Read my review of the first book in the Ghostly Guardians series, Spirited Situation Haunted houses tend to fall under the purview of New England when such stories are set in the United States, so I’m having fun with this slightly random but exceedingly haunted Midwest attraction. This time, one of our heroes is the … Continue reading Book Review: Vortex Conundrum (Ghostly Guardians #2) by Louisa Masters
Book Review: Deceiver of Minds (SPECTR #3.5) by Jordan L. Hawk
Read my reviews of the previous books in the SPECTR series: SPECTR: The Complete First SeriesSPECTR: The Complete Second SeriesStalker of Shadows (#3.1) Bringer of Night (#3.2)Seeker of Truth (#3.3)Harvest of Bones (#3.4) If Hawk continues the pattern from previous SPECTR collections, this novella is the penultimate installment of this particular adventure. A mystery about John’s past has been building … Continue reading Book Review: Deceiver of Minds (SPECTR #3.5) by Jordan L. Hawk
Book Review: The Sceptic (Arcana Books #1) by Lily Morton
The paranormal Black & Blue series by this same author was a departure from her contemporary/romantic comedy books, but I am more than pleased that she continues to dabble in the realm of crossing romance with dark fantasy and horror. I hesitate to call this particular book a paranormal romance because while Will and Jem … Continue reading Book Review: The Sceptic (Arcana Books #1) by Lily Morton
Book Review: Harvester of Bones (SPECTR #3.4) by Jordan L. Hawk
Read my reviews of the previous books in the SPECTR series: SPECTR: The Complete First SeriesSPECTR: The Complete Second SeriesStalker of Shadows (#3.1)Bringer of Night (#3.2)Seeker of Truth (#3.3) Because it had been a long time since I visited this world, I happily re-read the first three books in SPECTR series 3 before diving into this novella. I … Continue reading Book Review: Harvester of Bones (SPECTR #3.4) by Jordan L. Hawk
Book Review: A Mage’s Guide to Aussie Terrors (R’iyah Family Archives #2) by A.J. Sherwood
Read my review of the first book in the R'iyah Family Archives series, A Mage's Guide to Human Familiars I absolutely fell in love with the sweetly quirky characters in the first book in this series, especially in how the multiple types of relationships blended into one love story. I was excited to see these … Continue reading Book Review: A Mage’s Guide to Aussie Terrors (R’iyah Family Archives #2) by A.J. Sherwood
Book Review: The Shackles That Hold Us (Magi Accounts #2) by Michele Notaro
Read my reviews of the previous novel and novellas in the Magi Accounts series. I continue to be thoroughly impressed with the worldbuilding that has gone into this familiar yet terrifying vision of our future world with the addition of magi and shifters. Most fiction shows those races coming out on top, but sadly, I … Continue reading Book Review: The Shackles That Hold Us (Magi Accounts #2) by Michele Notaro
Book Review: The Trouble With Trying to Save an Assassin (Murder Sprees & Mute Decrees #2) by Jennifer Cody
Read my review of the first book in the Murder Sprees & Mute Decrees series: The Trouble With Trying to Date a Murderer Before this book, I’d read the first installments in three separate series by Jodi Payne. I loved them all so much, that I literally couldn’t have picked what I wanted her to … Continue reading Book Review: The Trouble With Trying to Save an Assassin (Murder Sprees & Mute Decrees #2) by Jennifer Cody
Book Review: Autumn of the Witch (Seasons of the Lukoi #4) by Iris Foxglove
Read my previous reviews of the Seasons of the Lukoi series: Winter of the Owl (Seasons of the Lukoi #1)Spring of the Wolf (Seasons of the Lukoi #2)Summer of the Wanderer (Seasons of the Lukoi #3) The final book in this series returns us to the island of Lukoi and features characters we have met in previous installments. … Continue reading Book Review: Autumn of the Witch (Seasons of the Lukoi #4) by Iris Foxglove
Book Review: Unraveling the Threads of Fate by Alice Winters
This assumption is on me, but when I read the back cover description of this book, I assumed the main characters would be the action hero sort. Military, spies, etc. Imagine my surprise when, instead, Alex is a high school English teacher, and Bishop works for a company owned by his wealthy family. This shot … Continue reading Book Review: Unraveling the Threads of Fate by Alice Winters
Book Review: Master of Hounds (Eburosi Chronicles #12-#14) by R.A. Steffan
The post contains reviews of the books in the Master of Hounds trilogy: Master of Hounds: Book 1 (#12)Master of Hounds: Book 2 (#13)Master of Hounds: Book 3 (#14) Read my reviews of the previous books in the Eburosi Chronicles series: The Horse Mistress: Book 1 (#1)The Horse Mistress: Book 2 (#2)The Horse Mistress: Book 3 (#3)The Horse … Continue reading Book Review: Master of Hounds (Eburosi Chronicles #12-#14) by R.A. Steffan
Book Review: Inferno (Hammer and Fist: Geminatus #1) by Jennifer Cody
The author advertised that this book could be read before or after Sledge and Claw (Hammer and Fist: Lextalion #1), but I read it second per the publishing dates. This order worked well for two reasons. First, characters from the other book provide delightful cameos in this novel (and yes, Lex and co. are as … Continue reading Book Review: Inferno (Hammer and Fist: Geminatus #1) by Jennifer Cody
Book Review: Sledge and Claw (Hammer and Fist: Lextalion #1) by Jennifer Cody
I’m really into the genre differences between urban fantasy and paranormal romance, especially when the main character includes supernatural traits, and this book takes that distinction to an entirely new level. The unique spin Cody puts on the fantasy elements of this series is that the non-humans are from different dimensions for which Earth is … Continue reading Book Review: Sledge and Claw (Hammer and Fist: Lextalion #1) by Jennifer Cody
Book Review: Bellamy (Sons of the Fallen #5) by Jaclyn Osborn
Read my reviews of the first 4 books in the Sons of the Fallen series. The fated mate connection between Bellamy (avatar of Lust) and Phoenix (demon and all-around snarky dude) has been teased for a few books. Though we have only seen their interactions from other perspectives until now, their eventual clash was less … Continue reading Book Review: Bellamy (Sons of the Fallen #5) by Jaclyn Osborn