Review book provided by Penguin Group There are a number of unread review books that I’m now working my way through; I fell horribly behind due to some health problems. Combine that with publishers’ tendency to send books from…
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Review: “The Second Summoning,” Tanya Huff
Pros: Funny, hilarious, silly, amusing, entertaining, laugh-a-minute, whimsical, playful, absurd… Cons: Occasionally a little too surreal Rating: 4.5 out of 5 The Second Summoning is book two of The Keeper Chronicles (you can find all three books packaged together…
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Non-Review: “Faery Moon,” P.R. Frost
Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Tess Noncoire is a fantasy writer who’s attending a writers’ conference in Las Vegas. She’s also a Celestial Blade Warrior with an imp companion named Scrap, charged to protect the world against demons.…
"Darkness Undone," Jessa Slade
Pros: Very nice new set of characters and dynamic between them Cons: End-game relationship troubles are way too similar from book to book Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Sidney Westerbrook has arrived in…
"Vowed in Shadows," Jessa Slade
Pros: Interesting world with plenty of explosive action and raw sexuality Cons: Somewhat predictable Rating: 4 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Jonah Walker was a missionary before he became possessed by a repentant demon and…
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"Forged of Shadows," Jessa Slade
Pros: Interesting story and world with some great action Cons: I didn’t enjoy the dynamic between Liam and Jilly Rating: 3 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Liam Niall is the leader of a Chicago chapter…
"Trick of the Light," Rob Thurman
Pros: Fantastic story and characters Cons: Too much re-re-explaining Rating: 5 out of 5 Trixa Iktomi is a bar owner who sells information to the human—and not-so-human—residents of Las Vegas. When she gets the itch to have some fun,…
"Something About Witches," Joey W. Hill
Pros: Powerful and moving; incredibly erotic; understandable motivations for terrible actions Cons: Bad guy could have used more fleshing out Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Ruby owns a gun shop because frankly, guns…
"That Old Black Magic," Michelle Rowen
Pros: Love to see Darrak dealing with his insecurities; fascinating demonic/celestial politicking Cons: Still would like a little more depth to some of the villains Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Eden’s unwanted black…
"Something Wicked," Michelle Rowen
Pros: Fun relationship; neat plot and world; enjoyable characters Cons: Still a bit much bickering between Eden and Darrak Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Eden is trying to find a way to get…