Review: Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

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May 212013
 
Review: Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

Review: Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay Book provided by NetGalley and Atria Books Release date: June 4, 2013 (first published September 2012) Synopsis from Goodreads: I live in a world without magic or miracles. A place where there are no clairvoyants or shapeshifters, no angels or superhuman boys to save you. A place where people die and music disintegrates and things suck. I am pressed so hard against the earth by the weight of reality that some days I wonder how I am still able to lift my feet to walk. Full of rage and without a purpose, former [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 21, 2013 at 7:00 am

Early Review: Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead

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May 142013
 
Early Review: Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead

Early Review: Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead Book 1 in Age of X series Release date: June 4, 2013 Book provided by Edelweiss and Dutton Synopsis from Goodreads: In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile after failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America (RUNA). Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the military’s most elite and terrifying tier, a [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm

Early Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarry

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May 092013
 
Early Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarry

Early Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarry Book 2 in Pushing the Limits series Book provided by NetGalley and Harlequin Teen Release date: May 28, 2013 Synopsis from Goodreads: Ryan lowers his lips to my ear. “Dance with me, Beth.” “No.” I whisper the reply. I hate him and I hate myself for wanting him to touch me again…. “I dare you…” If anyone knew the truth about Beth Risk’s home life, they’d send her mother to jail and seventeen-year-old Beth who knows where. So she protects her mom at all costs. Until the day her uncle swoops in [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 9, 2013 at 7:00 am

Genre Book Showdown: Transparent vs Parallel

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May 022013
 
Genre Book Showdown: Transparent vs Parallel

This month I read two HarperTeen novels about teenage girls that are something more than average.  Transparent‘s MC Fiona was an invisible girl and Parallel‘s MC Abby was able to sift through parallel universes.  Today, these books meet in the Genre Book Showdown. Who will take home the win?  Read on to see who is declared the victor!   The Contenders: Transparent by Natalie Whipple Genre: YA Paranormal Publication Date: 21 May 2013 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and HarperTeen Synopsis from Goodreads: Plenty of teenagers feel invisible. Fiona McClean actually is. An invisible girl is a priceless weapon. Fiona’s own father has been forcing her to do his dirty [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 2, 2013 at 1:47 pm

Reviews: Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz and Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

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Apr 292013
 
Reviews: Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz and Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

I recently read two well-written YA novels whose storylines were a bit off the beaten path.  If you are looking for a unique read, Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz or Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff might satisfy your reading itch. Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz Genre: YA Fantasy/Magical Realism Publication Date: 1 January 2013 Book Borrowed from Local Library Synopsis from Goodreads: A gritty, romantic modern fairy tale from the author of Break and Gone, Gone, Gone. Be careful what you believe in. Rudy’s life is flipped upside-down when his family moves to a remote island in a last attempt to save his sick younger brother. [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 29, 2013 at 7:00 am

Early Review: His Majesty’s Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal

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Apr 222013
 
Early Review: His Majesty's Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal

His Majesty’s Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal Book #3 in the Maggie Hope Mysteries Genre: Historical Mystery Publication Date: 14 May 2013 Print Galley Provided by Bantam Books Synopsis from Goodreads: For fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Laurie R. King, and Anne Perry, whip-smart heroine Maggie Hope returns to embark on a clandestine mission behind enemy lines where no one can be trusted, and even the smallest indiscretion can be deadly. World War II has finally come home to Britain, but it takes more than nightly air raids to rattle intrepid spy and expert code breaker Maggie Hope. After serving as a [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 22, 2013 at 9:03 am

Early Review: Arclight by Josin L. McQuein

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Apr 172013
 
Early Review: Arclight by Josin L. McQuein

Arclight by Josin L. McQuein Book #1 in the Arclight series Genre: YA Dystopia Publication Date: 23 April 2013 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and Greenwillow Books Synopsis from Goodreads: No one crosses the wall of light . . . except for one girl who doesn’t remember who she is, where she came from, or how she survived. A harrowing, powerful debut thriller about finding yourself and protecting your future—no matter how short and uncertain it may be. The Arclight is the last defense. The Fade can’t get in. Outside the Arclight’s border of high-powered beams is the Dark. And between [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm

Giveaway! And Interview of Cara McKenna, Author of After Hours and Making Him Sweat

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Apr 162013
 
Giveaway! And Interview of Cara McKenna, Author of After Hours and Making Him Sweat

Interview of Cara McKenna (and a Giveaway too!) BadAssBook Reviews welcomes Cara McKenna today for an interview. Today is the release of Cara’s book After Hours by Penguin/Intermix, which we reviewed a few days ago. I have been a fan of Cara’s for awhile — Willing Victim and her writings under the name of Meg Maguire — Thank You for Riding and Making Him Sweat. So I am just thrilled to be able to ask Cara what I have been wondering and thinking about her books and her writing style. And Cara … well, you will see by her answers [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 16, 2013 at 7:00 am

Early Review: After Hours by Cara McKenna

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Apr 122013
 
Early Review: After Hours by Cara McKenna

After Hours by Cara McKenna *I received an early review copy of this book from the author, netgalley and Penguin/Intermix* Regina’s Rating: 5 Stars/Grade A+ Release Date: April 13th Book Summary: Erin Coffey has been a nurse for years, but nothing’s prepared her for the physical and emotional demands of her new position. Needing to move closer to her dysfunctional family, she takes a dangerous job at Larkhaven Psychiatric Hospital, where she quickly learns that she needs protection—and she meets the strong, over-confident coworker who’s more than willing to provide it. Kelly Robak is the type of guy that Erin has [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 12, 2013 at 8:22 am

New Release Review: Thank You For Riding by Meg Maguire

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Apr 082013
 
New Release Review: Thank You For Riding by Meg Maguire

Thank You For Riding by Meg Maguire  *e-book purchased from Amazon* Regina’s Rating: 5 stars/Grade A+ Book Summary: The last train of the night might just be the start of something good. A Strangers on a Train Story Stung ego or not, Caitlin’s relieved her fizzling relationship is over, even if she’s just been unceremoniously dumped between the copier and a dead ficus tree. At least she has an excuse to ditch the lousy office Christmas party in time to catch the last subway home…to her cat, and early-onset spinsterhood. Instead of a lonely, chilly ride, she gets an unexpected holiday treat in [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 8, 2013 at 10:06 am

New Release: Quintana of Charyn (Lumatere Chronicles #3) by Melina Marchetta

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Apr 042013
 
New Release: Quintana of Charyn (Lumatere Chronicles #3) by Melina Marchetta

Quintana of Charyn (Lumatere Chronicles #3) by Melina Marchetta Australian Release Date: September 26, 2012 U.S. Release Date: April 23, 2013 *purchased Australian version* Regina’s Rating: 5+ stars/Grade A+ Book Summary: There’s a babe in my belly that whispers the valley, Froi. I follow the whispers and come to the road . . . Separated from the girl he loves and has sworn to protect, Froi must travel through Charyn to search for Quintana, the mother of Charyn’s unborn king, and protect her against those who will do anything to gain power. But what happens when loyalty to family and [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 4, 2013 at 7:00 am

Early Review: If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch

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Mar 122013
 
Early Review: If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch

Early Review: If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch Release Date: March 26, 2013 Book provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press There are some things you can’t leave behind… A broken-down camper hidden deep in a national forest is the only home fifteen year-old Carey can remember. The trees keep guard over her threadbare existence, with the one bright spot being Carey’s younger sister, Jenessa, who depends on Carey for her very survival. All they have is each other, as their mentally ill mother comes and goes with greater frequency. Until that one fateful day their mother disappears for [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on March 12, 2013 at 2:00 pm

New Release Review: Midnight Blue-Light Special by Seanan McGuire

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Mar 092013
 
New Release Review: Midnight Blue-Light Special by Seanan McGuire

Midnight Blue-Light Special by Seanan McGuire Book #2 in the InCryptid Novels Genre: Urban Fantasy Publication Date: 5 March 2013 ARC Provided by the Author Synopsis from Goodreads: Cryptid, noun: 1. Any creature whose existence has been suggested but not proven scientifically. Term officially coined by cryptozoologist John E. Wall in 1983. 2. That thing that’s getting ready to eat your head. 3. See also: “monster.” The Price family has spent generations studying the monsters of the world, working to protect them from humanity–and humanity from them. Enter Verity Price. Despite being trained from birth as a cryptozoologist, she’d rather dance a [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on March 9, 2013 at 7:00 am

Genre Book Showdown: The Boyfriend vs The Gray Ghost Murders

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Feb 242013
 
Genre Book Showdown: The Boyfriend vs The Gray Ghost Murders

I recently read two ARCs (advance reader copies) from the crime/mystery genre.  The Boyfriend by Thomas Perry followed the investigation of a serial killer targeting female escorts that all happened to fit the same physical profile.  The Gray Ghost Murders by Keith McCafferty featured the discovery of human remains in a remote Montana location and the resulting investigation.  Both of these books were good reads, but read on to see which novel wins this crime-filled showdown!   The Boyfriend by Thomas Perry Publication Date: 5 March 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Mysterious Press Synopsis from Goodreads: Jack Till, who has retired from [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on February 24, 2013 at 1:42 pm

New Release Review: Making Him Sweat by Meg Maguire

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Feb 202013
 
New Release Review: Making Him Sweat by Meg Maguire

Making Him Sweat by Meg Maguire *early review copy provided by publisher and netgalley* Regina’s Rating: 4.5 stars/Grade A Blurb: She’s hitting below the belt… Round 1 In this corner is admittedly romantic Jenna Wilinski, who’s inherited a rather seedy boxing gym from her estranged father. With it, she can realize her dream of launching an upscale matchmaking business…provided she can take on the very intimidating—and wickedly hot—boxer who stands in her way! Round 2 In the far corner is former pro boxer Mercer Rowley. He’s the only one who can protect his “home”—even if it is a little run-down— [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on February 20, 2013 at 7:00 am

Early Review: Mountain Echoes by C.E. Murphy

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Feb 192013
 
Early Review: Mountain Echoes by C.E. Murphy

Mountain Echoes by C.E. Murphy Book #8 in The Walker Papers Publication Date: 26 February 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Harlequin Luna Synopsis from Goodreads: You can never go home again. Joanne Walker has survived an encounter with the Master at great personal cost, but now her father is missing – stolen from the timeline. She must finally return to North Carolina to find him – and to meet Aidan, the son she left behind long ago. That would be enough for any shaman to face, but Joanne’s beloved Appalachians are being torn apart by an evil reaching forward from the distant [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on February 19, 2013 at 10:10 am

ARC Review: The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon

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Jan 292013
 
ARC Review: The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon

The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon *advanced review copy provided by publisher and edelweis* Regina’s Rating: 3.5 stars/Grade B+ Blurb: The summer of 1985 changed Reggie’s life. Thirteen, awkward, and without a father, she finds herself mixed up with her school’s outcasts-Charlie, the local detective’s son, and Tara, a goth kid who has a mental hold over Reggie and harbors a dark secret. That same summer a serial killer called Neptune begins kidnapping women. He leaves their severed hands on the police department steps and, five days later, displays their bodies around town. Just when Reggie needs her [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on January 29, 2013 at 7:00 am

ARC Mini Reviews: Season of the Wolf, Trickster, The Dinner, and The Best of All Possible Worlds

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Jan 282013
 
ARC Mini Reviews: Season of the Wolf, Trickster, The Dinner, and The Best of All Possible Worlds

February will see the release of some very eclectic new books from both the smaller and larger publishing houses and today I am bringing you four mini reviews from four very different books – a mystery/thriller, an urban fantasy, a contemporary fiction, and a science fiction romance. Season of the Wolf by Jeffrey J. Mariotte Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: 26 Feb 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and DarkFuse Synopsis from Goodreads: When Alex Converse, heir to a coal company fortune, visits Silver Gap, Colorado to make an environmentally themed documentary film, he’s hoping to change some minds and to soothe his own [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on January 28, 2013 at 7:00 am

Review: Tin Swift by Devon Monk

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Jan 272013
 
Review: Tin Swift by Devon Monk

Review: Tin Swift by Devon Monk Book 2 in The Age of Steam series Book purchased from Book Depository Genre: Steampunk Synopsis from Goodreads: In steam age America, men, monsters, machines and magic battle to claim the same scrap of earth and sky. In this chaos, one man fights to hold on to his humanity–and his honor. . . Life on the frontier is full of deceit and danger, but bounty hunter Cedar Hunt is a man whose word is his bond. Cursed with becoming a beast every full moon, Cedar once believed his destiny was to be alone. But [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on January 27, 2013 at 7:00 am

ARC Review: Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

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Jan 032013
 
ARC Review: Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall *review copy provided by publisher* Regina’s Rating: 3 Stars/Grade B Blurb:   Fifteen-year-old Odilia and her younger sisters embark on a journey to return a dead man to his family in Mexico, and must outwit monsters and witches to make it back home again. Regina’s Review: I loved Ms. McCall’s first novel Under the Mesquite. I loved it so much that I repeatedly pushed it on the librarians in my town and now it is on the recommended reading list for 8th graders. I do not claim to have influenced the book [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on January 3, 2013 at 7:00 am
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