Author Interview and Giveaway: Susan Elia MacNeal, author of the Maggie Hope Mysteries

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May 242013
 
Author Interview and Giveaway: Susan Elia MacNeal, author of the Maggie Hope Mysteries

  We at Badass Book Reviews are very excited to welcome Susan Elia MacNeal, author of the fabulous Maggie Hope Mysteries!  There are currently three books in the Maggie Hope series with the newest, His Majesty’s Hope, having just released on May 14th.  Susan has stopped by today to talk about Maggie and her world and to give us a little glimpse into the newest novel.  Be sure to order your copy today!  Spoiler alert, we loved it!  See our review here.  Also, keep reading for your chance to win a copy of His Majesty’s Hope!   Maggie Hope and [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 24, 2013 at 7:00 am

Keep Reading, It Only Gets Better.. or Not

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May 202013
 
Keep Reading, It Only Gets Better.. or Not

    As a blogger, we have access to numerous novels not yet released. It’s like putting a kid in a candy store without a parent in sight and it is absolutely glorious. I’m so grateful for those advance reader copies because if I want to read a brand new story every day, I can do so. Even with an endless supply of advance reader copies, a continuing story in a established series draws me in even more. Why you ask? You already know the characters, the setting and the general storyline. The author can take an already developed storyline [ Read More of this Review ]

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Badass Bulletin: 19 May 2013

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May 192013
 
Badass Bulletin: 19 May 2013

  The Badass Bulletin is our recap of everything that we posted on the blog last week and some of the most interesting things we saw around the web. We also give you guys a peak into some of our newest book acquisitions so you can see what reviews might be featured in the future!   Reviews: Last week we brought you reviews of: Tempest Reborn Gameboard of the Gods A Highland Werewolf Wedding Rising Darkness The Testing The Pirate’s Wish Tarnished The Forever of Ella and Micha Last week’s features included a guest post by Tarnished and Silver author [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 19, 2013 at 12:47 pm

Early Review: The Forever of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen

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May 182013
 
Early Review: The Forever of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen

The Forever of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen Book #2 in The Secret series Genre: New Adult Romance Publication Date: 28 May 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Forever Synopsis from Goodreads: Ella and Micha have survived tragedy and heartbreak. When they’re together, anything seems possible. But now they are thousands of miles apart, and managing their long distance relationship will put their love to the test. Ella is back at school, trying hard not worry so much about her future. But with her father in and out of rehab, she’s having a hard time making it through the days. All she [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 18, 2013 at 7:00 am

Author Guest Post and Giveaway – Rhiannon Held, author of Silver and Tarnished

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May 172013
 
Author Guest Post and Giveaway - Rhiannon Held, author of Silver and Tarnished

BadassBookReviews is so pleased to have Rhiannon Held stopping by the blog today.  Rhiannon is the author of Silver, a werewolf urban fantasy that just so happens to be one of our most pleasant surprise finds from last year.  Silver tells the story of Andrew Dare, werewolf enforcer, and Silver, a beautiful werewolf that has lost her ability to shift.  Originally, I thought Silver was going to be a standalone novel so I was absolutely delighted to hear about the upcoming release of Tarnished.  In Tarnished, Rhiannon takes us back into Dare and Silver’s world and shows how they are both dealing with [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 17, 2013 at 7:00 am

Badass Bulletin: 12 May 2013

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May 122013
 
Badass Bulletin: 12 May 2013

  The Badass Bulletin is our recap of everything that we posted on the blog last week and some of the most interesting things we saw around the web. We also give you guys a peak into some of our newest book acquisitions so you can see what reviews might be featured in the future!   Reviews: Last week we brought you reviews of: Binding Agreement (Just One Night Part 3) by Kyra Davis Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas Zenn Scarlett by Christian Schoon Dare You To by Katie McGarry The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Collector by [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 12, 2013 at 11:16 am

An Oldie but a Goodie: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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May 102013
 
An Oldie but a Goodie: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Today, we bring you a special review The Great Gatsby, just in time for the movie release. Even if you are not planning to watch it, we completely recommend the book. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald First Published: 1925 Genres: Classics, Literary Fiction Available in Paperback, Ebook, Audiobook and Film Jay Gatsby is the man who has everything. But one thing will always be out of his reach … Everybody who is anybody is seen at his glittering parties. Day and night his Long Island mansion buzzes with bright young things drinking, dancing and debating his mysterious character. For [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 10, 2013 at 7:03 am

Whittling Down the Freebie Pile: Darkhouse (Experiment in Terror) by Karina Halle

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May 042013
 
Whittling Down the Freebie Pile: Darkhouse (Experiment in Terror) by Karina Halle

Whittling Down the Freebie Pile: Darkhouse (Experiment in Terror #1) by Karina Halle Book available for free download – Kobo, Smashwords, Amazon (*always check prices before purchase complete) Synopsis from Goodreads: With all the vampire, werewolf and faerie books out there, it’s easy to become numb to all things supernatural. The antidote? Darkhouse introduces two real and unforgettable characters, Perry Palomino & Dex Foray, amateur ghost hunters who are “attractive, relatable and oddly heroic,” “flawed but loveable,” “slightly crazy” and just the most endearing pair to ever tackle the paranormal…just don’t call them normal. Darkhouse is a thrilling and sexy [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm

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

Spotlight on May’s New Releases

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May 012013
 
Spotlight on May's New Releases

Welcome to our monthly feature where we take a look at the new books releasing this month and offer up our top picks and opinions. We have chosen 36 of the most anticipated new releases. The release dates are on a best known basis and are not guaranteed. Books may get delayed or sometimes even released earlier so please check with your favorite store to ensure availability. Also, check the Calendar to see when many of these books will be reviewed on the blog. Now, on to the books! Quicksilver by R.J. Anderson – Expected publication: May 2nd 2013 by Orchard Book (REVIEW) [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 1, 2013 at 7:00 am

The Badass Bulletin: 28 April 2013

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Apr 282013
 
The Badass Bulletin: 28 April 2013

  The Badass Bulletin is our recap of everything that we posted on the blog last week and some of the most interesting things we saw around the web. We also give you guys a peak into some of our newest book acquisitions so you can see what reviews might be featured in the future!   Reviews: Last week we brought you reviews of: His Majesty’s Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal Claim Me by J. Kenner Touched by A.J. Aalto Death Rejoices by A.J. Aalto The Rules for Disappearing Ashley Elston Magic Lost, Trouble Found Armed & Magical The Trouble [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 28, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Series Review: Raine Benares by Lisa Shearin

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Apr 272013
 
Series Review: Raine Benares by Lisa Shearin

The Raines Benares series by Lisa Shearin is a fun and sexy light fantasy.  It follows an elf named Raine as she learns to deal with magical powers she never expected to have and the consequences that come with being so powerful.  She has a hilarious cast of supporting characters around her and not one, but two smoking hot men!  Definitely check this series out if you are looking for a read that will make you smile… and swoon just a little.  Raines is the perfect heroine and these books make a wonderful bridge between urban and traditional fantasies.  Another plus [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 27, 2013 at 2:09 pm

Tropes from Hell: Love Me or I Die

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Apr 262013
 
Tropes from Hell: Love Me or I Die

Welcome to our feature where we discuss common and overused themes (a.k.a tropes) that are making the rounds in the book world these days. Today, we discuss the “Love Me or I Die” trope, very popular in Paranormal Romance (PNR). Books with this trope: Primal Law by J.D. Tyler, Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher, several books in the Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole and lots of others. Fated mates are a common PNR trope. This plot usually involves a man and a woman that are ‘made for each other’ and nobody else will do. Some mythical tie exists [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 26, 2013 at 8:37 am

From Page to Screen: Kelley Armstrong’s Bitten

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Apr 252013
 
From Page to Screen: Kelley Armstrong's Bitten

Welcome to “From Page to Screen,” Badass Book Reviews feature about television and film adaptations of the series we love.  Today we are going to look at the cast from the television adaptation of Kelley Armstrong’s Bitten, the first novel in her very popular ”Women of the Otherworld” series.  Space released this press release and Kelley Armstrong posted this message to her Tumblr account, but let’s take a more in-depth look at some of the principal cast members.   Bitten by Kelley Armstrong Book #1 in the Women of the Otherworld series Genre: Urban Fantasy Publication Date: 1 October 2001 Synopsis from [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 25, 2013 at 7:00 am

The Badass Bulletin: 21 April 2013

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Apr 212013
 
The Badass Bulletin: 21 April 2013

  The Badass Bulletin is our recap of everything that we posted on the blog last week and some of the most interesting things we saw around the web. We also give you guys a peak into some of our newest book acquisitions so you can see what reviews might be featured in the future!   Reviews: Last week we brought you reviews of: Wicked Cravings by Suzanne Wright Love Irresistibly by Julie James Towering by Alex Flinn Arclight by Josin L. McQuein Black Swan Rising by Lee Carroll School Spirits by Rachel Hawkins Against the Dark by Carolyn Crane [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 21, 2013 at 4:00 pm

New Release Review: Against the Dark (Associates #1) by Carolyn Crane

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Apr 192013
 
New Release Review: Against the Dark (Associates #1) by Carolyn Crane

Against the Dark (Associates #1) by Carolyn Crane *early review copy provided by Carolyn Crane — thank you!* Book Summary: SHE’S AN EX-SAFECRACKER FORCED INTO ONE LAST HEIST Angel Ramirez left the safecracking game five years ago, and she’s worked hard to make amends and build an honest life. But when a beloved aunt is kidnapped, she must reunite with her girl gang to acquire the unique ransom: Walter Borgola’s prized diamonds. It’s a simple job that turns into a nightmare, thanks to a surprisingly clever—and searingly sexy—security guard named Cole Hawkins. HE’S AN UNDERCOVER AGENT WITH BIG PLANS FOR HIS [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 19, 2013 at 12:11 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

Blog Tour, Interview and Review of Wicked Cravings (Phoenix Pack #2) by Suzanne Wright

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Apr 142013
 
Blog Tour, Interview and Review of Wicked Cravings (Phoenix Pack #2) by Suzanne Wright

Blog Tour, Interview and Review of Wicked Cravings (Phoenix Pack #2) by Suzanne Wright *review copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review* Regina’s Rating: 4 stars/Grade B+ Book Summary: Despite having been besotted with Dante Garcea since she was a child, wolf shifter Jaime Farrow figures that it’s time to move past the crush. If he wanted her, he wouldn’t have ignored her flirtatious behavior, right? Hiding her intense attraction to him isn’t easy – especially now that they’re part of the same pack again – but with bigger issues to worry about and with the [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 14, 2013 at 8:00 am

The Badass Bulletin: 14 April 2013

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Apr 142013
 
The Badass Bulletin: 14 April 2013

  The Badass Bulletin is our recap of everything that we posted on the blog last week and some of the most interesting things we saw around the web. We also give you guys a peak into some of our newest book acquisitions so you can see what reviews might be featured in the future!   Reviews: Last week we brought you reviews of: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost Thank You For Riding by Meg Maguire The Loop by Shandy Lawson Vengeance Bound by Justina Ireland The Eternity Code by Julie Kagawa The Rook by Daniel O’Malley Ex-Heroes by Peter [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 14, 2013 at 7:00 am

Blog Tour and Guest Post: Christian Schoon, author of Zenn Scarlett

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Apr 132013
 
Blog Tour and Guest Post: Christian Schoon, author of Zenn Scarlett

I am a huge fan of science fiction and fantasy publisher Angry Robot and their YA imprint, Strange Chemistry so I was very excited to join the blog tour for one of their new authors.  We are happy to host Christian Schoon on BadassBookReviews.com to talk about his upcoming novel, Zenn Scarlett! The book tells the story of Zenn, a 17-year old girl studying to be an exoveterinarian – aka alien life forms.  Today, Christian will be giving us an inside look at the Ciscan Cloister Exovet Clinic where Zenn studies and introduces some of the different aliens housed there.    ************************************************************************************* ZENN SCARLETT: All (Alien) Creatures [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 13, 2013 at 7:00 am
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