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May 202013

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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12 Funny Reads for April Fools’ Day

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Apr 012013

This April Fools’ Day, we’re in the mood to laugh! That’s why we’re sharing 12 funny books in 12 different genres. Here you’ll find humor in all its forms: slapstick, satire, comedy of manners, witticisms, sarcasm, clever comebacks, you name it. In truth, no matter what kind of humor you enjoy, we’re sure you’ll find something in this list to your liking. A Bad Day for Sorry by Sophie Littlefield Genre: Mystery Why This Is Funny: Stella is hilarious, her observations as to people’s behavior and choices are funny and she has created an interesting group of side characters. This [ Read More of this Review ]

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12 Romantic Reads for Valentine’s Day

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Feb 142013

This Valentine’s Day, we are in a mood for love (of course!) so we want to share some of the most romantic, swoon inducing stories that made our heart flutter and left us sighing for days. In all these books, the relationship between the main characters and what they mean to each other is paramount to the plot. Once you finish reading the list, please share in the comments which books top your list of very romantic reads. As You Desire by Connie Brockway Genre: Historical Romance Why Is This Romantic: This is the story of two outsiders that find [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Fire Baptized (Habitat #1) by Kenya Wright

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Feb 092013

Review: Fire Baptized (Habitat #1) by Kenya Wright

Fire Baptized (Habitat #1) by Kenya Wright *e-book purchased from Amazon.com* Regina’s Rating: 4.5 stars/Grade A+ Blurb: Since the 1970s humans have forced supernaturals to live in caged cities. Silver brands embedded in their foreheads identify them by species: a full moon for Vampires, a crescent moon for Shifters, a pair of wings for Fairies, and the list goes on, for each supernatural species has been tagged and categorized by humans. Lanore Vesta is marked with a silver X, the brand of Mixbreeds, second-class citizens shunned by society. She stays to herself, revealing her ability to create fire only during [ Read More of this Review ]

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Badass Audiobooks… a Year In Review

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Jan 262013

What a difference a year can make. In 2011, I read almost a book a day. Not bad considering I have a family, full time job and all that fun stuff. In 2012, I was lucky to read a book a week. Towards the end of the year, I read NO books during the last two months. Now, before you say “poor baby”, the key here is READ. Thankfully, I had my audiobooks. I lived for my audiobooks and I’m so happy that I found some great ones. They saved me from the insanity called real life. So, without anymore [ Read More of this Review ]

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The Best Badass Shifter Books

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Jan 162013

SHIFTERS In honor of the February release of Patricia Briggs’ newest Mercy Thompson novel, Frost Burned, the Badass Ladies have put together a list of our favorite (non-wolf) shifters. See if your favorites made the list, and if not, let us know what we are missing in the comments! The Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs Of course the Mercy Thompson series makes our list! The series is chocked full of vampires, werewolves, and fae but it’s Mercy that makes these books something special. As a coyote shifter, or walker, Mercy is just trying to find her place in [ Read More of this Review ]

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Best of 2012: Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopia, Literary Fiction, New Series

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Dec 302012

Best of 2012: Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopia, Literary Fiction, New Series

Ashen Winter by Mike Mullin –D.G.: This is among the best second book in a trilogy I’ve ever read. It’s clear that Mr. Mullin really knew where he was going because this book was so exciting and action packed that I had my heart in my mouth for like 20 chapters straight. Post Apocalyptic is not one of my usual genres but I cannot get enough of this series! –Regina: Mike Mullin writes maybe my favorite post-apocalyptic series. Ever. It is real, it has depth and has great action. I cannot wait for the third book in this series. There [ Read More of this Review ]

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Best of 2012: Fantasy and Romance (Paranormal, Contemporary, Historical)

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Dec 292012

Best of 2012: Fantasy and Romance (Paranormal, Contemporary, Historical)

Alif the Unseen by G. Willow Wilson –Regina: I have never read a book like Alif the Unseen before. The fantasy and the cultural elements were so new to me and really done. If you haven’t read it, you should give it a try. All Spell Breaks Loose by Lisa Shearin –Christal: All Spell Breaks Loose ends the Raine Benares series and Lisa Shearin took her characters out on a spectacular note. Raine, Mychael, and Tam were wonderful as always and the story moved with Ms. Shearin’s trademark wit and verve. Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor –D.G.: [ Read More of this Review ]

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Best of 2012: Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction/Steampunk, Mystery

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Dec 282012

Best of 2012: Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction/Steampunk, Mystery

Now that 2012 is coming to a close, it’s time to look back at the books published during the year and pick our favorites. It was a difficult task, but we Badass ladies were up to the challenge! During the next 3 days, we’ll share with you the best reads in a varied assortment of genres (we couldn’t fit them all in one day). So sit back, relax and learn why were amazed, humbled, delighted, saddened, freed and inspired by some of the most amazing books published in 2012. Ashes of Honor by Seanan McGuire –Christal: This would be my [ Read More of this Review ]

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The Best Badass Zombie books

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May 232012

Aftertime (Aftertime #1)by Sophie Littlefield Survivors (Aftertime, #1.5), Rebirth (Aftertime, #2), Horizon (Aftertime, #3) Set in a dystopian world and featuring zombies, “Aftertime” is the first novel in a new series. Cass Dollar had been taken by zombies and turned into one of them. But she got better somehow. Now all she wants to do is find her daughter. Feed (Newsflesh Trilogy #1)by Mira Grant Deadline (Newsflesh Trilogy, #2),Blackout (Newsflesh Trilogy, #3),Countdown (Newsflesh Trilogy Novella),Fed (Alternate ending) In 2014, two experimental viruses—a genetically engineered flu strain designed by Dr. Alexander Kellis, intended to act as a cure for the common [ Read More of this Review ]

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Who needs a plot when you have Chapter 32!

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May 192012

Who needs a plot when you have Chapter 32!

I admit it. There has been plenty of books I’ve read where I’ve forgotten the storyline (and in some cases, the name of the book and/or characters) but I can remember a particular hot sex scene down to the intimate (and I do mean intimate) details. For example, I can remember a very naughty, voyeuristic sex scene from one of the books in the Riley Jenson series by Keri Arthur. Do you think I can remember the participants? Not a chance (ok, I know it was Riley and not Quinn. Quinn watched, yes, I know, I’m naughty). I can’t even [ Read More of this Review ]

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The Badass Book Reviews Best and Worst Books of 2011

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Dec 312011

The Badass Book Reviews Best and Worst Books of 2011

It’s nearing the end of the year, it’s time for the Badass Best and Worst list. Mrs. Badass: My Top ten books of 2011 The Renfield Syndrome by J.A.Saare Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison Deadly Descent by Kaylea Cross Ghost Story by Jim Butcher Fate’s Edge by Ilona Andrews New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb Breaking Point by Pamela Clare Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning Angelfall by Susan Ee Head Rush by Carolyn Crane Consolation: Imperium by Nicholas Olivo OK after reading AH’s list, I am so going to have to add All of Pamela Clare’s books [ Read More of this Review ]

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