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ARC Review: City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte

Nov 282012

City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte Publication Date: 27 Nov 2012 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Penguin Books Synopsis from Goodreads: Cosmically fast-paced and wildly imaginative, this debut novel is a perfect potion of magic and suspense!Once a city of enormous wealth and culture, Prague was home to emperors, alchemists, astronomers, and, as it’s whispered, hell portals. When music student Sarah Weston lands a summer job at Prague Castle cataloging Beethoven’s manuscripts, she has no idea how dangerous her life is about to become. Prague is a threshold, Sarah is warned, and it is steeped in blood.Soon after Sarah [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas

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Nov 272012

Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas Book #2 – Friday Harbor Genres: Magical Realism, Contemporary Romance Lucy Marinn is a glass artist living in mystical, beautiful, Friday Harbor, Washington. She is stunned and blindsided by the most bitter kind of betrayal: her fiance Kevin has left her. His new lover is Lucy’s own sister. Lucy’s bitterness over being dumped is multiplied by the fact that she has constantly made the wrong choices in her romantic life. Facing the severe disapproval of Lucy’s parents, Kevin asks his friend Sam Nolan, a local vineyard owner on San Juan Island, to “romance” Lucy and [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Mini Reviews: Undeadly, Stray Souls, and Blood Bond

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Nov 262012

ARC Mini Reviews: Undeadly, Stray Souls, and Blood Bond

You know how sometimes you get so excited when the new ARCs are released that you just have to request them all… but then you have to find enough time to read and review them? That’s the boat I found myself in this month, so to catch up, I’m sharing three mini reviews about the ARCs I most recently read. Undeadly by Michele Vail Book #1 in the Reaper Diaries series Publication Date: 27 Nov 2012 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Harlequin Teen Synopsis from Goodreads: The day I turned 16, my boyfriend-to-be died. I brought him back to life. Then [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Anything He Wants by Sara Fawkes

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Nov 222012

ARC Review: Anything He Wants by Sara Fawkes Release Date: November 27, 2012 Book provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin Synopsis from Goodreads: First published as a five-part serial novel, Anything He Wants inflamed imaginations everywhere and became a national bestseller. Now available for the first time ever as a complete book, this edition contains never-before-released scenes and special bonus material. Don’t miss this erotic tale of a powerful billionaire who always gets what he wants and the young woman who’s about to enter his exclusive realm–a world of glittering opulence and all-consuming passion, where she’ll explore the darkest [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Rogue Rider by Larissa Ione

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Nov 212012

ARC Review: Rogue Rider by Larissa Ione Book 4 of Lords of Deliverance series Release Date: November 20, 2012 Book provided by NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing Synopsis from Goodreads: They’re here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Born of a match between good and evil, four siblings stand between hell’s minions and everything they want to destroy. They are the Lords of Deliverance, and they have the power to ward off Doomsday . . . or let it ride . . .ROGUE RIDERJillian Cardiff came to this remote mountain town to forget the demon attack that almost [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Kept by Shawntelle Madison

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Nov 202012

Kept by Shawntelle Madison Book #2 in the Coveted series Publication Date: 27 Nov 2012 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and Ballantine Books Synopsis from Goodreads: Fresh from defending her pack in battle, Natalya Stravinsky, a whip-smart werewolf with a lovable neurotic streak, wants a little rest and relaxation. Once an outcast, she’s now eager to rejoin the ranks of her New Jersey pack, and has even gotten a handle on her obsessive urge to hoard holiday ornaments. Yet Nat barely has time to revel in her progress before the next crisis comes howling at her door. Nat’s father has suddenly [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Easy by Tammara Webber

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Nov 162012

Easy by Tammara Webber Publication Date: 24 May 2012 Review Copy Provided by Edelweiss and Penguin Publishing Synopsis from Goodreads:A girl who believes trust can be misplaced, promises are made to be broken, and loyalty is an illusion. A boy who believes truth is relative, lies can mask unbearable pain, and guilt is eternal. Will what they find in each other validate their conclusions, or disprove them all?When Jacqueline follows her longtime boyfriend to the college of his choice, the last thing she expects is a breakup two months into sophomore year. After two weeks in shock, she wakes up to [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Trapped by Kevin Hearne

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Nov 152012

Trapped by Kevin Hearne Book #5 in the Iron Druid Chronicles Publication Date: 27 Nov 2012 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Random House Del Ray Synopsis from Goodreads: After twelve years of secret training, Atticus O’Sullivan is finally ready to bind his apprentice, Granuaile, to the earth and double the number of Druids in the world. But on the eve of the ritual, the world that thought he was dead abruptly discovers that he’s still alive, and they would much rather he return to the grave. Having no other choice, Atticus, his trusted Irish wolfhound, Oberon, and Granuaile travel [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: The Prince by Tiffany Reisz

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Nov 142012

ARC Review: The Prince by Tiffany Reisz Book 3 of The Original Sinners Series Book provided by NetGalley and Harlequin MIRA Release Date: November 20, 2012 Synopsis from Goodreads: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer…preferably in bed. That’s always been Kingsley Edge’s strategy with his associate, the notorious New York dominatrix Nora Sutherlin. But with Nora away in Kentucky, now it’s Kingsley’s chance to take her place at the feet of the only man he’s ever wanted — Søren, Nora’s on-again, off-again lover — until a new threat from an old enemy forces him to confront his past. [ Read More of this Review ]

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Release Day Review: River Road by Suzanne Johnson

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Nov 132012

Release Day Review: River Road by Suzanne Johnson

River Road by Suzanne Johnson Book #2 in the Sentinels of New Orleans series Publication Date: 13 Nov 2012 ARC Provided by Suzanne Johnson and Tor Books Christal’s Review – 4 Skulls – A- *** Check back on Monday, 19 Nov, for a guest post from author Suzanne Johnson and a chance to win a signed copy of River Road!*** I really enjoyed Suzanne Johnson’s debut novel Royal Street, but I think that River Road was even better. The characters were great and the plot was fast-paced and twisty. It kept me guessing until the end! This book left just enough threads [ Read More of this Review ]

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New Release Review: Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor

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Nov 112012

New Release Review: Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor

Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor Book #2 – Daughter of Smoke and Bone Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy Audiobook narrated by Khristine Hvam Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love and dared to imagine a world free of bloodshed and war. This is not that world. Art student and monster’s apprentice Karou finally has the answers she has always sought. She knows who she is—and what she is. But with this knowledge comes another truth she would give anything to undo: She loved the enemy and he betrayed her, and a world suffered [ Read More of this Review ]

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New Release Review: Iced by Karen Marie Moning

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Nov 092012

New Release Review: Iced by Karen Marie Moning

Iced by Karen Marie Moning Book #6 in the Fever series Publication Date: 30 Oct 2012 Synopsis from Goodreads: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning comes the first book in her hotly anticipated new urban paranormal trilogy, set in the world of her blockbuster Fever series. The year is 1 AWC—After the Wall Crash. The Fae are free and hunting us. It’s a war zone out there, and no two days are alike. I’m Dani O’Malley, the chaos-filled streets of Dublin are my home, and there’s no place I’d rather be. Dani “Mega” O’Malley plays by her own [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Heart of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice

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Nov 082012

ARC Review: Heart of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice Book 1 of Ghost Ops Release Date: November 6, 2012 Book provided by Edelweiss and Harper Collins Synopsis from Goodreads: They are Ghosts. They do not exist. Their birth certificates have been destroyed, all traces of their civilian and military pasts wiped out. They have no official military rank and wear no uniforms or insignia, save a tiny steel pin of a striking hawk forged from the rifle that killed Osama Bin Laden. Once again Lisa Marie Rice delivers a sizzling, heart-stopping new series as only she can tell it Ghost [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: The Shattered Dark by Sandy Williams

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Nov 072012

ARC Review:The Shattered Dark by Sandy Williams Book 2 in McKenzie Lewis series Release Date: October 30, 2012 Book provided by NetGalley and Penguin books. Synopsis from Goodreads: McKenzie Lewis has a gift. It allows her access to a world few have seen, and even fewer can comprehend. It’s her secret. And it exists in the shadows… McKenzie was a normal college student, save for one little twist: she’s a shadow reader, someone who can both see the fae and track their movements between our world and the Realm. It’s a gift for which she has been called insane, one [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

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Nov 062012

Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor Book #1 – Daughter of Smoke and Bone Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Audiobook narrated by Khristine Hvam D.G.’s Rating – 5 skulls: A This book is the beginning of a journey…a journey through the essence of hope and pain, full of wonderful imagery and a seemingly whimsical combination of words that envelopes you strongly and doesn’t let you go. The story is almost epic in its scope, seemingly simple while slowly transforming into mistakes as old as time: enmity that evolves into a never-ending war. We’ve experienced this story so many times [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Forbidden by Jacqueline Frank

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Nov 052012

ARC Review: Forbidden by Jacqueline Frank Book 1 of The World of Nightwalkers series Release Date: October 30, 2012 Book provided by Edelweiss and Ballantine Books Synopsis from Goodreads: From New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Frank comes this first book in The World of the Nightwalkers—an exciting and sensual new spin-off series in which the Bodywalkers, an ancient race of the night, battles the evil forces who prey on them. The unexpected happens in an instant. On her way to work, secretary Docia Waverley hurtles into a crashing crossroads, and she quickly begins to suspect that things will never [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review and Giveaway: Mr. Real (Code of Shadows #1) by Carolyn Crane

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Nov 032012

Mr. Real (Code of Shadows #1) by Carolyn Crane *advanced review copy provided by author — thank you!* Rating: 4.5 Stars/Grade A (I loved it!) I loved this book so much I am giving away two copies of Mr. Real! Want to win a copy of the Mr. Real e-book? Play below! Blurb: He finds the girl of his dreams…with the secret agent of his nightmares. Alix Gordon is a woman who doesn’t take life too seriously. What’s the fun in that? So when she stumbles across occult software that can bring any computer image to life, she conjures up [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review and Giveaway!!: Rebel Heart (Dustlands #2) by Moira Young

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Oct 302012

ARC Review: Rebel Heart (Dustlands #2) by Moira Young *a review copy received from publisher and Edelweis — thanks!* Want to win a copy of Rebel Heart? How about a Dust Lands prize pack that also includes a water bottle? Play below! Rating: 3.5 Stars/Grade B Blurb: It seemed so simple: Defeat the Tonton, rescue her kidnapped brother, Lugh, and then order would be restored to Saba’s world. Simplicity, however, has proved to be elusive. Now, Saba and her family travel west, headed for a better life and a longed-for reunion with Jack. But the fight for Lugh’s freedom has [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: An Apple for the Creature Edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner

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Oct 292012

Review: An Apple for the Creature Edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner

An Apple for the Creature Edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner Publication Date: 4 September 2012 Book Borrowed from Local Library Christal’s Review – 3 Skulls – C+ The anthologies edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner combine top authors from many different genres with a specific paranormal theme. This time the theme was school and it produced some unique and interesting stories. I think these anthologies are some of the best in paranormal fiction, but this one didn’t quite hit the mark for me. There were some truly exceptional stories in this volume, but they were outnumbered by the less [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Out for Blood by Kristen Painter

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Oct 262012

ARC Review: Out for Blood by Kristen Painter

Out for Blood by Kristen Painter Book #4 in the House of the Comarré series Publication Date: 30 Oct 2012 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Orbit Christal’s Review – 4 Skulls – B+ OUT FOR BLOOD is the fourth book in the House of Comarré series and I really enjoyed it. The pace was quicker, the POV changes were handled more smoothly, and the plotlines were integrated much better. Chrysabelle has had the Ring of Sorrows melted down and stitched into her skin as signum. It is giving her some odd powers, but she is still more concerned about searching for her brother. At [ Read More of this Review ]

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