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New Release Review: The Collector by Victoria Scott

May 112013

The Collector by Victoria Scott Book #1 in the Dante Walker series Genre: YA Urban Fantasy Publication Date: 2 April 2013 ARC Received from Netgalley and Entangled Teen Synopsis from Goodreads: He makes good girls…bad. Dante Walker is flippin’ awesome, and he knows it. His good looks, killer charm, and stellar confidence have made him one of hell’s best—a soul collector. His job is simple: weed through humanity and label those round rears with a big red good or bad stamp. Old Saint Nick gets the good guys, and he gets the fun ones. Bag-and-tag. Sealing souls is nothing personal. Dante’s an [ Read More of this Review ]

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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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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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Review: Black Swan Rising by Lee Carroll

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Apr 182013

Review: Black Swan Rising by Lee Carroll Book provided by NetGalley and Transworld Synopsis from Goodreads: When New York City jewelry designer Garet James stumbles into a strange antiques shop in her neighborhood, her life is about to be turned upside down. John Dee, the enigmatic shopkeeper, commissions her to open a vintage silver box for a generous sum of money. Oddly, the symbol of a swan on the box exactly matches the ring given to her by her deceased mother. Garet can’t believe her luck and this eerie coincidence until she opens the box and otherworldly things start happening. [ Read More of this Review ]

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Author Interview and Giveaway! Interview with Shannon K. Butcher and Fun Giveaway!

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Mar 292013

We have some fun stuff today. First up is an interview with the Shannon K. Butcher! And then we are raffling off a copy of her 2012 release in the Sentinel Wars series Dying Wish (Sentinel Wars #6) and along with winning a copy of this book, the lucky winner will win a bracelet made by Shannon! Pictures below! So if you want to win a copy your chances are good, so scroll down and play! Shannon K. Butcher is releasing on April 2nd the seventh book in the Sentinel Wars series, Falling Blind. Book Synopsis: They are the Sentinels. [ Read More of this Review ]

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New Release Review: Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan

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Mar 182013

New Release Review: Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan

Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan Book 3 in Darkest London Series Book provided by NetGalley and the publisher Synopsis from Goodreads: Once blissfully in love . . . Poppy Lane is keeping secrets. Her powerful gift has earned her membership in the Society for the Suppression of Supernaturals, but she must keep both her ability and her alliance with the Society from her husband, Winston. Yet when Winston is brutally attacked by a werewolf, Poppy’s secrets are revealed, leaving Winston’s trust in her as broken as his body. Now Poppy will do anything to win back his affections . . . [ Read More of this Review ]

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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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Genre Book Showdown: Dance of Shadows vs Dancing in the Dark

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Feb 132013

Genre Book Showdown: Dance of Shadows vs Dancing in the Dark

February 2013 marks the release of two very different YA novels that are both set around the world of ballet. Dance of Shadows by Yelena Black is a paranormal mystery set in a high-pressure, elite dance academy environment while Dancing in the Dark by Robyn Bavati is a contemporary novel set in the ultra-conservative Haredi Jewish community. Both of these novels work the world of ballet and the beauty of dance throughout their plotlines, but I can only recommend one of them to you Badass readers. Read on to see which novel wins this ballet-based showdown! Dance of Shadows [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: The Water Witch by Juliet Dark (Carol Goodman)

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Jan 302013

ARC Review: The Water Witch by Juliet Dark (Carol Goodman) Book 2 – Fairwick Chronicles Book provided by Edelweiss and Random House Release Date: February 12, 2013 Synopsis from Goodreads: Perfect for fans of Deborah Harkness and Elizabeth Kostova, The Water Watch is a breathtakingly sexy and atmospheric new novel of ancient folklore, passionate love, and thrilling magic. After casting out a dark spirit, Callie McFay, a professor of gothic literature, has at last restored a semblance of calm to her rambling Victorian house. But in the nearby thicket of the Honeysuckle Forest, and in the currents of the rushing [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: A Shimmer of Angels by Lisa M. Basso

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Dec 142012

ARC Review: A Shimmer of Angels by Lisa M. Basso

A Shimmer of Angels by Lisa M. Basso Publication Date: 29 Jan 2013 Book #1 in the Angel Sight series ARC Provided by Netgalley and Month9Books Synopsis from Goodreads: Sixteen-year-old Rayna sees angels, and has the medication and weekly therapy sessions to prove it. Now, in remission, Rayna starts fresh at a new school, lands a new job, and desperately tries for normalcy. She ignores signs that she may be slipping into the world she has tried so hard to climb out of. But these days, it’s more than just hallucinations that keep Rayna up at night. Students are dying, [ 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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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: Into the Woods by Kim Harrison

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Oct 082012

ARC Review: Into the Woods by Kim Harrison

ARC Review: Into the Woods: Tales from the Hollows and Beyond By: Kim Harrison Release Date: October 9, 2012 Book Provided by Edelweiss and Harper Voyager AH’s Review – 4 Skulls – A- Into the Woods is a collection of short stories from Kim Harrison’s Hollows series. The author has also included four new stories from outside this world as well. The first six stories have been published before, either in anthologies or as bonus material at the back of mass market paperbacks. The author adds a note at the beginning of each story providing background to the story [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Devil Said Bang by Richard Kadrey

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Aug 272012

ARC Review: Devil Said Bang by Richard Kadrey

Devil Said Bang by Richard Kadrey Book 4 in Sandman Slim Series Release date: August 28, 2012 Book provided by Edelweiss and the publisher AH’s Review – 4 Skulls – A- “Welcome to Hell. It’s just like high school but with more boredom and entrails.” I must confess, I have not read all the books in this series. I’ve read Sandman Slim and enjoyed it immensely, but I missed books 2 and 3. Having said that, I honestly feel that I really didn’t feel lost when I read Devil Said Bang. The author did an excellent job of recapping prior [ Read More of this Review ]

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Freebie Finds: Audio Books (The Road Trip Edition)

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Aug 202012

Freebie Finds: Audio Books (The Road Trip Edition)

We’re back!!! So what do you do when you have 2 kids and thoughts of the beach? Road Trip! How do you keep those kids occupied? DVDs, MP3′s, and other assorted electronics? Since we had a captive audience, we thought it would be good to listen to some audio books. I would really like to thank Sync for some great free audio book downloads this summer. If you haven’t had a chance to see this site, they have 2 free audio books per week during the summer. You’ve got to grab them when they are available and then you can [ Read More of this Review ]

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Release Date Review: When Temptation Burns by JK Beck

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Jul 312012

Release Date Review: When Temptation Burns by JK Beck

When Temptation Burns by J.K. Beck Book 6 in The Shadow Keepers series Release date July 31, 2012 Book provided by Edelweiss and Random House AH’s Review – 4 Skulls – A Once again, I am thankful that this is a different kind of vampire book. No sparkly vampires here. Instead the reader is treated to all sorts of paranormal creatures: vampires, werewolves, demons, and jinn. I stumbled across this series last month when I read the 5th book in the Shadow Keepers series When Darkness Hungers. What struck me was the level of detail in this world and the [ Read More of this Review ]

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New Release: The Hunter and the Hunted by Kelley Armstrong

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Jun 142012

New Release: The Hunter and the Hunted by Kelley Armstrong Release Date June 12, 2012 Book received from NetGalley and the publisher AH’s Review – 3.5 Skulls – B+ Stalked Clay and Elena are my all-time favorite alpha werewolf couple. In fact, they were my very first alpha werewolf pair. Since my first encounter with Clay and Elena, I’ve wanted MORE! I’ve gone on to read many wonderful urban fantasy series because of these two, but I’ll always jump at the chance to read a story about Clay and Elena. Stalked is narrated from Clay’s point of view which is [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review – Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione

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May 312012

ARC Review - Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione

Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione Release Date: June 1, 2012 Book received from NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing AH and Michelle’s Thoughts on Lethal Rider – 4 Skulls from AH, 5 Skulls from Michelle – A Michelle and I decided to do something different for Lethal Rider. Instead of a review, we put together some of our impressions of the book in a bit of a conversation. We’ve each reviewed the book on Goodreads, so you can see AH’s review and Michelle’s review by clicking on the links. So here goes: AH - Thanatos as an alpha male caveman – whoa – [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review and Giveaway: Blue-Blooded Vamp by Jaye Wells

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May 282012

Blooded Vamp by Jaye Wells Series finale (book 5) in Sabina Kane Series Release date: June 1, 2012 Received from NetGalley and Orbit AH’s Review – 4 Skulls – A For fans of the Sabina Kane series, this book rocks! Blue-Blooded Vamp is the perfect series finale, bringing together favorite characters past and present for an amazing quest through the many levels of Irkalla. Blue-Blooded Vamp begins in New Orleans, where our gang is assembled. Sabina, Adam, Erron Zorn, and Gighul are getting ready to go after their nemesis Cain. They prepare themselves with all sorts of magic and [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Summoning the Night by Jenn Bennett

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Apr 242012

ARC Review: Summoning the Night by Jenn Bennett

Summoning The Night by Jenn Bennett Book 2 in the Acadia Bell series Book provided by author per my request Release Date: April 24, 2012 by Pocket Books Michelle’s Review – 5 Skulls – A Rating:

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