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Review and Giveaway: The Queen is Dead by Kate Locke

Mar 182013

Review and Giveaway: The Queen is Dead by Kate Locke Book 2 in The Immortal Empire series Book provided by Orbit Books Synopsis from Goodreads: When her brother Val gets in over his head in an investigation of Half-Blood disappearances and goes missing himself, it’s up to Xandra, newly crowned Goblin Queen, to get him back and bring the atrocities to light. Xandra must frequent the seediest parts of London, while also coping with what she is, the political factions vying for her favor, and the all too-close scrutiny of Queen Victoria, who wants her head. Add this to a [ 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: A Conspiracy of Alchemists by Liesel Schwarz

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Feb 052013

Early Review: A Conspiracy of Alchemists by Liesel Schwarz

A Conspiracy of Alchemists by Liesel Schwarz Book #1 in The Chronicles of Light and Shadow Publication Date: 05 March 2013 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and Del Ray Synopsis from Goodreads: LEAVE IT TO CHANCE. Eleanor “Elle” Chance, that is—the intrepid heroine of this edgy new series that transforms elements of urban fantasy, historical adventure, and paranormal romance into pure storytelling gold. In a Golden Age where spark reactors power the airways, and creatures of Light and Shadow walk openly among us, a deadly game of Alchemists and Warlocks has begun. When an unusual cargo drags airship-pilot Elle Chance into [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Tin Swift by Devon Monk

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Jan 272013

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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New Release Review: Gilded by Karina Cooper

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Jan 042013

New Release Review: Gilded by Karina Cooper

Gilded by Karina Cooper Book #2 in the St. Croix Chronicles Publication Date: 26 Dec 2012 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and Avon Synopsis from Goodreads: The second book in Karina Cooper’s stunning steampunk series featuring fearless heroine Cherry St. Croix, in which she is faced with two men after her heart—and one killer out for her blood. In the gleaming heights of Victorian London, a world of deception awaits an unconventional Society lady whose taste for adventure makes her a most formidable adversary . . . Though Society demands that I make a good marriage, I, Cherry St. Croix, have neither [ 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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ARC Review: The Damnation Affair by Lilith Saintcrow

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Dec 052012

ARC Review: The Damnation Affair by Lilith Saintcrow Book 1.5 in the Bannon & Clare series Book provided by NetGalley and Orbit Books Released: December 1, 2012 The West is a wild place, where the poison wind blows and the dead walk. But there is gold, and whiskey, and enough room for a man to forget what he once was–until he can no longer can. Jack Gabriel’s been the sheriff in Damnation almost since the town grew out of the dust and the mud. He keeps the peace–sort of–and rides the circuit every dawn and dusk with the chartermage, making [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: The Janus Affair by Philippa Ballantine & Tee Morris

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Oct 152012

Review: The Janus Affair by Philippa Ballantine & Tee Morris

The Janus Affair by Philippa Ballantine & Tee Morris Book #2 in the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series Paperback Borrowed from Local Library Christal’s Review – 5 Skulls – A I really enjoyed Phoenix Rising, the first novel in the series, but I have to say that The Janus Affair blows it out of the water! It was an amazing read, filled with wonderful characters, detailed world building, and an intriguing plot. This is my favorite steam punk series and I cannot wait for the next installment. Wellington Books and Eliza Braun are once again caught up in an investigation [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: The Map of the Sky by Felix J. Palma

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Sep 282012

ARC Review: The Map of the Sky by Felix J. Palma Book 2 in Triologia Victoriana Book provided by Edelweiss and Atria Books Release date: September 4, 2012 AH’s Review – 5 Skulls – A HG Wells, time travel, aliens, oh my! The Map of the Sky by Felix J. Palma is a fascinating read. The author is a master storyteller, taking the theme of HG Well’s War of the Worlds and expanding upon that story to create a more frightening tale. What if “Martians” really did land on Earth? What if they really had those deadly tripod [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Dearly, Beloved by Lia Habel

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Sep 272012

ARC Review: Dearly, Beloved by Lia Habel

Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel Book 2 in Gone With the Respiration series Release Date: September 25, 2012 Book provided by NetGalley and Random House Genre: Young Adult, Steampunk AH’s Review – 3 Skulls – C+ “You’re a zombie. If you’re not missing body parts, you’re doing it wrong.” Dearly, Beloved continues the story of our plucky heroine Nora Dearly. Nora lives in New London, Nicaragua, the capital of New Victoria. The book is set in the future, a future that embraced Victorian culture and societal standards. Oh – there are zombies in this book. Sentient, talking, tofu-eating zombies. You [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff

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Sep 142012

ARC Review: Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff Book 1 in The Lotus War Book provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press Release Date: September 18, 2012 AH’s Review – 5 Skulls – A Stormdancer is one of those books that took a while for the story to unfold. At first, I was a little frustrated by the endless vocabulary in Japanese. I realize that there was a glossary available at the end of the book however an e-ARC does have some limitations. Flipping back and forth just wasn’t an option. At times, I felt like abandoning the book. So why did [ Read More of this Review ]

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New Release Review: Riveted by Meljean Brook

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Sep 062012

New Release Review: Riveted by Meljean Brook Book 3 in The Iron Seas Series Book provided by Edelweiss and Penguin Books AH’s Review – 5 Skulls – A There is so much to love about Meljean Brook’s The Iron Seas series. Each book stands on its own so you really don’t need to read the books in order. The world is imaginative and original and an alternative history to our own. For a brief synopsis of this world, I would recommend that you look at the author’s website for her Iron Seas Guide. Riveted is steampunk done right. Oh, the [ Read More of this Review ]

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Release Date Review: The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow

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Aug 072012

Release Date Review: The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow Release Date: August 7, 2012 Book provided by NetGalley and Orbit Books AH’s Review – 2.5 Skulls – C The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow had everything going for it: A beautiful cover, Victorian England setting, sorcery and magic, steampunk gadgets and machines, and some mythical creatures. The world is richly detailed and the characters are intriguing. Unfortunately, the book fell flat for me and I almost did not finish it. In fact, I took a break and read a few other books from different genres just to clear [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: God Save the Queen by Kate Locke

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Jul 292012

Review: God Save the Queen by Kate Locke Book 1 of The Immortal Empire series Book Provided by NetGalley and the publisher AH’s Review – 3.5 Skulls – B+ Steampunk! Vampires! Werewolves! All of my favorites in one place. Does it work? Yes and no. God Save the Queen has extensive and extremely detailed world building. A lot of thought and creativity went into this world. At first, it really feels like a big, giant info dump. At one point I had noted that the world was fascinating but the story seemed secondary. If you can get through this part, [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Skylark by Meagan Spooner

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Jul 132012

ARC Review: Skylark by Meagan Spooner Book 1 The Skylark Trilogy Book received from NetGalley and the publisher Release date: August 1, 2012 AH’s Review – 3.5 Skulls – B The world of Skylark is a fascinating place. It is a post-apocalyptic world where the inhabitants live in a walled, climate controlled city. The city is powered by a magic that is harvested from its young inhabitants. Most young residents are “harvested” before the age of 12. The main character Lark refers to herself as “…the unharvested freak.” The story begins as Lark is finally harvested. This is where I [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard

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Jul 022012

ARC Review: Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard Book 1: Something Strange and Deadly Book provided by Edelweiss and HarperTeen Release Date: July 24, 2012 AH’s Review – 5 Skulls – A That was exhilarating! Something Strange and Deadly is a young adult novel with a feisty, unconventional heroine. Something Strange and Deadly was an enjoyable read. Set in Philadelphia during the late 1880’s the book captures that era’s proper Victorian decorum. Gowns, corsets, parasols, gloves, chaperones, and tea are a part of this world. Meanwhile the Dead are on the loose, an imminent threat to the population. The [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Phoenix Rising by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris

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May 142012

Review: Phoenix Rising by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris

Phoenix Rising by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris Book 1 of Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Book purchased from Book Depository AH’s Review – 5 Skulls – A Great fun! Automatons, bullet-proof corsets, explosions, and more! Eliza Braun loves her weapons and her dynamite. Wellington Books prefers to hide away in his basement offices at the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences. When these two characters are forced to work together, sparks fly – literally. PhoenixRising is the first book in Philippa Ballantine’s and Tee Morris’ Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series. This is steampunk done right, down to every last detail. [ Read More of this Review ]

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