Review: Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas

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May 072013
 
Review: Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas

Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas Series: Friday Harbor #4 Genre: Romance, Fantasy (Magic/Witches) Release Date: Feb 5, 2013 One woman who has been cursed never to find love… One man without a soul who wants her more than life itself… They meet in a small island town in the Pacific Northwest, where magic is in the air and fate is a force too powerful to defy… When Justine Hoffman was born, her mother cast a spell to protect her from heartbreak, and as a result, she is incapable of falling in love. Eventually Justine’s irrepressible curiosity —and her wish to [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 7, 2013 at 7:44 am

Early Review: Binding Agreement (Just One Night Part 3)

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May 062013
 
Early Review: Binding Agreement (Just One Night Part 3)

Early Review: Binding Agreement – Just One Night Part 3 by Kyra Davis Book 3 in Just One Night series Release date: May 20, 2013 Book provided by Edelweiss and Pocket Star Synopsis from Edelweiss: Part 3 of the Just One Night series. One wild night in a Vegas hotel changed everything for Kasie. Sleeping with a powerful, sexy stranger made her rethink her impending marriage, and a whole lot more. As her affair threatens her job and the sexy billionaire Robert Dade becomes more controlling, Kasie has to figure out if her passion is leading her down a path [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 6, 2013 at 7:00 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

Early Review: Reboot by Amy Tintera

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May 042013
 
Early Review: Reboot by Amy Tintera

Early Review: Reboot by Amy Tintera Book 1 in Reboot Series Book provided by Edelweiss and Harper Teen Release Date: May 7, 2013 Synopsis from Goodreads: Five years ago, Wren Connolly was shot three times in the chest. After 178 minutes she came back as a Reboot: stronger, faster, able to heal, and less emotional. The longer Reboots are dead, the less human they are when they return. Wren 178 is the deadliest Reboot in the Republic of Texas. Now seventeen years old, she serves as a soldier for HARC (Human Advancement and Repopulation Corporation). Wren’s favorite part of the [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 4, 2013 at 8:25 am

Review: Headed for Trouble (Troubleshooters #16.5) by Suzanne Brockmann

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May 032013
 
Review: Headed for Trouble (Troubleshooters #16.5) by Suzanne Brockmann

Headed for Trouble (Troubleshooters #16.5) by Suzanne Brockmann *early review copy of this book received from the publisher and Edelweis* Regina’s Rating: 4 stars/Grade A Book Summary: Tough-as-nails Troubleshooters operative Sam Starrett learns the agony of loving someone in danger–and the hell of waiting on the home front–as his wife and fellow Troubleshooter, Alyssa, hurtles into a foreign hotspot that’s about to boil over. Navy SEAL Frank O’Leary’s ill-fated holiday reunion with his older brother takes a turn for the better-when a chance encounter on a rainy New Orleans street gives him a reason to be thankful after all. In a maze of tunnels [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 3, 2013 at 7:00 am

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

Early Review: Thief of Souls by Neal Shusterman

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Apr 302013
 
Early Review: Thief of Souls by Neal Shusterman

Thief of Souls by Neal Shusterman Series: The Star Shards Chronicles #2 Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy Re-Release Date: May 7, 2013 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A group of monumentally powerful teens must face an ancient, soul-eating foe in this second book of The Star Shards Chronicles. A cataclysmic explosion has given earthly teens astronomical powers—when the star Mentarsus-H went supernova at their conceptions, the teens absorbed the shattered soul of the star and inherited unimaginable abilities. Now the Star Shards have become like gods, drunk on their own power—and ripe for manipulation [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 30, 2013 at 2:51 pm

Early Review: Scorpion Shards by Neal Shusterman

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Apr 302013
 
Early Review: Scorpion Shards by Neal Shusterman

Scorpion Shards by Neal Shusterman Series: The Star Shards Chronicles #1 Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy Re-Release Date: May 7, 2013 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Six teens struggle to discover the source of their strange and horrific abilities in this first book of The Star Shards Chronicles. Dillon has the terrifying power to create massive amounts of destruction with the slightest tweak of his will. Deanna is so consumed by fear, it has become like a black hole, drawing to her the very things that terrify her. Then, when the glare of a [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 30, 2013 at 7:21 am

Reviews: Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz and Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

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Apr 292013
 
Reviews: Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz and Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

I recently read two well-written YA novels whose storylines were a bit off the beaten path.  If you are looking for a unique read, Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz or Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff might satisfy your reading itch. Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz Genre: YA Fantasy/Magical Realism Publication Date: 1 January 2013 Book Borrowed from Local Library Synopsis from Goodreads: A gritty, romantic modern fairy tale from the author of Break and Gone, Gone, Gone. Be careful what you believe in. Rudy’s life is flipped upside-down when his family moves to a remote island in a last attempt to save his sick younger brother. [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 29, 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

Early Review: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

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Apr 252013
 
Early Review: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston Book #1 in The Rules for Disappearing series Genre: YA Contemporary/Thriller Publication Date: 12 May 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Disney-Hyperion Synopsis from Goodreads: She’s been six different people in six different places: Madeline in Ohio, Isabelle in Missouri, Olivia in Kentucky . . . But now that she’s been transplanted to rural Louisiana, she has decided that this fake identity will be her last. Witness Protection has taken nearly everything from her. But for now, they’ve given her a new name, Megan Rose Jones, and a horrible hair color. For the [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 25, 2013 at 3:00 pm

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

Early Review: Death Rejoices by A.J. Aalto

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Apr 242013
 
Early Review: Death Rejoices by A.J. Aalto

Early Review: Death Rejoices by A.J. Aalto Book 2 in The Marnie Baranuik Files Release Date: April 30, 2013 Book provided by the publisher Synopsis from Goodreads: Marnie Baranuik is back, and this time, the Great White Shark of psychic investigations has “people skills” and a new assistant who seems to harbor an unhealthy curiosity about Harry, her revenant companion. Together, they’ve got a whole lot of questions that need answering. Is an ancient vampire hunting in Denver? Who is stalking Lord Dreppenstedt? How do you cure a slipper-humping bat, ditch an ogre, or give a demon king the slip? [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm

New Series Review: Touched by A. J. Aalto

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Apr 242013
 
New Series Review: Touched by A. J. Aalto

New Series Review: Touched by A.J. Aalto Book 1 in The Marnie Baranuik Files Book provided by the publisher Synopsis from Goodreads: The media has a nickname for Marnie Baranuik, though she’d rather they didn’t; they call her the Great White Shark, a rare dual-talented forensic psychic. Twice-Touched by the Blue Sense–which gives her the ability to feel the emotions of others, and read impressions left behind on objects–Marnie also has a doctorate in preternatural biology and a working knowledge of the dark arts. She is considered without peer in the psychic community. Then her first big FBI case ended [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 24, 2013 at 7:00 am

Release Date Review: Claim Me by J. Kenner

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Apr 232013
 
Release Date Review: Claim Me by J. Kenner

Release Date Review: Claim Me by J.Kenner Book 2 in Stark Trilogy Book provided by NetGalley and Bantam Books Synopsis from Goodreads: For Damien, our obsession is a game. For me, it is fiercely, blindingly, real. Damien Stark’s need is palpable—his need for pleasure, his need for control, his need for me. Beautiful and brilliant yet tortured at his core, he is in every way my match. I have agreed to be his alone, and now I want him to be fully mine. I want us to possess each other beyond the sweetest edge of our ecstasy, into the deepest [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 23, 2013 at 7:00 am

Early Review: His Majesty’s Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal

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Apr 222013
 
Early Review: His Majesty's Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal

His Majesty’s Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal Book #3 in the Maggie Hope Mysteries Genre: Historical Mystery Publication Date: 14 May 2013 Print Galley Provided by Bantam Books Synopsis from Goodreads: For fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Laurie R. King, and Anne Perry, whip-smart heroine Maggie Hope returns to embark on a clandestine mission behind enemy lines where no one can be trusted, and even the smallest indiscretion can be deadly. World War II has finally come home to Britain, but it takes more than nightly air raids to rattle intrepid spy and expert code breaker Maggie Hope. After serving as a [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 22, 2013 at 9:03 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
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