Browsing Category

Book Reviews

6 Rated Books Joint Review

Joint Review: The Key

Title: The Key Author: Pauline Baird Jones Genre: Science Fiction Romance Stand Alone or Series: Stand alone novel, although with potential for a sequel. Why did we read this book: Pauline dropped us an email and graciously provided review…

— By
7 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Manhunter vol. 2: Trial By Fire

Title: Manhunter vol. 2: Trial By Fire Author: Mark Andreyko, art by Javier Pina, Jesus Saiz, and others Genre: Graphic Novel Stand Alone or Series: Collects issues #6-14 of DC’s latest incarnation of Manhunter Summary: (from DCcomics.com)Don’t miss this…

— By
8 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Gale Force

Title: Gale Force Author: Rachel Caine Genre: Urban Fantasy Stand alone or series: Book 7 of the Weather Warden series. Why did I read this book: Rachel Caine’s Weather Warden series is one of my top 3 all time…

— By
4 Rated Books 6 Rated Books Joint Review

Joint Review: Driven

Title: Driven Author: Eve Kenin Genre: Futuristic Romance – Dorchester’s Shomi Line. Stand Alone/ Series: It can be read as a stand-alone but the book has a sequel that is set in the same world. Summary: Raina Bowen knows…

— By
7 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Nightlife

Title: Nightlife Author: Rob Thurman Genre: Urban Fantasy Stand alone or series: First book of the Cal Leandros series Summary: (from amazon.com)In New York, there’s a troll under the Brooklyn Bridge, a boggle in Central Park, and a beautiful…

— By
7 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Doppelganger

Title: Doppelganger (re-released in 2008 as Warrior) Author: Marie Brennan Genre: Fantasy Stand Alone or Series: First book in the Doppelganger duology Summary: (from amazon.com)When a witch is born, a doppelganger is created. For the witch to master her…

— By
9 Rated Books Book Reviews Joint Review

Joint Review: Ink Exchange

Title: Ink Exchange Author: Melissa Marr Genre: Young Adult, Dark Fantasy Stand Alone or Series: Second book in the series. Summary: (from HarperCollins.com)Unbeknownst to mortals, a power struggle is unfolding in a world of shadows and danger. After centuries…

— By
8 Rated Books Joint Review

Joint Review: Wicked Lovely

Title: Wicked Lovely Author: Melissa Marr Genre: Young Adult, Dark Fantasy Stand Alone or Series: First book in the series. Summary: (from HarperCollins.com)Rule #3: Don’t stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk…

— By
8 Rated Books Joint Review

Joint Review: Fables Vol. 1

Title: Fables: Legends in Exile Vol. 1 Author: Bill Willingham, Lan Medina, Steve Leialoha, Craig Hamilton Genre: Graphic Novel Stand alone or series: First volume in the Fables comics; collects issues 1-5. Summary: (from Vertigo)Who Killed Rose Red?In Fabletown,…

— By