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Published: February 28, 2017 Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 400 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: Ethan Makkai thought that seeing ghosts was the worst of his problems. Between his ethereal gift and life with a single mother hell-bent on watching his every move, he feels imprisoned. When Ethan sees a chance to escape, to... Continue Reading →
Published: March 7, 2017 Publisher: DAW Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 352 (Mass Market) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A review copy was provided by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Mixing high fantasy and urban fantasy, The Holver Alley Crew is the first novel of Maresca’s third interconnected series set in the... Continue Reading →
Published: March 3, 2011 Publisher: Penguin Press Genre: Non-Fiction Pages: 307 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: Foer's unlikely journey from chronically forgetful science journalist to U.S. Memory Champion frames a revelatory exploration of the vast, hidden impact of memory on every aspect of our lives. On average, people squander forty days annually compensating for... Continue Reading →
Published: August 30, 2016 Publisher: Saga Press Genre: Fantasy Pages: 576 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: A massive army on the brink of conquest looms large in a world where prophecies are lies, magic is believed in but never seen, and hope is where you least expect to find it. Welcome to the Five Isles,... Continue Reading →
Published: June 10, 2014 Publisher: Orbit Genre: Horror, Science Fiction Pages: 403 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: Melanie is a very special girl. Dr Caldwell calls her "our little genius." Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointing at her... Continue Reading →
Published: February 7, 2017 Publisher: Tor Teen Genre: Young Adult, Mystery Pages: 320 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Erin Blake has one of those names. A name that, like Natalee Holloway or Elizabeth Smart, is inextricably linked to... Continue Reading →
Published: April 1, 2016 Publisher: 47North Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 318 (Hardcover) My Rating: 2.5/5.0 Synopsis: King Severn Argentine’s fearsome reputation precedes him: usurper of the throne, killer of rightful heirs, ruthless punisher of traitors. Attempting to depose him, the Duke of Kiskaddon gambles…and loses. Now the duke must atone by handing over his... Continue Reading →
A review copy of this book was received in exchange for an honest review. Published: February 14, 2017 Publisher: Del Rey Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 368 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: Not all are free. Not all are equal. Not all will be saved. Our world belongs to the Equals — aristocrats with magical... Continue Reading →
Published: April 8, 2015 Publisher: Titan Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 208 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: The classic Cinderella story is given a sexy contemporary makeover in this wicked fairy tale featuring all the heroes and villains that we know and love: the handsome prince, the fairy godmother, the wretched sisters, and the beautiful girl. One... Continue Reading →
Published: December 6, 2016 Publisher: Orbit Genre: Fantasy Pages: 693 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: Events are coming to a climax in the Banished Lands, as the war reaches new heights. King Nathair has taken control of the fortress at Drassil and three of the Seven Treasures are in his possession. And together with Calidus... Continue Reading →
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