Title: Street Magic Author: Caitlin Kittredge Genre: Dark Fantasy, Urban Fantasy Publisher: St. Martin’s Publication Date: June 2, 2009 Paperback: 352 pages Stand Alone or Series: Book one in the new Black London series. Why did I read this…
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Urban Fantasy
Title: The Demon’s Lexicon Author: Sarah Rees Brennan Genre: YA/UF US Cover UK Cover Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s (UK) /Margaret K. McElderry (US) Publishing Date: June 1, 2009 Paperback: 432 pages (UK) / Hardcover: 336 pages (US) Stand…
Title: Santa Olivia Author: Jacqueline Carey Genre: Urban/Contemporary Fantasy Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication Date: May 2009 Paperback: 352 pages Stand alone or series: A stand alone novel that can be read on its own, however a sequel is…
Title: Strange Angels Author: Lili St. Crow Genre: YA (Paranormal) Publisher: Razorbill Publishing Date: May 14, 2009 Paperback: 304 pages Stand Alone or series: First book in a planned series Summary: Dru Anderson has what her grandmother called “the…
Title: Dayhunter Author: Jocelynn Drake Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Eos Publishing Date: April 28th 2009 Paperback: 368 pages Stand alone or series: book 2 in the Dark Days series Why did I read the book: I read and reviewed…
Title: Magic Strikes Author: Ilona Andrews Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Ace Publication Date: April 2009 Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages Stand alone or series: Book 3 of the Kate Daniels series. Why did I read this book: I liked…
Inspirations and Influences
Blue Diablo Virtual Tour – Guest Author and Giveaway: Ann Aguirre on Inspiration and Influences
Ann Aguirre is back for another stop on her Blue Diablo Virtual Tour! This time she wrote a guest post for our new feature: Inspiration and Influences and is giving away a copy of Blue Diablo – Thea and…
Title: Blue Diablo Author: Ann Aguirre Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Roc Books Publication Date: April 2009 Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages Stand alone or series: Book 1 of the Corine Solomon series. Why did we read this book: We…
Title: Angels’ Blood Author: Nalini Singh Genre: Paranormal Romance Publisher: Berkley Publishing Date: March 3rd, 2009 Paperback:368 Pages Stand Alone or series: Book one in the brand new Guild Hunter series. Why did we read the book: Ana is…
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Zombie Appreciation Week – Book Review: Road Trip of the Living Dead by Mark Henry
Title: Road Trip of the Living Dead Author: Mark henry Genre: Urban Fantasy, Zombies, Comedy Publisher: Kensington Press Publication Date: February 2009 Trade Paperback: 288 Pages Stand Alone or Series: Book 2 in the Amanda Feral series Why did…
7 Rated Books Book Reviews Smuggler Specialties Zombie Appreciation Week
Zombie Appreciation Week – Book Review: Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry
Title: Happy Hour of the Damned Author: Mark Henry Genre: Urban Fantasy, Zombies, Comedy Publisher: Kensington Press Publication Date: March 2008 Trade Paperback: 288 Pages Stand alone or series: Book 1 in the Amanda Feral series (currently 2 books…
Last month we had Graeme from Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review over to review Neil Gaiman’s first installment to his epic Sandman series, Preludes and Nocturnes. This month we decided to pick on ask Kristen over, who runs one of…
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Book Review & ARC Giveaway: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
Title: White Witch, Black Curse Author: Kim Harrison Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Eos Books (HarperCollins) Publication Date: February 2009 Hardcover: 512 pages Stand alone or series: Book 7 of the ongoing The Hollows (Rachel Morgan) books. These books must…
A big thank you to everyone that commented and entered the contest! We’re stoked that you all loved our very first in-person interview with Patricia Briggs, and we hope you all enjoy her work as much as we do.…
Since this is a pretty big event, we are bringing you the interview in two parts. Continuing from where we left off yesterday, we give you the conclusion of our interview with Patricia Briggs! Remember, we are also giving…
Patricia (“Patty”) Briggs is a writer that needs no introduction. Author of traditional fantasy novels, Patty turned her skills to the growing Urban Fantasy genre back in 2006 and started a little series about a shapeshifting mechanic named Mercy.…
Carrie Vaughn, bestselling author of the Kitty Norville books, is on Grand Central Publishing’s Blog Talk Radio Channel! Today at 11:30 AM PST, Carrie will be taking calls and answering your questions–you know, Kitty Norville style. Dial in to…
Title: Undone Author: Rachel Caine Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Roc Publication Date: February 2009 Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages Stand Alone or Series: Book 1 in the new Outcast Season series, but set in the same universe and overlapping…
Title: Bone Crossed Author: Patricia Briggs Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Ace Books (Penguin) Publication Date: February 2008 Hardcover: 320 pages Stand alone or series: Book 4 in the ongoing Mercy Thompson series. Why did I read this book: The…
What time is it you ask? It is time to announce the winners of the recent Smugglivus giveaways bonanza!!! OK, so here it goes: 1) Mike Stone’s giveaway. Mike picked the winner and here is a special message from…
Perusing our morning emails and blogs, we noticed this particular article posted over at Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist. The article is an opinion piece by Urban Fantasy author Lilith Saintcrow, of Dante Valentine fame, on the definition of Urban Fantasy,…
Kim Harrison is, without a doubt, one of my favorite authors. Her bestselling series, The Hollows, is not only my all-time favorite Urban Fantasy series, but also is comprised of some of my favorite books of any genre. So,…
Title: The Outlaw Demon Wails Author: Kim Harrison Genre: Urban Fantasy Stand alone or series: Book 6 in The Hollows (Rachel Morgan) series. Why did I read this book: The Rachel Morgan books are beyond a doubt my favorite…
Title: Shadow Kiss Author: Richelle Mead Genre: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy Stand alone or series: Book 3 of the Vampire Academy series. Why did I read this book: As if our recent Richelle-A-Palooza is any indicator, I’m a huge…
Title: Magic to the Bone Author: Devon Monk Genre: Urban Fantasy Stand alone or series: Book 1 in a brand spankin’ new Urban Fantasy series Why did I read this book: We were sent an early copy, and the…