Alpha & Omega (Books 1-3) – Patricia Briggs

This is a review of the first three books in the Alpha & Omega series by Patricia Briggs. To read more about each book, click these links: Cry Wolf Hunting Ground Fair Game These books were sent by the publisher for my review. — Patricia Briggs is a very well known author. Her Mercy Thompson…

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LTUE: Disabilities in Genre Fiction Panel

LTUE, a local (but very cool) literary convention is starting on Thursday, February 12 in Orem, Utah. I am thrilled to not only go to it, but also to be on a panel there. It will be my first convention panel, and the topic is near and dear to my heart: Disabilities in Genre Fiction….

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We Are Not Good People – Jeff Somers

About the Book From the “exhilarating, powerful, and entertaining” (Guardian) storyteller of the Avery Cates series comes a gritty supernatural thriller featuring a pair of unlikely heroes caught up in the underground world of blood magic. The ethics in a world of blood are gray—and an underground strata of blood magicians has been engineering disasters…

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And the winners are…

Thanks so much for everyone who entered the Kushiel’s Dart giveaway. The three winners have been selected, and the publisher has been notified. They are…. 1. Shelly from Virginia 2. Mary from Arizona 3. Patti from Tennessee Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone who participated!!

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Owl and the Japanese Circus – Kristi Charish

About the Book Fans of Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher, and Linda Hamilton will flock to the kick-ass world of Owl, a modern-day “Indiana Jane” who reluctantly navigates the hidden supernatural world. Ex-archaeology grad student turned international antiquities thief, Alix—better known now as Owl—has one rule. No supernatural jobs. Ever. Until she crosses paths with Mr….

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Books I’m Eyeing

It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these. This is my way to point out books that look interesting to me, and give the reviewers I respect so much a bit of a nod in the process. What books are you eyeing? — King of Morning, Queen of Day – Ian McDonald…

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Karen Memory – Elizabeth Bear

About the Book “You ain’t gonna like what I have to tell you, but I’m gonna tell you anyway. See, my name is Karen Memery, like memory only spelt with an e, and I’m one of the girls what works in the Hôtel Mon Cherie on Amity Street. Hôtel has a little hat over the…

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Unbound – Jim C. Hines

About the Book For five hundred years, the Porters have concealed the existence of magic from the world. Now, old enemies have revealed the Porters’ secrets, and an even greater threat lurks in the shadows. The would-be queen Meridiana, banished for a thousand years, has returned in the body of a girl named Jeneta Aboderin….

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GIVEAWAY | Three (3) copies of KUSHIEL’S DART

Kushiel’s Dart is a book I read years ago, and instantly fell in love with. The writing is absolutely stunning. The story is luscious and full of texture and surprises. The world building is both sensational and sensual. Throw in a strong female protagonist with an unforgettable voice, and you have something incredible on your…

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