Mini Reviews: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy – Deadly Assessments, Cupcakes … Deadly Magic, Trinkets … Bloody Magic

Mini Reviews: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy – Deadly Assessments, Cupcakes … Deadly Magic, Trinkets … Bloody Magic

In Deadly Assessments, Fred gets evaluated by a vampire from the Blood Council and gets into more dangerous situations while Krystal is away on business. In Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic, Jade, a half-witch, gets pulled into a serial murder investigation by shifters and a vampire who suspect she had something to do with the killings. In Trinkets, Treasures, and Other Bloody Magic,...
 
Book Review: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

Book Review: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

When Tana wakes up after a party to find everyone but herself, her now-infected ex-boyfriend, and a tied-up vampire have been slaughtered by vampires who are still in the house, she quickly rescues the other two survivors and escapes with them to the nearest Coldtown---a walled city where vampires are sent to live. Knowing she might be infected herself, she plans to wait out the time and then go...
 
Book Review: Such Wicked Intent (The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein Book 2) by Kenneth Oppel

Book Review: Such Wicked Intent (The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein Book 2) by Kenneth Oppel

Victor has sworn off alchemy, but the torment of an unkept promise and the allure of a strange box he finds in the ashes of the Dark Library tempt him into new territory---the spirit world. Victor's good intentions quickly turn to dangerous obsession, and Victor, Konrad, Elizabeth, and Henry may be in even more danger with each foray into this other...
 
Book Review: Reclamation (Dominion Book 2) by Lissa Kasey

Book Review: Reclamation (Dominion Book 2) by Lissa Kasey

The serial killer is gone, but Seiran still has just as many problems to deal with, including more bullying and worsening mental health. Seiran is finally ready to commit to Gabe but fears more than ever that Gabe will get tired of him, especially now that his trauma is interfering with their relationship. But between Roman trying to get revenge on Gabe and Seiran getting mysterious emails and...
 
Book Review: As Shadows Fade (The Gardella Vampire Hunters Book 5) by Colleen Gleason

Book Review: As Shadows Fade (The Gardella Vampire Hunters Book 5) by Colleen Gleason

Victoria may be struggling with matters of the heart, but she has a job to do as a Gardella, and the demons that have found their way to earth through a portal are proving to be a much bigger problem than any vampire. The Venators will have to strike a deal with the one vampire they hate most if they want to succeed, and both Max and Sebastian will have difficult choices to...
 
Book Review + Giveaway: Undercurrent (Under Book 2) by M.N. Arzu

Book Review + Giveaway: Undercurrent (Under Book 2) by M.N. Arzu

It's been several months since merfolk were discovered by humans, but now the surface merfolk have another problem on their hands: someone is killing their kind, doing so in ways that shouldn't even be possible, and he's targeting the newest member of the Brooks family. Amidst dealing with the UN and trying to keep their identities secret from the press, the Brookses and their allies will have to...
 
Book Review: Skip Trace (Chaos Station Book 3) by Jenn Burke & Kelly Jensen

Book Review: Skip Trace (Chaos Station Book 3) by Jenn Burke & Kelly Jensen

Zander is finally being reunited with his family, and Felix knows he should be happy for Zander, but feeling out of place makes all his inner demons come back with a vengeance and creates a rift between the two men. Felix's feelings aren't the only thing Zander has to worry about though; the AEF aren't happy he's alive and are accusing him of breaching confidentiality, and at this point he...