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Book Review: Manor of Secrets by Katherine Longshore

January 21, 2014

This book…this book is not very good. Not very good at all. There’s definitely been a spate of Downton Abbey read-alikes popping up over the past 18 months or so, and I thought I’d try one on for size. Manor of Secrets does not inspire ...

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Book Review: Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews

January 19, 2014

Bayou Moon is about William, the wolf shapeshifter first introduced in the series opener. Other than that, Andrews deals with an entirely different cast of characters and entirely different section of the Edge (the border between the magic and ...

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Book Review: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

January 18, 2014

While not the most outstanding piece of fiction I’ve ever read, On the Edge by Ilona Andrews is a fun, entertaining paranormal romance that’s definitely a good way to pass the time. I didn’t walk away from this book with the feeling that I’d ...

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Book Review: I Kissed an Earl by Julie Anne Long

January 16, 2014

This series is definitely seeing improvement. While certainly not flawless, the swashbuckling, pirate-y love story of Violet Redmond and Captain Flint was more than satisfying. I Kissed an Earl presents a somewhat unlikely story, given the ...

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Book Review: Lord of the Shadows by Jennifer Fallon

January 13, 2014

I loved Lord of the Shadows. I loved it a lot. Really, I loved the entire series. It’s one of the few I’ve read that flawless from beginning to end. I urge any and all fantasy readers to consider picking this novel up. Jennifer Fallon is an ...

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Book Review: Hild by Nicola Griffith

January 9, 2014

There is an elegance and beauty to this book that’s rather mesmerizing at times. Hild is a dense, involved read, but it’s worthwhile for the seeming authenticity that Griffith brings to the table. It’s the kind of book that you immerse yourself ...

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