The Basics:
Fairytale Apocalypse by Jacqueline Patricks
Crazy Bird Publishing
Book One of The Verge
Fantasy, New Adult, Kind of Science Fiction?
Published September 22, 2014
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:
The cover is terrible, but I couldn't resist the title. I was on a bit of a fairy tale request binge at the time....
The Basics:
The Zodiac Collector by Laura Diamond
Spencer Hill Press
YA, Paranormal
Published September 23, 2014
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Why I picked up this book:
The title of the book caught my eye!
I'm a fan of Curiosity Quills Press - they've been very generous with review copies and so when I decided I was ready to branch out beyond my normal routine here on the blog, signing up for one of their blog tours was a no-brainer.
Released on July 14th, 2014, How to Date Dead Guys by Ann M. Noser is a new adult, urban fantasy novel that has a lighter touch than traditional urban fantasy.
The Basics:
The Paper Sword by Robert Priest
Dundurn
Book One in the Spell Crossed series
Fantasy, YA
Published July 14, 2014
Source: Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Amazon.ca
Why I picked up this book:
I loved the simplicity of the cover for a fantasy novel. I also really wanted to read something in the fantasy genre as it's been *too* long.
The Basics:
The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson
Henry Holt and Co.
Book One in the Remnant Chronicles
YA, Fantasy, Romance
Published July 8, 2014
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:
I loved stories of women who want to break out of the decisions other people have made or them. Plus, you know, fantasy elements and a gorgeous cover.
The Basics:
Deadly Curiosities by Gail Z Martin
Solaris
Book One in a new urban fantasy series
Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
Published June 22, 2014
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:
The cover hooked me - the artwork reminds me of Rob Thurman's Leandros series. Plus I generally love urban fantasy and am always on the lookout for new authors in that genre to read.
The Basics:
The Redemption Engine by James L Sutter
Paizo Publishing, LLC
A Pathfinder Tales Book, Sequel to Death's Heretic
Fantasy
Published May 13, 2014
Source: Requested it from author who graciously sent me a copy.
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Why I picked up this book:
I'm a Pathfinder player and relished the opportunity to read and review a Pathfinder book!
The Basics:
Stolen Songbird by Danielle L Jensen
Strange Chemistry
Book One in the Malediction Trilogy
YA, Fantasy
Published April 1, 2014
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:
Trolls, a witch's curse, half-bloods enslaved by full-bloods, a prince leading rebellion, a kidnapped girl falling for a future Troll king. COme on! Overtones of Beauty and the Beast, I *had* to read it.
The Basics:
The Golden Apple by Michelle Diener
Season Publishing
Book One in the Dark Forest series
Romance, Fantasy
Published March 24, 2014
Source: Received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:
I really liked the blurb.
The Basics:
Shadows of Asphodel by Karen Kincy
Book One in Shadows of Asphodel series
Dieselpunk, Romance
Published September 13, 2013
Source: Received direct from author in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:
I love steampunk, and haven't consciously read a dieselpunk book, so I thought I'd check one out. Also a romance with a necromancer... come on!
The Basics:
Tangled Hearts by Heather McCollum
Entangled: Select
Book Two in the Highland Hearts series
Historical Romance
Publication Date
Source: Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Why I picked up this book:
A pirate-witch? Yes, I think so.
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