The Second Short Life of Bree Tanner (2010) Written by: Stephenie Meyer Genre: YA/Urban Fantasy Pages: 178 (Hardcover) Why I Read It: I bought this, back in the day, for shits and giggles. I wasn’t super-interested in reading it (hence why it’s been in the TBR), but I’d finished the Twilight series and was intrigued, … Continue reading »
Mind Games (2010) Written by: Carolyn Crane Genre: Urban Fantasy Pages: 371 (Mass Market Paperback) Series: Book One (Disillusionists Trilogy) Why I Read It: This one of those titles I sampled on my Kindle when I first got it and stuck it in the “yes” column: yes, I’d like to read it one day when … Continue reading »
Bayou Moon (2010) Written by: Ilona Andrews Genre: Paranormal Romance Pages: 463 (ARC) Series: Book Two (The Edge) Why I Read It: Yet again, I need to stress: this ARC was not sent to me by the publisher, the author, or anyone affiliated with profiting from this book. Rather, it came from Dreams & Speculation, … Continue reading »
Timeless (2012) Written by: Gail Carriger Genre: Paranormal Steampunk Romance Pages: 386 (Mass Market Paperback) Series: Book Five (The Parasol Protectorate) Rating: 9 – Couldn’t Put It Down Why I Read It: Once I gave into this series and tried out the debut, I’ve been hooked. I’ve been eagerly looking forward to the fifth and … Continue reading »
Switched (2010) Written by: Amanda Hocking Genre: YA/Paranormal Romance Pages: 293 (ARC) Series: Book One (Trylle) Release Date: January 3, 2012 Rating: 5 – It’s a Gamble Disclaimer: received free copy for review from publisher via LibraryThing’s Early Reviewer’s Program. Why I Read It: If you haven’t heard of Amanda Hocking, the self-published e-book author … Continue reading »
Graveminder (2011) Written by: Melissa Marr Genre: Paranormal Pages: 324 (Hardcover) Rating: 2 – Below Standard Why I Read It: Wicked Lovely was the book that broke the YA barrier for me. I think most adult readers recognize the experience of reading the one YA novel that made you realize that YA wasn’t just for … Continue reading »
On the Edge (2009) Written by: Ilona Andrews Genre: Paranormal Romance Pages: 326 (Mass Market Paperback) Series: Book One (The Edge) Rating: 7 – Good Read Why I Read It: I’ve started this book several times. Which is misleading. I should say I’ve sampled the book many times. First time was in Ace’s Sampler from … Continue reading »
Heartless (2011) Written by: Gail Carriger Genre: Paranormal Steampunk Romance Pages: 385 (Mass Market Paperback) Series: Book Four (Parasol Protectorate) Rating: 9 – Couldn’t Put It Down Why I Read It: Since falling for this series last year, it’s become an absolute must for me to pick up. Every installment has been vastly entertaining, so … Continue reading »
Eternal Kiss of Darkness (2010) Written by: Jeaniene Frost Genre: Paranormal Romance Pages: 361 (Mass Market Paperback) Rating: 5 – It’s a Gamble Why I Read It: There was a time when Jeaniene Frost was an absolute favorite author and I gobbled down every sentence she wrote. That feeling has faded in the last year … Continue reading »
Darkest Mercy (2011) Written by: Melissa Marr Genre: YA/Paranormal Romance Pages: 327 (ARC) Series: Book Five (Wicked Lovely) Rating: 5 – It’s a Gamble Disclaimer: free from author for review Why I Read It: I signed up for the blogger’s copy of Marr’s traveling advance reader’s copy, even before I’d read Radiant Shadows. Why? Because … Continue reading »
Radiant Shadows (2010) Written by: Melissa Marr Genre: YA/Paranormal Romance Pages: 340 Series: Book Four (Wicked Lovely) Rating: 5 – It’s a Gamble Why I Read It: I loved Wicked Lovely. In truth, I think that was the book that finally made me stop being a snob about YA fiction. And while Ink Exchange was … Continue reading »
Happy Hour at Casa Dracula (2006) Written by: Marta Acosta Genre: Paranormal Romance Pages: 377 (Mass Market Paperback) Series: Book One of Four Rating: 5 – It’s a Gamble I first heard of this book via Dirty Sexy Book’s August Book Club pick (which was this book, obviously). I’d thought about participating, but held off … Continue reading »
