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Wild Sign
by Patricia Briggs Highly Recommend Where to find: Amazon Barnes & Nobles Indigo Books SPOILER ALERT: Please be aware that this is book 6 of this series. If you have not read the previous books, this review might spoil events in those books. If you want to see my spoiler based review, click here. Once again Charles and Anna are called in to handle a paranormal incident that is beyond anyone else’s abilities. This time, however, the problems are much closer to home this time when it’s Leah’s past that comes calling. A group of people who were camping in the wilderness of Northern California suddenly disappear. It seems that…
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That Magic was Awesome
There are many different ways to present magic in a story and many authors do, in fact, incorporate it differently with more or less explanation about how it works. Unfortunately, there is not a clear answer for what is needed or how much explanation is needed for a story and sometimes it’s a matter of personal preference on the reader’s part. It seems to me, based on my reading experience, that high fantasies generally lean more towards more minimal magic explanation. How and when magic works or can be used is very simple. There are still defined rules on how magic works, but the author doesn’t explain all the inner…
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Battle Ground
By: Jim Butcher Highly Recommend SPOILER ALERT: Please be aware that this is book 17 of this series. If you have not read the previous books, this review might spoil events in those books. If you wish to see a spoiler review, click here. Chicago is in big trouble. There is a seemingly indestructible titan attacking the city with an army of Fomor. Her goal is simple, destroy mankind. Harry Dresden really wishes it was his day off. However, he’s one of the few who can stand and fight to save his city, and he will give his all to protect those he sees as in his care. Jim Butcher…
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Top 5 Urban Fantasy Series
#1. Dresden Files by Jim Butcher Harry Dresden is a wizard who advertises himself as such in the yellow pages of the phone book. He has a private detective agency that specializes in some mundane and some supernatural cases. Sometimes the cops even call him in to consult, even if they don’t really know if he is legit or not. He always seems to find himself in trouble while on the job, and constantly scrounging for rent money. He doesn’t do love potions, endless purses, or parties, but he will save you if you’re in trouble. I love this series for many reasons, but one of the main ones is…
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White Trash Warlock
by David R. Slayton Highly Recommend Adam Binder hasn’t had the easiest life or the best relationships with his family. He also has some magic. It isn’t a lot and mostly allows him to interact with the spirit world, but when something big starts happening, he is good enough to step up to the plate and take it head on. White Trash Warlock is David R Slayton’s first book, and I absolutely loved it. For those who like urban fantasy, I highly recommend this novel. It has such a wide range of concepts and events that I think would appeal to many readers. The first thing I want to mention…
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Grave Secrets
by Alice James Recommend Toni Windsor would say that raising the dead is easy while dating a vampire is not, especially because it costs a lot of dresses. However, it does give her an excuse to go shopping. Just don’t tell anyone she raises the dead. It’s supposed to be a secret. When I first picked up Grave Secrets by Alice James I expected it to be a fun quick read with some zombie raising, some romance, and some mystery. Well, it is a fun quick read with some zombies, mystery, and romance in it. Except, none of it was what I expected based on other books I have read…
