We’re back in New York City with the modern version of the Greek gods. Selene Desilva (Artemis) and her human partner, Theo Shultz, get thrust right back into the middle of some ritual murders. This time, we find out a sect is trying to resurrect the god Mithras, by killing the other older gods. I
Winter of the Gods – Jordanna Max Brodsky Read More »
A good chunk of the rest of the world is suddenly underwater, but Dinetah (formerly the Navajo reservation) had the forsight to wall itself off, and they’ve managed to survive. The flood has also brought back magic. So we’ve got a fairly standard fare of kickass female protagonist with a past, and smart ass guy
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Princess Essie of Escarland and elf Prince Farrendel ended up married to prevent a war between their kingdoms. Essie was able to help thwart an assassination attempt on the elven royal family that the neighboring Troll kingdom had tried to pin back on Escarland. So she and Farrendel are off to Escarland to figure out
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Aralorn is the illegitimate daughter of a lord and a shapeshifter. Not wanting to be caught up in the court, she ends up being a mercenary. Wolf is her companion that she’s met along the way – a man that usually spends his time in the shape of a wolf, who has secrets that he’s
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There’s to be a meeting between the US government and the fae Gray Lords – both sides recognizing that coming to terms with each other is in each others’ best interests. Adam’s pack has been tapped to provide security, and Mercy gets roped into more or less emceeing the event. Naturally, there are supernatural forces
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Kate and Curran have split from the pack, but know that’s going to be easier said than done. They’re supposed to be staying away, but their friend Eduardo is missing, and his fiancée George comes to them for help. Kate very quickly realizes that there’s some very old magic in play, which is apparently dangerous
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Zanna and Deeba are best friends, and one day, they find themselves in an alternate version of London (UnLondon), where Zanna is supposed to save the Unlunduners from a terrible fate. Except Zanna is unable to help, and Deeba ends up being the one to save the day. This is definitely aimed at younger readers
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Alice and her mother Ella are always moving. Ella’s mother Althea is an author with a cult following. Her book of fairy tales, called Tales from the Hinterland, has long been out of print, and is nearly impossible to find even in used bookstores because it’s so sought after. Alice has never met Althea –
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I’ve accidently happened upon a theme here –starting in the midst of series. In this case, it’s a series of fairy tale retellings, which are loose enough there is a note saying you can start anywhere, though you’re probably better off reading them in order if you can. Cordelia is one of the youngest in
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I managed to start a series midway through, but it’s fortunately a good place to start in this case. Catalina has just become the head of her household of magic users (alternate present day real world with magic – this is set in Houston). A friend’s mother and sister are killed, and she vows to
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