Review: Empires of Shadow and Ash: A Limited Edition Collection of Dystopian Urban Fantasy Novels

Empires of Shadow and Ash: A Limited Edition Collection of Dystopian Urban Fantasy Novels by Heather Marie Adkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am writing this review based on the story Witch of the Midnight Blade by Kristen Austen Radcliffe. I really enjoyed reading the book, and felt it was very realistic in many ways at the start. Philadelphia works with the elderly in a retirement community. Everything appears very normal...until the introduction of abilities makes an appearance. This story seems to range from casual to arms in the air insane by the end of it all. I would recommend the book to fans of urban fantasy.

I was blown away this set also contains two books by one of my favorite authors, J.A. Culican. The first story is a novella where Culican paired up with Melle Amade and produced a wonderful story about a girl that is engineered and raised alongside a group of guys, where they are treated as slaves and forced to mine underground areas daily. You get to experience everything from interactions with trolls and dwarfs, and even discover the existence of dragons by the end of it all. Get ready for a wild set of experiences with Elemental Origin.

Another story by J.A. Culican that is included in this set is called Sword of Fire. This is a fae story that involves magic, fantasy and dragons. Prepare to meet Jaekob, and continue the story to find out what happens next!

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Review: Talented

Talented by Sophie Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this novel. I really enjoyed the focal point of the story, primarily Natalia and her dorm mates and training partners, Henri and Erik. The characters in this book were fun to get acquainted with, and I felt this novel was fairly well rounded.

The primary focus of this novel is fixated on a special school that caters to educating and training 'Talented' youth. Since Natalia has chosen to be put in ranks with the Hunter training course in an attempt to get revenge for the death of her parents....it's full of surprises. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys supernatural, dystopian, shifters, romance or coming of age styles of writing.

*posted after my 2nd reading of this book*...i MUST remember to move on to the rest of this series SOON! What happens next?

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Review: Courage Of A Highlander (Lairds of Dunkeld Series)

Courage Of A Highlander (Lairds of Dunkeld Series) by Emilia Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book. In this story, Lady Rubina and Sir Camden both share their own experiences with falling in love, dealing with tragedy, and overcoming it all to come together as one. The characters are wonderful throughout the entire Lairds of Dunkeld series, and I love the picturesque imagery that surrounds each edition. If you are a fan of historical romance and redemption though hardship, and are looking for sweet romance without erotic overtones, you will enjoy reading this book and series.

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Review: End of Days

End of Days by Margo Bond Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm writing this review for the story Sky of Fire and Ash by Audrey Grey and Julie Hall.

I really enjoyed reading this story. Fallon and her best friend Pip set out to bring destruction to dragon kind...until the unthinkable happens, and Fallon discovers she must fight for the other side. The characters really stick out as you read this story, and I can't wait to read more about this world in the next book.

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Review: Sky of Fire and Ash

Sky of Fire and Ash by Audrey Grey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this story. Fallon and her best friend Pip set out to bring destruction to dragon kind...until the unthinkable happens, and Fallon discovers she must fight for the other side. The characters really stick out as you read this story, and I can't wait to read more about this world in the next book.

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Review: First Spell

First Spell by Lucia Ashta
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book. Isa discovers an entire new world all around her in this book, and the cast of characters work together to reel you in as a reader. If you are a fan of magic and YA friendly reads, you won't be disappointed by starting this series. This is the first book in a new series that is actually a spin-off of another magical series written by Lucia Ashta; The Witching World. You don't need to read that series to understand this one, or vice versa...just get ready for nonstop adventure and magical madcaps along the way.

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Review: Vampire Princess

Vampire Princess by Rosemary A. Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book. Whatever preconceived notions you may have of the angel world...just throw those right out the window before you start on this series. Book 1 in the Rebel Angel series was fairly intense and full of surprises...but just wait until you get into this book! It continues right where Vampire Huntress left off, and the shocking moments don't seem to stop until the very end.

I would recommend this book to fans of the paranormal, especially where angels and vampires are concerned. Can't wait to read book 3, Vampire Devil!

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