LauraD’s review of Wanderlust (The Jax Series, Book 2) by Ann Aguirre Science fiction released by Ace 26 Aug 08 Ann Aguirre debuted with Grimspace; the sci-fi page turner about a rag-tag group of space adventurers being chased by both sides of the law. Wanderlust continues the story of Sirantha Jax and her friends, immediately [...]

Shannon C.’s review of Wanderlust (The Jax Series, Book 2) by Ann Aguirre Science fiction released 26 Aug 08 by Ace In Grimspace, Ann Aguirre introduced the reader to Sirantha Jax, messed-up space jumper extraordinaire, and March, her pilot-turned-lover. Readers seemed to be of two minds about that book — some of them loved it, [...]

Shannon C.’s review of Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, Book 1) by Patricia Briggs Urban fantasy released by Ace 31 Jan 06 I know what you’re thinking. You are no doubt thinking to yourself, ‘What took you so long to start the Mercy Thompson books, Shannon?’ And you would be right. They have only been recommended [...]

LauraD’s review of Cry Wolf (Alpha and Omega, Book 1) by Patricia Briggs Urban fantasy/Contemporary paranormal romance released by Ace 29 Jul 08 I had been hearing the buzz about Patricia Briggs’ new novel, so I was thrilled to win a copy from Avidbookreader. I am one of the few readers who hasn’t yet read [...]

Gwen’s review of Cry Wolf (Alpha and Omega, Book 1) by Patricia Briggs Urban fantasy/Contemporary paranormal romance released by Ace 29 Jul 08 Patricia Briggs has been on my very short list of favorite writers ever since I read the first book in the Mercy Thompson series, Moon Called, in February 2006. I wait, very [...]

Shannon C.’s review of A Red Heart of Memories by Nina Kiriki Hoffman (no author site found) Urban fantasy released by Ace 1 Oct 99 Before there was Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, et al, there were authors like Charles de Lint and Emma Bull writing what I’ve always thought of as urban fantasy. Their [...]

Gwen’s review of Saturn’s Children by Charles Stross (not a traditional author’s site) Science fiction adventure hardcover released by Ace 1 Jul 08 The author calls this book, “A space opera and late-period Heinlein tribute…” I think Robert A. Heinlein is my favorite author of all time, with my favorite book of all time being [...]

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Shannon C.’s review of Dead Until Dark (Southern Vampire Series, Book 1) by Charlaine Harris Urban fantasy published by Ace 1 May 01 I don’t read very much urban fantasy, mostly because a lot of the ongoing series seem a little bit repetitive. But UF pops up all the time in my Librarything suggester, which [...]

Devon’s review of Dead to Me by Anton Strout Urban fantasy released by Ace 26 Feb 08 Simon Canderous possesses the power of psychometry. That is, he can touch an object and see visions, like scenes from the lives of the object’s previous owners or maker. This ability has led to a successful career in [...]

Loonigrrl’s guest review of Grimspace (The Jax Series, Book 1) by Ann Aguirre Sci-Fi romance released by Ace 26 Feb 08 This book was a very pleasant surprise. Ok, it was more than that. It was awesome. Sure, I enjoy sci-fi just as much as the next Star Trek-Star Wars-Firefly/Serenity-Battlestar Galactica fan.  But when it [...]

Gwen’s review of Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson Series, Book 3) by Patricia Briggs Contemporary paranormal fantasy published 2 Jan 08 by Ace (Penguin) Briggs’s Mercy Thompson books have consistently delivered several things:  well-developed and interesting characters, complex and compelling plots, unique details, and some good sexual tension.  Iron Kissed is no exception – it delivers [...]

Gwen’s Review of Blood Bound (Mercy Thompson Series, Book 2) by Patricia Briggs Paranormal/Fantasy romance published 30 Jan 07 by Ace Books (Penguin) Blood Bound is book 2 of Briggs’ novels surrounding a mechanic named Mercedes (Mercy) Thompson and her world. Book 1 was Moon Called  is not a prerequisite, but is a fine book [...]