#Vampires
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Book Review: Treasured, The Binding Chronicles Book 3, By Elayna R. Gallea
Indie-published on September 20th, 2023, the third Binding Chronicles book follows Luna and Sebastian as fugitives who battle darkness and fulfill an ancient prophecy. Unlike the first two books with dual POV, this one adds a third: Queen Marguerite’s, revealing the origin of her hatred for humans. The oldest reason of time, a boy, so… Continue reading
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How Defection Changes a Character Arc
Defected from the Destroyers, Quincy’s magic transforms from Ash-Grey energy to Yellow Resin with inky splotches. What does it mean for him? How will this new magic impact Salem & Thane? Pumpkin Spice & Mr. Right Café: The Unraveling look for it soon. Continue reading
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Book Review: Tormented, The Binding Chronicles Book 2, By Elayna R. Gallea
Indie-published in June 2023, the second book of the series follows Luna and Sebastian in the aftermath of harrowing events with the People of Night and the choice Sebastian made. When Queen Marguerite demanded her son marry the silly human, she never expected he’d fall for her. This isn’t what she planned at all; she… Continue reading
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Book Review: Tethered, The Binding Chronicles Book 1, By Elayna R. Gallea
Indie-published in February 2023, the first book in the series introduces Luna, the fourth daughter of a human lord, and Sebastian, the Prince of Darkness. When Luna is sold into marriage to the vampire prince known as the Prince of Darkness, she thinks she knows what fate awaits her. She couldn’t have been more wrong.… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Mortal Instruments #2, City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
First published March 25, 2008, this book and its versions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. The second installment of The Mortal Instruments is jam-packed and thrilling; it’s a roller coaster ride that keeps adrenaline pumping with each page. Clare continues her… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Mortal Instruments #1, City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
First published March 27, 2007, this book and its versions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Clare introduces readers to the world of Shadowhunters when fifteen-year-old Clary Fray witnesses a murder at Pandemonium, a local club, by three other teens. Secrets from… Continue reading
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Book Review: Narcissus in Chains, Anita Blake Vampire Hunter #10
Hamilton continues Anita Blake’s battles with many foes in her tenth book, Narcissus in Chains. The book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook, as well as at your local library and through the Libby App. The audiobook, read by Kimberly Alexis, brings Anita’s complex emotions to the surface. Hamilton did a… Continue reading
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Book Review: Obsidian Butterfly, Anita Blake Vampire Hunter #9
Obsidian Butterfly, book nine in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series, was first published in 2000 and is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as your local library and through the Libby App. The audiobook, read by Kimberly Alexis, is highly recommended, as she fluently captures Anita’s personality, and… Continue reading
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Book Review: Blue Moon, Anita Blake Vampire Hunter #8 by Laurell K. Hamilton
Blue Moon is book 8 in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series, and it’s available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. The audiobook, read by Kimberly Alexis, is highly recommended. She captures Anita’s personality so accurately that listening to the book feels like spending an evening with friends, and the audio effects amplify… Continue reading
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Book Review: Burnt Offerings, Anita Blake Vampire Hunter #7 by Laurell K. Hamilton
Laurell K. Hamilton’s Vampire Hunter series continues with book 7, as the vampire council arrives in town for retribution. Burnt Offerings is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. The audiobook, read by Kimberly Alexis, is highly recommended. She brings Anita to life, and the audio effects heighten the tension at just the… Continue reading
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