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Dec
31

Ready for 2014? Amber’s Most Anticipated Books

Ready for 2014? Amber’s Most Anticipated Books From VBC’s Chelsea: We’ve covered the best books of 2013, but we’re ready to look forward here at VBC. There are so many wonderful reads waiting for us in 2014. To help you get excited for new books, we’re going to post our reviewers’ most anticipated 2014 books. Add your favorites in the comments. Amber is all about the big finale with these picks. (See Amy’s, Krista’s, Amanda’s and Mary’s picks.)...
Nov
13

Review: Black Wings by Christina Henry (Black Wings #1)

Review: Black Wings by Christina Henry (Black Wings #1) Black Wings (Black Wings #1) Christina Henry Published: Nov. 30, 2010 (Ace Books) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amber Rating (out of 5):  2 stars Madeline Black has been on her own since she was a young girl, her father having been absent from her birth and her mother dying on the job. With her mother’s death, Maddy was forced to take on her responsibilities as...
Sep
30

Review: Tarnished by Karina Cooper (St. Croix Chronicles #1)

Review: Tarnished by Karina Cooper (St. Croix Chronicles #1) Tarnished (St. Croix Chronicles #1) Karina Cooper Published: July 5, 2012 (Avon) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amber Rating (out of 5): 3 stars By day Cherry St. Croix is the daughter of a late scientist, a madman they called him. She struggles to fit in with proper London society until she can inherit her fortune. By night Cherry does what her heart desires....
Sep
23

Review: The Goblin Wood by Hilari Bell (Goblin Wood #1)

Review: The Goblin Wood by Hilari Bell (Goblin Wood #1) The Goblin Wood (Goblin Wood #1) Hilari Bell Published: April 15, 2003 (Harper Collins) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amber Rating (out of 5):  4.5 stars The Decree of Bright Magic has just been passed, banning all magic that has not been gifted by the Seven Bright Gods. Now the Lesser Minions—anyone who practices magic not related to the churches—are being...
Aug
16

Review: Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2)

Review: Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2) Days of Blood and Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2) Laini Taylor Published: Nov. 6, 2012 (Little, Brown Young Readers) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amber Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review wild be spoiler free, it does reference events from Daughter of Smoke and Bone, read our review here. “Once upon a time, an angel and a devil...
Jul
22

Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #1) Laini Taylor Published: Sept 27, 2011 (Little, Brown and Company) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amber Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Once upon a time, a little girl was raised by monsters. Karou has probably the strangest life ever. She has naturally blue hair and strange tattoos of eyes on the palms of...
Jul
5

VBC Beach Reads: Amber picks Melissa Marr, Charlaine Harris and Patricia Briggs

VBC Beach Reads: Amber picks Melissa Marr, Charlaine Harris and Patricia Briggs A Note from Chelsea / VBC: All the suggested poolside reading lists we see online point to cheeky contemporary novels or lighthearted romps. Well, at VBC we know there are plenty of books featuring paranormal elements, badass heroines and sexy heroes that are perfect for reading out under the sun. So, of course, we’ve decided to do our own Beach Reads picks. Each Friday for the next several weeks, we’ll...
Jun
12

Review: In the Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (Den of Shadows #1)

Review: In the Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (Den of Shadows #1) In the Forests of the Night (Den of Shadows #1) Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Published:  Feb. 2, 2000 (Laurel Leaf) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amber Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Three hundred years ago, Rachel was human. She had a loving father, a cherished twin, and a little sister. She went to church regularly and worried about her brother in his darkest moments....
Jun
5

Review: Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr

Review: Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr Carnival of Souls Melissa Marr Published: Sept. 4,2012 (HarperCollins) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Amber Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Mallory just wants a normal life with real friends and a maybe even a boyfriend. Sadly, moving around so often, running from daimons, and having a witch for a father pretty much destroys a chance at a social life. Mallory is not a witch, and has to...
May
16

Review: Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast (Dark Magick #1)

Review: Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast (Dark Magick #1) Wicked Enchantment (Dark Magick #1) Anya Bast Published: Jan. 5,2010 (Berkley) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Reviewed by: Amber Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Incubi are known for their sexual prowess, and being only half incubus hasn’t hindered Gabriel one bit. Any woman in the Seelie court would jump at the chance to spend time with him. Any woman except Aislinn, who is still dealing with her...

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