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Pirate’s Alley (Sentinels of New Orleans #4) Suzanne Johnson Published: April 21, 2015 (Tor) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free it will make reference to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book... 
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses #1) Sarah J. Maas Published: May 5, 2015 (Bloomsbury) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars A Court of Thorns and Roses is the first in a new series from Sarah J. Maas, author of the Throne of Glass books (if you haven’t read those, highly highly recommend them—highly). A new spin... 
Grave Phantoms (Roaring Twenties #3) Jenn Bennett Published: May 5, 2015 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free it may include references from previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
Prudence (The Custard Protocol #1) Gail Carriger Published: March 17, 2015 (Orbit) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 stars When I found out there was to be a spin-off/sequel series to Gail Carriger’s truly brilliant Parasol Protectorate series (start with Soulless), I’m not going to lie, there... 
Chaos Undead (The Shifter Chronicles #1) Joshua Roots Published: Oct. 28, 2013 (Carina Press) Purchase: Amazon Review source: copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars When Marcus Shifter, a freelancer combat warlock for the Delwinn Council, chops the head off a shotgun brandishing zombie, he takes his earnings and walks away on a job well done;... 
Better Homes and Hauntings Molly Harper Published: June 24, 2014 (Pocket) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for and honest review. Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 stars A fun mixture of flirty, snarky chick-lit and old school gothic ghost story, Better Homes and Hauntings has a little bit of everything to satisfy a wide variety of tastes.... 
Shattered (Iron Druid Chronicles #7) Kevin Hearne Published: June 17, 2014 (Del Rey) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by Jo Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
Sixth Grave on the Edge (Charley Davidson #6) Darynda Jones Published: May 20, 2014 (St. Martin’s Press) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it does make references to previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, First Grave on the Right. While... 
Grim Shadows (Roaring Twenties #2) Jenn Bennett Published: June 3, 2014 (Berkley Sensation) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by Jo Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it may make reference to previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of... 
Immortal Hunter (The Execution Underground #2) Kait Ballenger Published: April 1, 2014 (HQN) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 2.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it may reference events in previous books in the series. Check out VBC’s review of book one Twilight Hunter.... 
