I’m doing something a little different today. Most of the time we do a poll for the group read, but so many times Red-Headed Stepchild misses out on being our group read by a vote or two. You want to read it. I want to talk about it. Cue executive decision: the November group read will be Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells.
The novel is great urban fantasy with magic, vampires and one hell of a sidekick. (Do you remember when we let Giguhl do a Christmas post last year?!) But the executive decision isn’t the only thing different this time out. To further encourage you to participate, I’m giving away one signed copy of Red-Headed Stepchild (and bookmarks!). As we’re talking favorite paranormal creatures this week, leave a comment with your favorite mage/witch/wizard character to be entered to win. The contest is open internationally — because I love you — and ends at 11:59 p.m. Nov. 6.
Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane #1)
Jaye Wells
Published: 2009 (Orbit)
Purchase at: Book Depository, B&N or Amazon
Excerpt: Read Chapter 1
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In a world where being of mixed-blood is a major liability, Sabina doesn’t really fit in. And being an assassin – the only profession fit for an outcast – doesn’t help matters. But she’s never brought her work home. Until now.
Her latest mission is uncomfortably complex, and threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races. As Sabina scrambles to figure out which side she’s on, she uncovers a tangled political web, some nasty facts about her family and some unexpected new talents.
Any of these things could be worryingly life-changing, but together, they could be fatal …
This time, it’s personal.
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CONTEST DETAILS AND RULES
1. To enter, you must leave a comment on this post answering the question above.
2. You do not need to follow Vampire Book Club to be entered, but we sure do like it.
3. This contest is open internationally.
4. Contest closes at 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011.
5. The winner will be selected using Random.org. Then she will be contacted via email and given 48 hours to claim her prize. If we do not hear from the winner(s) within that time, a new winner will be selected.
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My favorite mage is Pritkin from the Cassandra Palmer series and my favorite witch is Rachel Morgan from The Hollows.
my favorite witch is Elspeth Campbell From Tall,Dark and Wolfish by Lydia dare. Got to love the Scottish accent.
I’d say it would have to be a toss up between Severus Snape from Harry Potter and Magnus Bane from Mortal Instruments/Infernal devices.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Great contest, and I love the use of your “executive decision” option! *laughs*
My fave wizard is Harry Dresden from The Dresden Files. Love his morality and heart, and the way he pulls it out in the end.
Thanks!
My FAV magical character is Harry Dresden. Can you blame me?
LOL
Magnus Bane from The Mortal Instruments!~ xD
Thanks for this giveaway! ^^
I would have to say Dresden from The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
I loved Hermione Granger!
My favourite witch is Diana Bishop from A Discovery of Witches
My favorite would have to be Magnus bane from Mortal Instruments or Lena Duchannes from Beautiful Creatures shes a witch of sorts
I’d have to say Rachel Morgan. But, who doesn’t love Harry Potter too? Great idea on the giveaway! Thanks.
So many good ones to choose from. Eve and savannah from Kelley armstrong’s series are up there. Also love Rachel Morgan from Kim harrison , too
My favorite witch is Rachel Morgan. I absolutely love the series and can not wait for the next book to come out. I’ve never read any of Well’s work, but would really love to find another series to immerse myself into.
My favorite is Magnus Bane from TMI by Cassandra Clare
I have to say Magnus Bane from TMI series. Second place would be Myrnin (even though he is technically a vampire),from the Morganville series.
Love Voldemort, even if he is bad.