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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4. Contest closes at 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011.
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Hermione Granger 🙂
Vivien
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My favorite is from the Discworld series namely Granny Weatherwax, (full name Esmerelda (“Esme”) Weatherwax.
Thanks for the giveaway and for opening it to worldwide entries.
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I have to say the Harry Dresden from Jim Butcher’s books is my favorite wizard.
Harry Dresden is also my favorite wizard.
Magnus Bane from The Mortal Instruments.Thank you for the giveaway
Has to be Harry Potter as he defeated The Dark Lord!:D
Favorite wizard would be Rachel from Kim Harrison’s Hollow series. She kicks demon bum!
Favourite mage would be Pritkin from the Cassandra Palmer-series and favourite witch would be Chess from the Chess Putnam-series. //Love
I recently have read Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett and really liked main heroine Arcadia Bell who ia a magician.
Oh I love The Fool in Robin Hobbs Farseer trilogy…poor fitz..he has such a horrid life!!
My favorite has to be Magnus Bane, from Mortal Instruments AND Infernal Devices. He rocks.
And Willow from Buffy. 😉
I’m gonna have to go with Harry Dresden. Love his character in the book series and the short tv series was not bad either 😀
My favorite has to be Cullen Seabourne from Eileen Wilks Lupi Books. And I Like Sophie and Archer from Hex Hall too =)
I would say….Elizaveta from the Mercy Thompson series.
My favorite wizard has to be Harry Potter. To me no one can compare! 🙂
Jolie Wilkins (Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by H.P. Mallory)! She cracks me up like no other!
Thanks for another great giveaway!
The mages and characters from the Cassandra Palmer series are pretty nifty 🙂
Hmmmm…. I’d say Harry Potter. He did defeat the one we do not name…. :-O
I would have to say my favorite would have to Cather from Chicagoland Vampires series. Love him. Thanks for the giveaway. This book has been on my wishlist for awhile.
Nymphadora Tonks! She was not only a witch, but a metamorphmagus which is awesome. Great giveaway!
My fave is from The Vampire Diaries…Bonnie Bennett. She has a lot of power and saves her friends with it.
favorite witch has to be rachel morgan from the hallow series.she’s such a great heroine.
My favorite witch, hands down, is Rachel Morgan. She’s vulnerable and tough, she’s kick butt, she’s made a wonderful family of her friends Ivy and Jenks. She is just such a likable, relatable character.
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My favorite witch is Willow from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I am a follower and email subscriber. Tore923@aol.com
Have to say Rachael Morgan.
My favorite wizards would be Nicholas Flamel, because he learned the secret of immortality! Yup… that’s the one.
Kitty Bullard
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My favorite witch is from an independent novel called Fatal Woman: Anastasia’s Battle by Jennifer Lynn. Not only is there the witch Anastasia but also a great cast of magical characters mixed in with some action, desire, sarcasm and strong female lead.
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Cullen Seabourne from World of the Lupi Series, a stripper, sorcerer, lupi and the father of the only female lupi.
I’m still on a Harry Potter kick so – Harry Potter.
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Zayvion Jones from the Allie Beckstrom series. LOVE him!
Rachel Mariana Morgan…The Hollows.
Kim Harrison never fails to leave me laughing…and I just want Rachel to get a friggin break…cause that girl sure deserves it! Love Her and Love The Hollows
I have to say my favourite Mage is Pritkin from the Cassandra Pamler series by Karen Chance.
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My favourite Mage is Pritkin from Karen Chance’s Cassandra Palmer series.
Love the sound of this months group read!
My favourite wizard would be Merlin from the Arthurian legend!
My favorite wizard is Gandalf as portrayed by Ian McKellen. I can’t wait to see him return in the Hobbit movies.
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I love Pritkin from the Cassandra Palmer series.
It’s so hard to choose! I’m going to go with Zedd from the Sword of Truth series.
Thanks for running this giveaway.
My favorite is Magnus Bane from The Mortal Instruments series! He is such a great character.
Thanks for this great giveaway ! I think my favorite is Alex Craft from the Alex Craft series by Kalayna Price.
Mine’s Tonks from Harry Potter
Hmmmm… I am actually really stumped on this one. Did we consider Raven Mockenwood from Beautiful Creatures a Wizard. Or was he an Incubus with magic powers. I loved loved loved him…
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Hands down…Harry Potter, lol.
My favorite wizard has always been and always will be … Merlin!! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book so I can join in the group read 🙂
I like Harry Dresden as the wizard. I am excited to be entered to win the copy of this book:)
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These days, I’m completely in love with Morgan from the new Camelot tv series – I always root for the bad girl…
Gotta go with Pritkin from Cassie Palmer Series,love him!
I have to go with Severus Snape, the bravest wizard of them all, even Harry Potter says so.
I’d have to say Mina from Joey W. Hills Daughters of Arianne Series. She’s a Seawitch/Dark one she can shift and cast spells with the best of them! Scary as hell if you cross her and totally amazing. Absolutely love her! Definitely someone I’d only want to meet if I knew she was on my side!
My fave wizard is Harry Dresden!