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In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for September 2020. All dates are U.S. and tentative. Also: Click the title of any book to visit the Amazon page for pre-order or purchase goodness. (Note: If you end up buying the book from one of these links, VBC will get a tiny bit of revenue to cover our overhead.) I’ve included... 
Where Dreams Descend (Kingdom of Cards #1)Janella AngelesPublished: Aug. 25, 2020 (Wednesday Books)Purchase at: Amazon or BookshopReview Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Kallia has only ever known the gilded cage of the Hellfire House performing as a showgirl in the main attraction. Learning her magic from The Master,... 
Emerald Blaze (Hidden Legacy #5) Ilona Andrews Published: Aug. 25, 2020 (Avon) Purchase: Amazon or Bookshop Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: while 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 Burn for Me. Six months... 
The Night Witch (Wilde Justice #6)Jenn StarkPublished: Aug. 3, 2020 (Elewyn Publishing)Purchase at: AmazonReview Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by: Amy Average Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference events from previous books in the series. If you haven’t yet started check out VBC’s review of Getting... 
Lobizona (Wolves of No World #1)Romina GarberPublished: Aug. 4, 2020 (Wednesday Books)Purchase at: Amazon or BookshopReview Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Manu knows what it’s like to be invisible. Ever since she and her mother came to America undocumented, her world has consisted of her mother, her surrogate... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for August 2020. All dates are U.S. and tentative. Also: Click the title of any book to visit the Amazon page for pre-order or purchase goodness. (Note: If you end up buying the book from one of these links, VBC will get a tiny bit of revenue to cover our overhead.) I’ve included... 
A Touch of Stone and Snow (A Gathering of Dragons #2)Milla VanePublished: July 21, 2020 (Berkley)Purchase at: Amazon or BookShopReview Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Note: This review will be spoiler free, however it will reference previous events in the series. If you haven’t yet started check out VBC’s review of A... 
Sorry this month’s new release post is later than usual. I just had a baby (!) and most tasks aside from feeding the little one and sleeping have slipped a bit. But we’ve got new books, and they’re good! In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for July 2020. All dates are U.S. and tentative. Also: Click the title of any... 
Burn Our Bodies DownRory PowerPublished: July 7, 2020 (Delacorte Press)Purchase at: Amazon or BookshopReview Source: Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars For seventeen years the only family Margot has known is her aloof mother. Whenever she tries to push the subject of family, her mother closes herself off more than she does on a regular... 
The Archer at Dawn (The Tiger at Midnight Trilogy #2)Swati TeerdhalaPublished: May 26, 2020 (Katherine Tegen Books)Purchase at: Amazon or Book ShopReview Source: Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Reviewed by: Amy Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference previous events in the series. If you haven’t yet started check out VBC’s... 
