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The Claires: An Ascenders NovelC.L. GaberPublished: Jan. 14, 2020 (Big Picture Media, Inc.)Purchase at: Amazon Review Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars In 1911 fraternal girl quadruplets were born. In 1928 they died. Because the powers they carry together is too much to go unchecked, they’ve been cursed to repeat this... 
Wicked Bite (Night Rebel #2)Jeaniene FrostPublished: Jan. 28, 2020 (Avon)Purchase at: Amazon Review Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars 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 review of Shades of Wicked. After literally saving... 
When We Were MagicSarah GaileyPublished: March 3, 2020 (Simon Pulse)Purchase at: Amazon Review Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars In theory, Alexis knows that she can rely on her friends for anything. I mean they’ve all been keeping their magic a secret for years. Putting that theory to the test, when that same magic results... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for March 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... 
Wolf Gone Wild (Stay a Spell #1)Juliette CrossPublished: Jan. 14, 2020Purchase: AmazonReview source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Mateo is a werewolf who’s been unable for shift to several months. His wolf side, who calls himself Alpha, is getting increasingly frustrated and vocal about it. Matteo is convinced that he’s been... 
The Unwilling Kelly BraffetPublished: Feb. 11, 2020 (Mira)Purchase at: Amazon Review Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 3 stars On the night the heir to Highfall, Gavin, was born, a newborn foundling, Judah, was brought into the walls of the city, specifically into the castle and is raised alongside the heir. As Judah and Gavin... 
Malfunction (Dark Desires Origins #1)Nina CroftPublished: Jan. 20, 2020 (Entangled)Purchase: AmazonReview source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Logan is a military investigator. His new partner Katia is a cat shifter. Her boss is a vampire. And they’re all investigating a series of suspicious deaths. Sounds like a typical... 
A Heart of Blood and Ashes (A Gathering of Dragons #1)Milla VanePublished: Feb. 4, 2020 (Berkley)Purchase at: AmazonReview Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 5 stars After the Destroyer came and decimated the Western realms, its people had no choice but to form a tentative alliance against him. Now, decades later and growing a bit...
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for February 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... 
The Will and the WildsCharlie N. HolmbergPublished: Jan. 21, 2020 (47North)Purchase at: AmazonReview Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 2.5 stars After Enna’s mother was killed by a mysting near the wildwoods of their home, Enna has understood to fear them. Their presence in the wildwood increases. When one attacks Enna in the home she shares with her father, she knows only one way to... 
