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The VBC is legit thrilled for a new October Daye book from Seanan McGuire. Yesterday, The Brightest Fell hit stores, and we really think you should read it. If Amy’s spoiler-free review hasn’t already convinced you, we have an excerpt from the beginning of the novel right here. (For the record: We advise reading the October Daye books in order. The Brightest Fell is book No. 11. Start with Rosemary and...
The Brightest Fell (October Daye #11) Seanan McGuire Published: Sept. 5, 2017 (DAW) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by 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 contain references to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
Ride the Storm (Cassandra Palmer #8) Karen Chance Published: Aug. 1, 2017 (Signet) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon 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. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Touch... 
Spellbinder (Moonshadow #2) Thea Harrison Published: Jul. 18, 2017 (Thea Harrison) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
Grave Ransom (Alex Craft #5) Kalayna Price Published: July 4, 2017 (Ace) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Grave Witch. I... 
The Waking Land Callie Bates Published: June 27, 2017 (Del Rey Books) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Beth Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Ripped from her family at gunpoint at the age of five, Lady Elanna has been raised by the king who took her. She has been treated more or less as a daughter, and she has no desire to... 
Snared (Elemental Assassin #16) Jennifer Estep Published: April 25, 2017 (Pocket Books) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference previous events in the series. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of... 
Feversong (Fever #9) Karen Marie Moning Published: Jan. 17, 2017 (Delacorte Press) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Jenn Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Darkfever. Mac, Barrons, Jada, and Ryodan fight to save the world... 
Wintersong S. Jae-Jones Published: Feb. 7, 2017 (Thomas Dunne) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Liesl gave up her dreams and desires early on, resigning herself to helping around her family’s inn. Quickly putting aside the magical stories of goblins and their King, The Lord of... 
Nice Guys Bite (Elemental Assassin #15.5) Jennifer Estep Published: Dec. 12, 2016 (Pocket Star) Purchase: Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Kris Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1, Spider’s Bite. Being the assistant to Ashland’s current queen of... 
