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The Winter King (Weathermages of Mystral #1) C.L. Wilson Published: July 29, 2014 (HarperCollins) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Krista Rating (out of 5): 4 Stars I was a big fan of C.L. Wilson’s Tairen Soul series, so The Winter King has been on my to-be-read list for quite some time. So why did it take me more... 
Wicked Ever After (Blud #4) Delilah S. Dawson Published: Oct. 5, 2015 (Pocket Star) Purchase: 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 in the series. Criminy’s Clockwork Caravan is a magical place, but it exists in a world where even... 
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 2015. 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. I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance, F is fantasy, SF is science... 
Assassin’s Gambit (Hearts and Thrones #1) Amy Raby Published: April 2, 2013 (Signet) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Amanda Rating (out of 5): 3 stars Vitala Salonius is an assassin in the Obsidian Circle. She’s trained for years for her mission: kill Lucien, the Emperor of Kjall. After winning a prestigious Caturanga tournament, she gets her chance. But what she... 
The Shores of Spain (The Golden City #3) J. Kathleen Cheney Published: July 7, 2015 (Roc) 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 Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference previous books in the series. If you haven’t yet started, check out VBC’s review of book 1 The... 
Radiance (Wraith Kings #1) Grace Draven Published: Jan. 13, 2015 (Grace Draven) Purchase: Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by Amanda Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Idilko knew her only value to the Guari king was as a political pawn. So it’s no surprise when she’s married off to Brishen, the spare heir of the Kai. He’s terrifyingly ugly–grey skin; sharp, pointy teeth; dark, glowing eyes. Brishen... 
Beyond the Night (Envy Chronicles #1) Joss Ware Published: Jan. 12, 2010 (HarperCollins) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for and honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars After what was supposed to have been a seemingly normal adventure to explore some caves in Sedona, Arizona, Dr. Elliott Drake and his companions woke up to a world... 
Grave Phantoms (Roaring Twenties #3) Jenn Bennett Published: May 5, 2015 (Berkley) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free it may include references from previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
The Shattered Court (A Novel of the Four Arts #1) M.J. Scott Published: April 28, 2015 (Roc) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by Amanda Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Lady Sophia Kendall is days away from her twenty-first birthday—the day she’ll come into her powers, if she has any. She’s out running errands with Lieutenant... 
The Golden Key Legacy (A Furious Muse; The Sacrifice; A Wizard Rises; A Time of Reckoning) A.J. Nuest Published: March 5, 2015 (HarperImpulse) Purchase: Amazon Review source: copy of A Time of Reckoning provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review; previous books purchased Reviewed by: Amanda Rating (out of 5): 3 stars Note: The Golden Key Legacy is a series of novellas. Each part was... 
