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Court of Fives (Court of Fives #1) Kate Elliott Published: Aug. 18, 2015 (Little Brown Books for Young Readers) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: purchased Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Growing up in a household that straddles the in-between of Commoner and Patron, Jessamy has dreamed of a different life. A life where she’s an Adversary in the royal game of Fives. She’s been... 
Black Wolves (Black Wolves Trilogy #1) Kate Elliott Published: Nov. 3, 2015 (Orbit) 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 Captain Kellas has been one of the most loyal of the Black Wolves. First, under the great King Anjihosh who freed the Hundred from the rule of demons. And later, under... 
Cold Fire (Spiritwalker Trilogy #2) Kate Elliott Published: Sept. 26, 2011 (Orbit) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference the previous book in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1 Cold Magic. Cold Fire picks up exactly where Cold Magic... 
Cold Magic (Spiritwalker Trilogy #1) Kate Elliott Published: Sept. 2, 2010 (Orbit) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Catherine Hassi Barahal has grown up in the home of her aunt and uncle since the age of six after her parents tragically drowned, leaving Cat as the only survivor. She has spent a lot of time idolizing a father that... 
This week we’ve found blogs and authors giving away signed goodness, a battle of the obstinate literary men and a ton of steampunk romance. We’re leading with one of our contests. In the event you missed it, we’re giving away adult and YA prize packs in celebration of reaching 500 followers via Google Friend Connect. Books up for grabs include titles from Gena Showalter, Julie Kagawa, Stacia Kane, Meljean...
