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Cast in Honor (Chronicles of Elantra #11) Michelle Sagara Published: Nov. 24, 2015 (Harlequin Mira) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amanda Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars Note: While this review is spoiler free, it does reference previous books in the series. Elantra’s recovering from the brutal fight at the end of... 
Cast in Flame (Chronicles of Elantra #10) Michelle Sagara Published: July 29, 2014 (Harlequin MIRA) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Provided by the publisher in exchange for review Reviewed by: Amanda Rating (out of 5 stars): 4 stars Note: While this review is spoiler free, it does reference previous books in the series. Private Kaylin Neya is convinced she’ll go deaf if she doesn’t... 
Touch (Queen of the Dead #2) Michelle Sagara Published: January 7, 2014 (DAW) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: Provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amanda Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: While this review is spoiler free, it does assume you’ve read Silence. It is a very rare occurrence that I cry while reading a book. I’m not much of a crier in... 
Cast in Sorrow (Chronicles of Elantra #9) Michelle Sagara Published: August 27, 2013 (Harlequin Luna) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amanda Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review is spoiler free, it does assume you’ve read the previous books in the series. When I reached the end of Cast in Peril, I... 
A Note from Chelsea / VBC: All the suggested poolside reading lists we see online point to cheeky contemporary novels or lighthearted romps. Well, at VBC we know there are plenty of books featuring paranormal elements, badass heroines and sexy heroes that are perfect for reading out under the sun. So, of course, we’ve decided to do our own Beach Reads picks. Each Friday for the next several weeks, we’ll...
