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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... 
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 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... 
Come Tumbling Down (Wayward Children #5)Seanan McGuirePublished: Jan. 7, 2020 (Tor)Purchase at: AmazonReview Source: Purchased 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 Every Heart a Doorway. Jack and Jill went up a hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for January 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 Guinevere Deception (Camelot Rising #1)Kiersten WhitePublished: Nov. 5, 2019 (Delcaorte Press)Purchase at: AmazonReview Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars After Arthur’s defeat of The Dark Queen magic in all forms was banished from Camelot. Meaning Merlin was banished from Camelot. However, this does not solve all problems as the wizard has foreseen the rise of evil once... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for December 2019. 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... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for November 2019. 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 Ten Thousand Doors of JanuaryAlix E HarrowPublished: September 10, 2019 (Redhook)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 January Scaller grew up as the ward of Mr. Locke, a collector of rare and unique artifacts. Instead of feeling the wealth and privilege of the world in which she resides, she... 
These Divided Shores (Stream Raiders #2)Sara RaaschPublished: Aug. 27, 2019 (Balzer+Bray)Purchase at: Amazon Review Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for and honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 3.5 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 These Rebel Waves. It’s... 
