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The Goblin Wood (Goblin Wood #1) Hilari Bell Published: April 15, 2003 (Harper Collins) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amber Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars The Decree of Bright Magic has just been passed, banning all magic that has not been gifted by the Seven Bright Gods. Now the Lesser Minions—anyone who practices magic not related to the churches—are being... 
Origin (Lux #4) Jennifer L. Armentrout Published: Aug. 27, 2013 (Entangled Teen) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Jo Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it does reference events in previous books of the series. If you haven’t started this series check out VBC’s review of the first book, Obsidian. When we left Katy at the... 
The Dream Thieves (Raven Cycle #2) Maggie Stiefvater Published: Sept. 17, 2013 (Scholastic Press) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference the first book in the series The Raven Boys. The Dream Thieves picks up in the summer. The... 
Consume (Clann #3) Melissa Darnell Published: Aug. 27, 2013 (Harlequin Teen) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Krista Rating (out of 5): 2.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it does reference events in previous books from the series. The beginning of Consume, the third in the Clann trilogy,... 
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 2013 (and it’s full of PNR heavy hitters). 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... ![Exclusive Excerpt from Christine O’Neil’s Chaos [& Giveaway]](http://vampirebookclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Chaos-cover-500px-200x200.jpg)
Entangled Publishing is launching a new imprint Ember. The digital-first YA line is launching with two great books: Chaos by Christine O’Neil and Darker Days by Jus Accardo. In celebration, we have an exclusive excerpt of Chaos and your chance to win goodies from both authors. FROM CHRISTINE O’NEIL’S CHAOS: I was next in the snack bar line, looking forward to an icy, high calorie, fizzy beverage,... 
Viral Nation (Viral Nation #1) Shaunta Grimes Published: July 2, 2013 (Berkley Trade) 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): 2 stars I had high hopes for Viral Nation. After a deadly virus wipes out most of the world’s population, the survivors live in walled cities scattered around the U.S.,... 
Siege and Storm (Grisha Trilogy #2) Leigh Bardugo Published: June 4, 2013 (Henry Holt and Co) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Krista Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars At the end of Shadow and Bone, Alina and Mal have escaped across the sea after almost destroying the Darkling in the Unsea. An easy assumption would be that the next novel in the Grisha Trilogy would... 
Days of Blood and Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2) Laini Taylor Published: Nov. 6, 2012 (Little, Brown Young Readers) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Amber Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review wild be spoiler free, it does reference events from Daughter of Smoke and Bone, read our review here. “Once upon a time, an angel and a devil... 
The Raven Boys (Raven Cycle #1) Maggie Stiefvater Published: Sept. 18, 2012 (Scholastic Press) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Purchased Reviewed by: Mary Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Blue is just a normal girl living in a small town, who is destined to kill her true love when she kisses him. This seems almost normal when you live in a house full of psychics and get to witness their... 
