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Oh, VBC crew, I have something delightful for you with today’s Win It Wednesday: a signed copy of Two Dark Reigns. I adore Kendare Blake’s books. Each new one is better than the last, which is seriously saying something. I fell in love with Anna Dressed in Blood, and now I think everyone else is also in love with her Three Dark Crowns series. Amy reviewed Three Dark Crowns and One Dark Throne for us, and... 
One Dark Throne (Three Dark Crowns #2) Kendare Blake Published: Sept. 19, 2017 (HarperTeen) Purchase: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4.5 stars Note: While this review will be spoiler free, it will reference previous events. If you haven’t started this series yet, check out VBC’s review of book 1,... 
Three Dark Crowns (Three Dark Crowns #1) Kendare Blake Published: Sept. 20, 2016 (HarperTeen) 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 In every generation a set of triplets is born. Each blessed by the Goddess with powers. In this time it’s Mirabella, an elemental who can conjure the fiercest... 
Antigoddess (The Goddess War #1) Kendare Blake Published: Sept. 10, 2013 (Macmillan) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review source: purchased Reviewed by: Mary Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars I had extremely high expectations for Antigoddess since Kendare Blake also wrote Anna Dressed in Blood, which has to be one of the most original books I have ever read. I will admit I was not blown away with... 
Looky! It’s Rachel Morgan! Kim Harrison shared the cover art for the next Hollows novel. The artwork for Ever After features our favorite witch/demon/badass Rachel Morgan in what sure looks like the Ever After. It’s set to release Jan. 22, 2013. The book is available for pre-order already. Taste of Falling to Ash (that didn’t come out right…) Karen Mahoney posted a nice snippet from her forthcoming novel... 
Anna Dressed in Blood (Anna #1) Kendare Blake Published: Aug. 30, 2011 (Tor Teen) Purchase at: Book Depository, B&N or Amazon Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Kendare Blake’s Anna Dressed in Blood was refreshing for me. It’s not light and it doesn’t shy away from creeping you out a bit. It tackles the ghost story and urban legend tale from a different angle. The wry wit of protagonist Cas prevades the novel,... 
There was no question this month which book you wanted as the group read. Kendare Blake’s Anna Dressed in Blood took an early lead in the poll and just continued to garner more and more votes. I’m excited because this one has been atop my to-read pile for too long. (Again, thankful for VBC readers’ excellent taste!) It’s YA and has some of the classic girls-meets-boy vibes, but in this case the boy kills...
Well, it’s no secret I loved Jaye Wells’ Red-Headed Stepchild (spoiler-free review). If you’ve already finished the book and are itching to chat, the spoiler discussion thread is now up. I’m really looking forward to hearing what you think of Sabina, Giguhl and everyone else. It’s already time to start thinking about the December group read. (I’ll give you a moment to process that. Sneaky holidays,...
