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I recently finished a Netflix rewatch of Lost Girl, which got me thinking that maybe I should revisit some favorite books about the fae as well. But where to start? This took me back to when I was just discovering urban fantasy almost a decade ago. (Please tell me I’m not the only one who feels old now.) Here are some of my favorites. For my fellow binge readers, most of these are completed series. The... 
Shades of Treason (Anomaly #1) Sandy Williams Published: July 1, 2015 (Brimfire) Purchase: Amazon Review Source: purchased Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Lieutenant Ramie “Ash” Ashdyn is part of a select group of individuals known as anomalies. They are stronger, faster, and smarter than your average person. They are ingrained with the need to uphold the ideologies of The Coalition above all... 
The Sharpest Blade (Shadow Reader # 3) Sandy Williams Published: Dec. 31, 2013 (Roc) 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): 3.5 stars Note: While this review is spoiler free, it does assume you’ve read the first two books in the trilogy. It’s taken more than ten years, but McKenzie Lewis... 
Ready to meet the next hero you should be swooning for? Today’s Character Love Letter has Christen from Goldilox and the Three Weres sharing her love for Aren from Sandy Williams’ Shadow Reader series. Dear Aren, We’ve never met but I feel like I know you and I’m certain I adore you. Don’t worry, I realize that McKenzie is the one for you and I’m content to admire you from afar. I’ve read all of your...
