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Chaos Reigning (Consortium Rebellion #3)Jessie MihalikPublished: May 26, 2020 (Harper Voyager)Purchase: Amazon or BookShopReview source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Note: while review will be spoiler free, it does make reference to previous books in the series. If you haven’t started yet, check out VBC’s review of Polaris... 
Starbreaker (Endeavor #2)Amanda BouchetPublished: April 28, 2020 (Sourcebooks)Purchase at: Amazon or BookShopReview 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 may reference previous events in the series. If you haven’t yet started, check out VBC’s review of Nightchaser. Just because... 
I absolutely adored Amanda Bouchet’s Nightchaser. It’s safe to put money on it being on my Top 10 of 2019 list, which is saying something since it’s been a pretty epic year for new releases (see: Archangel’s War). I fell in love with the crew of the Endeavor, its doing-her-damnedest heroine Tess Bailey, and that space rogue Shade Ganavan. The whole thing read like it was made for people who loved Dark... 
Chilling Effect (Chilling Effect #1)Valerie ValdesPublished: Sept. 17, 2019 (Harper Voyager)Purchase at: Amazon or IndieBoundReview Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 4 stars Captain Eva Innocente has been trying to make an honest living with her crew running small cargo around the galaxy for delivery. Even though it barely pays the... 
Steel Coyote Beth WilliamsonPublished: July 22, 2019 (Entangled)Purchase: Amazon Review source: copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review Reviewed by: Margaret Rating (out of 5): 3 stars Remington Hawthorne recently inherited her adopted father’s cargo ship, the Steel Coyote, and has been struggling to maintain it and her crew of three. They desperately need a big payday. So she agrees... 
In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, I’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for July 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. I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance, F is fantasy, SF is science fiction, SFR... 
I’m pretty sure none of the VBC crew have been subtle about how much we enjoyed Jessie Mihalik’s debut Polaris Rising, but in case you missed it: WE LOVED IT AND AMY GAVE IT FIVE STARS. Seriously. In her review Amy actually said: I absolutely loved Polaris Rising from beginning to end. The pacing was spot on with thrilling moments perfectly interspersed with the calmer more contemplative moments of...
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 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. I’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance, F is fantasy, SF is science fiction,...
Polaris Rising (Consortium Rebellion #1) Jessie Mihalik Published: Feb. 5, 2019 (Harper Voyager) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Review Source: Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for and honest review Reviewed by: Amy Rating (out of 5): 5 stars Ada von Hasenberg has been on the run for two years. What is she’s running from, you ask? Her family—most notably her controlling father. Why? House... 
Shadow and Ice (Gods of War #1) Gena Showalter Published: Oct. 23, 2018 (HQN) 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 While on an adventurous getaway in the artic Vale London and her foster sister, Nola, become separated from their guide. They end up stumbling upon a centuries-long battle... 
