House of Ravens by Karpov Kinrade

House of Ravens by Karpov Kinrade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

**I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
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First of all - WOW! Second - grab a box of tissues before you start reading because unless you have no empathy, you'll need them before you're done!

In book 2 of the series, Scarlett and her friends are continuing to navigate their new lives at Castle Vianney - classes, training, friendships, relationships - and in Scarlett's case - leading a rebellion at The Cathedral. Jax gets secret orders that have him disappearing. Kai becomes Scarlett's greatest ally. Wytt keeps everyone entertained, and spends a lot of time with Lana. Corinne loses a young friend, and finds her strength.

Nightfall is being hunted by King Varian... who is Corinne, Wytt, & Kai's father, AND has decided to stay at Castle V as one of the Masters for the semester. The Sons of Eden - led by Adam, and the Red Eagles - led by Crixius - both create more issues for Nightfall through terrorist actions that she must try to circumvent while continuing to show her support for Zeniths.

Because of the beginning of the book I knew there was going to be a hard choice in the plot line, but I didn't see the choice itself being what it was. And, it's a tear-jerker.

The story is well-written with TONS of detail, highly-developed characters, and plot twists you won't see coming. I love the visual feel of the language in this series. You'll fall in love with the characters, and never want to leave their world!

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Southern Spirits by Angie Fox

Southern Spirits by Angie Fox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

**I received an audio copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
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Verity has had a number of changes in her life lately, and not much is going her way. So, learning she can see spirits is just another drop in the bucket! However,... it may just be the edge she needs to help save her ancestral home.

Listening to the audio version of this was even better than reading the book for myself. Tavia manages to make the characters come alive in a way that my imagination didn't. Tavia's ability to "create" these characters audibly is terrific, and I love all of Angie's stories. They are full of sarcasm, wit, strength, and action.

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Court of Nightfall by Karpov Kinrade

Court of Nightfall by Karpov Kinrade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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I am so glad I decided to give this series a try! The author is completely new to me, and I have tried a few similar books recently that I had trouble getting through - in one or two cases I am still trying to finish them. Not so with this book!

The story line is well plotted, characters are multi-faceted, and there are SO many detailed descriptions that you can visualize yourself IN the world the authors have created. In my mind this world is a cross between Hogwarts and PanAm. In fact, Scarlett has many of the same qualities as Harry Potter and Katniss Everdeen.

Having grown up in an impoverished area of her post-apocalyptic world, Scarlett has never truly fit in. She has always been faster and stronger than other children her age, heals at a faster rate than most, and is completely colorblind - as in everything is only shades of gray. Despite these differences - or maybe because of them - she is determined to better her lot in life so that she can end the governmental corruption that causes certain classes of people to be treated as lesser citizens. And, so, her story begins...

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A Little Night Magic by Angie Fox

A Little Night Magic by Angie Fox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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A fun"sampler" of novellas from Angie's series to introduce (or catch you up) on some of the shenanigans Lizzie & Verity have been up to! Whether a ghost is causing some trouble, voodoo has gone awry, or demons have wormed their way out of hell, the girls are bound to get into some trouble. But, using their quick wits, sarcasm, and natural good luck they manage to win the day!

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Gentlemen Prefer Voodoo by Angie Fox

Gentlemen Prefer Voodoo by Angie Fox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Charm, wit, and sarcasm - just the way I like it! Amie bites off more than she can chew when she casts a voodoo love spell to bring her perfect man into her life.

A well-written short story to introduce you to characters who have roles in some of Angie's Demon Slayer stories.

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Some Like It Hexed by Angie Fox

Some Like It Hexed by Angie Fox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So much FUN! There's nothing like a little Samhain voodoo gone wrong to make Lizzie battle a demon!

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Ghost of a Chance by Angie Fox

Ghost of a Chance by Angie Fox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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A quick, fun read that expands on Matthew & Josephine's story. Verity & Frankie undertake a mission to help Matthew, and almost manage to lose Frankie's urn!

Full of the quick, fun wit and sarcasm that I've come to expect from Angie's characters this novella is not a disappointment!

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The Dirt on The Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones

The Dirt on Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Considering the cataclysmic events at the end of Eighth Grave After Dark, I really wasn't sure what to expect from this book. But, WOW! Darynda knocked another one out of the park! I found I couldn't put it down!

Charley's family has found her - despite her disappearing act and amnesia, and surrounded her in the hopes that little reminders will help jog her memory. While she feels drawn to them, she is more worried about the fact that she can see dead people and animals than why they feel so familiar to her. Unfortunately, it takes the ultimate sacrifice by one family member to bring everything back into focus so that she can save the world - and herself.

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Demons by Ednah Walters

Demons by Ednah Walters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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This story brought Eirik's life into focus, and showed much more depth to his character. The descriptions are detailed enough that you can envision yourself right next to him and Celestia as they learn about and explore his "home" of Hel's realm.

This is a strong story filled with detail like all of Ednah's stories. I love the spunk & strength of Celestia especially when it is paired with Eirik. He is strong compassionate and loyal which pairs well with her character.

I can't wait for Heroes!

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Grimnirs by Ednah Walters

Grimnirs (Grimnirs Book 1) by Ednah Walters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow! I loved this story. Cora is much more developed than in the first two books, and Echo... well, he made the story worthwhile! It's the details incorporated into the story line that make this series so enjoyable to read. I really liked how this book wrapped up so many of what I felt were "loose threads" from the previous two books while leaving a couple of new threads hanging for the continuation of the series.

Be warned - this book makes the jump from YA to adult reading. There are definitely scenes I would not be comfortable with my daughter reading.

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