Hexed Kevin Hearne Book 2 in the Iron Druid series 9780345522498 June 2011 Delray, $7.99 (PB) 4 Stars The Iron Druid chronicles by Kevin Hearne are a refreshing addition to the Urban Fantasy genre. As much as I love a take-charge and kick-butt heroine, a male protaginisht makes a nice change of pace. After reading … Continue reading
For Heaven’s Eyes Only: a Secret Histories Novel Simon R. Green Roc June 2011 (25.95, HC) 4 stars Simon R. Green’s books are an exception to my five star reread rules. His novels are wonderful and every now and then I do reread the Nightside and Secret Histories novels, both set in the same kind … Continue reading
Dead on the Delta If you believe in fairies . . . run. (best cover blurb ever). Stacey Jay June 2011, Pocket Books ($7.99 PB) 4 ¾ stars I just finished Dead on the Delta by Stacey Jay last night and I loved it. The only reason it didn’t get five stars is because I … Continue reading
Chasing the Moon By A. Lee Martinez Orbit (Hachette Book Group) May 2011 Hardcover, $19.99 (available on Kindle for half that price) 3 stars. To be honest, this book suffered only because I have read all of Martinez’s previous works. As a stand-alone I probably would have given it an extra ½ to one star; … Continue reading