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Urban Fantasy

Review: The Transcendence of Marcianna (Thief of Destiny #2) by Isabelle Markus

June 2, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

This was a good sequel, and one that has a bit of everything: action, intrigue, found family, secrets, supernatural beings, and a middle-aged MC.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Isabelle Markus, Self Published, The Transcendence of Marcianna, Thief of Destiny

Review: Fear and Fury (Adventures of a Villain-Leaning Humanoid #1) by Jamie Jackson

May 30, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

A really entertaining read about superheroes and supervillains, and Meg, who just wants to be left alone. This book was so much fun!

Filed Under: Fantasy, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Adventures of a Villain-Leaning Humanoid, Fear and Fury, Jamie Jackson, Self Published

Review: Bloodlines (The Guardian of Empire City #1) by Peter Hartog

May 25, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

Bloodlines is a blend of science-fiction, urban fantasy, and paranormal—three genres I happen to love. Add to the mix a good mystery to solve, and I’m a happy reader.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Reviews, Science Fantasy, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Bloodlines, Peter Hartog, Self Published, The Guardian of Empire City

Review: Keepers & Destinies (Keepers & Destinies #1) by Carl F. Brothers

April 2, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

A dystopian fantasy set in modern times, this book has a very interesting take on the conflict between Heaven and Hell, angels and demons.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Carl F. Brothers, Keepers & Destinies, Self Published

Review: The Awakening of Marcianna (Thief of Destiny #1) by Isabelle Markus

February 18, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

This was a very interesting coming to power story, in that the main character is middle-aged and has built a family prior to gaining her abilities.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Isabelle Markus, Self Published, The Awakening of Marcianna, Thief of Destiny

Review: These Violent Nights by Rebecca Crunden

February 4, 2023 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

I loved the world-building in this novel. It was unique, the magic system was very interesting, and the characters in the story were relatable.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Rebecca Crunden, Self Published, These Violent Nights

BOOK TOUR/REVIEW: Yellow Tape and Coffee by Pat Luther

January 13, 2023 by Sean Leave a Comment

Yellow Tape and Coffee is a fantastic hybrid of urban fantasy, horror and drama that will keep you guessing until the end. Secret societies, buried history, werewolves and conspiracies combine to create a suspenseful thrill-ride that will keep on the edge of your seat and guessing until it’s bloody conclusion. Pat Luther handles the vast array of characters with a deft hand and the skill some television writer’s rooms can’t muster. What are you waiting for? It won’t bite…

Filed Under: Book Tour, Fantasy, Horror, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Escapist Book Tours, Fantasy, Pat Luther, Self Published, Urban Fantasy, Werewolf, Yellow Tape and Coffee

Review: Phased by Victoria Tecken

January 2, 2023 by Jordan Leave a Comment

Phased is a great take of an Urban Fantasy, focusing on the mental strains of werewolf sisters. The world is well thought out, allowing for a dynamic between the characters that allows it to be fresh and interesting. It was great to read a werewolf story that was not primarily focused on a love triangle or other similar trope. The focus of the book is on the mental strain of the characters, with a variety of different takes on something that has a lot of meaning to all of us. The emotions of the characters play a prominent role and are well thought out in each scene.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Fantasy, Phased, Self Published, Victoria Tecken

Review: The Soul Trade (Judas Investigations #1) by Edward Rose

August 12, 2022 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

The Soul Trade is perfect for anyone who enjoys urban fantasy within a noir setting. The story is fast-paced and entertaining, with enough mystery and intrigue to keep you turning the pages to the very last one. It is a quick, easy read – a good introduction to a series that has the potential for more.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Edward Rose, Judas Investigations, Self Published, The Soul Trade

Review: Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles #1) by Kevin Hearne

June 24, 2022 by Justin Gross Leave a Comment

I’ll admit that urban fantasy is one of the genres of speculative fiction that I am the least familiar with. For the longest time, I would see the covers in bookstores and just assume that they were like the fantasy romance novels that I grew up watching my grandmother tear through, one after another. I have since learned that this is not (always) the case. While undoubtedly Hearne’s most popular series, I initially found him through The Tales of Pell, a trilogy that he co-authored with Delilah Dawson, and then his epic fantasy series The Seven Kennings (both of which I actually liked more than Hounded).

Filed Under: Fantasy, Reviews, Urban Fantasy Tagged With: Del Rey Books, Hounded, Kevin Hearne, The Iron Druid Chronicles

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