Fantasy Archives - Alexia's Books and Such

Book Review: Witches Get Stitches by Dakota Cassidy

When last we met, good people, the biggest wish I’ve ever made came to fruition. It didn’t happen without some help – okay, a lot of help. Either way, let’s just say the deed was done. My outrageously handsome, smart, sometimes persnickety (read mostly persnickety) Spy Guy, Winterbottom, is finally here on earth with me, recuperating from his afterlife jaunt.And I couldn’t be happier… Sure, he can be a difficult patient. He’s forever bellowing my …

Not Your Mama’s Zombies! (Urban Fantasy books for your TBR pile)

by alexia5610

Zombies used to be boring. Slow. Shambling. Easy to escape simply by running away. Then came the new wave of zombies! They were fast, so you couldn’t escape so easily. And some of them were just like you and me, aside from the whole being dead thing of course. That’s what I love about the new urban fantasy zombie! They’re funny and snarky and just like us! Here are a few of my favorite urban fantasy …

That Ain’t Witchcraft by Seanan McGuire (book review)

by alexia5610

Title: That Ain’t Witchcraft Author: Seanan McGuire Release Date: March 5, 2019 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Source: NetGalley Antimony Price has never done well without a support system. As the youngest of her generation, she has always been able to depend on her parents, siblings, and cousins to help her out when she’s in a pinch – until now. After fleeing from the Covenant of St. George, she’s found herself in debt to the crossroads …

13 New Fantasy Books to Add to Your TBR Pile

by alexia5610

Despite having towering piles of books that I haven’t read yet, I can’t resist browsing online for new releases! There’s nothing like the bright and the shiny and the new! Since urban fantasy is one of my favorite genres, I was excited to find so many new fantasy books scheduled for release over the next few months! There’s even a new book by one of my favorite authors, Seanan McGuire! And Karen Chance! Love Karen …

Discovering Author Seanan McGuire (and her wonderful books!)

by alexia5612

It started with a book recommendation. A simple list of recommended reads by a fellow book blogger (sorry I can’t give you a shout-out, but I can’t remember where I saw the list). While several of them sounded interesting, Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire leapt out at me. I had never heard of Seanan McGuire, so decided to pick up a copy and give it a shot. Every Heart a Doorway is book …

Book Review: Protect the Prince by Jennifer Estep

by alexia5610

Title: Protect the Prince Author: Jennifer Estep Release Date: July 2, 2019 Publisher: Harper Voyager Source: Edelweiss Everleigh Blair might be the new gladiator queen of Bellona, but her problems are far from over. First, Evie has to deal with a court full of arrogant, demanding nobles, all of whom want to get their greedy hands on her crown. As if that wasn’t bad enough, an assassin tries to kill Evie in her own throne …

Book Review: Marty’s Horrible, Terrible, Very Bad Day by Dakota Cassidy

by alexia5610

Title: Marty’s Horrible, Terrible, Very Bad Day Author: Dakota Cassidy Release Date: February 28, 2019 Source: Review Copy received from the author For Roxanne McNally, being a grim reaper has never been easy. Now she hates her job more than usual, because she’s been charged with reaping the soul of a legend – werewolf Marty Andrews Flaherty. Marty, together with her equally iconic friends Nina and Wanda, are Rocky’s idols. To say she’s an OOPs …

Book Review: The Accidental Mermaid

by alexia5610

Title: Accidental Mermaid Author: Dakota Cassidy Release Date: October 1, 2017 Source: eARC provided by the author Esther Williams Sanchez is busy living her life the way she’s always done. Spending time with her pets, working as a divorce mediator, and enjoying her newly renovated cottage on the beach. Learn to swim with a bunch of babies and toddlers? Easy-squeezy, right? Er, no. As Esther leaves the pool after her very first lesson, she sprouts …

Book Review: Hawkweed Legacy by Irena Brignull

by alexia5610

Title: Hawkweed Legacy Author: Irena BrignullRelease Date: August 15, 2017Publisher: Weinstein BooksSource: review copy provided by Wunderkind PR Poppy is discovering a purpose for her powers in Africa, but she is haunted by a vision of her own death. Taken in by a boy and his great-grandmother, a healer, they vow to keep her safe-even if that ultimately means holding her captive. But Poppy never stops longing for Leo and, when she feels his magic …

Unwanted by Jennifer Estep book review

by alexia5610

Title: Unwanted Author: Jennifer Estep Release Date: July 18, 2016 Publisher: Pocket Star Source: NetGalley The fallout from his disastrous “family reunion” in Bitter Bite has left Finn feeling hurt, angry, and depressed. He can barely stand to look at himself in the mirror, much less eat any of the delicious barbecue from Gin’s famed Pork Pit restaurant. But when the funeral for a slain security guard at his bank turns into a showdown with …

Diary of Anna the Girl Witch by Max Candee #BookReview

by alexia5610

Title: Diary of Anna the Girl Witch Author: Max CandeeRelease Date: January 1, 2016Publisher: Helvetic HouseSource: Review copy provided via NetGalley Set in the Swiss countryside, “Diary of Anna the Girl Witch” blends ancient folklore with a classic coming of age tale about a young witch on the brink of womanhood. Anna Sophia has always known she was different. She just didn’t know how different until now. (Goodreads) My Review: Imagine knowing that you were …

The Fireman by Joe Hill

by alexia5610

Title: The Fireman Author: Joe HillRelease Date: May 17, 2016Publisher: William MorrowSource: eARC provided by the publisher No one knows exactly when it began or where it originated. A terrifying new plague is spreading like wildfire across the country, striking cities one by one: Boston, Detroit, Seattle. The doctors call it Draco Incendia Trychophyton. To everyone else it’s Dragonscale, a highly contagious, deadly spore that marks its hosts with beautiful black and gold marks across …