Urban Fantasy Investigations

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

New Releases: 11/10-11/16

Tue. Nov. 12th

The Andromeda Evolution (Andromeda #2) by Daniel H. Wilson
A Sanctuary of Spirits (Spectral City #2) by Leanna Renee Hieber
Coral by Sara Ella
Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh

Dead Moon Rising (Last Star Burning #3) by Caitlin Sangster
The Killing Light (The Sacred Throne #3) by Myke Cole
Knight Awakening (Scorpius Syndrome #6) by Rebecca Zanetti
Queen of the Conquered by Kacen Callender
Realm of Ash (The Books of Ambha #2) by Tasha Suri
The Sky Weaver (Iskari #3) by Kristen Ciccarelli
Wind Rider: Tales of a New World (Tales of a New World #3) by P.C. Cast

Happy Reading!!

Monday, November 11, 2019

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Nevermore by J.C. McKenzie
Shadow Warrior by Debbie Cassidy

Books I've Read

Realm of Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis
Corrupt Alchemy by Eva Chase
How to Kiss an Undead Bride by Hailey Edwards
Firstborn Academy: Shadow Witch by Isla Frost
Nevermore by J.C. McKenzie

Reviews Posted

Realm of Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis (@AuthorJennifer, @ReignPublishing)

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* Monday- Guest Blog + Giveaway: The Shadow Prince by Stacey O’Neale (@StaceyONeale, @XpressoTours)

* Wednesday- Interview + Giveaway: Taming Demons for Beginners by Annette Marie (@AnnetteMMarie, @XpressoTours)

* Thursday- Cover Reveal: Sister of Embers & Echoes by Annie Anderson (@annieande, @XpressoTours)

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Friday, November 8, 2019

Review: Realm of Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis (@AuthorJennifer, @ReignPublishing)

Realm of Knights

Author: Jennifer Anne Davis

Release Date: September 10, 2019

Publisher: Reign Publishing

Knights of the Realm Book #1

ISBN: 1732366152

ISBN13: 9781732366152

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Review Copy Source: NetGalley

Reid has spent her whole life pretending to be a man so she can inherit her father’s estate, but when a chance encounter threatens to expose her lie, she is forced to risk everything.

In the kingdom of Marsden, women are subservient to men and land can only pass from father to son. So when Reid Ellington is born, the fifth daughter to one of the wealthiest landholders in the kingdom, it’s announced that Reid is a boy.

Eighteen years later, Reid struggles to conceal the fact she’s actually a young woman. Every day, her secret becomes harder to keep. When one of Marsden’s princes sees her sparring with a sword, she is forced to accept his offer and lead her father’s soldiers to the border. Along the way, she discovers a covert organization within the army known as the Knights of the Realm. If Reid wants to save her family from being arrested for treason and robbed of their inheritance, she will have to join the Knights and become a weapon for the crown.

To protect her family, Reid must fight like a man. To do that, she’ll need the courage of a woman.

Why did I wait so long to read this?

I really liked Reid. She is in a bit of an identity crisis for most of the book, but she is super strong throughout all of it. She is extremely loyal and willing to do everything she can to protect her family, even at the expense of herself. I just really liked her and had no problem falling into her head as her story progressed.

The whole story has a great pace. I was never bored or wishing things would happen faster or slower. The world building was well done and I was constantly surprised at the events that took place.

There was a little bit of romance that added a good amount of tension, but it didn't take over the story. I can totally see Reid and this character together, but I don't see how that could possibly happen. I am hoping that Reid falls for a certain someone that she is on the way to meet at the end of the book.

I want more and I'm counting down the days until SHADOW KNIGHTS releases.

I gave it 4/5 stars

* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Cover Reveal: Sister of Embers & Echoes by Annie Anderson (@annieande, @XpressoTours)

Sister of Embers and Echoes
Annie Anderson
(Rogue Ethereal, #4)
Publication date: January 17th 2020
Genres: Adult, Urban Fantasy

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Demons, murder, and a trip straight to Hell…
I thought I’d get a little time off before the veritable poop hit the fan, but fate — or rather the Fates — have other ideas. The witch who tried to have my sister possessed has escaped, and not only do I find him dead, but I don’t have a clue who he was working with. Or working for…
Now I have a Council Member in human jail, a ragtag bunch of stuffy law-abiders to lead, and a solid inkling that the next person on the chopping block is me.
All of that would be bad enough, but I’ve got bigger problems. Maria isn’t quite right after a demon almost stole her body, and I have a hunch it’s going to require a trip to Hell to get it fixed.
Time to sharpen my athames, vacation time is over.

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Annie Anderson is a military wife and United States Air Force veteran. Originally from Dallas, Texas, she is a southern girl at heart, but has lived all over the US and abroad. As soon as the military stops moving her family around, she'll settle on a state, but for now she enjoys being a nomad with her husband, two daughters, an old man of a dog, and a young pup that makes life... interesting.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Interview + Giveaway: Taming Demons for Beginners by Annette Marie (@AnnetteMMarie, @XpressoTours)

UFI welcomes Author Annette Marie. Thanks for Joining us!!

What can you tell my readers about yourself that they might not know from looking on your bio or reading in another interview?

I’m a slow-burn-romance addict, both in what I read and what I write. I can’t get enough of that irresistible push and pull, that tantalizing will-they-won’t-they teasing. If you enjoy that, you’ll probably love my books.

What do you enjoy doing on your down time?

I love anything arts and crafts! Aside from writing, I draw, paint, sculpt, and sew. I have an entire room of art supplies and half-completed pieces, plus a bad habit of starting more projects than I have time to finish.

What is your favorite part of writing?

Starting a new series is my favorite part—meeting new characters and delving into a new world is so exhilarating.

Do you have any certain routines you must follow as you write?

I prefer to be on my laptop and reclined in my favorite chair with music on. I start by reading over whatever I wrote the previous day, then I dive right in where I left off. Pretty straightforward. :)

What are some of your Favorite books or Authors in the Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Genres?

So many I could never choose favorites! I recently read the Tainted Accords by Kelly St. Clare and it was a fantastic series. She has a new series coming out really soon and I can’t wait to get my hands on it.

How would you pitch Taming Demons for Beginners to someone who has not heard of it before?

Taming Demons for Beginners is packed with adventure, humor, magic⁠—and the unexpected but completely enthralling relationship between a shy bookworm and the lethal demon she accidentally binds into a contract in exchange for...cookies?

Can you tell us a little bit about the world that Taming Demons for Beginners is set in?

Taming Demons for Beginners is set in the world of The Guild Codex. In it, a magical community hides just beneath the surface of modern society. Magical people—mythics—join guilds, which both protect and regulate them, ensuring that magic stays hidden from the public. There are a lot of rules—and lots of fun and dangerous ways to break those rules.

Do you have a favorite scene in Taming Demons for Beginners?

All my favorite scenes are huge spoilers! But I will say they all involve hilarious, heart-pounding, and/or intriguing interactions between Robin and her mysterious demon.

What Other Projects can we look forward to reading from you?

I’m continuing down the wild, interweaving roads of the two Guild Codex series, Demonized and Spellbound. Robin, an unlikely demon contractor, and Tori, the feisty human bartender of a magic guild, are delving into deeper and darker adventures with each new book, and I can’t wait to see where they end up next.

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Annette Marie is the author of Amazon best-selling YA urban fantasy series Steel & Stone, its prequel trilogy Spell Weaver, and romantic fantasy trilogy Red Winter. Her first love is fantasy, but fast-paced adventures and tantalizing forbidden romances are her guilty pleasures. She lives in the frozen winter wasteland of Alberta, Canada (okay, it's not quite that bad) with her husband and their furry minion of darkness—sorry, cat—Caesar. When not writing, she can be found elbow-deep in one art project or another while blissfully ignoring all adult responsibilities.

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Taming Demons for Beginners
The Guild Codex: Demonized #1

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Rule one: Don't look at the demon.

When I arrived at my uncle's house, I expected my relatives to be like me—outcast sorcerers who don't practice magic. I was right about the sorcery, but wrong about everything else.

Rule two: Don't listen to the demon.

My uncle chose a far deadlier power. He calls creatures of darkness into our world, binds them into service contracts, and sells them to the highest bidder. And I'm supposed to act like I don't know how illegal and dangerous it is.

Rule three: Don't talk to the demon.

All I had to do was keep my nose out of it. Pretend I didn't find the summoning circle in the basement. Pretend I didn't notice the shadowy being trapped inside it. Pretend I didn't break the rules.

But I did, and now it's too late.

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From the author of The Guild Codex: Spellbound comes a new series that will plunge an unprepared young woman into the darkest magic of the mythic world.