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Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

I have been looking forward to reading Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown for some time now. I love mermaid stories and I was especially intrigued by the idea of merpeople in Lake Superior (being from Michigan and all). Overall … Continue reading

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Chimera by T.C. McCarthy

Chimera, the third and final story in T.C. McCarthy’s Subterrene War trilogy, is definitely my favorite of the three novels. I found Stan Resnick, a.k.a. “Bug”, to be the most intriguing of the three different main characters in the series. … Continue reading

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Shards of History by Rebecca Roland

Rebecca Roland’s first novel, Shards of History, is a beautiful blend of historical fiction and fantasy. The Taakwa, a tribal people much like the Native Americans of the southwestern United States, live in fear of the Jegudun, an avian species … Continue reading

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The Burn Zone by James K. Decker

The Burn Zone is an intense science-fiction thriller set in the futuristic city of Hangfei. Sam, her friend Vamp, and the haan called Nix take you on a roller coaster ride that suddenly drops out from under you in the … Continue reading

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Mind of My Mind by Octavia Butler

Riveting is the best way to describe this story. An immortal being named Doro has dedicated his life to breeding active telepaths with the dream of creating one who could build him an empire. When his daughter becomes the powerful … Continue reading

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Element Zero by James Knapp

Element Zero is the heart-thumping conclusion to one of the smartest science fiction trilogies I’ve read in a long time. Two things that I loved about the Revivor series (beginning with State of Decay, followed by The Silent Army) are … Continue reading

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Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

Poison study was a fast paced and really fun fantasy read. I loved the main character, Yelena, who is given a second chance in life- sort of. Instead of hanging for her crimes, she becomes the palace food taster; a … Continue reading

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Exogene by T.C. McCarthy

T.C. McCarthy’s gripping sequel to Germline tells the story of the futuristic subterrene war from the point of view of Catherine. Catherine is one of the genetically engineered American soldiers, a killing machine housed in the body of a teenage … Continue reading

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Iron Elves: A Darkness Forged in Fire by Chris Evans

Chris Evans debut fantasy novel features a unique spin on the stereotypical elf. Konowa Swift Dragon, former leader of the Iron Elves, is more in tune with his musket than with the natural world. I enjoyed this twist, and the … Continue reading

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Run With Me by Jennifer Luitwieler

Run With Me is a brave and humorous story about so much more than running. Author Jennifer Luitwieler speaks candidly about her personal battles with self-image, depression, and, of course, training the dog to poop outside. Her story is honest, … Continue reading

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