Urban Fantasy discussion
What are you reading?
I love the Chess Putman/Downside series. How are you liking it ?
Yodamom wrote: "I love the Chess Putman/Downside series. How are you liking it ?"This is truly one of my favorite series. The characters are so unlike those in many other UF series. To me, they are so much more real, the dialogue is great, the writing style is wonderful. I can't wait for the next book!!
I agree 110%. I listen to them on audio too and found it to be one of the best audio books I'ver heard. Excellent narration, with accents and all.
Almost finished with Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews. So good!
Yodamom wrote: "I agree 110%. I listen to them on audio too and found it to be one of the best audio books I'ver heard. Excellent narration, with accents and all."Did you like the audio better than reading? I can't decide if I want to listen to or read these books.
Leesie wrote: "Almost finished with Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews. So good!"I just bought this one, I enjoy this series!!
Currently reading:
Enjoying it so far and things seem to be getting pretty interesting.
Looking forward to
next.
Just recently finished
and
almost done with
plan on reading
and
next (no real order)
Mitabird wrote: "I'm currently re-reading 
."How are you liking this series? I've heard mixed reviews.
gin wrote: "Mitabird wrote: "I'm currently re-reading ."How are you liking this series? I've heard mixed reviews."
I really like this series. I remember the first book starting out a little slow and being a little confusing at first, but once I figured out how the different players interconnected I just loved it. I had originally found the series shelved in the romance department of my local book store, but if you go in expecting the typical style romance you will be disappointed. It's definitely more UF with a little romance thrown in. But I like the slow evolution of the relationship between Lily and Rule throughout the series. Plus, if you like mysteries this is a pretty good series. Lily starts out as a homicide detective and ultimately ends up working for a special branch of the FBI (or FBI-like government agency, I don't recall exactly).
gin wrote: "Mitabird wrote: "I'm currently re-reading ."How are you liking this series? I've heard mixed reviews."
It's one of my favorites, actually. I don't think Eileen Wilks gets enough recognition for this wonderful series. It's a nice mixture of different elements, though it can be confusing at times. That's why I'm re-reading the books.
I Prefer UF over romance. I like a little romance, but not as the focus of the story. I also like a build in relationship over a series, not "instant couple" in the first book. I'll have to try this series. Thanks for the recommendations Mitabird and Christine.
Almost finished with
and will be reading
next.
I finished Crave by J.R. Ward. The fight between heaven and hell continues in Envy the next book I am reading.
hi, newbie here.im reading at the moment
its about a magicians college. the hero is a depressed young kid , with few dark thoughts, but not suicidal.
i like the writing, a bit of black humor, no lovey dovey things. but as for 23% of the book - there is not much happening, im still waiting for the story to start.
so for now - 3 stars
Christine wrote: "I just started 
"This is also on my maybe TBR list. I've seen mixed reviews. I'd love to know how it turns out.
In the middle of Grave Dance, very much enjoying!
Leesie wrote: "In the middle of Grave Dance, very much enjoying!"I very much enjoyed that series so far too. I can't wait for the next one. Have you tried Stacia Kane's Downside Ghost series? I compared your books to mine and it looks like you have enjoyed many of the same books that I have. I think you might enjoy it.
Thank you Marsha, I am going to add Stacia Kane to my TBR list right now. :)
I am working on finishing a few books I started in either November or December.
and listening to
which may be a mistake I think I may have to read this one I am not following very well.
gin wrote: "Christine wrote: "I just started "This is also on my maybe TBR list. I've seen mixed reviews. I'd love to know how it turns out."
This is one that I'm not going to know how to feel about it until I see how it all turns out at the end. Yeah, there is a lot of humor, sarcasm, one-liners. But maybe too much so. And based on what I've read so far, it seems that Charley uses the humor and sarcasm as a weapon to keep most people at arm's length so they can't get close enough to hurt her. It seems that most people in her life either think she's crazy because of her ability or have used her so they could benefit from her ability. So while some of it's funny, sometimes her wise-cracking is just sad to me. (Granted, that's just my interpretation.) But even so, that it's able to elicit emotion from me indicates that the author is doing something right. It's an easy read, and I'm holding out hope that Charley is one of those characters that we'll really get to see evolve as the series progresses.
Christine wrote: "gin wrote: "Christine wrote: "I just started "This is also on my maybe TBR list. I've seen mixed reviews. I'd love to know how it turns out."
This is ..."
I hope it does end well for you. I love finding new series with great character development.
I finished Envy by J R Ward. That catches me up on that series.My next book will be Cathedrals of the World which I am reading and reporting on for a friend.
Gave up trying to read
, just can't get into it. Currently reading
Lynn wrote: "Gave up trying to read , just can't get into it. Currently reading "Street Magic did not work for me either, I think I had to for myself to finished it
I almost bought Street Magic recently....glad I didn't. I loved Grave Witch though!
Dawn wrote: "Lynn wrote: "Gave up trying to read , just can't get into it. Currently reading "Street Magic did not work for me either, I think I ..."
I see I wasn't the only one. I enjoy UFs that are unusual (like Carolyn Crane's Disillusionist series) but Street Magic was too...gritty? Will try to finish it soon, leaving books unread isn't me.
Going to start
right now. Can't wait! :)
Coral wrote: "Going to start right now. Can't wait! :)"How did I not know that was out already!
Coral wrote: "Going to start right now. Can't wait! :)"Waiting impatiently for mine to arrive in the mail. So excited!
I have finished Cathedrals of the World and painfully typed a review for the acquisition dept. of our Women's University Club.I rather thankfully gave up that job when my arthritis made anything but short bursts of typing really painful. Luckily today is a really good day pain-wise so I am explaining why my reviews are usually so short.
Anyway, tonight I will start More than fiends, by Maureen Child. It is #1 in the Demon Duster's series.
Just finished Doubleblind, it was great, and then started Sandman Slim - which keeps surprising me these first 30 pages, shocking hilarity
I love Kadrey's series, Leesie. I'm just starting
I finished
, and in the end I really liked it. It had more layers than just the funny read I was expecting from the comments I had read about it. And it looks like we just may get to see some real character evolution out of Charlie.
Finished More Than Fiends. Am abandoning series. It was boring...Next up
Lynda wrote: "Finished More Than Fiends. Am abandoning series. It was boring...Next up
"I love that series. Although book 1 started out kind of slow for me. If it's that way for you, just stick with it. It's worth it.
Christine wrote: I love that series. Although book 1 started out kind of slow for me. If it..."
I have started another series. I will look at the Maureen Child's books again sometime.
Christine wrote: "Lynda wrote: "Finished More Than Fiends. Am abandoning series. It was boring...Next up
"I love that series. Although book 1 started out kind of slow for me. If it..."
I agree. I put the first book down multiple times before finishing it. I'm glad I did because this is one of my favorite series.
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