Urban Fantasy discussion
What are you reading?
I just started Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde - so excited for a good book! (I hope!) Though I did just read The Abandoned by Amanda Stevens - that was great and I am looking forward to obtaining/reading The Restorer!
Mitabird wrote: "Regan wrote: "Hi Christine!I think the story in the On the Prowl anthology is different from her World of the Lupi stories. It's been awhile since I read it, but I remember looking for more at th..."
Then it looks like I have a new series to try out! :)
Regan wrote: "Mitabird wrote: "Regan wrote: "Hi Christine!I think the story in the On the Prowl anthology is different from her World of the Lupi stories. It's been awhile since I read it, but I remember loo..."
I must say that Kai and Nathan's role has been very brief. I'm about halfway done with the book and I've seem them once so far. I honestly don't remember anything about this book, so I'm not sure how pivotal their role will be in this story.
ETA: I did want to say that this series is worth checking out regardless :)
Mitabird wrote: "I'm getting ready to start re-reading 
."I love Eileen Wilks books!
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. So far, so good!
Michelle L. wrote: "I've started . So far, so good!"I've a real love-hate relationship with this series. I get so sucked into each book (#1 was my least favorite) and yet there are so many things that drive me crazy about it. But I still just love it. Enjoy!
I finished
and just loved it, despite all the things in it that usually make me dislike a story. Although, near the end, my eyes were starting to remember how to roll. Next up is
in preparation for the release of Darker After Midnight next week.
Lynn wrote: "Currently reading 
. I'm struggling a little, due to lack of time to read and the beginning is a bit slow."Hi Lynn,
The Negotiator Trilogy is one of my favorite UF series,I think you'll enjoy it.
I'm getting ready to start reading
.
I am reading Summer Knight and The Iron Lance then I will finish up A Dance with Dragons All three are good so far.
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. So far, so good!"I've a real love-hate relationship with this series. I get so sucked into each book (#1 was my least favorite) an..."
I really did enjoy it! I've moved on to
. It's cute, but maybe a little *too* cute...
Just finished
, it was amazing!
Annie wrote: "Lynn wrote: "Currently reading . I'm struggling a little, due to lack of time to read and the beginning is a bit slow."Hi Lynn,
The Negotiator Trilogy is one of m..."
Hey Annie! :)
After a few rough patches, I really got into the story. I loved that Alban was a gargoyle!
I loved
. There are some interesting revelations in this book and I'm curious to see where she goes next with the series.
Next up for me are
, and I just started listening to
.
I'm reading
and am hope this one is as good as the first. I don't have good luck with YA, but I really like the first in this series.
Just started
and am really enjoying it. Tammy - how is the second October Daye book? I really enjoyed the first one and am curious how the series progresses.
Leesie wrote: "Just started and am really enjoying it. Tammy - how is the second October Daye book? I really enjoyed the first one and am curious how the series progresses."
I'm only about 100 pgs in and I'm liking it so far. I'll let you know what I think when I'm finished
Leesie wrote: "Tammy - how is the second October Daye book? I really enjoyed the first one and am curious how the series progresses."Leesie -
was actually my least favorite of the October Daye books. I think the setting wasn't as interesting for me, but I'm glad I stuck with it. I have read them all up through
and I count it as one of my top 5 favorite urban fantasy series. Hope this helps!
Thanks Tammy and Jean! Sounds like I will keep with them :)
I'm getting ready to start
.
The October Daye series sounds promising, will check it out when I head to the bookstore this weekend. :)
Just started
- I bookpushed this series onto my cousin and she is racing through them, I need to get a move on!
Jean wrote: "Leesie wrote: "Tammy - how is the second October Daye book? I really enjoyed the first one and am curious how the series progresses."Leesie -
was actually ..."I've wanted to read this series a while now. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews. Maybe I'll move it highter up my list. Any comparisons to other series I might have read?
Leesie wrote: "Just started - I bookpushed this series onto my cousin and she is racing through them, I need to get a move on!"I love Nalini Singh. Psy/Changelings is my favorite PNR. Have you read her Guild Hunter series yet?
gin wrote: "I've wanted to read this series a while now. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews. Maybe I'll move it highter up my list. Any comparisons to other series I might have read?"I'm not really good with comparing series, so I'll tell you what I liked about the October Daye series and what other series I like. I really like the main character, Toby. She's tough, but she does have some vulnerabilities. She's always quick with a comeback, and the secondary characters are well rounded, too. The supernatural element in this series is the fae, although there are some shifters too (cat ones--and that includes one of my favorite characters). I really liked
, and I think that book is a good representative of things to come. I didn't enjoy
as much. I think it was the setting or maybe I wasn't in the right mood at the time. I did consider not finishing that book, but I'm glad I did read it. The rest of the books just get better and better. Just be warned that there isn't too much romance in these books. A little bit and it progresses with each book. (It's definitely not a paranormal romance.)As for my favorite series, I love Mercy Thompson and Kate Daniels. I'm also a new fan of Alex Craft, Charley Davidson, and the Chicagoland series. I think they all share a strong kick-ass woman in common. Hope this helps!
Jean wrote: "gin wrote: "I've wanted to read this series a while now. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews. Maybe I'll move it highter up my list. Any comparisons to other series I might have read?"I'm not reall..."
some of those are my favorites as well. Chicagoland and Charley Davidson are both on my TBR. If you really like Mercy and Kate Daniels, have you read
. I'm reading that series now. I don't think it is as good as the other two, but is very similar.
Christine wrote: "I finished 
and have moved on to 
"What did you think of Divergent?
gin wrote: "Christine wrote: "I finished ]"What did you think of Divergent?"
I enjoyed it. But it's a different style from what I'm used to. I'm not quite sure how to describe it. The writing is much more terse? brief? simple and direct? than I usually like. There are some heavy issues handle in a very matter of fact tone. A lot of things brought up or hinted at, but not much resolved. It really felt like this was just the background and set up for the real story to come. It's not a book I was still thinking about long after I put it down, but while I was actively reading I was totally engrossed. I almost wish I had waited to read it until later in the year when the next one comes out, because I really want to know what happens next. Is that clear at all?
Christine wrote: "gin wrote: "Christine wrote: "I finished ]"What did you think of Divergent?"
I enjoyed it. But it's a different style from what I'm used to. I'm not quite sure how..."
Good to know about waiting on the next one. I have the book sitting my shelf and now I don't feel quite soo rushed to read it
Christine wrote: "Leesie wrote: "Just started - I bookpushed this series onto my cousin and she is racing through them, I need to get a move on!"I love Nalini Singh. Psy/Chang..."
YES! My cousin got me into Singh through the Guild Hunter series. I have read and really enjoyed the first two and have the 3rd cooling its heels in my TBR list. Maybe that should be one of the next books I pick up... :)
gin wrote: "some of those are my favorites as well. Chicagoland and Charley Davidson are both on my TBR. If you really like Mercy and Kate Daniels, have you read..."I've had
in my TBR pile for so long. I'm pretty sure I would like it too. I need to move it up in my pile. : )
I enjoy seeing the October Daye series getting some love! It's one of my favorites! The 2nd was definitely a little hard in the beginning for me, but by the end I enjoyed it. Still probably my least favorite to re-read though.
If I was going to start a new UF series, which should I go with first:
Looove October Daye. Huge vote for Rosemary and Rue. Oh Tybalt... I unfortunately could not get into the Elemental Assassin series at all, despite liking the idea behind it so I can't recommend it. It barely got off my dnf list, and only by sheer force of will.
I can't speak for October dAye, it's still on my TBR. The other two I think I liked equally. Depends more what your in the mood for. Jane yellowrock is a native american shifter vampire hunter. The books are heavy on were and vampire politics. I can't help but think of mercy Thompson and Kate Daniels with this series.
The elemental assassin books are well about an assassin....and magic. It's kinda cool being from the bad guys perspective. These books are quite original actually. If your in the mood for something a little different I would go with these.
Christine wrote: "If I was going to start a new UF series, which should I go with first:
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Lauren wrote: "I enjoy seeing the October Daye series getting some love! It's one of my favorites! The 2nd was definitely a little hard in the beginning for me, but by the end I enjoyed it. Still probably my l..."I'm glad I wasn't the only one who had trouble with the second October Daye book. Tybalt is my favorite too. : )
Love him! Now if only certain other characters could see his charms the way we do! ;-)
Lauren wrote: "Love him! Now if only certain other characters could see his charms the way we do! ;-)"Exactly! : )
Just finished
, loved it!Currently reading
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Lynn wrote: "Just finished , loved it!"I think book 2 and 3 of Charlie Davidson are even better than the first.
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I think the story in the On the Prowl anthology is different from her World of the Lupi stories. It's been awhile since I read it, but I remember looking for more at the time and, ..."
As far as I know, it is sort of tied to her Lupi series. I'm reading