With so many new titles coming out in the Buffyverse lately I think it’s time for a re-watch. Has anyone read a novel set in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe yet ..read more

A red-headed slayer… count me in! Genre: YA, Paranormal No. of pages: 368 Nina continues to learn how to use her slayer powers against enemies old and new in this second novel in the New York Times bestselling series from Kiersten White, set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Now that Nina has turned the Watcher’s Castle into a utopia for hurt and lonely demons, she’s still waiting for the utopia part to kick in. With her sister Artemis gone and only a few people remaining at the castle—including her still-distant mother—Nina has her hands full. Plus, though she gained back her Slayer ..read more

For some reason this book felt like I was reading Anime. Fun for a little bit of escapism. Bring on ‘Any Way The Wind Blows ..read more

The grand finale of the Bloodlines series as Sydney combines all her strengths to ward off numerous enemies. Genre: Y/A, Fantasy, Romance No. of pages: 348 THEY WILL BE TESTED Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets – and human lives. Their forbidden romance exposed, Sydney and Adrian find themselves facing the wrath of both the Alchemists and the Moroi in this electrifying conclusion to Richelle Mead’s bestselling Bloodlines series. When the life of someone they both lo ..read more

Seems like everyone is against Sydney and Adrian, but will their love pull them through? Genre: Y/A, Fantasy, Romance No. of pages: 380 Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives. Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists. Now in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they h ..read more

The Shadowhunter gang rally once again to fight enemies from all sides. Genre: YA, Urban Fantasy, LGBT+ No. of pages: 733 Clary and her friends fight the greatest evil they have ever faced: Clary’s own brother. Sebastian Morgenstern is on the move, systematically turning Shadowhunter against Shadowhunter. Bearing the Infernal Cup, he transforms Shadowhunters into creatures out of nightmare, tearing apart families and lovers as the ranks of his Endarkened army swell. The embattled Shadowhunters withdraw to Idris – but not even the famed demon towers of Alicante can keep Sebastian at bay. And ..read more

The book all the fans were begging for is finally here… Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance No. of pages: 756 When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella’s side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward’s version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinati ..read more

A more integrated story for the Wayward Children as they go to rescue Jack and Jill. Genre: YA, Fantasy, LGBTQIA+ No. of pages: 206 When Jack left Eleanor West’s School for Wayward Children she was carrying the body of her deliciously deranged sister–whom she had recently murdered in a fit of righteous justice–back to their home on the Moors. But death in their adopted world isn’t always as permanent as it is here, and when Jack is herself carried back into the school, it becomes clear that something has happened to her. Something terrible. Something of which only the maddest of scientists c ..read more

Entertaining re-visit to some fan-girly characters, but felt a little light on plot. Genre: Y/A, Fantasy, LGBT No. of pages: 356 The story is supposed to be over. Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after… So why can’t Simon Snow get off the couch? What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light… That’s how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. Th ..read more