The Princetta by Anne-Laure Bondoux

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Fantasy; Magic, Pirates, Magical Creatures

Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Prepare to be swept away. Fifteen-year-old Princess Malva is about to be married off to a stranger of her father’s choosing. But Malva wants nothing to do with an arranged marriage. On the eve of her wedding she stows away on a cargo ship with her maid, only to land in even more trouble when she is captured by pirates. When news of the missing-and-presumed-kidnapped princess reaches an aspiring ship captain named Orpheus, he is one of the first to sign up for the dangerous search. But it’s hard to save a beautiful maiden when she doesn’t want to be rescued…

Malva is running away from home to get away from her father’s order to have her marry. But soon finds out that there is much more in store for her. While Orpheus a guard learns that his father wasn’t whom he always believed. He soon goes off to help in finding Malva to return her home. This story changes perspective several times but it is well written so does not feel choppy. The story is good but it seemed to have the same things happening over and over. I did not really like the story much but it has some good parts to it and many endearing characters. It just wasn’t for me.

Publisher: Bloomsbury

ISBN: 159990098X

Pages: 448

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Enchanter by Sara Douglass

Genre: Fantasy; Axis’s Trilogy, Magic, Magical Creatures

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Axis is a true hero, in every sense of the word. On his shoulders lies the double burden of prophecy and war. Having fulfilled the first part of the prophecy by becoming the StarMan, he now must reunite the three races inhabiting his world. It is his destiny to lead an army against his evil half-brother, to regain control of Tencendor, once the greatest land is the world. It is his destiny to be caught between the two women he loves, one the epitome of gentility, beauty, and intelligence, the other a fierce warrior with a cunning wit. And it is his destiny to be thwarted at every turn by the vicious Goragel, an insane monster bent on destroying all that Axis works to preserve…

This is the second book in the Axis Trilogy. As Axis, Faraday, Azhure move closer to their destiny they all learn that things are not as they seem. The prophecy is not telling the whole truth and they are all beginning to understand it now. The story is building off of what the first one started. There is so much going on that you won’t want to stop reading once you have started. The love triangle between Axis, Faraday and Azhure is heart breaking. But it also helps in defining the characters. Throughout the story I felt as though I was there along with the characters. I love this book and can’t wait to see read the next book, Starman.

Publisher: TOR

ISBN: 0765341964

Pages: 688

Series: Axis

Volume: 2

The Wayfarer Redemption by Sara Douglass

Genre: Fantasy; Magic, Magical Creatures

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: For a thousand years the Acharites have lived prosperous lives, protected by vast and insurmountable mountains and the powerful Seneschal, guardians of the mysterious Way of the Plow and the intermediaries with the great got Artor. But now Achar’s security is threatened as a millennia-old prophecy predicting the return of the Forbidden Ones flares into life. An unnatural winter grips the land as the Ice Lord Gorgrael moves his armies of demonic wraiths and IceWorms south. Achar crumbles under Gorgrael’s murderous onslaught: it seems that no one can stop him. Faraday, betrothed of Achar’s War Lord, Duke Borneheld, is as frightened as everyone else. While fleeing to safety with Axis, legendary leader of the Axe-Wielders and hated half-brother of Borneheld, Faraday leans that all she has been taught about her people’s history has been based on lies. Leaving the company of Axis – a man she secretly loves, although it would mean his death to reveal it – Faraday embarks on a journey that will forever change both her life and those of her people

This is the beginning of the Axis’s Trilogy, in which we follow a multitude of characters. Faraday the beautiful woman who is frightened but also strong. Axis who is already a legendary leader. As well as Duke Borneheld and many others. Things are changing between the three races that live here. There is complexity and diversity within the story as well. This is not a light book it will suck you in and take you on a great adventure. I loved this story as it was so rich and well written. I can’t wait to read the second book in the trilogy, Enchanter.

Publisher: TOR

ISBN: 0765341301

Pages: 672

Series: Axis

Volume: 1

Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding

Genre: Urban Fantasy; Magical, Magical Creatures, Vampires, Shape-shifters, Trolls, Dreg City
Sub Genre: Paranormal Romance
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: She's young, deadly, and hunted—with only three days to solve her own murder… When Evangeline Stone wakes up naked and bruised on a cold slab at the morgue – in a stranger’s body, with no memory of who she is and how she got there – her troubles are only just beginning.  Before that night, she and the other two members of her Triad were star bounty hunters -- mercilessly cleansing the city of the murderous creatures living in the shadows, from vampires to shape-shifters to trolls. Then something terrible happened that not only cost all three of them their lives, but also convinced the city’s other Hunters that Evy was a traitor . . . and she can’t even remember what it was. Now she’s a fugitive, piecing together her memory, trying to deal some serious justice – and discovering that she has only three days to solve her own murder before the reincarnation spell wears off. Because in three days, Evy will die again – but this time, there’s no second chance…

This is the first book in the Dreg City series. Evy wakes up in the morgue. Now she has to figure out how she got there and why she can’t remember anything. And she soon learns that those she has worked for before believe that she is a traitor. Now she only has to prove that she isn’t. Oh and she only has three days to do it. Evy is a great character. Smart, fast, and can kick but when she wants. There are so many twists and turns throughout the story. Once I started reading this one I couldn’t put it down. I really enjoyed it and I can’t wait to read the next one in the series, As Lie the Dead.

Publisher: Dell
ISBN: 0553592866
Pages: 416
Series: Dreg City
Volume: 1

Magic Kingdom For Sale Sold by Terry Brooks

Genre: Fantasy; Magic, Magical Creatures, Wizards, Fairy Folk, Witches, Magicians, Demons

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Landover was a genuine, out-of-this-world magic kingdom, complete with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement had promised. But after he purchased it for a million dollars, Ben Holiday discovered that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention. The kingdom was falling into ruin. Taxes hadn't been collected in years. The Barons refused to recognize a king and the peasants were without hope. The dragon Strabo was laying waste the countryside and the evil witch Nightshade was plotting to destroy everything. Generally, things were a total mess. Ben's only followers were the incompetent Court Magician, Questar Thews, and Abernathy, the talking dog who served as Court Scribe. For servants, all he had were a pair of kobolds. The Paladin, legendary champion of the Kings of Landover, seemed to be only a myth and an empty suit of armor. Of course, there was the lovely and devoted Willow--but she had a habit of putting down roots in the moonlight and turning into a tree. To put the final touch on the whole affair, Ben soon learned that the Iron Mark, ugly and terrible lord of the demons, had challenged all prospective Kings of Landover to a duel to the death--a duel which no human could hope to win. The task of proving his right to be King seemed hopeless. But Ben Holiday was stubborn.

Ben Holiday wants a change so what does he do? He buys a magical kingdom. After learning what he’s truly gotten himself into he to fixing things. There are a few pesky things he has to work out. But isn’t it the way of things for all kings. This is a very funny book that will brighten your day. I couldn’t stop from giggling while reading this. There are some dark spots but is so engaging you can’t help but enjoy it. This is one of those books that once you start it you can’t stop. I look forward to read the next book in the series, The Black Unicorn.

Publisher: Del Rey

ISBN: 1857232569

Pages: 352

Series: Magic Kingdom of Landover

Volume: 1

Spark of Magic by Trista Ann Michaels

Genre: Erotic Romance

Sub Genre: Paranormal Romance; Magic, Witches, Warlocks, Vampires, Magical Creatures, Magic series

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Nicholas and Darien had promised their father they would find Rebecca and keep her safe from the warlock who was determined to see her dead. What they never intended was falling in love with her. Rebecca thought dealing with her magical powers was bad enough. Dealing with the identical twin warlocks sent to protect her, as well as her growing attraction to them, was much worse. Until she finds herself the target of the madman who killed her parents. But Sabastian has so much more in store for the threesome, plus a surprise of his own that will shock everyone. It’s not just her life at stake anymore, it’s the fate of her entire world and she’ll have to learn how to better use her powers before it’s too late.

This is the first book in the Magic series. Even though the back mainly talks about Rebecca, Nicholas and Darien there is actually two love stories. The second one is about Rebecca’s best friend Tonya and Marcus who is friends with Nicolas and Darien. There is a lot that is going on in this book. And yes it is hot. Rebecca has no idea what to make of her two identical saviors. But as the story unfolds you see that Rebecca is even capable of doing things that the others didn’t think possible. I really enjoyed reading this book. It had an interesting plot that kept you reading. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, Blood Rite.

Publisher: Ellora’s Cave

ISBN: 1419958976

Pages: 180

Series: Magic

Volume: 1