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‘Pandemonium’ by Daryl Gregory is set in a period of time much like our own. However, in this story, entities, known as demons, spontaneously take over people’s bodies, making them act in a certain way. Each demon leaves in its own time, or is exorcized. Del is a young man who was taken over by…
The Complete Ivory by Doris Egan
The Complete Ivory is actually a trilogy of books that have been put together in one volume. The first book is ‘Gates of Ivory,’ the second is ‘Two-Bit Heroes,’ and the third is called ‘Guilt Edged Ivory.’ These books are slightly difficult to find, so purchasing all three together is a plus. The story is…
The Tears of Artamon Series by Sarah Ash
The Tears of Artamon series by Sarah Ash is actually a trilogy. In order, it includes ‘Lord of Snow and Shadows,’ ‘Prisoner of the Iron Tower,’ and ‘Children of the Serpent Gate.’ The entire trilogy focuses on the main character, Gavril. All his life, he has thought he was nothing more than a simple commoner,…
Bones of Faerie by Janni Lee Simner
‘Bones of Faerie’ centers on a teenage girl, Liza. Her family lives in a time after a great war has ravaged the earth. But this wasn’t your average war- it was a war with Faerie. Now, everything is tainted with magic. Trees reach out to scratch you. Plants resist harvesting. And any babies born with…
New Spring by Robert Jordan
‘New Spring’ was first introduced to me as a prequel to the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. A random stranger came up to me while I was looking at it in the store and praised it so highly, I just had to buy it. And I was very glad I did. I absolutely…
Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins
While working on a remote, wintery island, the main character of this novel, Victoria, comes across something she never could have dreamed of. She meets a mysterious and extremely intriguing man, Vidar. It is quickly revealed that Vidar is a Norse god, who, at one time, fell in love with a mortal. Victoria is that…
The Melusine Series by Sarah Monette
The Melusine series by Sarah Monette is actually a quartet. In order, the series contains the books ‘Melusine,’ ‘The Virtu,’ ‘The Mirador,’ and ‘Corambis.’ These books are unique enough to be highly interesting and entertaining, but familiar enough to feel easy to slip into as you start to read. ‘Melusine’ starts with two main characters…
Maledicte by Lane Robins
‘Maledicte’ is the story of a girl, somewhere between child and woman, who takes on that name. After watching a boy she loved be stolen away, Maledicte, who is actually named Miranda, feels she must get revenge. The trouble is, in order to gain the strength to do this, Miranda must offer her soul to…
Paper Mage by Leah R. Cutter
This novel has an amazing plot. A young girl is kept sheltered by her family, because it’s discovered that she has the ability to be a paper mage. Instead of being allowed to participate in tasks and games other children her age take part in, she undergoes a rigorous training for her future as a…
Scar Night by Alan Campbell
‘Scar Night’ by Alan Campbell starts off in an original and interesting way. A young angel, Dill, is the figurehead for a city and culture that literally hangs over a deep, dark abyss. Although his kind once had great power and strength, Dill is forbidden to fly or wield the traditional sword. He’s kept away…