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GHOST TALKERS by Mary Robinette Kowal

October 1, 2016

EXCITING FANTASY THRILLER set in World War I with spiritualist mediums and ghost soldiers hunting traitors. A MINUS

GHOST TALKERS
Tor Books
2016

Grade: A MINUS

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STILETTO by Daniel O’Malley

September 23, 2016

HIGH-ENERGY SUPERNATURAL THRILLER pits super-powered secret agents against creepy horrors. Lots of fun! B PLUS

STILETTO
Little, Brown and Company
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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THE WOLF IN THE ATTIC by Paul Kearney

September 17, 2016

A VERY ENGLISH FANTASY blends the world of 1920s Oxford with the oldest legends of pre-Roman Britain. Wow! B PLUS

THE WOLF IN THE ATTIC
Solaris
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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DAY FOR NIGHT by Stacey E Bryan

July 25, 2016

FAST-PACED PARANORMAL THRILLER with a wicked sense of humor mixes aliens, vampires, and a surfer heroine. B PLUS

DAY FOR NIGHT
Vagabondage Press
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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THE MATCHING (THE PAPER DUCHESS BOOK 2) by Angeline Trevena

July 18, 2016

UNSETTLING MISOGYNIST DYSTOPIA has strong characterization, atmosphere, but fuller worldbuilding needed. B MINUS

THE MATCHING (THE PAPER DUCHESS BOOK 2)
Bogus Caller Press
2016

Grade: B MINUS

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THE WATER ROAD (THE WATER ROAD TRILOGY BOOK 1) by JD Byrne

July 4, 2016

GRAND EPIC FANTASY set in a brilliantly imagined world where two nations have clashed for a century. B PLUS

THE WATER ROAD (THE WATER ROAD TRILOGY BOOK 1)
JD Byrne
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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BITE SOMEBODY by Sara Dobie Bauer

June 27, 2016

SASSY VAMPIRE MYSTERY/ROMANCE with a great sense of fun and a memorable Florida setting. B PLUS #BeachReads

BITE SOMEBODY
World Weaver Press
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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THE KING OF LAS VEGAS by John Van Stry

April 11, 2016

A TIGER-DEMON IN VEGAS? Clever fantasy brings a shape-shifter from India to the US for a new start on life. SOLID B

THE KING OF LAS VEGAS
John Van Stry
2016

Grade: SOLID B

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MELEENA’S ADVENTURES by Fred Rayworth

March 28, 2016

LIVELY QUEST FANTASY set in a colorful world of elves, dwarves, sea serpents, and plenty of magic. SOLID B

MELEENA’S ADVENTURES: TREASURE OF THE UMBRUNNA
NewLink Publishing
2016

Grade: SOLID B

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THE UNPLEASANTNESS AT BASKERVILLE HALL by Chris Dolley

March 7, 2016

WODEHOUSE MEETS STEAMPUNK meets country-house murder mysteries in a delightful mix of fantasy and fun. B PLUS

THE UNPLEASANTNESS AT BASKERVILLE HALL
Book View Cafe
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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