So what have you been reading?

Long time fans of the series finally get to see these two tell the world that they are partners. The story isn’t told linearly and keeps flipping to the past and present with the present in the book being centuries after the war. This story of long time friends to lovers is nice and it gives fans of the book a glimpse into the futures of so many of the characters in the book. It almost felt like a coda to the series but at the end there is a sentence that will bring joy to fans of this setting…. The Guild Hunter series will continue soon.

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss

This one deals with falcon shifters and a Justice Psy.  The story focuses on new characters so it can be a good start for a new reader if they don’t mind a few spoilers.  The Justice at the end of her career since her shields are disappearing which happens with all Justice Psy and Eleri is trying to atone for a lie her trainer had her say about a murder case with a Psy killing some falcon shifters. Adam is the leader of the WindHaven and orphaned by the killer that went free, and he isn’t happy that Eleri is back in his area. But if you have read enough of this series, you know the sparks will fly and they will solve a mystery together.   I liked seeing more about the Justice Psy in this one and seeing more new shifters made for a great read.

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss

The entire Price clan is still reeling from their battle with the Covenant of St George. Mary the family’s babysitter ghost finally returns after months thought lost in the battle, a little bit of normalcy returns but her charges are still grieving their losses.   Elsie and Arthur lost their mom and even before that Arthur lost himself from Sarah’s actions in a previous book.  Mary has them go with her to the East Coast to investigate why ghosts are disappearing in the Boston area. The anima mundi that has returned with the crossroads power that has been destroyed in a previous book has set Mary on the task and she now has to learn what her new power and limitations are. The story is good but the underpinnings of everything is the characters dealing with overwhelming grief  

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley

This book has an murderer that sets up tableaus of famous paintings using the bodies of his victims. He is a spoiled rich man that never grew up and was always cossetted by his mother. He has never wanted for anything and for art gallery owners turn down his work he will show them just what he can do with his talents and money.  Eve and Peabody work the case with every clue that is left behind and always serve justice to the victims of the crimes.

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss

This picks up right after Consort of Fire and the is backstory given to catch up readers if they pick up this book before the other. Sachi and Zanya are both working on controlling their powers now that they realize what they are. Ash is working on a plan now that it seems the prophecy is finally being fulfilled after three thousand years.  But the Betrayer now knows of newest Dreamers and he wants Sachi for himself. A good story and very spicy in sections.

This series just keeps getting crazier and crazier. Faction Wars is now the focus of the ninth floor and thanks to Carl and Donut crawlers now have formed a team and the NPCs also have their own team led by Juicebox and Ferdinand. The big surprise to everyone is the former crawlers who made it out of the previous crawls have come back to join Carl to help him win and possibly take down the entire system of AI and Dungeon Crawls.  There is a lot of plotting between people that Carl isn’t privy to, and I think we may see more of what is happening off planet since so much happened off system in this book.  People do die that are close to the duo but I don’t think it spoils anything to say that Carl and Donut make it to the tenth floor.  Now to sit and wait impatiently for book 8.

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss

If you have ever watched Bosch or The Linclon Lawyer and though I would like to read something by Michael Connelly but don’t want to spoil either series then this is the book for you.  A great start to a new main character, Stillwell has been working in Catalina in charge of the sheriff’s substation on Catalina Island. The place where LAPD sends officers they want off the street but can’t fire or, people that clashed with bosses but can’t get rid of because to do so would make LAPD problems come to light.  There is a woman found in the bay in a bag attached to an anchor that his been there for days.  The officer that was the reason for Stilwell’s assignment to Catalina is in charge of the investigation and he doesn’t want Stilwell to do anything other than file reports and send him evidence. But that doesn't work out when a robbery case turns out to be linked to the murder victim. Now Stilwell is working the case trying to stay ahead of Stilwell and find out who killed Leigh-Ann Moss.

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss

Kris has gone back to Cambridge to finish his degree now that his brother has taken over as the King of Christmas. He isn’t talking to Iris since he realized that he was only in love with the idea of being in love and that Iris wasn’t in love with him.  Coal asks him to to investigate the St Patrick’s Day court since there seems to have been a theft of joy from Christmas as they are trying to get their ducks in a row with the other Winter Holidays.  Of course, the prince of St Patrick’s Day turns out to be someone that Kris has crossed paths with at college and they don’t get along.  But this is almost a classic enemies to lovers story and the sparks do fly between them.  A fun romp and some spicy reading.

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss

The third mystery has Pleiti going to help a former classmate now at a rival university. She goes to recruit Mossa’s help against the plagiarism charges on her friend’s cousin’s academic work.  Mossa is depressed and sends Pleiti away offering no support and just wants to be left alone to wallow in her melancholy. Pleiti arrives at the university and uses the mantra “What would Mossa do” to guide her to help Villette find the person slandering her and stop her from receiving a donship from Stortellen University. It was fun to see the role of primary investigator on Pleiti’s shoulders. 

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss

The third novella in the Nameless Restaurant series builds on the previous two but can be read by itself.  Mo decides to hire help for Kelly since even with no advertising they are constantly full of customers. We see returning customers and meet some new magical people. These stories are a perfect cozy to read in one sitting but are not to be read while hungry. Step in the door of the Nameless Restaurant and see what all the fuss is about. 

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley