Tag: Urban Fantasy (Page 3 of 4)

Review at AudioGals

February 18, 2015 / Kaetrin

I’m over at AudioGals today with a review of Burned by Karen Marie Moning, narrated by Natalie Ross and Phil Gigante. The naration made the experience very enjoyable but I was really wanting more romance, especially for Mac and Barrons.

Kaetrin’s Favourites for 2014 (part the first)

December 22, 2014 / Kaetrin

I tweeted out my top 10 (or 12 depending on how you count them) books for the year on 17 December so those who follow me on Twitter will not be surprised by this list. Here’s the version with pretty pictures. It’s a list of books I liked. That’s it.

These are my favourite new releases for 2014. It’s not a best of because I’m sure there are many wonderful books on my TBR of Doom or which haven’t made it that far even. Besides, personal taste being what it is, what does “best” really mean anyway?

I’m not really ranking the top 10. They were all wonderful and memorable and enjoyable and I loved them. That said, perhaps the biggest surprise to me is that when I do a “favourite book of 2014. Go!” gut check, the 1st answer which pops into my head isn’t even a romance. (Do I need to turn in my romance card?) So, I guess, *if pushed* I’d say the number one read was:

The Martian by Andy Weir. It’s a cracker of a book. If a reader has any interest in sci-fi or space travel books at all, I highly recommend it. The science is sound and the writing is engaging and funny and the tension is dialled right up there all the way to the end of the book. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist (heh) to read or understand it (trust me on this) and did I mention that it’s funny? Continue reading

Review at AudioGals

October 28, 2014 / Kaetrin

I’m over at AudioGals with a review of Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews, narrated by Renee Raudman. A strong opener to what promises to be a fantastic new series.

Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs, narrated by Lorelei King & Alexander Cendese

September 24, 2014 / Kaetrin

Why I read it: I’m a fan of the series so I bought it ASAP on release.

What it’s about: (from Goodreads) Mercy Thompson’s world just got a whole lot bigger

A collection of all-new and previously published short stories featuring Mercy Thompson and the characters she calls friends

Includes the new stories
Silver
Roses in Winter
Redemption
Hollow

and fan favorites
Fairy Gifts
Gray
Alpha and Omega
Seeing Eye
The Star of David
In Red, with Pearls

The narration: Each story is introduced by a note from Patricia Briggs (narrated by Lorelei King) and which orient the story in the timeline of the Mercy Thompson world. The novellas are arranged roughly chronologically – something I found helpful. I’m nerd enough to have appreciated the little insights the author gives in introducing each instalment. Continue reading

Review at AudioGals

May 8, 2014 / Kaetrin

I’m over at AudioGals today with a review of Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur, narrated by Tamara Lovatt-Smith. It wasn’t terribly successful but I mostly put that down to it being the abridged version. I think the full version would likely have made much more sense. Frankly, I think the abridgement broke the book.

Review at Dear Author

March 12, 2014 / Kaetrin

Today I’m reviewing Night Broken by Patricia Briggs. (And didn’t I feel lucky when I got to review it too). I love this series and I loved this book. Click on the link to see why.