No votes so far! From Book 1:***2019 Independent Audiobooks Award Winner***, FROM THE BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE SUPERVILLAINY SAGA. Ten years ago, without warning, the magic failed. You defiantly know its going to not disappoint. There are wereanimals, fighting gods, and crime families to contend with. RACHEL MORGAN IS BACKAND THE HOLLOWS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. It is fun, great characters and through the course of the books, the characters change and grow. The covers are BEAUTIFUL. When shes called in to investigate a fight at the Steel Horse, a bar midway between the territories of the shapeshifters and the necromancers, Kate quickly discovers theres a new player in town. Short Story Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman, Skottie Young, Graphic Novel Review of American Gods Volume 1: Shadows (Neil Gaimans American Gods: The Shadows #1-9), Review of American Gods, Volume 2: My Ainsel by Neil Gaiman, and P Craig Russell. With a little magical help from his friends, Eric is restored to corporeal form, but his treasured Mustang gets caught up in the sorcery and winds up with an unlife of its own. I steered clear of the majority of the hype and reviews so I could have an open mind and unbiased expectations, and so I wouldnt get any spoilers. This one brings back so many memories. Chaos and destruction overwhelm the Nephilim as Clary, Jace, Simon, and their friends band together to fight the greatest evil they have ever faced: Clarys own brother. Reasonable Rates. y day to keep moving forward. A shameless plug here, but I couldnt make a list about the top 15 urban fantasy book series without recommending our very own Rune Caster Chronicles. Bone Street Rumba, byDaniel Jos Older (3 books) Kyrian of Thrace takes readers through his powerful, dark, and dangerous life. (Urban fantasy is a subset of contemporary fantasy, consisting of magical novels and stories set in contemporary, real-world, urban settings) Other Lists of Note: Best Urban Fantasy Best Alternate H*story Best Dystopian and Post Apocalyptic Fiction 1 bestselling Mercy Thompson series the major urban fantasy hit of the decade I love these books! Charlaine Harris The best new fantasy series Ive read in years Kelley Armstrong MERCY THOMPSON: MECHANIC, SHAPESHIFTER, FIGHTER Coyote shapeshifter Mercy Thompson is attacked and abducted in her home territory. Unfortunately, what could have been a good story all but disappears under the weight of bad writing. I watched the Seraph of the End anime and loved it so I decided to start reading the manga and its amazing so far. What happens after you've saved the world? Steve When God and the Devil abandon earth to its own devices, what are the angels and demons left behind to do? . Werewolves are not known for their patience, and if Mercy cant decide between the two she cares for, Sam and Adam may make the choice for her *Lynn Viehl, New York Times bestselling author. An ancient entity known as the Cursed One has returned to settle a centuries old vendetta. It's one of the most well-known, well-loved series running, and for damn good reasons. Not Sell My Personal Information. Another series with great characters and some fantastic fight scenes written by someone who knows martial arts and can frame a fight scene realistically. Adding to the intrigue, the narrative unfolds from several perspectives a prologue from Bens point of view, that of Jess herself, and those of her fellow-residents: diffident Nick, skittish Mimi, haughty Sophie and the observant, eavesdropping concierge of the building. He also develops amazing characters lovable, goofy and down-right creepy. Harbinger P.I. My expectations have been on par so far. Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. Unable to resist Evenings dying curse, which binds her to investigate, Toby must resume her former position as knight errant and renew old alliances. [su_quote cite="twilightsiren"] Sookie Stackhouse is your average keeps-to-herself, quiet, homebody cocktail waitress in Louisianaexcept for the fact that she can read minds. He Who Fights with Monsters: A LitRPG Adventure: He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 1. Fifteen-year-old Clary suddenly saw invisible creatures killing humans without a trace of blood. I genuinely hate that trope so much. In his spare time Chris is an exorcist without equal with a gift from God. Super fast shipping and the books are absolutely stunning ! Secondly, the contents of this book had my jaw on the floor and I will NEVER GET OVER IT. They may have to come to terms with what happened, deal with any physical injuries, and try to rebuild their lives. What happens with the relationships she has built with Dorian, Choal and Nehemia in the upcoming books and what of the Fae and magic which was meant to be destroyed all those years ago? 10. Unfortunately, her birthday is ruined by the sudden murder of her best friends sister in an apparent occult killing. hes not there. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Keep in mind that this is a slightly cliche YA that pulls from Eastern European folklore when it comes to vampires, or should I say, damphirs and strigoi (I still cannot pronounce these words and my brain refuses to try). This series follows the warlord Nikolai Wroth, a vampire general who wont stop until he finds a bride who can fill him with blood and strength. One of [Kristin Hannahs] most compelling and riveting novels.Booklist. Best Urban Fantasy Books come in a variety of designs and pricing ranges. Many secrets are about to be revealed, and all their lives will never be the same again! This is a good beach book, youll read it in a couple of days and start looking for the next one. If she even lets a sliver of emotion out, she will be sent to rehabilitation and have every part of her psyche erased. REFRESHED. As the favorite nephew of the Devil, Frank has led a troubled life, but hed always had his uncles influence to fall back on. I feel like this book has characteristics from the TV show, Reign, which was one of my favorites!PART 2:I felt like part 2 picked up pace from part 1, in a good way. Sebastian Morgenstern is on the move, systematically turning Shadowhunter against Shadowhunter. The setting for an awesome, if lesser-known series, the Nightside is a dark, mysterious version of London that entraps people. Everyones convinced that their authorlord is the one to rule them all and that their version of urban fantasy is the only good one. The world of urban fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that is set in contemporary times in an urban setting. John Taylor is a private eye tasked with solving mysteries in a city where its always 3am. If you love werewolves or anything Supernatural such as the Sookie Stackhouse series or the Kim Harrison witch books you absolutely have to read this book. From vampires with souls to a war between ancient and modern gods, we're ranking the best urban fantasy TV shows. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for four years and then be granted her freedom. October Daye Series - Seanan Mcguire. It hasnt faded one bit, and even though many of the footnotes are humorous, I feel like they help build out the lore in a very unique way. e to the building, and discovers several disconcerting signs in Bens third-floor apartment his wallet and keys have been left behind and his cat has unexplained blood on her paws As she makes the acquaintance of the inhabitants of the other apartments, Jess recognises their reluctance to engage with her about Bens whereabouts and also witnesses several troubling interactions between them. By my count, there are a whopping 97 books here, and Im sure we left a few favorites off the list. Highly recommend:). Urban fantasy can be serious or light and fun. Aside from that our main character, Celaena, is a bit unlikeable at times for more than just flaws in her personality, and it has my most hated young adult trope of all time: LOVE TRIANGLE. Theres a special bond between a good grandfather and his young granddaughter, and thats captured perfectly in these pages. The House of Night Series - P. C. Cast. get ready to fall. So each book doesnt get boring or become just another slice of the same cakeDont be afraid to read any of her books, what a treat! I bought this for my 12 year old daughter- she absolutely loves the series, and can read a book a week. The Dresden Files is a long-running series by Jim Butcher, currently on number 17 of a planned 25. Taking place more centred in our world than The Kate Daniels Series, it fast became a classic of the genre. This foe may be too much even for Kate and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, to handle. Picking up from A Discovery of Witches' cliffhanger ending, Shadow of Night takes Diana and Matthew on a trip through time to Elizabethan London, where they are plunged into a world of spies, magic, and a coterie of Matthew's old friends, the School of Night. He Who Fights with Monsters 7: A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 7) Shirtaloon. No Love Potions, Endless Purses, or Other Entertainment. The first book, Bitten, has a very cliche premise. - Arelon's new capital, Kae, crouches in the shadow of Elantris. His struggle to help the wretches trapped there begins a series of events that will bring hope to Arelon, and perhaps reveal the secret of Elantris itself. Silence fallen is just as great as the very first book and i know i will be with Mercy Thompson till the end Youre in luck, binge reader! Its a good sign when a 10 year old cant put down a book. It's been nominated twice for a Hugo Award, as was Seanan McGuire's other urban fantasy series InCryptid, and there are so many books in it, y'all. Young Adult literature has only been a book category since the 1970s, and it almost disappeared in the 1990suntil educators reignited the genre to boost teenage literacy. Blood will flow, fangs will be bared, and the claws will come out, because revenge is never prettyand Eric has plenty to pass around. Mouse - Harry's pet dog, a massive Alaskan Malamute with magical powers, 8. Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is on a hunt for her father amongst the undead. I really loved Chaol though, and felt sympathy for him because he tried so hard to be a good guard and do what was right!Lady Kaltain was my hated character. Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining and its Rachel Morgans job to keep that world civilized. Steve Consisting of several interconnected series including the Bright Falls Mysteries, the Fangton books, The Red Room trilogy, Brightblade and Psycho Killers in Love, this universe runs the gamut, from a poor vampire working in a Quiky Mart, a sarcastic weredeer shaman/investigator, a failed superheroine turned bounty hunter psychic, to the personifications of supernatural slashers. Life in his Hive is safe; he loves his family; he has enough to eat. His touch ignites a hunger on them both that threatens to consume them. Our Review by LITERAL ADDICTIONs Pack Alpha Michelle L. Olson: Shadow of Night the second installment of Deborah Harknesss ALL SOULS TRILOGY was a wonderful pastiche of factual history and entertaining fiction all woven together to create a work of art worthy of any intellectual reader. I enjoyed the read. Two books may not seem like much of a binge read, but its impossible to read the first Eric Carter book without immediately grabbing the second. Take over heaven for the angels, and take over parts of earth for the demons, at least behind the scenes. This series is fun in a surprising way. A city of monsters and saints, murderers and angels, knights in armour and pale girls in black velvet. She soon finds out that things are not all they seem and has to fight to save herself and her friends from vampiric undeath. It was a fantastic sequel to A Discovery of Witches. It was very exciting and full of plot twists and character development. Bob - Harry's spirit guide, a talking skull who helps him with his investigations, 3. Lots of twists and turns. A big theme is found family and I just love it so much. This is noir fiction with a supernatural twist, and the violence is strictly designed for the video game crowd it is horrible and severe, but the main characters always seem to pull through. franchise. Here are 15 complete urban fantasy series to occupy you during the holiday binge-reading season, and distract you while you wait for the next Sandman Slim or Harry Dresden novel. Sophie and the Concierge (yes, she was never given a name), I thought they were similar in many ways with their maternal instinct. Youll be surprised by what and who it finds there. The characters. With the clock ticking towards Armageddon, Owen finds himself trapped between legions of undead minions, belligerent federal agents, a cryptic ghost who has taken up residence inside his head, and the cursed family of the woman he loves. Its not the worst book in the world, but I cant recommend buying this. Other urban fantasy series I thought were good enought that I eagerly await the next books are; Arcadia Bell series by Jenn Bennett, the Anna Strong Chronicles by Jeanne C Stein and Jane Yellowrock series by Faith Hunter! This series, now collected in handy omnibuses, is one of the best if youre looking for smart, witty bloodsuckers. Nobody needs to know every single pose of the weird yoga class, or every shot of a billiards game, or each individual step of making and drinking a cup of tea every time the main character has one (which is often). Sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller! The spicy scenes are pretty much fade to black and most demonic/horrific stuff is kept to a minimum. From sex on the beach to death by deception and redemption from revenge. The Twenty-Sided Sorceress, by Annie Bellet(7 books) The romance and the relationship between the two main characters, Anna and Charles, is the core of the story. ** And the thing before us is to wait in this old cottage without giving up hope. Dorian has really grown on me. The Alice Worth series by Lisa Edmonds: this one is your classic urban fantasy, with shifters, mages, vampires, ghosts, and so on, but Alice's character is what makes it a standout to me. These stories are typically darker and more mature than the traditional urban fantasy stories. although I had come up with ways this story and the many plots and story lines within could have ended, I got nothing right. Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget. Patricia Briggs is the author of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series, which has become a New York Times best-seller. All in all, a delightful book, no matter how many times you read it. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? You can view Barnes & Nobles Privacy Policy, Shop the Barnes & Noble Holiday Gift Guide, Buy One, Get One 50% Off Books for All Ages, Level Grind: The Twenty-Sided Sorceress, Volume One, Half-Resurrection Blues (Bone Street Rumba Series #1), Something from the Nightside (Nightside Series #1), Written in Red (Anne Bishop's Others Series #1), Affiliate The main characters are likeable and you start rooting for them and wishing a happy ending from the start. Written in several parts the novel follows Matthew and Diana as they travel back to Matthews past in 1590 in search o, f several things a witch skilled enough to instruct Diana and hopefully give some answers regarding the incongruence of her magic and the complete book of origins being the main two. But if you love werewolves and Native American mythology, youre bound to love this series! Harry Dresden - the main protagonist, a wizard who works as a private investigator in modern-day Chicago, 2. I am also loving the little bits of humor mixed in!I am enjoying the tournament too. The character I feel like I need to expect the most from is curious Princess Nehemia. Look for the hit TV series "A Discovery of Witches" airing Sundays on AMC and BBC America, and streaming on Sundance Now and Shudder. RACHEL MORGAN IS BACK-AND THE HOLLOWS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. This book was incredible! Frustrated as I get with Podos and even Nias attitude towards Peet, I can see it now for what it is, and it makes my heart hurt for all of them in the best way. Would recommend, The Fallen series came in perfect condition and shipping was quick as always. Beth Randall is beautiful and helpless against the dangerous and sexy man who visits her at night with dark tales of a brotherhood. DMC 1 terrible gameplay, subpar camera, the inclusion of puzzles, too many times in a level you have to find item X or Y to progress which is annoying. After trumpets of the apocalypse proclaim the fall of humanity, vampires arise from the shadows to rule the earth. I would highly recommend this author and her entire series. I found The Paris Apartment an engrossing and compelling read, in which Foley has successfully employed a more complex narrative structure than in her previous work. New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire is the author of the October Daye urban fantasy series, the InCryptid series, and several other works, both standalone and in trilogies. Please enable javascript to add items to the cart. I was left wondering what role she will play in the next book!I would have to say that part 2 was slightly better than part 1. I highly recommend this box set ! Well, if youre Rachel Mariana Morgan, witch-born demon, you quickly discover that something might have gone just a little bit wrong. C. Cast, New York Times bestselling author on Fallen. 1 offer from $51.99. However, when Anita must solve a series of vicious murders at the request of the citys most powerful vampire, she must confront her undying love for Jean-Claude, the master vampire and the one she must destroy. Ifmagical apocalypse is more your speed,you need to meet Kate Daniels. The two begin a chase that spans over ten books, and must fight lust, agony and vengeance along the way. I did not see that ending coming. Whats your go-to urban fantasy series? In this whirlwind tale, New York teenager Clary Fray discovers her identity as a Shadowhunter, a supernatural entity with the power to kill demons. I still loved Celaena, and was left wondering about her ties to Elena and the Fae. The Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs. Cards, Copyright & Figure out what the future holds.The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. Though, part 1 was amazing, part 2 picked up the pace and gave us more action. Diana has stumbled upon a coveted treasure lost for centuries-and she is the only creature who can break its spell. Tolkien, The Spiderwick Chronicles, or Matt Mikalatos Sunlit Lands series will love these stories. Harry is the only one in the TV show that fits his description but I still use some of the actors when I read the books. Kate Daniels is a kickass mercenary who prefers to stab you with a sword first and ask questions later. Just before he is due to be married, in a union that will unite two kingdoms against religious imperialists of another. There were a few big twists, one of which really got me. The series also features some of the best world building in urban fantasy, plus several spinoff novels/novellas featuring some very different female leads: Andrea, the gun-wielding law enforcement agent who has to reconcile her shape-shifter nature with the xenophobic tendencies of her agency; Dali, a near-blind magical prodigy with genius . Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past. If you happen to be interested in the fantasy genre, go check out Best New Fantasy Books Of All Time: 2022 Pick or Top 29 Best Fantasy Romance Books of All Time Review 2022 before you carry on reading on. I cant remember the first book being too smutty but the second one definitely steps it up a notch. i started reading the rachel morgan series by kim harrison (absolutely adore it!) For better or worse. Humans knowingly share the planetwith the Others, shapeshifters and powerful elemental beings who are the landlords of nearly all of Thaisias surface, leasing it to humans for brief, fixed periods while retaining control of far largerterritories and all access to water. Like grown up Harry Potter books, he struggles against evil that seems to be after him, the more you read the more you think that is the case. Harkness takes you on amazing journey, captiavting her audience with her attention to detail and memorable characters. Jack must use all of his journalistic talent to solve his own murder. I am being introduced to all the necessary characters. Today I'd like to recommend the book, Written in Red, from The Others series by Anne Bishop. Harry fumbles through his early cases before gradually gaining more . Thus, the reader experiences the gradual revelation of what is going on beneath the elegant faade of the building, but from different and sometimes competing sources. What makes her likable is her relentless pursuit of finding her brother, following her instinct regardless of the danger the situation poses. House of Night is a relatively cliche YA about vampires but with a really interesting premise. Its very different from how Sanderson builds up his stories in later novels. I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series! Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story. All Piper wants is to be a Consul, a keeper of Its the sense of humour that gets to me. With a fantastic cast of crazy characters and tons of action, this is one of those series you just want to see whats happening next. The series is complete now, so you have no excuse not to binge it. Hes spent most of those manyyears laying low from the Irish gods who want his head on a platter. Its full of surprises, keeps me interested in the world that the author is making. I was a bit sceptical about reading this series as it was so hyped up on BookTok that I just didnt believe that it could possibly live up to it. Even if hope is just a low ember at night, in the morning you can still start a fire. ** WaterBrook is re-releasing Andrew Petersons Wingfeather Saga featuring new cover art and illustrations, with the first two novels coming out on March 10 and the next two in September 2020. And Eric will need all the help he can get, because it looks like someone is after his soul, too. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. Great main character and excellent, well written stories that hit all the urban fantasy tropes you could want. 7. The art is GREAT. The conflict drives the story forward and creates suspense and excitement for the reader. A new series with the third book set to release November 2022, Ortega is bringing a new style to the genre. The #1 New York Times-bestselling sequel to A Discovery of Witches, book two of the All Souls Trilogy--"as enchanting, engrossing, and impossible to put down as its predecessor" (Miami Herald). Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) would buy again-. Sadly in 2021, we lost Rachel Caine to cancer. One of my favorite new urban fantasy series. Butcher Type: Novel Publisher: Ace Release date: October 11 Den of Geek says: Butcher. Peterson also brilliantly fills an incredibly entertaining story with some amazing concepts, like overcoming betrayal; being poor in heart is no good; theres a time to set sail and a time to stay put; we cant live in fear; accepting responsibility and ones true identity; having hope; and the healing power of The Maker. I am going to give you a sexual assault trigger warning for this series. The romance is flat, the plot doesnt get enough attention, and the writing is a chore to wade through. Unable to contact her pack, Mercy has allies to find and enemies to fight, but first she needs to figure out which is which. Clear your schedule, you have a lot of reading to do. Theres love, loss, and one memorable moment involving a ride onaTyrannosaurus rex. Dorian is very rebellious, and Chaol is mysterious and gentlemanly. I love footnotes in books, if theyre handled well, and that love began with this book. She was so conniving and back stabbing!I still found that I loved Nehemia. Oh, and her brother is the primary suspect. The aftermath of the story is that the characters must deal with the fallout of the events that transpired. Youve got recurring characters his short kung-fu lady detective, his spirit advisor who lives in a sku. With death literally on his heels and the odds stacked against him, Carter has to deal with ghosts, gangsters and old Mexican gods. The best urban fantasy books to read about the magic are "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell", "The Magicians", "The Magician's Land", "The Girl with Ghost Eyes" and . Georgia Kinkaid Series - Richelle Meade. Fast-paced urban fantasy with mystery, magic and even a little religion for good measure. As for the three main characters, Janner is and always will be my favorite of the siblings, probably because if he were real, and if I had known him when I was his age, I think we would have been friends. I want to keep reading but I rolled my eyes so hard they fell out of my head. In this one, the city of Elantris was one capital of a kingdom and an amazing city home to great magic. Now Gin is assigned to rub out an Ashland businessman, but it turns out to be a trap. ich is occupied by the evil Fangs. While season one is my favorite season, the entire series is funny, sad, romantic, and full of heroes fighting the good fight. Jake Sullivan is the slow speaking WWI veteran whose immense mental capacity is at odds with his external appearance. I even purchased some audiobooks because he wants to listen to them when we are on the road. They live in their cottage on the cliffside in Skree, learning their lessons, farming the land, and occasionally traveling into town to visit the bookstore. The Rune Caster Chronicles has a grittier vibe, feeling reminiscent of old school . Business is good Welcome to Monster Hunter International. Nobody needs to read, in minute detail, what the main character wears. David Boreanaz stars as Angel, the vampire with a soul, in search of redemption. After a disappointing attempt to notify the local gendarmerie of Bens disappearance, Jess seeks out the assistance of Bens friend from university, Nick, who also lives in the apartment building, and a work contact, Theo, to whom Ben had been intending to pitch a sensational article. They are on opposing teams, and when their worlds collide, the truth will be unveiled in an unpredictable ending. I forget that, sometimes. Educators, B&N This book is amazing, love this series, the author is one of the best that Ive read, The tenth novel in the international No. Thats where Harry comes in. Yet each of these demigods was once an ordinary person until touched by the mysterious transforming power of the Shaod. If Light knows someone's name and face, he can . Another beautiful novel by Kristin Hannah. The plot twists were not shocking but entirely unexpected. Learn how your comment data is processed. He is desperate for Amandas love, though unsure if she could ever love a creature of the paranormal like himself. Mercy is a mechanic living in Washington who can shapeshift into a coyote. Why You Should Check This Out: Despite current controversies with Joss Whedon, this is one of the best urban fantasy shows ever made. [/su_quote], One of the most enjoyable marriages of the fantasy and mystery genres on the shelves,(Cinescape) the Dresden Files have become synonymous with action-packed urban fantasy and nonstop fun. Theres a brutally mutilated corpse, and monstrous animal markings at the scene.

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