The Witches of Echo Park by Amber Benson

January 6th, 2015 Kimberly Review 74 Comments

6th Jan
The Witches of Echo Park by Amber Benson

The Witches of Echo Park is the first in an urban fantasy series by Amber Benson. The tale unfolds in Los Angeles and introduces us to a unique cast of female witches and a plot to eliminate them all. Spells, ghosts, threats and a unique coven drew me in. While at times it felt like young adult, I am very curious to see how it unfolds.

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Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews

December 12th, 2014 Kimberly Review 66 Comments

12th Dec
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews

Magic Burns the second book in the Kate Daniels series has solidified this audio series as a favorite. While still gritty, Andrews’ added depth smoothed out some of the rougher aspects and endeared me to Kate. If you have not tried the Kate Daniels series, I urge you to do so. Magic Burns is fresh and original with a storyline and characters that will have you casting the real world aside and losing yourself within its pages!

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Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

November 29th, 2014 Kimberly Review 48 Comments

29th Nov
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

I finally started the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews and I chose to begin them on audio. Magic Bites is the first in this wildly successful urban fantasy series. Magic Bites is chock full of dark paranormal creatures. Trust me there are no sparkles here. Raw, gritty with a kick-ass, take no prisoners protagonist Magic Bites offered a good introduction to this twisted world.

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A Cursed Bloodline by Cecy Robson

November 18th, 2014 Kimberly Review 63 Comments

18th Nov
A Cursed Bloodline by Cecy Robson

A Cured Bloodline is the fourth book in Cecy Robson’s Weird Girls one of my current favorite series. It is urban fantasy series-featuring sisters who have unique abilities and takes place in the Lake Tahoe region. In A Cursed Bloodline, Robson splayed my heart open, chewed it and then carefully stitched it back together again.

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