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Just as great as the first one! I liked the little reveals we were given along the way, and Kira is still a great, kick-ass character with the funny Jin sidekick.

And I still really love Grayson. Their moments together were awesome.

But not enough. Like, really, really not enough. Like, so really not enough that I'm beginning to get frustrated. I mean, it's still totally a 5 star book and the slow burn romance is great...but it's too slow! lol

This is my first series by this author, so maybe she doesn't write smexy scenes. I just need to readjust my expectations.

On to the next book! <3

(Read/reviewed October 2018)

Have you ever come across a book that was EXACTLY the type of book you've been searching for years and years to read? That's this book for me. I wanted to clutch it to my chest and shout "Mine! Mine! Mine!" I loved it so much. Of course, then reality hit me, and instead of wanting to clutch it to my chest, I wanted to run around shoving it into everyone else's shouting "Read! Read! Read!"

There might not have been much "new" about this book, but it took everything I loved in science fiction, space opera, urban fantasy, and romance and rolled them all into one. I can't remember the last time I loved a character so much. Devi, you are freaking awesome. I want to be you. Except, I don't really like to be hurt or scared, so... let's just be friends, 'kay? Drinks on me any time you're in town.

So, Devi is a mercenary. Like I said, nothing new, but she is an extremely good mercenary. She's extremely professional and I really appreciated that about this book. Merc's, at least the good ones, wear mechanized armor. Because Devi is awesome and a career merc, she wears the best that money can buy. And she freaking loves her armor. Hell, I freaking love her armor. I'm pretty sure hers is the most badass armor I've ever read about. I love how she has so much knowledge about it and about other cheap, flashy armor, and I love how much care she puts into it.

Rupert. Oh, Rupert. Who knew I'd get such a big book-crush on a cook named Rupert? But I do love him. How can you not love a hot, kickass cook? Yeah. He's the cook, but he's so much more, and that mystery is partly what makes this book such a page turner. There is STUFF going on, stuff Devi knows is bigger than what she wants to get involved in, but she's a good merc and she's doing her job. She has career ambitions, and she'll do anything to get where she's going.

The other characters really grew on me throughout the book. Hell, even Cotter, the other merc who's kind of an arrogant ass, grew on me. So did the psycho roommate.

And Ren! Did anyone else get a River vibe from her? I was totally picturing crazy River from Firefly. Which reminds me, if you loved Firefly, you need to read this book. You'll love it, too.

Oh, book. I'm so glad I accidentally stumbled across you. I can't wait for the next installment! I will be thrusting you into the arms of everyone who shows even the teeniest tiniest interest in sci-fi/space opera.

P.S. I'd label this as a science fiction novel with a strong romantic element rather than a sci-fi romance. This has an awesome, engaging plot that would work without the romance, but it's oh-so-much-better with it.

Five glorious stars!
You know those times were you read book after book after book, but nothing really resonates you. You want to find a treasure, something new that the whole world hasn't already read, but you start to think the book you're looking for doesn't exist.
It exists! It's this book!
I LOVED it! It's a great sci-fi read with a touch of fantasy/magic and the slowest slow burn romance. I mean, yes, I want more romance, but this is just enough to make me happy and to look forward to when the characters get together.
I love Kira. I love Jin. I love Graydon and all the other characters...although, there were A LOT of characters. I would have liked a few less, but that's, like, my only criticism. lol
There's a little mystery woven into the story too. A lot of times, when that mystery is revealed, I'm always like "What was the big deal?" This was the right level of build up to reveal.
The book ends on a cliff hanger. Literally in the middle of a scene. But that was okay because most of the problems in the first book were resolved, and it was actually brilliant and made me immediately buy the next book (although I really shouldn't have because I needed to catch up on life, lol).
Anyway, you guys. Read this book! If you liked Shades of Treason even a little, or if you're a fan of Linnea Sinclair, Rachel Bach, or Jessie Mihalik, I know you'll love this! <3

Is there a plan for a newsfeed anytime soon? That’s one thing holding me back from sharing this site with my readers. I want to easily see what the people I follow are reading. Without that, this doesn’t feel as engaging as goodreads. The site is super nice looking tho! And I want it to be a great place for readers.

Perhaps my favorite Linnea Sinclair book. I love the goddess comes back to life trope, and I love the setting and side characters. It's been a while since I've read it. I think it's time for a re-read!

Jumping in to say hello. I'm Sandy Williams, and I write urban fantasy and science fiction, both with a strong shot of romance. And I tend to write in trilogies. My fae urban fantasy was first published by Penguin way back in the ancient time of 2011. I've since re-released it and will have a new UF series starting this summer. I sandwiched a fun, Firefly-esque sci-fi romance trilogy in between the UFs books, and have a few novellas in that world I'm working on.
I'm really liking this site so far. I love how the genres are broken down into more specific categories. I'm thinking that's going to be super helpful in finding new books/authors to read.

Just as great as the first one! I liked the little reveals we were given along the way, and Kira is still a great, kick-ass character with the funny Jin sidekick.

And I still really love Grayson. Their moments together were awesome.

But not enough. Like, really, really not enough. Like, so really not enough that I'm beginning to get frustrated. I mean, it's still totally a 5 star book and the slow burn romance is great...but it's too slow! lol

This is my first series by this author, so maybe she doesn't write smexy scenes. I just need to readjust my expectations.

On to the next book! <3

(Read/reviewed October 2018)

Have you ever come across a book that was EXACTLY the type of book you've been searching for years and years to read? That's this book for me. I wanted to clutch it to my chest and shout "Mine! Mine! Mine!" I loved it so much. Of course, then reality hit me, and instead of wanting to clutch it to my chest, I wanted to run around shoving it into everyone else's shouting "Read! Read! Read!"

There might not have been much "new" about this book, but it took everything I loved in science fiction, space opera, urban fantasy, and romance and rolled them all into one. I can't remember the last time I loved a character so much. Devi, you are freaking awesome. I want to be you. Except, I don't really like to be hurt or scared, so... let's just be friends, 'kay? Drinks on me any time you're in town.

So, Devi is a mercenary. Like I said, nothing new, but she is an extremely good mercenary. She's extremely professional and I really appreciated that about this book. Merc's, at least the good ones, wear mechanized armor. Because Devi is awesome and a career merc, she wears the best that money can buy. And she freaking loves her armor. Hell, I freaking love her armor. I'm pretty sure hers is the most badass armor I've ever read about. I love how she has so much knowledge about it and about other cheap, flashy armor, and I love how much care she puts into it.

Rupert. Oh, Rupert. Who knew I'd get such a big book-crush on a cook named Rupert? But I do love him. How can you not love a hot, kickass cook? Yeah. He's the cook, but he's so much more, and that mystery is partly what makes this book such a page turner. There is STUFF going on, stuff Devi knows is bigger than what she wants to get involved in, but she's a good merc and she's doing her job. She has career ambitions, and she'll do anything to get where she's going.

The other characters really grew on me throughout the book. Hell, even Cotter, the other merc who's kind of an arrogant ass, grew on me. So did the psycho roommate.

And Ren! Did anyone else get a River vibe from her? I was totally picturing crazy River from Firefly. Which reminds me, if you loved Firefly, you need to read this book. You'll love it, too.

Oh, book. I'm so glad I accidentally stumbled across you. I can't wait for the next installment! I will be thrusting you into the arms of everyone who shows even the teeniest tiniest interest in sci-fi/space opera.

P.S. I'd label this as a science fiction novel with a strong romantic element rather than a sci-fi romance. This has an awesome, engaging plot that would work without the romance, but it's oh-so-much-better with it.

Five glorious stars!
You know those times were you read book after book after book, but nothing really resonates you. You want to find a treasure, something new that the whole world hasn't already read, but you start to think the book you're looking for doesn't exist.
It exists! It's this book!
I LOVED it! It's a great sci-fi read with a touch of fantasy/magic and the slowest slow burn romance. I mean, yes, I want more romance, but this is just enough to make me happy and to look forward to when the characters get together.
I love Kira. I love Jin. I love Graydon and all the other characters...although, there were A LOT of characters. I would have liked a few less, but that's, like, my only criticism. lol
There's a little mystery woven into the story too. A lot of times, when that mystery is revealed, I'm always like "What was the big deal?" This was the right level of build up to reveal.
The book ends on a cliff hanger. Literally in the middle of a scene. But that was okay because most of the problems in the first book were resolved, and it was actually brilliant and made me immediately buy the next book (although I really shouldn't have because I needed to catch up on life, lol).
Anyway, you guys. Read this book! If you liked Shades of Treason even a little, or if you're a fan of Linnea Sinclair, Rachel Bach, or Jessie Mihalik, I know you'll love this! <3

Is there a plan for a newsfeed anytime soon? That’s one thing holding me back from sharing this site with my readers. I want to easily see what the people I follow are reading. Without that, this doesn’t feel as engaging as goodreads. The site is super nice looking tho! And I want it to be a great place for readers.

Perhaps my favorite Linnea Sinclair book. I love the goddess comes back to life trope, and I love the setting and side characters. It's been a while since I've read it. I think it's time for a re-read!

Jumping in to say hello. I'm Sandy Williams, and I write urban fantasy and science fiction, both with a strong shot of romance. And I tend to write in trilogies. My fae urban fantasy was first published by Penguin way back in the ancient time of 2011. I've since re-released it and will have a new UF series starting this summer. I sandwiched a fun, Firefly-esque sci-fi romance trilogy in between the UFs books, and have a few novellas in that world I'm working on.
I'm really liking this site so far. I love how the genres are broken down into more specific categories. I'm thinking that's going to be super helpful in finding new books/authors to read.