I thought I would post a book review update. (To see the reviews, just click on the book covers.)

(i) 'Ill Wind', by Rachel Caine. (Urban fantasy) I gave this one 4 out of 5 stars/leaves.

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I recently posted a review of the (fantasy) novel, 'King's Property', by Morgan Howell. I gave this book 4.5 out of 5 stars/leaves.

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Here are links to the updated versions of my book lists.

Best science fiction:
-part 1/2:http://community.indigo.ca/toptens/Best-science-fiction-part-Alicia/612412.html
-part 2/2: http://community.indigo.ca/toptens/Best-science-fiction-part-Alicia/628499.html

Best fantasy:
-part 1/2: http://community.indigo.ca/toptens/Best-fantasy-part-1-2-Alicia/612433 ( Read more... )

Some book reviews I posted recently.

NB: Please note that some of these reviews contain discussions of adult topics and are not appropriate for minors.

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I recently posted a review of the (fantasy) novel, 'Passion Play', by Beth Bernobich.

I gave this book 2.5 out of 5 stars/leaves.

My review can be found here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/263542006. (Please note that this review discusses adult topics and is not suitable for minors.)

Disclaimer: Any opinions herein are strictly my own. And I'm nobody. :-)

Authors, here are three examples of what NOT to do when you have a book published and are trying to promote it.

Speaking as an avid book reader... Just don't.

( How to make readers avoid you and your novels like the plague... )

I recently posted a review of the (fantasy) novel, 'The Hero Strikes Back', by Moira J. Moore. I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars/leaves.

My review is titled, 'A Fine Sequel'.

Here is a link to my review: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Hero-Strikes-Back-Moira-J-Moore/9780441014408-629888-Review.html.

I recently posted a review of the (young adult fantasy) novel titled, 'The Girl of Fire and Thorns', by Rae Carson.

I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars/leaves and my review is titled, "An Enjoyable Adventure Novel for YA readers".

My review is here: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Girl-Fire-And-Thorns-Rae-Carson/9780062026484-629544-Review.html.

Here are (updated) versions of the links for my favorite books read in various genres.

Science fiction:
-Part 1/2: http://community.indigo.ca/toptens/Best-science-fiction-part-Alicia/612412.html.
-Part 2/2: http://community.indigo.ca/toptens/Best-science-fiction-part-Alicia/628499.html.

Fantasy (i.e. traditional fantasy):
-Part 1/2: http://community. ( Read more... )

I recently posted a review of the (fantasy) novel, 'A Companion to Wolves', by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear.

The review is titled, 'A smashing read!' and I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars/leaves.

My review can be found here: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/A-Companion-to-Wolves-Elizabeth-Bear-Sarah-Monette/9780765357786-627170-Review.html.