Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do with sorcery; so after a furtive glance and a few notes, she banishes the book to the stacks. Theres a brutally mutilated corpse, and monstrous animal markings at the scene. I am looking forward to finishing it in the next few days! We soon learn abou. This is a unique series where the mc, Kate, a badass mercenary with a suspicious past fights her way through bigger and bigger big bads. Transformed by magic into something more than human. Still enjoyed it. Started strong, but the middle is sagging. Mercys loyalty is under pressure from other directions, too. Both DMC games can exist. I love footnotes in books, if theyre handled well, and that love began with this book. All told with maximum snark, they are just fun reads that drag you in and dont let go. By the end of the weekend she had purchased the entire series to date as she couldnt put the book down. The first book in the worldwide bestselling FALLEN series is now a motion picture available for streaming. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 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! Kitty is a werewolf (her world doesnt know that werewolves exist) who hosts a midnight radio show and shenanigans ensue. Paperback $8.99 ADD TO CART Darkfever (Fever Series #1) Karen Marie Moning In Stock Online The Fever series, by Karen Marie Moning (5 books) Jess may have come to Paris to escape her past, but its starting to look like its Bens future thats in question. 2/6 Supernatural. The protagonist Rachel kicks all ass. Auto lock on, you have no option to attack aerial enemies besides Ebony & Ivory. I just really like Dresden, and I think everyone should read his books. Jane Yellowrock, by Faith Hunter(10 books) . I cant recommend it highly enough. The Bookwyrm Speaks, Urban Fantasy at its finest The Booknest.EU, Its a weird, eccentric, quirky tale that often manages to be funny and horrifying at the same time and completely pulls it off. Beauty in Ruins. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteris power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. Unfortunately for her, the Faerie world has other ideas. would buy again-. Its very different from how Sanderson builds up his stories in later novels. She is sleeping with the enemy, and when she finds out, she is torn between love and revenge. Urban fantasy is a dynamic, diverse genre with plenty of new tricks to learn, and many authors give their tropes and old supernatural creatures a new angle. After getting burned by both sides of her heritage, Toby has denied the Faerie world, retreating to a normal life. Release date: Nov. 3. Review of American Demon (Return to the Hollows #1) by Kim Harrison, Interview With Kim Harrison, Author of American Demon, The Greatest Witchy Witches in Literature. The last book was a tad predictable, but I find it fun to guess the plots and guessing it didn't detract from how beautiful the writing and the characters are. She feels it's a curse more than a. : Private Investigator PR: paranormal romance SciFi: science fiction GBLT: gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender References [ edit] Theres a touch of old noir in many stories (magical cities still being cities, after all). And now that mage knows Harrys name. Takes a wizard to catch awell, whatever. And Eric will need all the help he can get, because it looks like someone is after his soul, too. Winner of the 2019 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, Witchmark is set in a secondary world similar to Edwardian England and ruled by noble families with magical powers. ich is occupied by the evil Fangs. . Best Urban Fantasy Books come in a variety of designs and pricing ranges. i started reading the rachel morgan series by kim harrison (absolutely adore it!) The tournament is pretty interesting (like Hunger Games meets Reign) and has a few interesting plot twists.Celaena is pretty awesome, and definitely a force to be reckoned with. Told in multiple POVs, the secrets of each cast of character makes one wonder who has done it? Never had a bad experience with Booktopia. Too good. This book series has outlasted two friends and stuck with me through colleges problems and mental health issues and always, always helped me stand up again no matter what. I really enjoyed this book a lot. The murder of Countess Evening Winterrose pulls Toby back into the fae world. Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. Reply. So when the Chicago P.D. Blessed with the ability to turn furry at will and psychically read objects, Jane has done her best to live a normal life working as a waitress at the Deerlightful Diner. On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a fun, yet intense fantastical story filled with all sorts of twists and turns, kidnappings, jailings, a haunted house, dragons, and dangerous and imaginative creatures. This one brings back so many memories. This smart, sophisticated story harks back to the novels of Anne Rice, but it is as contemporary and sensual as the Twilight series-with an extra serving of historical realism. Youve got recurring characters his short kung-fu lady detective, his spirit advisor who lives in a sku. The second best gameplay in the series after 4. So in short LITERAL ADDICTION gives Shadow of Night 4. I genuinely hate that trope so much. Be careful not to confuse this series with Fallen by Lauren Kate which is similarly about angels and Nephilim but is more YA and hardcore in the dark academia section. As far as Im aware, the series is not yet finished and has also spawned a few spinoffs which may or may not have made it onto the list. Harry Dresden squares off against vampires, faeries, and his own personal demons as the series progresses. What one would do for their children. Again, great comedy, characters, and the idea of a found family. But who are now turned by it into s. omething else entirely, creatures who are almost zombie-like. She finds instead that Raoden has died and she is considered his widow. Hes also the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, but when his most trusted fighter is killed and orphans a half-breed daughter, Wrath must bring this girl into another world. 15. Elantrians became wizened, leper-like, powerless creatures, and Elantris itself dark, filthy, and crumbling. 8/10 Death Note (8.62) Considered to be one of the most famous fantasy anime s out there, Death Note is a dark urban fantasy set in Tokyo where Ryuk, a bored shinigami or death spirit, leaves a black notebook for a high school student by the name of Light Yagami just to see the fun that unfolds. Three books are out now; the fourth arrives in February 2017. The same with The Body (Stand By Me), although watching Stand By Me feels like a magic elixir and will always make me smile on the greyest of days. The covers are BEAUTIFUL. Super fast shipping and the books are absolutely stunning ! Happy that she did another book on The Hollows, Hopefully she will continue the story, I look forward to the next book. Her family is still paying for medical bills so if you can, buy these books new as it will help them out and youll get a lovely new book. This book was incredible! By far the longest series on this list, The Otherworld Series by Kelly Armstrong is great if youre looking for an investment read. On the airliner, he meets the remarkable Mr. Wednesday, who professes to be a refugee from a remote war, a past deity, and America's ruler. Blood will flow, fangs will be bared, and the claws will come out, because revenge is never prettyand Eric has plenty to pass around. Filled with fantasy elements, romance and humor this definitely tops my top 5 list of shifter romance. She has big dreams of escaping life in the supernatural-filled town of Bright Falls, Michigan, and her eighteenth birthday promises the beginning of her teenage dreams coming true. Looking forward to the next installment. Days before his release from prison, Shadows wife, Laura, dies in a mysterious car crash. Thesehardboiled thrillers arent for the faint of heart. Theres love, loss, and one memorable moment involving a ride onaTyrannosaurus rex. martin's epic fantasy series takes place on the fictional continents of westeros and essos, and revolves around three central plotlines: familial feuds for control of westeros, the looming threat of the northern-based "others," and of course the grand political ambitions of daenerys targaryen perhaps better known as the "mother of American Gods by Neil Gaiman Laura, Shadow's wife, is killed in a bizarre car accident just days prior to his discharge from jail. It can be sexy or procedural. I saw the show based on the first book and it was a pale shadow even though it was good for TV. . The fourth Kate Daniels novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author who defines urban fantasy (Fresh Fiction). Ancient powers stir, and Mercy needs to be at her agile best to avoid causing a war between vampires and werewolves and between werewolves and werewolves. 3. "Sexy and fascinating and scary . I am giving the trilogy as a whole of four stars simply because in some places it felt more like a history lesson than a story. 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. This book has wer. The Twenty-Sided Sorceress, by Annie Bellet(7 books) Now, with God and Lucifer coming to terms and leaving existence to fend for itself, his once exalted status of Anti-Christ-to-be does little to endear him to the hordes of angels and demons running amok in the Godless world. Youll be surprised by what and who it finds there. And in the heart of the ancient city of Prague, old ghosts rise . 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. Even his body was obliterated. Hes spent most of those manyyears laying low from the Irish gods who want his head on a platter. The city is now rotting, and home to those who once would have used the magic. ALSO, wrong book cover! As Bryce, Hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebels plans, the choice becomes clear: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for whats right. The setup is fantastic. 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 . Silence fallen is just as great as the very first book and i know i will be with Mercy Thompson till the end Nobody needs to read, in minute detail, what the main character wears. This can be emotionally, mentally, and physically difficult for them. You also cant miss out on meeting fan favourite and eternally sassy Sabine, Nathan companion beagle and bestie. 5,528. Fans of the fantastical worlds created by C.S. Other sorcerers, eat your hearts out! A thrilling return to the #1 New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series, continuing Rachel Morgans story. Now the determined deity has tracked him down, and Atticus will need all his powerplus the help of a seductive goddess of death, his vampire and werewolf team of attorneys, a bartender possessed by a Hindu witch, and some good old-fashioned luck of the Irishto kick some Celtic arse and deliver himself from evil. Unknowingly, she meets the son of Carter Diamond, and he immediately catches her heart. To reach her, Julia must discover the truth about Alices pastalthough doing so requires help from Julias estranged sister, a local police officer. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. Kate Daniels is a kickass mercenary who prefers to stab you with a sword first and ask questions later. A Dark and Hollow Star is an urban fantasy, with fae, queer main characters and a wlw romance. Hearne weaves Irish and Norse mythology together to create an incredible reading experience. 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. Oh, and her brother is the primary suspect. A city of monsters and saints, murderers and angels, knights in armour and pale girls in black velvet. Jane Doe is a weredeer, the least-threatening shapechanger species in the world. Best Sellers in Urban Fantasy. Witty dialogue, well-written action, and lush descriptions grace the whole book from beginning to end as rapport is built between the characters and the stakes are driven higher. From the first page this book grips you. Now a Dark-Hunter, Sin must regain his powers in order to save mankind from destruction. I was leaning toward team Chaol at first, but am now back in the middle because Dorian was just so persistent and seductive! Get your FREE copy of this audiobook to keep here: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAECCD3ZP5MThe Devil's WorkBook 1 in the Mel Goes t. This series is just so good and slightly different from the rest on this list as the mythos surrounds angels and demons as opposed to vampires, werewolves etc. Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. With16 volumes out, your bingewill keep you busy for a long time. Everything is great about it. Styles; Genres; Stories; 146,230 Categories What a ride!!! The exciting debut novel of bestselling epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, Elantris! The #1 New York Times bestselling series continues with a thrilling revelation -- brand-new tribes of dragons! after reading the preview of the book many times (over many months) I was expecting a bang of an ending with several of my favorites being killed off and the world within the pages to be ripped apart. From sex on the beach to death by deception and redemption from revenge. Hell is like an office and Georgia has a requirement of souls to attain as part of her quota. Sophie and the Concierge (yes, she was never given a name), I thought they were similar in many ways with their maternal instinct. No votes so far! Together they embark on a profoundly strange journey across the heart of the USA, whilst all around them a storm of preternatural and epic proportions threatens to break. The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig into her brothers situation, and the more questions she has. Its a different on a vampire vs human type of story. The Fallen Boxed set contains all four hardcover editions of Lauren Kate's ridiculously romantic New York Times bestselling series: Fallen, Torment, Passion, and Rapture. Every time, I realize something new. A Discovery of Witches introduces reluctant witch Diana Bishop, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont, and the battle for a lost, enchanted manuscript known as Ashmole 782. Read along with us on social, too! Be the first to rate this post. For example, if the series is set in a large city, the characters may be more likely to encounter a wide variety of supernatural creatures and be involved in complex plots. Elemental Mysteries series by Elizabeth Hunter This paranormal romance follows Dr. Giovanni Vecchio as he sets off on a long-abandoned mystery after a call from an old friend. David Boreanaz stars as Angel, the vampire with a soul, in search of redemption. Not exactly what I was looking to get out of a hardback listed for that much. I've read plenty of books about badass female characters who work as PI's, but she's definitely one of the special ones. Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget. Yeah some of the story is annoying and follows along with so many other tropes out there. I received a pre-release digital version that did not contain the all-new illustrations, so I cannot offer an opinion on them or how they differed from the illustrations in the original printings. Taking place in the 1930s makes this series really pop. Yuichiro wants just one thingto get revenge by killing each and every vampire.Yuichiros dream is near-impossible, given that vampires are seven times stronger than humans, and the only way to kill them is by mastering Cursed Gear, advanced demon-possessed weaponry. It is good every book, and the dog makes the comedy in the book fantastic. Thats where Harry comes in. I really, really love this book. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. Keeping up with the romance theme, the Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews is some of their most popular work. Here are our top picks for the best new fantasy books in October 2022. A shameless plug here, but I couldn't make a list about the top 15 urban fantasy book series without recommending our very own Rune Caster Chronicles. ** And the thing before us is to wait in this old cottage without giving up hope. Here are some of the best urban fantasy series that you should read now. Whats your go-to urban fantasy series? Books . The Dragon Keeper Guys, this book is the first part of the mystic's tale series and there are a total of two series available. Kates being pressured by both sides to solve this mystery, and although she feels unqualified, she wouldnt have it any other way. Theres a spin off series called Alpha and Omega that takes place in the same universe, upping your total binge potential to 14 books! Theres a special bond between a good grandfather and his young granddaughter, and thats captured perfectly in these pages. In a twisted version of Brooklyn haunted by things far worse than hipsters and skyrocketing rents, half-dead ghost-hunter Carlos Delacruz workscases on behalf ofthe Council of the Dead, tracking down the culprits behindgrisly supernatural accidentsand making sure the dead stay that way. Children and elderly alike are taken by something called the Black Carriage, never to be seen again, and groups of things called Fangs terrorize citizens. All in all, I do recommend this series as a whole, but the rest of the books are far better than this one. The characters are well developed and the twisted facts in the fiction had me doing research into the true lives of the individuals Deborah bases her characters on days after finishing the book smiling all the while in acknowledgement of the sheer creative cleverness involved. But if you love werewolves and Native American mythology, youre bound to love this series! We know the mcs are going to get their HEA but there are some twists and turns along the way. I absolutely love, love and love Mercy. Recalls, Gift Of course not. In Sascha Duncans world where all emotions are banned, and signs of desire are punished by the Psy, Duncan must suppress the feelings that mark her as a flawed outcast. Bens neighbors are an eclectic bunch, and not particularly friendly. If you like a series with a good story, great art, pretty characters, and good action, then I recommend this one. But her discovery sets a fantastical underworld stirring, and a horde of daemons, witches, and vampires soon descends upon the library. This book drew me into the lore within the first few chapters. - Now that Blue's sister, Luna, is undergoing her Metamorphosis, Blue knows things are going to change. Patricia Briggs writes great books. The Rune Caster Chronicles - John Ortega. How to choose the best urban fantasy on customer reviews in 2022. [/read] No urbane, depressed Anne Rice mopershere. Mouse is primarily a comic relief character, but he also has an important role in protecting Harry from harm. Now if we talk about the author of this book then it is Lizzie Anne Love. Taking place more centred in our world than The Kate Daniels Series, it fast became a classic of the genre. I have an awesome feeling about her and I love her already!As of right now, there is nothing I dislike about the book. Get on the SJM train now, before it leaves the station and you behind. Listopia The Best Urban Fantasy Whether a single book or a series, what is the best urban fantasy? Its unapologetically girly at some points with its descriptions of fancy gowns and adorable puppies, which I dont dislike but I feel is a bit pandering. Tough as nails Jane handles them with aplomb, and its a complete joy to read. Its the sense of humour that gets to me. In short, they almost got him. . The urban fantasy fandoms tend to war a lot. My son is flying through these books. All the things from myth, legend, and B-movies are out there, waiting in the shadows. This is truly an amazing gaming sight that shows they really care about their costumers through amazing quality assurances. Well, technically, hes theonlyat what he does. Neverwhere (London Below, #1) Neil Gaiman | 4.48. The conclusion of the urban fantasy series for adults stands in a genre of its own. I found the book to have incredible character development, stunning plot and world building, and lots of twists and turns! Beth Dresden is a snarky anti-hero with a heart, not of gold, but maybe silver. Jack must use all of his journalistic talent to solve his own murder. The Iron Druid Chronicles,by Kevin Hearne (8 books) The original story was meant to be the first 7 and then the rest just dont quite match the glory. The Nightside, by Simon R Green(12 books) Unable to resist Evenings dying curse, which binds her to investigate, Toby must resume her former position as knight errant and renew old alliances. This educational content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. But what I think is most important when putting a list like this together is the quality of the books that make the cut. Unfortunately for Lizzie, that isn't the only supernatural visit. Highly recommend:). Take over heaven for the angels, and take over parts of earth for the demons, at least behind the scenes. #1 Lights, Cameras, Witches (Wicked Witches of the Midwest Book 21) Amanda M. Lee 82 Kindle Edition 1 offer from $4.99 #2 Frost (Frost and Nectar Book 1) C.N. Diana is a bold heroine who meets her equal in vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont, and gradually warms up to him as their alliance deepens into an intimacy that violates age-old taboos. However, the murder of Kates guardian sets her off into a struggle between Atlantas magical factions. Theres just one problem. She is a loyal, loving and fierce woman who happens to be a mechanic, married to the local Werewolf alpha, Adam and always seems to be caught up in investigations of the supernatural when they threaten those she loves. I want to keep reading but I rolled my eyes so hard they fell out of my head. MacKayla must work through danger and deceit in order to understand a new gift shes possessed; seeing into the world of man. I enjoyed every minute of this read, no slow spots at all. The story. and thats what I love about Cassandra Clares books she keeps you reading and when you think you know whats about to happen, it goes a different way that is somehow better than what you had thought of. Better luck next time, humanity. Beth This is a killer series. The dialogue is silly, but the action is superb. Its just so much fun to read you can truly enjoy it without anything too horrific happening to the characters because you know that theyll get their HEA. Her half-brother Ben didnt sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didnt say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. As they assimilate themselves in Elizabethan times some big secrets are revealed relationships and loyalties are both forged and tested and they undergo the delicate dance of completing their mission without utterly altering the present reality. On the other hand, if the series is set in a small town, the characters may be more likely to encounter more traditional monsters, such as vampires or werewolves, and the plot may be more focused on the characters' personal lives. A thrilling return to the #1 New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series, continuing Rachel Morgan's story. Especially from what is probably my favorite collection from one of my favorite authors. Miriam Black knows how youre going to die, and shes really pissed off about it. Romantic relationships develop and fall apart, just like in the real world. I am in love with the storyline, characters, and the phenomenal magical qualities which vary throughout each of Sandersons series. 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. Because of this, the vampires step up and decide to take control. A young and dangerous librarian, Beatrice De Novo, takes him through a maze toward a confrontation he never predicted. If Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, andDaredevil are your superhero jam, meet their magical counterparts. But when youre a vampire, almost is a very important word. Under the streets of London there's a place most people could never even dream of. Part 2: Best Urban Fantasy Series First best urban fantasy book recommendation is City of Bones from author Clare. The art style is also pleasing to look at too. Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer and Silence Fallen is simply fantastic. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios. It provides you with a notion of a motive for getting rid of Ben. RACHEL MORGAN IS BACKAND THE HOLLOWS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. We also meet Janner Igiby and his family: mother Nia, brother Tink, sister Leeli and grandfather Podo. That the very same acts you and your friends took to forge new powers may have released something bound by the old. . Shadowhunters and demons square off for the final showdown in the spellbinding, seductive conclusion to the #1 New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series.Darkness has descended on the Shadowhunter world. 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