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… if you’re looking for careful or beautiful prose that is rich in imagery, then House of Night isn’t likely to be your favorite series. But if you want a fun light read with memorable heroes and villains, and lots of teen drama and action, then this is a fine choice and a solid series. I intend to continue reading House of Night to its conclusion. In fact, I’d go so far as to say the plot may actually be improving. But I do hope that the Casts slow down the writing long enough to be a bit more careful and varied with the prose. Read the rest of Stephen’s review of P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast’s Tempted.

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… Fans of action-packed, high-octane urban fantasy will find a lot to like here. I feel like I’ve just experienced the literary equivalent of a summer blockbuster! Bitter Night features heaps of violence and gore. The gore was maybe a little too much for me. The Shadowblades’ preternatural healing abilities enable Francis to dish out unbelievable injuries to her characters and still have them bounce back … This is definitely not a book for the squeamish!  Read the rest of Kelly’s review of Diana Pharaoh Francis’ Bitter Night.

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