Hunter by Mercedes Lackey is the first book in a YA urban fantasy trilogy. I enjoyed it, but oddly, I’m satisfied with it as a standalone and don’t feel the need to read the next two. From their blurbs they take twists that don’t appeal to me. Great world building in this book.
I anticipated reading Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop for months, and while it deals with tough issues of domestic abuse and general nastiness, the Wyrd is fascinating and the twists and turns of the plot and how it weaves together is so good.
A Courtship of Dragons by Alanna Cole was pure cozy fantasy, and an enjoyable, imaginative read.
I re-read the Towerbound litrpg series ahead of the release of Book 4, and found that Book 4 lived up to the others. I like the compassion at the core of this gritty series, the compassion and found family and the sense of justice and hope.
Also, Rogues Lie (book 3 in my Caldryn Parliament series) is out on Saturday!!! I am so excited.
A whisper campaign threatens Vanda Kavanagh’s hard-won position as Warden of Caldryn Parliament, but are the malicious rumors a personal attack or do they mask an uglier plot?
As Vanda investigates, long-hidden truths are revealed leading her to question everything she believed about herself.
In a city steeped in magic and political intrigue who can Vanda trust?
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8 responses to “Recent Reads – November 2025”
I used to automatically buy Mercedes Lackey, then there was some misses for me. So I am picky about what I buy now.
I love, love The Others by Anne Bishop. Funnily it is a comfort read for me. So I enjoyed this one. We all need comfort reads right about now!
I think you might enjoy Linzi Day’s series. The main character starts out blah but she really grows-she is willing to learn. Takes place in Gretna Green.
Looking forward to your book on Saturday-carved out time for it!😆
Yeah, some of Mercedes Lackey’s Elemental Masters series haven’t worked for me, which is a shame. She’s such an amazing author. I still remember my joy many years later when I discovered that she’d cowritten a sequel to James H Schmitz’s Witches of Karres, The Wizards of Karres.
And the Others are a comfort re-read for me, too 🙂
I should try Linzi Day’s series again if the character grows. Thanks!
All fingers crossed that Rogues Lie manages to surprise you, and everyone 🙂 I enjoyed writing in a few twists.
Can’t wait for Saturday!
I hope you love it! I snuck in as many surprises as I could – while setting up for some intriguing twists next book 🙂
She can trust the burning bird … I hope
Of course! but can she trust him to do what she thinks is best?
Huzzah! I now have weekend plans.
I thoroughly approve of your weekend plans! 🙂 Happy reading!!