Turn Coat by Jim Butcher

What the Blurb says...

In the Dresden Files, New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher has built a world hailed as "dynamic and complex, and utterly fascinating."* Now Chicago's only professional wizard, Harry Dresden, is about to find that the one thing more dangerous than his mortal enemies may be his closest allies...

When it comes to the magical ruling body known as the White Council, Harry keeps his nose clean and his head down. For years, the Council has held a death mark over Harry's head. He's still thought of as a black sheep by some - and as a sacrificial lamb by others. But none regard him with more suspicion and disdain than Morgan, a veteran Warden with a grudge against anyone who bends the rules.

Like Harry.

So when Morgan turns up asking for help, Harry isn't exactly eager to leap into action. Morgan has been accused of treason against the White Council - and there's only one final punishment for that crime. He's on the run, he wants his name cleared, and he needs someone with a knack for backing the underdog.

Like Harry.

Now Harry must uncover a traitor within the Council, keep less than agreeable Morgan under wraps, and avoid coming under scrutiny himself. And a single mistake may cost someone his head.

My review...

I love Harry Dresden like a brother, you know the kind that always get's into trouble but hates to ask for help.

This book was one of the best in my opinion, you get the know-how of the Wizarding Council in much more detail than any other books. Harry kicks ass and regularly gets his ass handed back to him. The charachters keep growing, Jim's writing gets better and better. Seriously can't wait for more from my favourite urban fantasy author.

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

What the blurb says...

deliciously exotic urban fantasy that is sexy, mysterious and dangerously good fun!

When 15-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing -- not even a smear of blood -- to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?

This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother?And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know...

Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

My review...

This is a YA Urban Fantasy at it's best, a great tale of mystery and adventure. As an adult I really enjoyed it, at times I found it slighlty over repetitive in it's discriptions, like 'Tom is a midnight black kitten who had the blackest, midnight fur ever seen on a black cat', that's not from the book but it's how descriptive it can be at times. That was the only gripe I had though, the rest of the story was great.

I have picked up the next two in series but haven't had a chance to read them yet.

Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews

What the blurb says...

Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that’s saying a lot.

But when Kate’s werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet. As her investigation leads her to the Midnight Games – an invitation only, no holds barred, ultimate preternatural fighting tournament – she and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, uncover a dark plot that may forever alter the face of Atlanta’s shapeshifting community…

My Review...

I love this series a lot. A recent re-read of Magic Burns the week before this came to me was well worth doing. I was in the mode to dive straight into Magic Strikes, with enthusiasm, a frenzied reading session, I really struggled to put this book down. Sneak reading at work and then sped home to finish reading it, OH has to get the dinner and I kept going to 4AM to finish it. Part of me hates rushing as the joy of a new books is quickly over, but the part of me that loves rushing was in seventh heaven as it really needed to be read in one sitting, right?

Ilona writes another great novel, full of action, romance, action, Curran getting his own way and action.

The Scot, The Witch and the Wardrobe by Annette Blair

What the blurb says...

Sexy new romance from the national bestselling author of My Favorite Witch.

To restore his clan to glory, Rory MacKenzie must reclaim a beautifully carved unicorn. His search leads him to Victoria Cartwright, whose untapped magical power reveals a long-hidden treasure in her.

My review...

A conclusion to the Accidental Witch Series, thought I did enjoy this book it's not the 'type' I would normally read. More Romance than Witchcraft. It sets up for Annette's next series the Triplet Witch Series, which was a tad annoying.