Demon Crown by James Rollins

This is part of the Sigma series and is better if read in order. Sandstorm is the first book.

     I actually discovered this series the third book in, I wasn't aware it was part of a series. But I liked it so I started from the beginning. I have also read several of his stand alone novels which are also really good.
     This is one of those installments where things come full circle, in a very unique way.
Before Sigma was Sigma, something deadly dangerous was discovered, and hidden away in hopes of protecting the human race.
     But an enemy set on revenge has found this deadly dangerous thing and decides to use it to not only get his revenge, but to bring his home country back to its imperial glory back once again.
     As usual, Sigma once again gets pulled into a mystery that holds the fate of the world in its grasp, but they have just a few days to unravel it, or the world as they know it will be forever changed, and this time someone close to Pierce could die, if the answer remains shrouded from them.
     This installment wasn't quite as action packed like other books in this series, but I still enjoyed the story, and Rollins still does an excellent way of melding and molding a tale around actual history and science elements.
     I look forward to following the next mission.

Persepolis Rising by James S.A. Coery

This is part of the Expanse series. It needs to be read in order. The first book is Leviathan Wakes. It is also a t.v. series that got saved by Amazon. I really enjoy the series , its well done. Three seasons are already available for watching.

     This is one of those series installments where things shift in a pivotal way. This is the tale that it has all been leading up to, and as usual, Holden and The Rocinante crew find themselves pulled into the maelstrom...
     If one does not learn from history he is doomed to repeat it. All it takes is one man who wants to upset the current way of things, and not to improve them for the better. But will this one man playing God, lead to the extinction of the human race.
     Unlike other books before this one in the series, it ends with a cliff hangar of sorts, directly linking this story into the next installment.
     As always, I enjoyed the twists and turns in this story, and am looking forward to see where the next half of the story goes.

The Silver Stag by Yasmine Galenorn

This is the first book in The Wild Hunt Series. It needs to be read in order. I have also read Sisters of the Moon or The Other World Series. Its also about the Fae world and starts with Witchling.

     I am already a fan of Yasmine Galenorn, and so since I enjoy her other Fae series, and this one sounded interesting, I gave it a try, and was not disappointed.

     Ember is Fae. But unlike others of her kind, she is a rarity, and its not because she is a hunter, its her mixed blood. She is the child of light and dark court Fae. Her life has never been typical. Her best friend, though not Fae has a gift of her own, and a half brother who is a wolf shifter and when he goes missing, Ember sets out to find him, and that is the beginning of the end of the life all three have known...
     A cast of motley characters intertwined with Fae politics, perfectly blended with a story balanced perfectly with a few twists and turns, a dash of romance, and life's little moments. that come together for a very enjoyable read.
     I have found another series to love. Worth the read.

Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews

This is the first book in a spin off from the Kate Daniels series. This is the first in the Iron Covenant and it can be read alone but if you have read Kate Daniels its suggested that after reading the first of this series, to read Magic Triumphs from the Kate Daniels series, because it makes book 2 has things that connect with Magic Triumphs.

      A marriage of desperation between a woman, Elara, who needs soldiers to protect her people, and Hugh D’Ambray, Preceptor of the infamous Iron Dogs. Hugh needs to protect his people and Elara, has a castle of her own.

     They say there is a thin line between love and hate, and these newlyweds seem to test this theory daily, getting under each other’s skin, each constantly testing the other to know the “enemy”. Each trying to discover every little weakness, every little secret. Even though both knowing that for the time being to defeat old and new enemies, they need each other in order to survive.

     But can ice and fire unite without destroying each other.

I am a fan of Kate Daniels and well Hugh D’Ambray sort of reminds me of Game of Thrones Jamie Lannister. When you first meet the character, he’s conceited, confident, sure of himself, willing to do what ever it takes to serve his family and get them on top, and then with one decision something shifts inside him and you see a man who finally does what is right and it costs him a hand.

     Hugh started out as confident, conceited man who would do anything to please his Lordship and literal God. But he falls out a favor, and so begins his journey of discovering himself, and the more the story goes on, the more you understand Hugh and why he did what he did, and you start to like him, he becomes much more human.

     I really like Elara, she’s a firecracker and is fearless woman. The perfect match for Hugh. Throw in a mix of interesting characters beside Elara, known enemies and mysterious ones, plus twists and turns perfectly timed, and once again, I have fallen in love with Andrews world of magic and tech.

The Operator by Kim Harrison

Sorry this is way later than I planned.

This is the second book in The Peri Reed Chronicles. The first is The Drafter and the books need to be read in order.

All Peri has ever wanted was a normal life. After her world got turned upside she vanished and thought she could be normal, though she also had to be aware that her past could come knocking. After all her unusual talent made her quite valuable.

     But her dream life was about to be shattered. A way to be free to not only rewrite time but being able to keep her memories, was being used to bait her into the open once again. But now her old boss isn’t the only one looking to get Peri to play nice and join the team…