Friday Five
Today’s Friday Five has a theme for the first time ever: Books!
So, here we go.
1. The newest book in the Allie Beckstrom series hit shelves this week. Magic in the Blood by Devon Monk.
Allison Beckstrom knows better than most that when magic’s involved, nothing is free. She’s had to pay its price of migraines and forgetfulness while working as a Hound, tracing illegal spells back to their casters. And even though magic has stolen her recent memory–including her history with the man she supposedly fell in love with–Allie isn’t about to give up on Hounding or the city she cares about.
Then the police’s magic enforcement division asks her to consult on what seems to be a straightforward missing-persons case. What begins as a way to make rent leads Allie into grave danger when the trail she’s following draws her into the dark underworld of criminals, ghosts, and blood magic. There, Allie discovers it will take more than just magic to survive….
2. Last night, I finished The Trouble with Demons by Lisa Shearin. I’ve been a fan since the beginning of the series, and I think this book is my favorite so far. It’s fun and action-packed, full of magic and intriguing bad guys with plenty of humor and suspense mixed in. And she keeps raising the stakes with each and every book. The last chapter, while tying up the current story, ended on a note that left me wanting to gobble up the next book right this minute! Unfortunately, it isn’t out for another year. 
My name is Raine Benares. I’m a seeker. People hire me when they need something found. I’m not usually the one being sought. But that all changed when I found the Saghred, a soul-stealing stone of unlimited power — and the bane of my existence. Now mages and madmen have me in their sights, not to mention demons…
An opened Hellgate leads to a demon infestation on the Isle of Mid, and while there’s never an ideal time to face down demon hordes, it’s hard to imagine a worse one. Already fighting the influence of the Saghred, Raine discovers she is also magically bonded to a dark mage and a white knight, two dangerous and powerful men on opposing sides — and Raine’s stuck in the middle.
But with demons pouring through the Hellgate, Raine can’t afford to be distracted. Turns out, the demons want the key to unlock the Saghred. As a seeker, Raine should be able to find it first. As the axis of light and dark powers, she’s a magical cataclysm waiting to happen…
3. Film rights sold for The Forest of Hands and Teeth!!! As soon as I read this book, I hoped it would become a movie. So, this is very exciting news. Go check out Carrie Ryan’s post about it on her blog for the details.
4. Rachel Vincent unveiled the covers for the first two books in her upcoming YA series, My Soul to Take and My Soul to Save. I’m so excited about this series, and the covers are gorgeous. Look!
SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH KAYLEE CAVANAUGH
She doesn’t see dead people, but…
She senses when someone near her is about to die. And when that happens, a force beyond her control compels her to scream bloody murder. Literally.
Kaylee just wants to enjoy having caught the attention of the hottest guy in school. But a normal date is hard to come by when Nash seems to know more about her need to scream than she does. And when classmates start dropping dead for no apparent reason, only Kaylee knows who’ll be next…
5. And finally, if I owe you a book for a giveaway here on my blog, I took a trip to the post office today. So, it’s on the way. I also have a couple of more ARC giveaways coming up in the next few weeks so check back if you like free ARCs!
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