It’s the last day of the month which means it’s time to check out what we’re going to be reading next month in:

View all the previous Hot Off The Press posts here

(Here is the monthly conversation snippet from Abigail and her murderously hostile TBR Pile)

 

ME: So...how are you?

MY TBR PILE:That's very considerate of you to inquire after my wellbeing.  One would almost think you had a heart inside that cold husk of yours.

ME:That's not fair.  You know I try very hard to keep you as small as possible.

MY TBR PILE:How thoughtful.  And here I thought you were a gluttonous demon hellbent on acquiring book after book without any regard for those who pay the high price for your addiction.

ME:Stop being so dramatic.  You make me sound like I'm some kind of hoarder.

MY TBR PILE:I rather think that term describes you perfectly.

ME:If you ever watched TV you'd know that's not true...what? Why are you looking at me like that?

MY TBR PILE:You actually thought I wouldn't find out, didn't you?

ME:That's super vague.  What exactly am I supposed to be hiding from you?

MY TBR PILE:I know about Edelweiss.

It’s been awhile since we’ve had a cover show up on both the Best and Worst side of our wrap up, but the vibrant SOUL TRADE cover has divided opinions here at ATUF.  Over all, I’d say this is a darker than average crop of covers.  I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to use the adjective “creepy” so much in one post. 

 

 

Title: Black Howl Author:  Christina Henry Series: Madeline Black #3 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed by: Julia Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages Publisher: Ace; October 30, 2012 ISBN-10: 1937007332 ISBN-13: 978-1937007331   Sexual Content: References to sex and attempted rape. Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying.

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*This title will be released on March 6, 2012*

Title: Vampire’s Kiss Author:  Veronica Wolff Series: Watchers #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 18 and up Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: NAL Trade (March 6, 2012) ISBN-10: 045123572X ISBN-13: 978-0451235725   Sexual Content: Kissing. References to sex Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list.

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Today we are welcoming Allison Pang, author and artist responsible for the Abby Sinclair urban fantasy series.  We’re gearing up for the second book in the series, A SLIVER OF SHADOW (available on February 28, 2012 by Pocket Books), which Abigail reviewed last week.  What better way to get excited for more Abby and Phin than looking at some of the amazing art inspired by the series.  Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments.

You can read all the previous Top 10 Lists HERE

Top 10 Images Inspired by the Abby Sinclair Series

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Allison Pang

I’ve been rather fortunate to know so many fabulous artists who have graced me with their wonderful talents over the last year or so. With that in mind, here’s a few of my favorite pieces. (Some of these are gifts and some of these were commissioned by me for various projects.)

 

Brystion ~~ Darchala (http://darchala.deviantart.com)

Thank you all for entering this giveaway to win one of three ebook copies of OBSIDIAN by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The winners are…

*This title will be released on March 6, 2012*

Title: Illuminate Author: Aimee Agresti Series: Gilded Wings #1 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: No Source: Publisher Reviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 12 and up Hardcover: 528 pages Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (March 6, 2012) ISBN-10: 0547626142 ISBN-13: 978-0547626147   Sexual Content: Kissing Rating: Okay – A few good points, but with significant flaws. Library/swap/borrow if you want.

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Title: The Wolf Gift Author:  Anne Rice Series: N/A Cover Art: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed by: Julia Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Knopf; February 14, 2012 ISBN-10: 0307595110 ISBN-13: 978-0307595119   Sexual Content: References to sex, threats of rape, sex scenes. Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying.

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*This title will be released on March 1, 2012*

Title: Perception Author:  Kim Harrington Series: Clarity #2 Cover Art: N/A Genre: Paranormal YA Excerpt: No Source: ARC Swap Reviewed by: Abigail Reading level: Ages 14 and up Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Point (March 1, 2012) ISBN-10: 0545230535 ISBN-13: 978-0545230537   Sexual Content: Kissing. References to sex Rating: Good - A fun read with minor flaws. Maybe read an excerpt before buying.

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*This title will be released on February 28, 2012*

Title: By a Thread Author:  Jennifer Estep Series: Elemental Assassin #6 Cover Art: Tony Mauro Genre: Urban Fantasy Excerpt: Yes Source: Publisher Reviewed by: Julia Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Pocket Books; February 28, 2012 ISBN-10: 1451651767 ISBN-13: 978-1451651768   Sexual Content: Sex scenes, references to rape. Rating: Excellent - Loved it! Buy it now & put this author on your watch list.

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