Showing posts with label 2012 Witches and Witchcraft Reading Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2012 Witches and Witchcraft Reading Challenge. Show all posts

Monday, December 31, 2012

2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge Finished

Thank you Melissa for hosting this challenge.

I have so enjoyed this challenge as I really like witchy books. My goal for this challenge was to read 11-15 books but I reached that goal already after a few months. I then decided to go for the highest level of 16-20 books but I also reached that goal with no problem.
I finished book number 20: The Calling by Kelley Armstrong on the 10th of August.
I read 41 books for this challenge.

All my posts are HERE.
THIS is the list of books for this challenge

2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge List

This is the list of the 41 books I read for this challenge.
  1. Spell Bound by Kelley Armstrong
  2. A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
  3. Whisper of a Witch by Suza Kates
  4. Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder
  5. Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
  6. Spy Glass by Maria V. Snyder 
  7. Witchblood by Emma Mills
  8. Texas Gothic by Rosemary Clement-Moore
  9. Fair Game by Patricia Briggs
  10. Storm Front by Jim Butcher 
  11. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
  12. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
  13. Grave Peril by Jim Butcher
  14. Summoned by Susan Leigh Noble 
  15. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 
  16. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
  17. Death Masks by Jim Butcher
  18. Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong 
  19. Quietus by Susan Leigh Noble
  20. The Calling by Kelley Armstrong 
  21. Witchcraft by Emma Mills 
  22. Blood Rites by Jim Butcher 
  23. Dead Beat by Jim Butcher  
  24. Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher 
  25. Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson  
  26. Forgiven by Jana Oliver 
  27. White Night by Jim Butcher
  28. A Modern Witch by Debora Geary 
  29. A Hidden Witch by Debora Geary
  30. The Witchlings Midnight Curse by Amanda Turner 
  31. A Reckless Witch by Debora Geary
  32. Small Favor by Jim Butcher  
  33. Lonely Souls by Karice Bolton 
  34. Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson 
  35. Foretold by Jana Oliver
  36. Turn Coat by Jim Butcher
  37. Changes by Jim Butcher 
  38. Ghost Story by Jim Butcher 
  39. Destiny by Susan Leigh Noble
  40. Cold Days by Jim Butcher
  41. Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher

As Chicago's only professional wizard, Harry Dresden has had cases that have pitted him against insane necromancers, power-hungry faerie queens, enigmatic dark wizards, fallen angels—pretty much a "who's who" of hell and beyond—with the stakes in each case ranging from a lone human soul to the entire human race.
But not every adventure Harry Dresden undertakes is an epic tale of life and death in a world on the edge of annihilation.
Here, together for the first time, are the shorter works of #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher—a compendium of cases that Harry and his cadre of allies managed to close in record time. With tales ranging from the deadly serious to the absurdly hilarious—including an all-new never-before-published story—this is a must-have collection for every devoted Harry Dresden fan.
From Goodreads
Contains:
"Restoration of Faith", "Vignette", "Something Borrowed" , "It's My Birthday Too", "Heorot", "Day Off", "Backup", "The Warrior", "Last Call", "Love Hurts", "Aftermath"

I had read three or four of these short stories before but I still enjoyed them all. I think my favourite is Backup that is told from Thomas' side. About how he has to save Harry from something Harry doesn't even know is a danger to him. In the books it is clear that Harry could not manage without his friends and though Harry is the main guy in these books I quite enjoy all the other characters so it is nice to read some short stories where they are the main characters.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
Scavenger Hunt 2012 Reading Challenge,

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Cold Days by Jim Butcher

You can't keep a good wizard down - even when he wants to stay that way.
For years, Harry Dresden has been Chicago's only professional wizard, but a bargain made in desperation with the Queen of Air and Darkness has forced him into a new job: professional killer.
Mab, the mother of wicked faeries, has restored the mostly-dead wizard to health, and dispatches him upon his first mission - to bring death to an immortal. Even as he grapples with the impossible task, Dresden learns of a looming danger to Demonreach, the living island hidden upon Lake Michigan, a place whose true purpose and dark potential have the potential to destroy billions and to land Dresden in the deepest trouble he has ever known - even deeper than being dead. How messed up is that?
Beset by his new enemies and hounded by the old, Dresden has only twenty four hours to reconnect with his old allies, prevent a cataclysm and do the impossible - all while the power he bargained to get - but never meant to keep - lays siege to his very soul.
Magic. It can get a guy killed.
From Goodreads

I have really enjoyed this series with Harry Dresden so it is a bit sad to reach the point where I now have to wait for the next book.
In this book Harry Dresden again has to save the world, he just has to tell his friends that he is alive first so they can help him as usual. This book had an unexpected twist in the end and let's just say it is not great to be a friend of Harry as the outcome of that could be either death or worse! Looking forward to the next book and I might have to check out his other series in the mean time.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
Scavenger Hunt 2012 Reading Challenge,
Finishing the Series Reading Challenge

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Destiny by Susan Leigh Noble

Destroying Quietus should have stopped the destruction to the Land. But it hadn’t. Slowly, the barren areas continue to grow destroying everything in their path. None of Lina’s Elemental powers can repair the damage while the Land remains contaminated by magic.
But there is an ancient scepter created by a Learner that may lift this magical barrier. Before Lina can claim it, the scepter is stolen. Now Lina and Val must race to find the scepter and end the destruction to the Land once and for all.
From Goodreads





This is the last book of the Elemental trilogy and it is as good as the 2 previous books. It was good to see how everybody turned out, it was also sad because quite a few of the Elementals died. I have enjoyed this trilogy and will keep an eye out for more books from this author.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge, 
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
Scavenger Hunt 2012 Reading Challenge,
Finishing the Series Reading Challenge

Friday, November 30, 2012

Ghost Story by Jim Butcher

When an unknown someone shoots him and leaves him to die, Harry Dresden hopes he might be heading to a better place. Unfortunately, being dead doesn’t make Harry’s life any easier. Trapped between life and death, he learns that his friends are in serious trouble. Only by finding his murderer can he save his friends and move on—a feat which would be a lot easier if he had a body and access to his powers. Worse still are the malevolent shadows that roam Chicago, controlled by a dark entity that wants Harry to suffer even in death. Now, the late Harry Dresden will have to pull off the ultimate trick without using any magic—or face an eternity as just another lost soul… From Goodreads.





Another Harry Dresden book and now he is dead. He still has to fight and combat evil in order to save friends from the mess he unintentionally has created. His friends are in a bad way battling evil and grieving for the loss of Harry. An old enemy reappears and is as strong as ever and Harry also has to figure out who killed him. This book had a twist I hadn't seen coming and I liked that. Now I am looking forward to Cold Days which was published on Kindle yesterday.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
Finishing the Series Reading Challenge

Monday, November 26, 2012

Changes by Jim Butcher

Long ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry Dresden's lover-until she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her torn between her own humanity and the bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. Susan then disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her with it.
Now Arianna Ortega, Duchess of the Red Court, has discovered a secret Susan has long kept, and she plans to use it-against Harry. To prevail this time, he may have no choice but to embrace the raging fury of his own untapped dark power. Because Harry's not fighting to save the world...
He's fighting to save his child.
From Goodreads





I said it last time I read one of the Harry Dresden books and I will say it again. I really like this series! There are two left, Ghost Story and then Cold Days that is being released the 29th of November on Kindle.
This one takes a whole new turn when Harry finds out he has an eight year old kid and the Red Vampires has taken her. He will do anything to save her. He again has to fight a lot of evil helped by friends, other people and beings only a little less evil than the enemy. All ends reasonably well or not.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
Finishing the Series Reading Challenge,
Thankfully Reading Weekend 2012

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Turn Coat by Jim Butcher

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 a less than agreeable Morgan under wraps, and avoid coming under scrutiny himself. And a single mistake may cost someone his head.
Like Harry...
 
From Goodreads.

I am thoroughly enjoying this series about Harry Dresden. This book is a bit more "political" as Harry gets involved more with some from the White Council. But of course there are several life and death fights as there must be. I like Harry's brother Thomas and this book sees a change in that relationship which I hope will change again.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
Finishing the Series Reading Challenge 

Monday, November 12, 2012

Foretold by Jana Oliver

Now that Riley’s managed to (just barely) fend off Armageddon, everything’s changed. Well . . . most things. After their passionate kiss before the big battle in the cemetery, Beck is back to treating her like a little girl, as if nothing ever happened. While she’d love to just tell him off and move on, Riley vowed to take care of Beck the way he’s taken care of her since her father’s death—but she’s about to get a whole lot more than she bargained for. When she’s commissioned to go with Beck to his hometown and help him care for his dying mother, they stumble too close to a dark and murderous secret, one that Beck fears will drive Riley away from him forever. As chaos breaks loose, Riley may be Beck's only hope for redemption . . . and survival.      Meanwhile, up in Atlanta, it’s quickly becoming clear that Heaven may have won a battle, but the war is far from over. Riley and Beck face a stormy future, as Lucifer's ex-right-hand-man, Sartael, proves himself to be more resilient than anyone thought. He has Atlanta in his grip and is about to begin a brutal war with the prince of Hell. As the seconds tick down toward a final confrontation, it's up to Riley and the man she loves to finally defeat their old enemy, or lose everything they've fought for. From Goodreads

This was the fourth and last book in the series about The Demon Trappers. I have enjoyed every single one of them. This book is a lot about Beck and his past and what a past. No wonder he has kept his past a secret. It is a happy ending to the series and I can definitely recommend this series to anyone who likes to read paranormal books.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
Finishing the Series Reading Challeng,

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy trilogy overturns the expectations of readers and then goes on to tell the epic story of evil overturned in a richly imagined world. A thousand years ago evil came to the land and has ruled with an iron hand ever since. The sun shines fitfully under clouds of ash that float down endlessly from the constant eruption of volcanoes. A dark lord rules through the aristocratic families and ordinary folk are condemned to lives in servitude, sold as goods, labouring in the ash fields. But now a troublemaker has arrived and there is rumour of revolt. A revolt that depends on criminal that no-one can trust and a young girl who must master Allomancy - the magic that lies in all metals.  From Goodreads





This was a brilliant book. This metal magic used is fascinating and especially with the Mistborn who can master all metals. But it is not easy to master so it takes a lot of practising. It is a story of suppression, loss and betrayal but also of hope, trust and love.
It is a trilogy but actually there is a fourth book set in the same world. I have all 4 books and I am looking forward to reading them all.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
2012 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge (number 108)

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Lonely Souls by Karice Bolton

It’s two weeks before Triss turns 18, and her world is about to change into the most magical one imaginable as she readies herself to enter The Witch Avenue Order... that is until her mother’s disappearance. Instead of celebrating her transformation, she finds herself spreading rose petals into her mother’s empty grave.
When Logan, her best friend from junior high, moves back to town for college, he vows to help her find the answers she so desperately seeks surrounding her mother’s disappearance. As they begin uncovering clues, it becomes apparent that the life of white magic they both grew up loving is not what the majority practices, and their lives are in danger.
With a haunting feeling that her mother may still be alive, she begins to hear a call to the wilderness. Triss realizes that in order to find the answers she needs, she must learn the ways of her ancestors and become the hunter, not the hunted before it’s too late, and she becomes part of the lonely souls.
From Goodreads

A girl about to turn 18 loses her mum, not necessarily dead, but she disappears. Most of her coven friends turn out not to be as friendly or helpful as she has thought all her life. An interesting twist with a lot of dark, evil magic and of course there is romance in it as well. I liked it enough that, after finishing it, I bought the second book in the series.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012,
Season of the Witch October 2012,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge

Monday, October 29, 2012

Small Favor by Jim Butcher

Gumshoe wizard Harry Dresden has had one quiet -- make that dull -- year. For 12 whole months, nobody has tried to kill him. Just as he's settling into these doldrums, Mab, the monarch of the Winter Court of the Sidhe, calls him in for a small favor. (Favors, it seems, are the main currency of Dresden's universe.) What begins as a tip of the hat quickly escalates into deadly matters that pit Harry against two deadly foes. Supernatural crime noir. From Goodreads.





Book 10 in the Dresden Series. I really like these books, they are full of humour and a lot of fighting bad guys. And then again the bad guys aren't always the ones you think they are or at least not all bad guys are equally bad. I also like that he has Molly his apprentice who has a very different kind of magic to Dresden. I wish there had been more than one season of the television series.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012,
Season of the Witch October 2012,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
22 on 22 Read-a-Thon  
Finishing the Series Reading Challenge

Sunday, October 28, 2012

A Reckless Witch by Debora Geary (+ A Witch Central Wedding)

With great power comes great responsibility. So says the tradition of witching. One teenage witch missed that lesson…
As a child, Sierra Brighton traveled the world. She swam with the baby whales, danced in storm funnels, and lived in complete magical freedom. And then Momma died and Sierra ended up in foster care, an unhappy and very secret witch.
Fetched by Nell's spell, she'll no longer need to do magic on lonely beaches - but can Sierra learn to use her power safely? Or will her reckless blood put Witch Central at risk?
From Goodreads






I am enjoying this "A Modern Witch" series by Debora Geary a lot at the moment. I have only one left to read now and it won't be long.  This one is about Sierra, a teenager who hasn't learnt to do magic in the same safe way as they are taught at witch central. Here they are afraid she is like her mother and that she is not interested in doing magic safely.
There is of course also a romance going on with two of the other characters.
If you want to read something cute, funny and with a bit of romance mixed with witches and magic, this is a series to read.

It's a Witch Central wedding - and you're invited :).
This is a short read, about the length of two chapters in my series books. Not a short story, really - more like a snapshot. The chance to share in an important moment in the lives of your favorite witches.
This should be read between A Reckless Witch and A Nomadic Witch. Enjoy the wedding!
From Goodreads.








I have added this short story to this post as the story is only 32 pages and is a continuation of the romance in A Reckless Witch. It is a cute and funny little story about a wedding in the family.
 

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012,
Season of the Witch October 2012,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
22 on 22 Read-a-Thon

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

The Witchlings Midnight Curse by Amanda Turner

Roxanne didn't know what to expect when she started her new school. However, what she didn't expect was a new boyfriend. Luke was gorgeous but came with baggage, otherwise known as the Elites. Why did they worry her so much ? She was soon to discover that the Elites were a secret coven of witches. Roxanne is thrown into a world full of mystery, spells and best of all love. But love comes at a price. Can Roxanne overcome the Elites, a curse and worst of all the witch finders to find true happiness. From Goodreads.





In the beginning of the book a 16 year old girl starts a new school. There is a group that stands out and when she sees them the first time she can't look away.
Sound familiar?
Luckily this is about witches not vampires and it does get better. It was okay and I might buy the sequel at some point.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012,
Season of the Witch October 2012,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
22 on 22 Read-a-Thon

Saturday, October 20, 2012

A Hidden Witch by Debora Geary

Elorie Shaw, steeped in the traditions of the Nova Scotia witching community, but not a witch. The fetching spell must have goofed this time… or did it?
Travel to Fisher’s Cove, Nova Scotia, where Moira is matriarch and the old ways are nurtured and passed to the next generation. Where a crotchety old witch makes small children cry and builds walls around the silent pain in his heart. And where Elorie - sea-glass artist, inn owner, and Moira’s granddaughter - makes her home.
The old magics are strong here. Which is all fine and good until the fetching spell pulls Elorie into Witches’ Chat. 

 Because she’s not a witch. Or at least not any kind of witch the old ways recognize… From Goodreads. 





Okay, I am now totally hooked. I only meant to read a couple of chapters last night when I went to bed but I ended up reading this book in one sitting and didn't finish till 5am this morning. I enjoyed it and was both giggling and had wet eyes during this book. I will definitely continue this series and also look into Debora Geary's other books.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012,
Season of the Witch October 2012,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge

A Modern Witch by Debora Geary

Can you live 28 years without discovering you're a witch? — Lauren is downtown Chicago's youngest elite realtor. She's also a witch. She must be - the fetching spell for Witches' Chat isn't supposed to make mistakes. So says the woman who coded the spell, at least. — The tall, dark, and handsome guy sent to assess her is a witch too (and no, that doesn't end the way you might think). What he finds in Lauren will change lives, mess with a perfectly good career, and require lots of ice cream therapy. From Goodreads.





I had heard of this series a long time ago and actually bought all four books back in August but I haven't gotten around to reading them. I am just now doing Season of the Witch Reading Challenge and that was a good reason to try the series out.
I was pleasantly surprise. It was a cosy, humoristic, easy read and I am ready to read the next books right away.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012,
Season of the Witch October 2012,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,

Sunday, October 14, 2012

White Night by Jim Butcher

Someone is targeting the city’s magic practitioners, the members of the supernatural underclass who don’t possess enough power to become full-fledged wizards. Many have vanished. Others appear to be victims of suicide. But the murderer has left a calling card at one of the crime scenes–a message for Harry Dresden, referencing the book of Exodus and the killing of witches.
Harry sets out to find the killer before he can strike again, but his investigation turns up evidence pointing to the one suspect he cannot possibly believe guilty: his half brother, Thomas. Determined to bring the real murderer to justice and clear his brother’s name, Harry attracts the attention of the White Court of vampires, becoming embroiled in a power struggle that renders him outnumbered, outclassed, and dangerously susceptible to temptation.
Harry knows that if he screws this one up, a lot of people will die–and one of them will be his brother.
From Goodreads


The witches are being killed and again it is Harry's job to find out who is doing it. This is a book filled with deceit, manipulation and secrets. Harry of course solves it all in the end.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012,
Season of the Witch October 2012,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
Finishing the Series Reading Challenge,
Dewey's Read-a-Thon October 2012  

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Forgiven by Jana Oliver

The days are growing darker for 17-year-old demon trapper Riley Blackthorne. With her father’s reanimated body back safely, Beck barely speaking to her because of her tryst with a hunky fallen angel and a deal freshly made with Lucifer, she has enough on her hands to last a normal teenage lifetime. Though she bargained with Heaven to save his life, her ex-boyfriend Simon has told the Vatican’s elite team of demon hunters that she’s working with Hell. So now she’s on the run, at the top of everyone’s most-wanted list.
But it’s becoming clear that this is bigger than either Riley or Beck, and rapidly getting out of control. Someone's tampering with Atlanta's Holy Water, and it’s on Riley to figure out who. On top of that, there’s something wrong with the demons; they’re working together—and refusing to die. The trappers and hunters are doing their best, but civilians are falling in harm’s way.
Caught between her bargain with Heaven and her promise to Lucifer, Riley fears the final war is coming—and it may be closer than anyone thinks..
From Goodreads


I read the first 2 books in this series in Dewey's Read-a-Thon October 2011 and I thought it fitting to continue this year. I was afraid it wasn't easy to get back to the story as it was a year ago I read the last but no problem, I got sucked into the book right away. This is a brilliant continuation of the series and I am interested in seeing where the author is going with this. I will read the the next book within the next few months.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012,
Season of the Witch October 2012,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
Finishing the Series Reading Challeng,
Scavenger Hunt 2012 Reading Challenge,

Dewey's Read-a-Thon October 2012  

Friday, October 12, 2012

Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

Warbreaker is the story of two sisters, who happen to be princesses, the God King one of them has to marry, the lesser god who doesn’t like his job, and the immortal who’s still trying to undo the mistakes he made hundreds of years ago.
Their world is one in which those who die in glory return as gods to live confined to a pantheon in Hallandren’s capital city and where a power known as BioChromatic magic is based on an essence known as breath that can only be collected one unit at a time from individual people.
By using breath and drawing upon the color in everyday objects, all manner of miracles and mischief can be accomplished. It will take considerable quantities of each to resolve all the challenges facing Vivenna and Siri, princesses of Idris; Susebron the God King; Lightsong, reluctant god of bravery, and mysterious Vasher, the Warbreaker.
From Goodreads.



Why did I read this book? well, because my husband has been pestering me for weeks to read it! I do trust him to know which books I like and value his opinions on books and once again he was right.
This book was brilliant! I love the way their magic is obtained and can be used. Nobody is what they seem and everything changes all the time. Who is friend and who is foe? We don't find out to the final chapters. Who is good and who is evil? well, there is quite a grey area there. Read the book and find out. I  recommend this book to anyone that likes anything to do with magic. This was the first Brandon Sanderson book I have read, it will not be the last.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012,
Season of the Witch October 2012,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher

Harry Dresden is the only wizard in the Chicago phone book. He consults from the police department on those so-called "unusual" cases. He's even been on talk shows. So there's no love lost between Harry and the White Council of Wizards, who find him a little brash and undisciplined. But now war with the vampires has thinned the ranks of wizards, and the White Council needs Harry, like it or not. He's drafted as a Warden, and assigned to look into rumors of black magic in the Windy City.
And if that wasn't enough, another problem arrives in the form of the tattooed and pierced daughter of an old friend, all grown-up and already in trouble. Her boyfriend was the only one in a room where an old man was attacked, but in spite of this, he insists he didn't do it. What looks like a supernatural assault straight out of a horror film turns out to be...well, something quite close to that, as Harry discovers that malevolent entities that feed on fear are loose in Chicago. All in a day's work for a wizard, his faithful dog, and a talking skull named Bob...
from Goodreads.



I guess it by now is clear that I really like the Harry Dresden series. This book adds a new character or rather upgrades an earlier mentioned girl to a more important character. I am looking forward to see where that is going to go in the next book. There is a lot more going on in these books as Harry has to be the warden he doesn't want to be because of the ongoing war with the red vampires, working for the police, trying to rescue the daughter of a friend and as part of that again has to take on the winter fairies. This book was very entertaining and though it didn't quite make it up to 5 Polar Bears, I would have given it an extra Polar Bear cub if I used them.

This book qualifies for: 
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012, 
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge, 
2012 Ebook Challenge,
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012,
FrightFall Read-a-Thon October 1 - 7 2012,
Season of the Witch October 2012,
2012 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge,
Finishing the Series Reading Challenge