Articles by Mona Leigh
Mona's first grade teacher, Mrs. Stanford, gifted her with the love of reading. For that, she'll always live in her heart. But reading took over Mona's life, eclipsing everything but playing sports, and has continued to be a huge part of her life. Although she has always written poetry and stories for her self, last year she decided to try her hand at writing fiction. She is currently editing her first urban fantasy and hopes to have it ready for the agent by summer's end. Besides reading, Mona loves speed in the form of fast cars. The faster, the better! In her next life, she plans to drive race cars (or whatever happens to be their replacement in the future) all while reading and writing. She has also taken up rune reading, and find it to be disturbingly accurate and exciting.
ARC Review I: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews
Author: Ilona Andrews
Title: Magic Rises
Series: Kate Daniels #6
Release: July 30, 2013
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Author
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Atlanta is a city plagued by magical problems. Kate Daniels will fight to solve them—no matter the cost.
Mercenary …
Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarry
Author: Katie McGarry
Title: Dare You To
Release: May 28, 2013
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
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Ryan lowers his lips to my ear. “Dance with me, Beth.”
“No.” I whisper the reply. I hate him and I …
Review: Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead
Author: Richelle Mead
Title: Gameboard of the Gods
Release: May 2013
Series: Age of X #1
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Personal Library
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In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile after …
Review: The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro
Author: Kathleen Tessaro
Title: The Perfume Collector
Release: May 2013
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
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An inheritance from a mysterious stranger . . .
An abandoned perfume shop on the Left Bank of Paris . . .
And …
Review: The Beautiful and the Cursed by Page Morgan … and there’s a MEGA Giveaway
Author: Page Morgan
Title: The Beautiful and the Cursed
Release: May 14, 2013
Series: The Dispossessed #1
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/RT Convention
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After a bizarre accident, Ingrid Waverly is forced to leave London with her mother …
Review: The Trouble With Fate by Leigh Evans
Author: Leigh Evans
Title: The Trouble With Fate
Release: December 2012
Series: Mystwalker #1
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Personal Library
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Meet Hedi Peacock. She’s half Fae. Half Were. And all trouble…
I Have Two Words For Werewolves:
My name …
Review: The Rules by Stacey Kade
Author: Stacey Kade
Title: The Rules
Release: April 2013
Series: Project Paper Doll #1
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
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1. Never trust anyone.
2. Remember they are always searching.
3. Don’t get involved.
4. Keep your head down.
5. Don’t fall …
Review: Nantucket Blue by Leila Howland
Author: Leila Howland
Title: Nantucket Blue
Release: May 7, 2013
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
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For Cricket Thompson, a summer like this one will change everything. A summer spent on Nantucket with her best friend, Jules …
Review: Dead Man’s Deal by Jocelynn Drake
Author: Jocelynn Drake
Title: Dead Man’s Deal
Release: May 7, 2013
Series: The Asylum Tales #2
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
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The dark and dangerous follow-up that continues the adventures of a magical tattoo artist begun in …
ARC Review: Nicholas by Grace Burrowes
Author: Grace Burrowes
Title: Nicholas
Release: May 7, 2013
Series: Lonely Lords #2
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
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Nicholas Haddonfield has something to hide…
After a wild youth, Nicholas Haddonfield, Viscount Reston, has promised his ailing father he’ll …
Review: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
Author: Julie Kagawa
Title: The Immortal Rules
Release: March 26, 2013
Series: Blood of Eden #1
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
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To survive in a ruined world, she must embrace the darkness
Allison Sekemoto survives in the Fringe, …
Review: The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett
Author: Mindee Arnett
Title: The Nightmare Affair
Release: March 5, 2013
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
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Sixteen-year-old Dusty Everhart breaks into houses late at night, but not because she’s a criminal. No, she’s a Nightmare.
Literally.
Being the …
Review: Double Crossed, a novella by Ally Carter
Author: Ally Carter
Title: Double Crossed
Release: January 22, 2013
Series: Heist Society #2.5
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Hyperion/NetGalley
Purchase: Amazon
Macey McHenry—Glamorous society girl or spy-in-training?
W.W. Hale V—Heir to an American dynasty or master thief?
There are two sides to every coin. …
When Love Comes to Town by Tom Lennon
Author: Tom Lennon
Title: When Love Comes to Town
Release: March 1, 2013
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
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The year is 1990, and in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland, Neil Byrne plays rugby, keeps up with …
Review: How To Get Over Your Ex by Nikki Logan
Author: Nikki Logan
Title: How To Get Over Your Ex
Release: January 22, 2013
Series: Valentine’s Day Survival Guide duet
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/NetGalley
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After her on-air proposal is turned down by her commitment-phobe boyfriend, Georgia …
ARC Review: Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands
Author: Lynsay Sands
Title: Immortal Ever After
Release: February 26, 2013
Series: Argeneau Vampire Series #18
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher
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A kiss doesn’t mean eternity . . .
Valerie Moyer doesn’t believe in vampires—until she is kidnapped …
Mona’s Secondary Character Stash
Favorite secondary characters. Hmmm. *drums fingers on desk* With all the books I read, how do I narrow down the list? Seriously. I read three to six books a week. That makes for a lot …
Review: Speechless by Hannah Harrington
Author: Hannah Harrington
Title: Speechless
Release: August, 2012
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/Edelweiss
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Everyone knows that Chelsea Knot can’t keep a secret
Until now. Because the last secret she shared turned her into a social outcast—and nearly …
Review: Taking Chances by Molly McAdams
Author: Molly McAdams
Title: Taking Chances
Release: October 16, 2012
Series: Taking chances #1
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher/Edelweiss
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Eighteen year old Harper has grown up under her career Marine of a father’s thumb. Ready to live …
Review: Taming Her Forbidden Earl by Catherine Hemmerling
Author: Catherine Hemmerling
Title: Taming Her Forbidden Earl
Release: December 12, 2012
Series:Lady Lancaster Garden Society #1
Reviewer: Mona Leigh
Source: Publisher
Amazon
Everyone knows William Bredon, the earl of Pembroke, has a reputation as a captivating rogue, determined to never marry …