From Hell With Love, by Simon R. Green (Roc, 2010)

When it comes to secret organizations dedicated to protecting the world from all threats, both internal and external, no group is as resourceful, widespread, or potentially insane as the Droods. And of that infamous family, none is as dangerous or … Continue reading

Firespell, by Chloe Neill (Signet, 2010)

With her academically-minded parents moving to Germany for the next two years, Lily is sent to the exclusive St. Sophia’s, a Chicago girls’ school. There, she makes friends with Scout, whose nocturnal escapades arouse Lily’s curiosity, and soon Lily’s neck-deep … Continue reading

Once A Witch, by Carolyn MacCullough, (Clarion Books, 2009)

Alone among her magically-gifted family, Tamsin Greene has failed to develop a Talent, causing her to pull away from them in hopes of creating a normal life. However, while working in the family bookstore, she takes advantage of mistaken identity … Continue reading

A School For Sorcery, by E. Rose Sabin (Starscape, 2003)

When Tria is invited to attend the prestigious Lesley Simonton School for the Magically Gifted in the land of Arucadi, she has no way of knowing what to expect. It’s supposed to be the best place in the land for … Continue reading

A Scholar of Magics, by Caroline Stevermer (Tor, 2004)

Samuel Lambert is an American sharpshooter and adventurer. Jane Brailsford is an English lady with a talent for defying propriety while maintaining her dignity. An unlikely pair, they’re thrown together by unusual circumstances when a secret military project being conducted … Continue reading

A Perilous Power, by E. Rose Sabin (Tor, 2004)

Trevor Blake possesses magical gifts like few others in his home village. Because of his abilities to move things with his mind, communicate over long distances, and conjure items, he’s distrusted and feared, forbidden to use his powers by his … Continue reading

Unshapely Things and Unquiet Dreams by Mark Del Franco (Ace, 2007 and 2008)

Once upon a time, Connor Grey was a hotshot member of the Ward Guild, a druid on the fast track to importance and power. That is, until a traumatic encounter with an ecoterrorist elf left him crippled magically and forced … Continue reading

The Demon’s Lexicon, by Sarah Rees Brennan (McElderry Books, 2009)

Brothers Nick and Alan have been fighting magicians and demons all their lives, one step ahead of the forces intent on killing or exploiting them, all thanks to the magical talisman keeping their insane mother alive. It gets decidedly more … Continue reading

Worldweavers #2: Spellspam, by Alma Alexander (Eos, 2008)

Even as she explores her new magical abilities, Thea, along with her friends, is drawn into a bizarre adventure when spam e-mails trigger bizarre magical effects upon those who read them. Now Thea has to hone her powers in order … Continue reading

Worldweavers #3: Cybermage, by Alma Alexander (Eos, 2009)

Thea has finally come into her own as an elemental mage and world weaver – not bad for a girl formerly lacking in magic. For the time being, she’s still stuck at the Wandless Academy until she masters her abilities. … Continue reading