Orleans

The Delta Fever has cut New Orleans off from the rest of the country. Hurricane after hurricane has decimated the land and the people. People are separated into tribes by blood type. It is a violent world were everyone must fend for themselves. Fen is a teenager who has lost her parents in this new world. When her chieftain gives birth to a baby amidst a raid on their village, Fen is left to care for it when Lydia dies. She promises Lydia that she will care for the baby girl. But having a newborn is a sure death sentence for both of them. She only has a couple of weeks to get her across the wall into The Outer States to avoid the baby getting the fever. Newborn blood is a hot commodity on the black market so Fen must keep her from the blood hunters. Daniel is a scientist from the Outer States. He almost has found a cure for the fever, but in the process, he has created a way to wipe out all the people who have the fever. He sneaks into Orleans to find someone to help him with a cure before someone finds out the terrible weapon he has created. He crosses paths with Fen and they barter a trade. Fen will help him find the professors he is looking for if he will help her get the baby across the wall. While Fen hates being tied to the 'tourist', she knows she needs his help as she will do anything to keep her promise to Lydia. This is a gritty novel that warns of what could happen if mother nature decides to turn on us for good. But even as society breaks down, there are good people willing to risk their lives to save the world. Does Fen make the ultimate sacrifice to save the baby? And can Daniel really find a cure and save the world? I wish I could tell you the answer but alas, a cliffhanger awaits. Happy reading my friends.

Firebug

Well friends- I have a new favorite! Firebug by Lish McBride of Hold Me Closer Necromancer fame has it all. Supernatural being, a love triangle and characters that make you laugh and cry at the same time. Let me start with Ava, a firebug, she can start fires with her hands. This skill is highly coveted by the Coterie, a supernatural mob, who holds a contract on her services. The Coterie is led by Venus the evil vampire. She demands Ava to be her assassin. Venus is also responsible for the death of Ava's mother. So, Ava hates her. Then there are Ava's two best friends- Lock, the dryad, who can command the forest and Ezra (who is my new favorite character!!!!) the sneaky, egocentric were-fox. They are her team and help her with the assassinations. They would do anything for each other, even take on Venus at the risk of their own lives. When Duncan- the closest thing to a grandfather Ava has- is next on the hit list, Ava stands up to Venus and refuses the job. But we all know you shouldn't refuse an evil vampire so havoc ensues.This includes the capture of Cade, Ava's human guardian. With the help of a drove of were-hares and a few other supernatural wonders, Ava sets out to rescue Cade from the Coterie while removing Venus from this heavenly coil. But what about the love triangle you ask? Ava's boyfriend Ryan gets into the mix and Lock can't seem to keep his feelings to himself. Of course, Ava is terrible at dealing with emotions, so many things get messed up, but all that does is leave you wanting more in a sequel. And soon I hope. I think Lish McBride should be my friend so we can hang out and talk about her amazing characters. So until that happens, start this series and enjoy the ride. Just watch out for Ezra, he may be picking your pocket as we speak. Happy reading my friends!