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Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Catalina,” Grandma Frida called out behind me. “When you’re done cutting up the body, call me. I’ll help you hide it.” I turned and looked at her. Grandma flexed her arm. “Ride or die.” I already really liked Catalina going into this. I liked her before I read Diamond Fire . I was actually pretty eager to delve more into her and Arabella's story and man, was I not disappointed! This is probably my favorite family/extended family in the UF genre. The only others that come close are the Price clan (from Seanan McGuire's Discount Armageddon series) and I really don't even want to compare them. The Baylors are so much fun . They are all strange and lovable in very different ways and honestly, I'd read a book starring any of them. I love how everyone in this universe has unique-to-them powers and the politics between Houses. It's like the romanticized Mafia with supernatural abilities and no law enforcement. ...

Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews My rating: 4 of 5 stars "Arabella moaned and dramatically slammed her head on the table. Mom and Grandma Frida put down their utensils and clapped." I adore the Baylor clan. This novella is about Nevada's wedding, but we're also getting our first look at Catalina's perspective. I love the Andrews' because every time I read something they've written, I kick myself for not reading it sooner. I always have a good experience. I'm glad I started with the Kate Daniels series, because you could kind of watch them perfect their art (storytelling) and by the end, it was all worth it. Now, it's like they've got it nailed down and you know what? They don't seem to have character molds. It's like they're all really separate people and that's just worth appreciating. We got to meet Mad Rogan's mom and extended family in this one, as well as get to know Catalina. We also get lots of wedding tantrums from...