With five books in the Others series, Anne Bishop has been able to take readers on a magical ride filled with shifters and a blood prophet. ETCHED IN BONE is the latest installment and I would highly recommend reading this series in order. If you are new to Bishop's work, then keep in mind that although this is urban fantasy series, there is a touch of romance in it as well.

For me, the romance between Simon and Meg has been something that has captured my interest. Don't expect an epic love story because that's not the kind of stories that Anne Bishop writes. Instead, she tends to build her relationships slowly, and I know I'm not the only one who has been dying to see more from Simon and Meg.

The world that Bishop has created here is complex yet at the same time quite simple. There's a lot of politics and conflict, but the dynamics are surprisingly basic and I don't mean that in a bad way. Sometimes it's nice to stick to what is simple because what is what works the best. I do think Bishop has something great on her hands.

Fans of Patricia Briggs and Kim Harrison will enjoy this series. Rife with paranormal politics and a touch of romance, ETCHED IN BONE by Anne Bishop is sure to be a win for readers!