Cuffing Kate by Allison TylerMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter
Goddess Interrupted by Aimee CarterMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
3 1/2 Stars! Well, I really DID like Goddess Interrupted. It was creative and fast paced. I did, however, have a few issues with it.
*This review does have some minor spoilers for the previous book in the series, The Goddess Test*
First issue I had was Henry, aka Hades. He was hardly in the book at all, and when he was, he seemed wimpy. Seriously, a God for thousands of years I would expect to behave maturely. And the way Kate was able to dismiss his behavior repeatedly drove me nuts!
Second issue was with all the Gods and Goddesses in regards to their dialogue and speech. I know this is a YA, but the they all talked as if they were young adults. Again, these are entities that have lived for thousands of years. So perspective wise it didn’t work. With the first book in the series, The Goddess Test, I was able to put aside the way they acted because the premise of the story was much different. They were acting to give Kate her tests, so it seemed like viable dialogue. Not so in this one.
After I was able to put these issues aside, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It read just as quickly as the first installment, perhaps even quicker as I am already absorbed in the storyline. I also really liked getting to know the underworld better. Carter managed to give excellent visual descriptions without bogging the story down.
Persephone was definitely a very enjoyable twist to add to Kate’s journey. Overall, a fun and exciting read. I am looking forward to seeing where Aimee Carter takes Kate’s journey next. The ending is a lead into the third book, and it promises to be even more exciting!
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Gate to Kandrith by Nicole Luiken
Gate to Kandrith by Nicole LuikenMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Gate to Kandrith is truly a gate to an imaginative world that left wanting more, much more! The story was not what I expected at all. Luiken wove a great deal of twists and a turns, with an ending so explosive I am unable to stop thinking about it. I seriously NEED the next book in this series now!
Gate to Kandrith starts off with political intrigue, and a ton of world building. Our heroine, Sara, is tasked with finding out the secret of Slave Magic. She is to journey to Slaveland, accompanied by Lance, whom is a Kandrithian. Along the way, as with any solid fantasy, there are many mishaps, and many friends and foes discovered. I was shocked to my bones on most of these revelations!!
There were times when the fantasy and lore of this land became confusing. There was certainly a lot the author had to introduce. But Luiken always managed to clear any confusion later. And I also think it added to the suspense of the plot:-)
As the blurb for this book implies, Sara is betrayed in a most gut-wrenching way. She is forced to make a series of harsh decisions based on this knowledge to save the people of both lands. And the secret of slave magic?? Worth the read!;-)
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Worlds Burn Through by Vicki Keire
Worlds Burn Through by Vicki KeireMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars! A very short, action-packed start to a new series by Vicki Keire. This is my first read by this author, and I am eager to dive into the next installment!
This is one of those reviews where I hesitate to say too much, as it was really short. Therefore, easy to give away spoilers. Yet, there was so much folded into the short format. The characters that were introduced were solid. Chloe was a typical teenager thrown into a rough situation. Eliot, her guardian, was just a fantastic character to meet. I love the whole Guardian/Ward relationship, that was very well fleshed out.
Between the Abandoned and the Guardians, this little package packs quite the punch! Chloe and Eliot must survive!
This story does not end at all, I must warn you. It is expected to pick up immediately in the next installment.
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Horizon by Sophie Littlefield
Horizon by Sophie LittlefieldMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
*If you haven't read Books 1&2, there may be spoilers for the in this review*
5 Stars! This is the third, and possibly the most terrifying and gritty, of the Aftertime trilogy. The world Littlefield created is a very scary, believable one. Her characters are raw, tainted, and real.
Horizon starts off a few months after Rebirth ends. Cass is living in a place called New Eden with her daughter. Smoke, Cass's lover, is there as well, but still seriously injured from events that took place in the previous book. Dor is living there with his daughter. New Eden seems like an ideal place to for the survivors. So why would they pack up and leave? The reason is actually much more frightening than the back blurb suggests.
This book kept me up well past my bedtime. There were so many twists and turns I had to remember to breath. The beaters were even more awful and much smarter as they begin to learn. As a reader I found myself really wanting Cass to make the right decisions. I rooted for her, ached for her, and even cringed at times for her.
There were many reveals in this installment. Even one that had me scratching my head, thinking it just was not plausible. Yet, after reading further, I realized just what an amazing weaver of words Littlefield is, to be able to make that part of the story work. The ending was a complete shock. I knew it had to go one way or another, yet I was still surprised. Littlefield wrapped up many issues that were ongoing from the previous books. Best book in the series!
An absolutely amazing read! Very highly recommended!!
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Monday, March 5, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
My Soul to Steal by Rachel Vincent
My Soul to Steal by Rachel VincentMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Excellent installment in a fabulous series!
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Synthetic Dreams by Kim Knox (Carina Press, 2012)
Synthetic Dreams by Kim KnoxMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
4 1/2 Stars!! If you looked up the definition of Science-Fiction Romance, it should simply say "Kim Knox." She really delivers a creative story with extraordinary world building. This is my second story by Knox, the first being Gambit. Gambit was a completely different world from Synthetic Dreams, which totally adds to my adoration of her strong world building.
We meet Vyn in the opening scene as she is testing out a new product (a glamour) at a club making her appear as a sexy blonde. In walks our H, Paul, as a security guard. There is a certain attraction between the two right away of course! Though Vyn is certain it is because of her glamour. Later, Synthetic Dreams propels these two deep into the heart of The Corporation (the place that has stolen Paul's real brother and replaced him with a fake.) Can Vyn trust Paul? What does he really want with her? And the greatest question of all, can she really believe that he is attracted to her even with all her scars and no glamour at all?
There are times when Synthetic Dreams has a bit of a Matrix feels to it. Which is a good thing, I loved The Matrix! However, it is not a copy, as Knox has really outdone herself this time! I found it quite romantic (and yummy!;-)) at moments, and wish I could say more. I am trying to keep the spoilers out, though! Great read, and I will add, as I did in my review for Gambit, that I believe there is room for more stories in this world. Highly recommended!
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Rebirth by Sophie Littlefield
Rebirth by Sophie LittlefieldMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
4 1/2 Stars! What a roller-coaster of a read! This second installment of Sophie Littlefield's post-apocalyptic trilogy was amazing!! Rebirth had it all, drama, action, thrills, and lots of chills. I am definitely ready to dive into the final book, Horizon, as Rebirth did end on a bit of a cliffhanger.
Rebirth takes place within a few months after Aftertime's ending. Cass and Smoke have made their home in The Box, a protected area where trade is ones livelihood. However, as circumstances are in this world, word reaches The Box that causes Smoke to leave on a mission and finds Dor, The Box's founder and leader, missing his daughter. Cass coerces Dor to take her and her daughter with him on the search. The small group traverses through the rough post-apocalyptic terrain meeting horrors they had been temporarily shielded from during their duration in the protection of The Box.
Littlefield manages to develop Cass's character even more. Through the course of this story Cass made decisions that show just how raw and real she is, all the while propelling her fate, as well as that of her young daughter. Truly a creative take in a very scary world! Great read!
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder
Touch of Power by Maria V. SnyderMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
4 1/2 Stars! An excellent escapist read by the ever talented Maria V. Snyder! I appreciate how Snyder easily pulls me in and keeps me glued to the plot. Even the slower scenes were captivating and crucial to the storyline. I loved Touch of Power!
We meet Avry, our heroine and healer, immediately. She is being hunted with a large bounty for her death. In swoops a band of outcasts (which includes Kerrick, a magician) who claim they need her healing powers to save their King, and will protect her for the time being. Thus begins a quest full of treachery, deceit, and best of all, real relationships and friendships for Avry.
I have loved Snyder's writing style since I first read Poison Study and the books that followed. I think the ease of her writing style is what compels me the most. After a busy day, I don't want to have to work at reading. Her stories are just that for me. So if you are looking to escape without any reading strain, I highly recommend Touch of Power, and any other book by this author!
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Hunting Human by Amanda Alvarez (Carina Press, 2011)
Hunting Human by Amanda E. AlvarezMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars! Hunting Human was a real treat to read. Ms. Alvarez managed to create not only likable main characters, but well developed and likable side characters. And a few single men left whom I truly hope get their own stories!
We meet Beth, a fairly tortured h, as she tries to pick up the pieces of her life. She seems strong and willing to move on after a horrific tragedy had struck. She meets Braden Edwards, a man who she is attracted to almost immediately. Yet, is he really the man he seems? Or is something else lurking beneath? And then Beth's past finds her...
I almost gave this fabulous shifter book a 5. However, Braden made one huge mistake that I nearly found unforgivable. I felt he could have reacted much differently, or talked instead of doing what he did. That aside, this book had plenty of action, lots of lovin', and I cant wait to see more from this author! Highly recommend!!
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
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