tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79473017830213459962024-02-08T13:43:32.770-05:00Enchanted EscapesTraveling through pages ~Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-71881925677318487622013-01-07T15:59:00.000-05:002013-01-07T15:59:00.331-05:00Outpost by Ann Aguirre<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LGbgvdlWX8Y/UOCpSbnokyI/AAAAAAAAALw/qc02v-Ei-qY/s1600/Outpost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LGbgvdlWX8Y/UOCpSbnokyI/AAAAAAAAALw/qc02v-Ei-qY/s320/Outpost.jpg" width="214" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Title: Outpost (Razorland #2)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Author: Ann Aguire</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Length: 10 hrs 20 min</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Narrator: Emily Bauer</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">From Goodreads ~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="freeText14078063671106829675">Deuce’s whole world has
changed. Down below, she was considered an adult. Now, topside in a
town called Salvation, she’s a brat in need of training in the eyes of
the townsfolk. She doesn’t fit in with the other girls: Deuce only knows
how to fight.<br /><br />To make matters worse, her Hunter partner, Fade,
keeps Deuce at a distance. Her feelings for Fade haven’t changed, but he
seems not to want her around anymore. Confused and lonely, she starts
looking for a way out.<br /><br />Deuce signs up to serve in the summer
patrols—those who make sure the planters can work the fields without
danger. It should be routine, but things have been changing on the
surface, just as they did below ground. The Freaks have grown smarter.
They’re watching. Waiting. Planning. The monsters don’t intend to let
Salvation survive, and it may take a girl like Deuce to turn back the
tide.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="freeText14078063671106829675">So, What did I think?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="freeText14078063671106829675">Much better! I enjoyed this book a lot more than the first book. Which is odd for a second book in a series for me. However, this book was more emotional and allowed readers to see deeper into the characters. I am excited to read the next book whenever it comes out. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="freeText14078063671106829675">Topside is softening Deuce up. Although she still feels the huntress inside, she is discovering what love means and learning to open up and allow others inside. I love this side of Deuce! I am looking forward to reading or listening to more.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="freeText14078063671106829675">If I had a rating system, I would give this book a 4 because I found myself longing to listen to it out of the blue. Something about it made me keep thinking about it at the oddest of times. Check it out and see what you think.</span></span><br />
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-59892310280128512952013-01-06T15:19:00.000-05:002013-01-06T15:19:00.517-05:00The Ethics of Vampire Hunting by Lonnie Henderson II<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Title:The Ethics of Vampire Hunting</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Author: Lonnie Henderson II</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pages: 219</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Published: Self published 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">On the Back~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Joseph Silvercrest just wanted to hunt vampires as a child. When he graduated high school, he was fortunate enough to not only be accepted to the Nocturnal School of Vampirism Remedy, the only vampire hunting academy in America, but also to be placed under the tutelage of his idol, Headmaster Richard Ganley, a former hunter himself. Things are quickly complicated when he falls in love with rebellious and plus-sized Veronica Lewis and then is pursed by hip, athletic newcomer Sarah Black. In addition to that bizarre love triangle, he must also contend with hunting vampires, having his life in constant danger, and protecting those closest to him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The first book in the new series Nocturnal School of Vampirism Remedy by aspiring author Lonnie Henderson II, The Ethic of Vampire Hunting takes you on an amazing adventure alongside Joseph, Veronica, and a brand new cast of characters as they try to rid the world of the year 2090 once and for all of the vampire menace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, What did I think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I received this book from Lonnie himself. He is a co-worker of mine. I was shocked to have learned that he writes books and was happy that he would let me read it and review it for him on my blog. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, in all honesty, this is a good book. I feel that it could have used more detail and maybe a little understanding about what was going on outside the academy. I had a hard time wrapping my head around the outside world and how they were surviving the vampire epidemic while those inside the academy were protected by the walls and guards. To me, it seems like the rest of America would be struggling to survive. I do, however, love the idea of the academy for vampire hunters. It's sort of Harry Potterish, with the wizard academy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I also had a little difficulty visualizing Joseph in my mind because there was no description of him. What he looked like or what his family was like would have been a good way to get more involved in the character. I'm a very "emotions" based reader and love to feel like I can visualize characters, places, and plots. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I enjoyed this book, however, I hope that the sequel will help elaborate on Joseph more and maybe add a sense of emotion to the book. </span><br />
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-20479247005753743252013-01-05T15:21:00.000-05:002013-01-05T15:21:00.465-05:00Gameland: Deep Into the Game by S. W. Tanpepper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Title: Gameland: Deep Into the Game Episode 1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Author: S.W. Tanpepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pages: 116</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Published: Brinestone Press 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the Back~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Breaking in was easy...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the center of Long Island's zombie wasteland, overseen by a megalithic corporation known as Arc Properties, is a virtual reality gaming arcade:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">GAMELAND</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's here that the rich pit the Undead against each other in a high stakes game of violence, money and power, all for the entertainment of the masses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On a whim, six young computer hackers decide to sneak onto the island, hopeful of catching a glimpse of the uncontrolled Infecteds, victims of the outbreak there a decade earlier. But while breaking in is easier than any of them could have ever imagined, getting back out turns into one hell of a killer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, What did I think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ok. I have to say that I was very skeptical about reading this book. I have never really been a big zombie reader. I don't even watch zombie shows like The Walking Dead. But I won this book and thought I would give it a shot. The concept behind it seems really fascinating to me. The author has written each book as an episode you might watch on television. So that was one thing that drew me in to reading this book. The other is the fact that when I read the description, it sounded to me like a book sort of like the Hunger Games meets zombies. These super genius computer geeks have a knack for hacking into things and they get this idea to break into the game-set on Long Island just to test their greatness. That's when they figure out that breaking in is the easy part. Once the zombies start chasing them and they try to escape the same way they got in, things don't seems so easy anymore. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After reading this first episode, I am kind of hooked! It's addictive like a soap opera. I just have to find out if they make it out or who dies. So, yes, I am rethinking my opinion on zombies and even thinking about starting the Walking Dead. After all, how will I learn how to defend myself when the Zombie Apocalypse begins? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So if you are skeptic about zombies, fight through it and try reading Gameland one episode at a time. I, on the other hand, have purchased all 8 episodes on Amazon and will be reading them pretty soon, so that I can find out what happens next. </span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-23771974111767160992013-01-04T15:22:00.000-05:002013-01-04T15:22:00.312-05:00Death and the Girl Next Door by Darynda Jones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Title: Death and the Girl Next Door</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Author: Darynda Jones</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pages: 274</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Published: St Martin's Griffin 2012 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From Goodreads~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span id="freeText54594069589008586">Darynda Jones, author of <i>The New York Times</i> bestselling series that began with <i>First Grave on the Right, </i>brings us <i>Death and the Girl Next Door</i>, a thrilling Young Adult novel garnering high praise and early buzz from major authors<br /><br />Ten
years ago, Lorelei's parents disappeared without a trace. Raised by
her grandparents and leaning on the support of her best friends, Lorelei
is finally beginning to accept the fact that her parents are never
coming home. For Lorelei, life goes on.<br /><br />High school is not quite
as painful as she thinks it will be, and things are as normal as they
can be. Until the day the school's designated loner,
Cameron Lusk, begins to stalk her, turning up where she least expects
it, standing outside her house in the dark, night after night. Things
get even more complicated when a new guy—terrifying, tough, sexy Jared
Kovach—comes to school. Cameron and Jared instantly despise each other
and Lorelei seems to be the reason for their animosity. What does Jared
know about her parents? Why does Cameron tell Jared he can't have
Lorelei? And what will any of them do when Death comes knocking for
real? Thrilling, sassy, sexy, and inventive, Darynda Jones's first
foray into the world of teens will leave readers eager for the next
installment.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span id="freeText54594069589008586">So, What did I think?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span id="freeText54594069589008586">I thought Death and the Girl Next Door was just as good if not better than the First Grave on the Right. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span id="freeText54594069589008586">In DGND, Jones plays more on the younger adult side with a little less steam and a little more paranormal. I'm not one for summing up what has already been said, so I won't go in to the details of the book. I will say, however, that the characters are well worth reading about and I am super excited to read the sequel, Death, Doom and Detention coming out in March of 2013.</span> </span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-6530343325783219282013-01-03T15:23:00.000-05:002013-01-03T15:23:00.127-05:00First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Title: First Grave on the Right</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Author: Darynda Jones</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pages: 310</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Published:St Martin's Press 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the Cover ~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This whole grim reaper thing should have come with a manual.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Or a diagram of some kind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A flow chart would have been nice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Charley Davidson is a part-time private investigator and full-time grim reaper. Meaning, she sees dead people. Really. And it's her job to convince them to "go into the light." But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (like murder), sometimes they want Charley to bring the bad guys to justice. Complicating matters are the intensely hot dreams she's been having about an entity who has been following her all her life...and it turns out he might not be dead after all. In fact, he might be something else entirely. But what does he want with Charley? And why can't she seem to resist him? And what does she have to lose by giving in?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With scorching-hot tension and high-octane humor, First Grave on the Right is your signpost to paranormal suspense of the highest order.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, what did I think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This debut novel by Darynda Jones is packed full of mystery and humor. She has some of the most witty dialect and some very steamy interaction. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was very excited to find this book at a local resale shop. I had been wanting to read it for a while now. I know that this is just the first of four books already out in this series but I had to have it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Charley Davidson defines the concept of a strong heroine. Not only does she deal with death and lost souls but she is a kick butt woman in general. I envy her witty personality and ability to handle any situation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Though I'm not clear which guy is better, Reyes or Garrett. I feel I'm leaning toward Garrett. He's real for one. And he is clearly attracted to Charley. I may be wrong but that's who I'm voting for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope to find the next books and find out more about Charley, Reyes, and Garrett. </span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-73236307903599130772013-01-02T15:43:00.000-05:002013-01-02T15:43:00.307-05:00The Vincent Brothers by Abbi Glines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Title: The Vincent Brothers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Author: Abbi Glines</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pages: 279</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Published: Simon Pulse 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the Back ~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Getting a boy to fall head-over-heels in love with you isn't easy. Especially when he's been in love with your cousin for as long as you can remember.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sawyer's heart is broken. He's lost his best girl to his best friend and he can't bear seeing Ashton wrapped in Beau's arms. Then Ashton's cousin Lana comes to town for the summer. Lana's always been sweet and soft-spoken, but she's also become drop-dead gorgeous. Sawyer can't help but give in to his desire for Lana, and try to forget the past.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lana has lived her life in her cousin's shadow. Ashton always made perfect grades, had tons of friends, and looked model-perfect. But none of that would have mattered if Ashton hadn't always had Sawyer Vincent - the only boy Lana's ever wanted. Now that Ashton has let Sawyer go, Lana is determined to make Sawyer finally see her. But Sawyer is still in love with Ashton, and Lana isn't going to be anyone's rebound girl. No matter how delicious Sawyer's kissess taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What starts as an innocent fling becomes a lusty game of seduction. Sawyer and Lana may have different motives, but their scintillating hookups are too steamy to stop...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, What did I think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">OMG! Ok. In the first book, I really despised Sawyer. He was a jerk to put it nicely. And at the end of the first book, I thought he had truly given up and let Beau have Ashton. What can I say though? The Vincent boys are just too desirable to hate. Sawyer redeems himself by the end of this book and I am happy. I am still a huge fan of Beau because well...he's a Vincent boy..and hot and a bad boy, but Sawyer is loving and genuinely cares about Lana. Fighting to get over his habitual behaviors toward Ashton, he pushes Lana away, not meaning to. I ached for both Lana and Sawyer as they figured out their emotions and dealt with change. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Abbi Glines does it again with The Vincent Brothers! I can't wait to read more of her books. I was kind of disappointed that there won't be another Vincent boys book, but I will manage :)</span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-81579446570118255932013-01-01T15:25:00.000-05:002013-01-01T15:25:00.080-05:00The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mFAI3MMBYTQ/UMZukMjMN5I/AAAAAAAAAKc/Y70BN4J3V_g/s1600/The+Vincent+Boys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mFAI3MMBYTQ/UMZukMjMN5I/AAAAAAAAAKc/Y70BN4J3V_g/s320/The+Vincent+Boys.jpg" width="212" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Title: The Vincent Boys</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Author: Abbi Glines</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pages: 259</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Publisher: Simon Pulse 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">On the Cover ~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There was something wicked about Beau that drew me to him. What was wrong with me? Why did I want to sin so badly?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ashton is getting tired of being a good girl. It's exhausting trying to live up to the expectations of her parents and be worthy of the town's prince charming, Sawyer Vincent. Maybe that's why she's found herself spending time with Sawyer's cousin Beau while Sawyer is away for the summer. Beau is nothing like her perfect boyfriend. He's the sexiest guy she's ever seen, dangerous in ways she's only dreamed about...and the one guy she should stay away from.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Beau never envied Sawyer's loving parents, big home, or position as quarterback. He loves Sawyer like a brother. Which is why he's tried everything in his power to keep his distance from Sawyer's girlfriend. He's been in love with her for forever, but Ashton is Sawyer's girl, and off-limits. But when Sawyer leaves for the summer, Ashton, the one girl Beau would move Heaven and Earth for, suddenly wants to rekindle their friendship.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What starts out as friendship slowly becomes something more. Much more. Ashton and Beau don't want to hurt Sawyer, but the more they try to stay away from each other, the more intense their urges become. And it's getting way too hard to resist....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, what did I think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hot! Hot! Hot! OMG, I cannot find the words to express the emotions this book made me feel!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I sat down and read this book in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down. I love how much emotion and desire each character experienced. I'm always a sucker for the hot, rough around the edges, bad guy and Beau fit that part to perfection. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ashton was ready to break out of this shell she had trapped herself in by trying to be the perfect person. When in the end, perfection was just being herself and being able to express her real desires. Beau, having grown up in a lie, struggled growing up to be this guy who on the inside was so beautiful and loving in his own way. No matter how crazy about Ashton he was, he didn't want to hurt his cousin, Sawyer. The three grew up inseparable and when hormones started coming between them, Beau couldn't remain friends with Ashton knowing it would come between him and Sawyer. While Sawyer is away for the Summer, Ashton tries to rekindle her friendship with Beau and realizes that he is the only one who knows and loves the real her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Abbi Glines is addictive! I could not wait to get the next Vincent boys book! Imagine my excitement when I found it wrapped up nice in a pretty little package under my Christmas tree! I've done nothing but rave about this book and practically forced my sister, every chance I got, to read it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You MUST read this book! PLEASE! </span><br />
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-771939111778994742012-12-31T15:21:00.000-05:002012-12-31T15:21:00.106-05:00Foretold ~ A Demon Trappers Novel by Jana Oliver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Title: Foretold ~ A Demon Trapper's novel (Book 4)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Author: Jana Oliver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pages: 352</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Published: St. Martin's Griffin 2012</span><br />
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<span id="freeText10366933845696085779"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In the fourth Demon
Trappers novel, Riley faces the final battle for humanity and Beck's
heart—and Hell is the least of her problems<br />Now that Riley’s managed
to (just barely) fend off Armageddon, everything’s changed. Well . . .
most things. After their passionate kiss before the big battle in the
cemetery, Beck is back to treating her like a little girl, as if nothing
ever happened. While she’d love to just tell him off and move on, Riley
vowed to take care of Beck the way he’s taken care of her since her
father’s death—but she’s about to get a whole lot more than she
bargained for. When she’s commissioned to go with Beck to his hometown
and help him care for his dying mother, they stumble too close to a dark
and murderous secret, one that Beck fears will drive Riley away from
him forever. As chaos breaks loose, Riley may be Beck's only hope for
redemption . . . and survival.<br /><br />Meanwhile, up in Atlanta, it’s
quickly becoming clear that Heaven may have won a battle, but the war is
far from over. Riley and Beck face a stormy future, as Lucifer's
ex-right-hand-man, Sartael, proves himself to be more resilient than
anyone thought. He has Atlanta in his grip and is about to begin a
brutal war with the prince of Hell. As the seconds tick down toward a
final confrontation, it's up to Riley and the man she loves to finally
defeat their old enemy, or lose everything they've fought for.</span></span><br />
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<span id="freeText10366933845696085779"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, What did I think?</span></span><br />
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<span id="freeText10366933845696085779"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Perfect. This was a perfect ending to a fantastic series. I don't think I can rave enough about how much I am in love with this series and the author Jana Oliver. Her writing is consistent and beautiful. She takes the characters and makes you fall in love and have emotions you never thought you could have with words on a page. I will definitely be re-reading these books in the future and will, I'm sure, love them just the same if not more the next time around.</span></span><br />
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<span id="freeText10366933845696085779"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Please, if you have ever considered or thought about reading these books...DO! You will not regret it. </span></span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-92150433957984097262012-12-30T15:44:00.001-05:002012-12-30T15:44:33.428-05:00Forgiven: A Demon Trapper's Daughter Book 3<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o1lDZ4AC1gQ/UMZrWBL8qsI/AAAAAAAAAKI/vgD4f5NSEiU/s1600/Forgiven.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o1lDZ4AC1gQ/UMZrWBL8qsI/AAAAAAAAAKI/vgD4f5NSEiU/s320/Forgiven.jpg" width="214" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Title: Forgiven: A Demon Trapper's Novel ~Book 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Author: Jana Oliver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pages: 354</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">On the Cover ~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Heaven help you if you've lost your heart to hell....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The days are growing darker for seventeen-year-old demon trapper Riley Blackthorne. With her father's reanimated body back safely, Beck barely speaking to her because of a certain hunky fallen angel, and a freshly made deal with Lucifer, she has enough on her hands to last a normal teenage lifetime. Though she bargained with Heaven to save his life, her ex-boyfriend, Simon, has told the Vatican's Demon Hunters that she's working with Hell. So now she's in hiding, at the top of everyone's most-wanted list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But it's becoming clear that this is bigger than Riley, and rapidly getting out of control: Something sinister is happening in Atlanta...or someone. Caught between her bargain with Heaven and her promise to Lucifer, Riley fears the final war is coming - and it may be closer than anyone things...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, What did I think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These book are just so great! I'm definitely a Jana Oliver fan! I can't help but get caught up in the characters and get all emotional. Riley has continued to be a strong minded heroine in every book. I love her independence. No matter what she does, I know that she is going to do what is right. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I can't help but love Beck more and more in each book. His stubborn withdrawal gets frustrating at times but I know he has reason to withhold his emotions towards Riley. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The third book was filled with more kick butt action and intense emotions. There is just so much to say about these books but I don't want to spoil anything for anyone. Definitely find these books and read them! </span><br />
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-38556405754706827982012-12-28T17:13:00.001-05:002012-12-28T17:13:43.093-05:00Striving For the Goal<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I know it's been a while since my last post, but believe me, I've got plenty of posts coming up. The reason for my absence is because I've been trying to reach my goal for 2012. I had a goal to read 100 books for the year 2012 and I DID IT! Go me!! Now that I've reached my goal, I have about 10 books to review and blog about. Stay tuned because I've read some REALLY good books in the past few weeks. Some are probably going to be new to you, so you will want to know a little bit about them. I appreciate your patience and can't wait to start the new year with a new goal and lots of blogging! Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year!!</span></div>
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-8686202769317760662012-12-05T20:00:00.000-05:002012-12-05T20:00:03.681-05:00Soul Thief (A Demon Trappers Novel Book 2) by Jana Oliver<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cwrwLITgv08/UL6jeFvIsgI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/pFrVWMGwRrY/s1600/Soul+Thief.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cwrwLITgv08/UL6jeFvIsgI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/pFrVWMGwRrY/s320/Soul+Thief.jpg" width="214" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Title</i></b>: Soul Thief ~A Demon Trappers Novel (Book 2) (aka Forbidden)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><b>Author</b></i>: Jana Oliver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><b>Pages</b></i>: 324</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><b>Publisher</b></i>: St. Martin's Griffin 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Riley Blackthorne is beginning to learn that there are worse things than death by demon. And love is just one of them...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Riley has about had it up to here. After the devastating battle at the Tabernacle, trappers are dead and injured - her boyfriend, Simon, gravely so - and now her beloved late father's been illegally poached from his grave by a very powerful necromancer. As if that's not enough, there's Ori, one sizzling-hot freelance demon hunter who's made himself Riley's unofficial bodyguard, and Beck, a super-overprotective "friend" who acts more like a grouchy granddad. With all the hassles, the seventeen-year-old is almost ready to leave Atlanta behind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But as Atlanta's demon count increases, the Vatican finally sends its own demon hunters to take care of the city's "little" problem, an pandemonium breaks out. Only Riley knows that she might be the center of Hell's attention: An extremely powerful Grade 5 demon is stalking her, and her luck can't last forever...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><u><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, What did I think?</span></b></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As a predecessor to a fabulous beginning, this book does not disappoint! It picks up right where book one left off and continues with it's fantastic story line and wonderful writing. I have to say, though, I a may appear a little bias, because this book happens to take place very close to home. I, yet again, love how the author creates a "new Atlanta" for me. It's as if I am living in the book...or close to it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have to say that Riley must be one of the hottest chicks in Atlanta, because she not only has one, two, but THREE hotties after her! First off, I never really had a great feeling about Simon in the first book, NOW I despise the guy. Ori, well, he may be one of the sexiest men on earth, but he definitely has some secrets....definitely! Now, my money is on Denver Beck, a southern to the core, strong minded, soft hearted babe who hides behind this tough guy motif that, in my opinion, will eventually break as Riley starts to slip away.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> If you have read these books, I would love to know who you are routing for, so please comment!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now that Riley is on the run from the vicious demon hunters who don't plan to just have a chat, the plot thickens. What will Riley do? Where will she go? Who will she choose to trust?..or is there anyone trustworthy? All these questions and more I hope to answer as I move on to the third book, Forgiven. I am super excited because the forth book comes out this month (December 15th!!!) I will definitely be in line to buy it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This book made me laugh and even shed some tears(when Beck opens his heart). I hope that you will take it upon yourself to find a copy of these books and enjoy them as much as I am. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If by chance Jana Oliver ever reads my blog, I just want to say that I love your writing and hope to read many more books by you in the future! </span><br />
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<br />Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-45458344275167912762012-12-02T19:52:00.000-05:002012-12-02T19:52:00.463-05:00Enclave by Ann Aguirre<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xlzvS7psecs/ULqiJdzlyzI/AAAAAAAAAJg/q_WWmmbIAsM/s1600/Enclave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xlzvS7psecs/ULqiJdzlyzI/AAAAAAAAAJg/q_WWmmbIAsM/s320/Enclave.jpg" width="213" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Title</i></b>: Enclave (Razorland Book 1)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Author</i></b>: Ann Aguirre</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Audiobook Length</i></b>: 7hr 53mins</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Narrator</i></b>: Emily Bauer</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Goodreads Description~</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="freeText617806791406761125"><b>WELCOME TO THE APOCALYPSE</b><br /><br />In
Deuce’s world, people earn the right to a name only if they survive
their first fifteen years. By that point, each unnamed ‘brat’ has
trained into one of three groups–Breeders, Builders, or Hunters,
identifiable by the number of scars they bear on their arms. Deuce has
wanted to be a Huntress for as long as she can remember.<br /><br />As a
Huntress, her purpose is clear—to brave the dangerous tunnels outside
the enclave and bring back meat to feed the group while evading
ferocious monsters known as Freaks. She’s worked toward this goal her
whole life, and nothing’s going to stop her, not even a beautiful,
brooding Hunter named Fade. When the mysterious boy becomes her partner,
Deuce’s troubles are just beginning.<br /><br />Down below, deviation from
the rules is punished swiftly and harshly, and Fade doesn’t like
following orders. At first Deuce thinks he’s crazy, but as death stalks
their sanctuary, and it becomes clear the elders don’t always know best,
Deuce wonders if Fade might be telling the truth. Her partner confuses
her; she’s never known a boy like him before, as prone to touching her
gently as using his knives with feral grace.<br /><br />As Deuce’s
perception shifts, so does the balance in the constant battle for
survival. The mindless Freaks, once considered a threat only due to
their sheer numbers, show signs of cunning and strategy… but the elders
refuse to heed any warnings. Despite imminent disaster, the enclave puts
their faith in strictures and sacrifice instead. No matter how she
tries, Deuce cannot stem the dark tide that carries her far from the
only world she’s ever known.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="freeText617806791406761125">So, What did I think?</span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="freeText617806791406761125">What I liked most about this book is that it has a strong heroine, Deuce, a Huntress<i> </i>who has earn her title and wears her scars proudly for her people. She is strong, smart, and brave, true, but underneath all her tough, scarred exterior she has a golden heart that she would gladly sacrifice if it meant saving the life of someone else. Will this be enough to save her on the top side? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="freeText617806791406761125">I really enjoyed the reading by Emily Bauer. Her voice was pleasing to listen to and she gave the story character. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span id="freeText617806791406761125">This book has so much potential to blow my mind in the sequel. Will it though? We shall find out, because I have already downloaded the sequel, Outpost, to my iPod through Audible. </span></span><br />
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<span id="freeText617806791406761125"><br /></span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-79103244146662162712012-12-01T19:52:00.000-05:002012-12-01T19:52:06.690-05:00Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CGuqUdU_ztM/UK6rla1njcI/AAAAAAAAAIs/JcNbEzvmVC8/s1600/Unspoken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CGuqUdU_ztM/UK6rla1njcI/AAAAAAAAAIs/JcNbEzvmVC8/s320/Unspoken.jpg" width="212" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Title</i></b>: Unspoken</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Author</i></b>: Sarah Rees Brennan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Pages</i></b>: 370</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Publisher</i></b>: Random House</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">From the Back of the Book ~</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Kami Glass loves someone she's never met...a boy she's talked to in her head ever since she was born. She wasn't silent about her imaginary friend during her childhood, and is thus a bit of an outsider in her sleepy English town of Sorry-in-the-Vale. Still, Kami hasn't suffered too much from not fitting in. She has a best friend, runs the school newspaper, and is only occasionally caught talking to herself. Her life is in order, just the way she likes it, despite the voice in her head.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But all that changes when the Lynburns return.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Lynburn family has owned the spectacular and sinister manor that overlooks Sorry-in-the-Vale for centuries. The mysterious twin sisters who abandoned their ancestral home a generation ago are back, along with their teenage sons, Jared and Ash, one of whom is eerily familiar to Kami. Kami is not one to shy away from the unknown - in fact, she's determined to find answers for all the questions Sorry-in-the-Vale is suddenly posing. Who is responsible for the bloody deeds in the depths of the woods? What is her own mother hiding? And now that her imaginary friend has become a real boy, does she still love him? Does she hate him? Can she trust him?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sarah Rees Brennan brings Gothic romance kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century with a heroine who can take care of herself, a boy who needs to be saved, and the magical forces that bring them together and tear them apart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unspoken is a pure reflection of Sarah Rees Brennan's contagious and witty personality. It is funny and spooky all at once. At times, it made me laugh so hard out loud that I had to explain that I wasn't crazy. When Kami ended up in the well and Jared asked her jokingly if she happened to "have a very intelligent collie who might communicate through a systems of barks to her parents that little Kami is in the well", I absolutely lost it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One thing I like best about Unspoken is that the book ended so that I wanted more yet I wasn't left with too many questions at the end. It was a fulfilling cliffhanger, if that makes sense. I guess the best way to describe it is that this chapter of Kami's life was complete and yet you feel you want to continue into the next chapter of her life. I look forward to another story of risk taking adventures and maybe a new twist into Jared and Kami's relationship. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The only thing I did not enjoy about this book was the fact there was some time lagging in the middle. I felt it carried on too long before getting to the big story. However, I feel that in that time, the author was able to build more on the character's relationships. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves mystery and strange happenings. If you are a Nancy Drew reader<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b> </b></i><span style="font-size: small;">or maybe a Scooby Doo fan</span></span>, you will love this book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I received this book from the author at YallFest in Charleston, SC on November 10, 2012. Here are a few pics of the author as she signed books.</span><br />
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Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-48666756928827225682012-11-22T17:34:00.001-05:002012-11-22T17:34:36.113-05:00Beautiful Redemption by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bj0YL3ZWENU/UK6muVB2bGI/AAAAAAAAAIY/uZJYzyhDJco/s1600/Beautiful+Redemption.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bj0YL3ZWENU/UK6muVB2bGI/AAAAAAAAAIY/uZJYzyhDJco/s320/Beautiful+Redemption.jpg" width="211" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Title</i>: Beautiful Redemption (Book 4 of the Beautiful Creatures Series)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Authors</i>: Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'd had nightmares about him before. Before I knew him, or at least knew he was going to be Ethan. But this wasn't like anything I'd ever seen in any nightmare.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ethan Wate has spent most of his life longing to escape the stiflingly small Southern town of Gatlin. He never thought he would meet the girl of his dreams, Lena Duchannes, who unveiled a secretive, powerful, and cursed side of Gatlin, hidden in plain sight. And he never could have expected that he would be forced to leave behind everyone and everything he cares about. So when Ethan awakes after the chilling events of the Eighteenth Moon, he has only one goal: to find a way to return to Lena and the ones he loves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Back in Gatlin, Lena is making her own bargains for Ethan's return, vowing to do whatever it takes - even if that means trusting old enemies or risking the lives of the family and friends Ethan left to protest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Worlds apart, Ethan and Lena must once again work together to rewrite their fate, in this stunning finale to the Beautiful Creatures series.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Let me just start by saying, I loved the first book in this series and could not wait to read the other two books. However, by the end of the third book I was completely ready to be out of Lena and Ethan's head. This fourth book was just a chance for resolution to me. And I feel it did just that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Of course, in the end of the third book, we all felt that when Ethan jumped off the water tower, things just didn't feel right. Obviously, it couldn't end like that. The fourth book takes us through the Otherworld and back again. It leaves you feeling complete. I was, however, disappointed because I just didn't feel as involved in the final books. I wasn't giddy with joy for Lena and Ethan by the end. I like a book that leaves me happy or shocked. And this book just didn't. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Publisher</i>: Harlequin Teen 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Website</i>: <a href="http://www.katielmcgarry.com/">http://www.katielmcgarry.com/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Twitter</i>: <a href="https://twitter.com/katiemcgarry" target="_blank">@KatieMcGarry</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Facebook</i>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katielmcgarry">https://www.facebook.com/katielmcgarry</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Goodreads</i>: </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4575371.Katie_McGarry" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4575371.Katie_McGarry</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So wrong for each other...and yet so right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">No one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with "freaky" scars on her arms. Even Echo can't remember the whole truth. All she knows is that she wants everything to go back to normal. But when Noah Hutchins, the smoking-hot, girl-using loner in the black leather jacket, explodes into her life with his tough attitude and surprising understanding, Echo's world shifts in ways she could never have imagined. Now Echo has to ask herself just how far they can push the limits and what she'll risk for the one guy who might teach her how to love again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Absolutely heart-hooking! Pushing the Limits provided a little of everything for all readers but a lot of romance for those like me who just adore a good couple.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me start with Echo, which by the way is a fantastic name (for all you LOST fans, you may also remember an Echo, so it may not sound so unique to you) . Echo Emerson is a quasi strong heroine who despite her past is fighting to lead a normal life. It isn't until her strength, Noah "HOTTIE" Hutchins enters her life that she begins to see that there is a silver lining. Maybe normal isn't all it's made out to be. Besides, what defines normal? Noah has his own battles to fight and with the help of Echo, he might just win....provided he still wants to. Together, the dynamic couple learn about life and letting go...and how to have the strength to make decisions that might not be part of their ultimate plan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-37453655784129523162012-11-04T00:30:00.000-04:002012-11-04T00:30:01.413-04:00The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zFCSFLzXPQY/UJVqXmJI_JI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/WoACy4K2Iak/s1600/The+Evolution+of+Mara+Dyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zFCSFLzXPQY/UJVqXmJI_JI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/WoACy4K2Iak/s320/The+Evolution+of+Mara+Dyer.jpg" width="210" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Title:</i> The Evolution of Mara Dyer (Volume 2 of the Mara Dyer trilogy)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Author:</i> Michelle Hodkin</span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pages:</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 527</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Publisher:</i> Simon & Schuster 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Link Up with Michelle Hodkin~</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Blog:</i> <a href="http://www.michellehodkin.com/">http://www.michellehodkin.com/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Facebook:</i> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MaraDyer">https://www.facebook.com/MaraDyer</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Twitter:</i> <a href="https://twitter.com/michellehodkin">https://twitter.com/michellehodkin</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Goodreads:</i> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4126827.Michelle_Hodkin" target="_blank">Michelle Hodkin, Author</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mara Dyer once believed she could run from her past.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She can't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She used to think her problems were all in her head. They aren't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She couldn't imagine that after everything she's been through, the boy she loves would still be keeping secrets. She's wrong.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In this gripping sequel to The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, the truth evolves and choices prove deadly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are no words to describe the emotions this book put me through. It was a roller coaster ride from beginning to end. And believe me, by the end, this is one ride you want to get off. I'm not going to reveal any secrets, but lets just say the twists and turns Mara and Noah take will leave you biting your nails to short little nubs and saying "Oh my gosh" until the last period. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Secrets are uncovered. Lies are revealed. More questions arise, and yet no answers to previous questions are given. It's almost frustrating by the end. And where did the flashbacks from the past come from? Who is Mara Dyer and Noah Shaw? For that matter, who are Stella, James, and Jude? Is anybody who we think they are? What's real? and what's not?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't believe I have ever read a more suspenseful book than this. Like I said, there are no words that can describe it, you just have to experience it for yourself. Good luck. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Best Line Ever: "If I were to live a thousand years, I would belong to you for all of them. If we were to live a thousand lives, I would want to make you mine in each one." ~ Noah Shaw</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-79471041520574127492012-11-03T15:22:00.000-04:002012-11-03T15:22:54.374-04:00Madly and the Jackal by M. Leighton<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
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<i>Pages:</i> 273</div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Publisher:</i> M. Leighton Copyright 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where to find Michelle ~</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Blog:</i> <a href="http://mleightonbooks.blogspot.com/">http://mleightonbooks.blogspot.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Facebook:</i> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/M-Leighton/189192087759491?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">M. Leighton Author Page</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Twitter:</i> <a href="https://es.twitter.com/mleightonbooks" target="_blank">@mleightonbooks</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Goodreads:</i> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1152263.M_Leighton" target="_blank">M. Leighton, Author</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Email:</i> <a href="mailto:m.leighton.books@gmail.com">m.leighton.books@gmail.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How deep does love run? Deeper than the ocean? Deeper than memory? Deeper than magic?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Following their plan to save Atlas, Madly and Jackson return the spirit of Wolfhardt to his prison beneath the sea. But even the best laid plans couldn't account for the surprises they find. This time, Lore aren't their only challenges.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Madly is special in ways no one could have guessed and dark forces seek to control her. They want her power, but first they must weaken her. They need her beaten. Vulnerable. Near death. And alone. But that task isn't an easy one with Jackson at her side. The strongest of their kin, the only way to separate Jackson from Madly is to destroy his love for her, to erase it from his mind. And his heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ok. So, the one thing I can say about this book is HOT! HOT! HOT! In the first book, yes it had some scenes that would make you blush, but in Madly and the Jackal...Oh My Gosh! I have yet to read any of M. Leighton's adult books, but if they are half as steamy as some of the scenes in this book then I am in. I believe the first romantic scene actually even made me jealous. Not only does Jackson have the looks but he's got the moves too. I am just "madly" about Jackson! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The story line sticks to the first book really well, and I feel another book coming on soon. I haven't checked to see when the next book comes out or if she has made plans for another book, but I know I will definitely be reading it. As you can tell, we have only been through two of the fairy tale creatures that have been set free from Atlas, so I feel we have a long way to go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All in all, I'm very anxious to read more and hope that anyone reading my review will grab a copy and join this journey with me. </span><br />
<br />Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-52049441257746183162012-10-27T11:00:00.000-04:002012-10-27T11:00:03.963-04:00Madly Wolfhardt by M. Leighton<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Blog: </i><a href="http://mleightonbooks.blogspot.com/">http://mleightonbooks.blogspot.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Facebook</i>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/M-Leighton/189192087759491?fref=ts" target="_blank">M. Leighton Author Page</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Twitter</i>: <a href="https://es.twitter.com/mleightonbooks" target="_blank">@mleightonbooks</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Goodreads</i>: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1152263.M_Leighton" target="_blank">M. Leighton, Author</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Madly is your average nearly-eighteen year old girl - for a mermaid princess, that is.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Madly James is thoroughly enjoying her internship in Slumber when the unthinkable happens - there's a prison break in Atlas, Madly's home beneath the sea. A traitor has set free eight Lore, the spirits of what humans know as fairy tales, and they are making their way to Slumber to awaken their descendants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The back of the book tells you a basic summary better than I can so I won't bore you with a repeat of what the book is about. I will, however, tell you a little about why I like the book. First off, Madly comes across as a brave female lead who is pushed into her role as Princess quicker than she expected. She is strong and stubborn which makes for a great read. Her royal friends aren't as dominant in the book so we don't find out a lot about them. Who we do, however, meet is Jackson Hamilton. Oh my gosh! I am completely enamored by this guy! He's hot, sexy, chivalrous, strong, and hot..did I mention that already? Leighton has a way of steaming up the place when Jackson is around. She's very good with detail and paints a picture so clear it will make you blush. </span><br />
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<br />Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-51176431923314454592012-10-26T19:44:00.004-04:002012-10-26T19:44:52.432-04:00Rift by Andrea Cremer<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ember Morrow was promised to the knights of Conatus at birth, her life traded for her mother's. So when the horsemen come for her, soon after her sixteenth birthday, Ember's not surprised. What does surprise her, though, is the magic the knights wield, the demons they hunt, and the feelings she has for Barrow Hess, the powerful man she serves. When the knights realize that one among them is dabbling in dark magic, danger heightens and Ember must choose whether to follow the path to darkness or to escape the order and pledge her life to destroying her fellow knights.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With action, adventure, magic, and tantalizing sensuality, this breathtaking prequel to the Nightshade series delves into the history of Bosque Mar and the origin of the rift between the Keepers and the Searchers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ever since I read Grave Mercy by Robin LeFever (excellent book by the way), I have been infatuated with stories set in historical times. There is something about the knighthood that just screams romance to me. Maybe it's all the chivalrous, strong men that lure me in. So, when I started reading this book and it talked about the Knights Templar, I immediately recognized the greatness of this book. I have already read the Nightshade series, which I loved and highly recommend, even if you don't like stories about wolves, because the Nightshade series is so much more than just wolves. It has time weaving, romance, historical wonders and loads of action packed adventures. Rift is a completely new story line that incorporates one character from the Nightshade series by telling how he came to be the man he is in Nightshade. It's fascinating really to learn how Bosque Mar came to be. Of course, Rift is just the beginning of his story and I can't wait to read Rise.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ember Morrow is a sixteen year old royal who was promised at birth to Conatus, the leader of the knight court, in return for her mother's life. Though her family does not approve of the agreement, Ember is excited to take part in the oath of the knights and leave her family. She craves adventure and secretly practices using the sword behind her father's back. I won't tell you much more about the story because you can read that on the cover. However, I recommend you read Rift to find out more. </span><br />
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<br />Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-59538404987159647242012-10-26T17:04:00.000-04:002012-10-26T17:07:38.028-04:00Cover Reveal ~ Unbreakable by Elizabeth Norris<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A Dangerous Journey. Shattered Bonds. Undying passion. Jacinda was supposed to bond with Cassian, the "prince" of their pride. But she resisted her fate long before she fell in love with Will - a human and, worse, a hunter. When she ran way with Will, it ended in disaster, with Cassian's sister, Miram, captured. Weighted down by guilt, Jacinda knows she must rescue her to set things right. Yet to do so she will have to venture deep into the heart of enemy territory.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The only way Jacinda can reach Miram is by posing as a prisoner herself, though once she assumes that disquise, things quickly spiral out of her control. As she learns more about her captors, she realizes that even if Will and Cassian can carry out their part of the plan, there's no guarantee they'll all make it out alive. But what Jacinda never could have foreseen is that escaping would be only the beginning....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First off, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I'm not the type of person that, when it comes to the last book of a trilogy, to read the book cover. Mainly because I don't want to spoil any suspicions or expectations about the book. So, with that being said, I went in to this book blind having read it over a year ago. Sometimes, an author has a way of picking up where the last book left off by putting in little refresher of what was going on. Hidden was different. This is one of those books where I should have went back and reread Vanish so that I could remember exactly what was happening. Without a clear understanding of the scene, I admit I started this book pretty confused. It starts out right in the middle of action. The pace, from there, was back and forth. One minute it would be moving along pretty fast and the next minute it would linger over a situation, becoming a bit boring for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hate to admit it, but out of all the books in this series, this was the worst. Don't get me wrong! It wasn't bad. It was just not all I had hoped it would be. The relationships, of course, were already developed from the previous books; but, to me, this book kind of watered down the relationship between Jacinda and Will. It was almost as if Will wasn't as important to her as the previous books made out. Hidden put more emphasis on making the reader have feelings for Cassian. Which worked! I almost wanted her to end up with Cassian instead of Will, which after spending the last two books totally in love with Will, would have been very disappointing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One thing I noticed about this series was that the author introduced several new draki and directions that she could spin-off into a new series. I know I would like to learn more about the grey draki and his pride or the other prides in general for that matter. I hope Sophie Jordan considers making another series to give us some more about the prides and what they are like.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Overall, this was a good book. It wasn't fantastic like I had expected but it wasn't horrible either. The ending was resolved and I felt the series was worth the read. If you have an opinion, let me know! I love comments!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To learn more about Sophie Jordan and the Firelight series and to enter a Firelight SWAG contest visit: <a href="http://www.sophiejordan.net/ya/news.html">http://www.sophiejordan.net/ya/news.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-20003527632889907192012-10-12T20:42:00.000-04:002012-10-14T11:40:32.571-04:00Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Barnes<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WlmhpBNLLa0/UHMo7HDds0I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/cZgRxMp1xfU/s1600/Raised+by+Wolves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WlmhpBNLLa0/UHMo7HDds0I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/cZgRxMp1xfU/s320/Raised+by+Wolves.jpg" width="211" /></a><span id="freeText6076304696390152521" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Author: Jennifer Barnes</span><br />
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<span id="freeText6076304696390152521">Adopted by the Alpha of a
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Alenna Shawcross hasn't seen her parents since they were dragged out of her house by government soldiers of the UNA, a new nation formed from the remnants of Canada, the USA, and Mexico. And, now, as a sixteen-year-old orphan, she has failed a government personality test designed to diagnose subversive tendencies.</div>
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I don't even know where to begin to explain how this book made me feel. From the Prologue, I was hooked. The setup of the story was one of the most gripping I have read in a while. If I had had the time and energy, I probably would have never put this book down. I wish I could say that this was a very unique book of its type but I saw several similarities in this book as maybe The Hunger Games, Divergent, and yes, The Cabin in the Woods (the movie, because I have not read the book). It's more serum, experimenting with minds, another game with teenagers and a gigantic twist at the end. </div>
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However, what sets this book apart is the way the author pulls in the characters. Alenna is NOT a Katniss Everdean! She started out weak and vulnerable with little athletic skill whatsoever. She didn't know who she was or what to do. It was her will and determination that kept her in the game and opened up her true identity. The strong characters in the book are Alenna's friends. Gadya (the warrior), Rika (the heart), Liam (the strength) and David (the brain) each bring a special touch to the story. <br />
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Los Angeles, where lightning rarely strikes, is one of the few places Mia feels safe from her addiction. But when an earthquake devastates the city, her haven is transformed into a minefield of chaos and danger. The beaches become massive tent cities. Downtown is a crumbling wasteland, where a traveling party moves to a different empty building each night, the revelers drawn to the destruction by a force they cannot deny. Two warring cults rise to power, and both see Mia as central to their opposing doomsday prophecies. They believe she has a connection to the freak electrical storm that caused the quake, and to the far more devastating storm that is yet to come.</div>
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Mia wants to trust the enigmatic and alluring Jeremy when he promises to protect her, but she fears he isn't who he claims to be. In the end, the passion and power that brought them together could be their downfall. When the final disaster strikes, Mia must risk unleashing the full horror of her strength to save the people she loves, or lose everything.</div>
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First off, don't listen to the description the book gives. It's so vague and leaves you nothing really for what this book is truly about. Yes, it is about a girl named Mia that ever since her first encounter with lightning, she has craved and sought after opportunities for more strikes. However, what the book description doesn't mention is that the basis for the book revolves around the two cults said mentioned, and is just as much about their story as it is Mia's. Of course, Mia is the key to both cult's victories, but these cults are a big part of the book. </div>
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I have to admit that when I first started reading this book I thought it was a silly story line and almost put the book down. It wasn't until the cults got really involved that the book started picking up. After the secrets are revealed and the truth comes out, that is when the book becomes so good you really don't want to put it down. I wanted to know more about this gift that these people possessed and how it was going to destroy the world starting in Los Angeles. Yes, I have to admit, in my mind the whole time, I was thinking, "why don't these people just leave Los Angeles if the living is so rough and they were starving?" That's just the common sense in me trying to ruin a good book though. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now, on to the characters! Mia is a strong character with a strange addiction. I mean, who chases after lightning just to get a rush? That's one tough chick. She stands her ground(no pun intended), and resists both cults until there is just no other choice for her in order to save her mother and brother. The mother! Wow, sometimes you have problems...but boy does she have problems. Leaving Mia to take care of the family during this time of destruction makes you just want to slap her at times. Then there is JEREMY! Now, the whole time I pictured Jeremy as this Dean Cain looking guy with a little longer hair all because they reference him as a Clark Kent with his glasses. He's mysterious and everywhere! I immediately trusted Jeremy from the beginning and never doubted his choice to protect Mia. The "spark" these two bring when they are together is intense and hot! My favorite character, besides Jeremy, is Katrina with her tough front she puts up. She's witty and fun yet full of passion that no matter how much you are supposed to hate her you just can't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you have been debating about whether or not to read this book, well debate no more! I would recommend it just for the attraction between Mia and Jeremy. But aside from the love interest in this book it was a really good book and well worth the quick read. Read it! Then let me know what you think!</span><br />
Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947301783021345996.post-62944040896093444302012-09-27T21:12:00.001-04:002012-09-27T21:12:14.979-04:00Predestined by Abbi Glines<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A41KibK-Sa0/UGT3hEl64rI/AAAAAAAAADc/Rucwe_vpXG8/s1600/Predestined.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A41KibK-Sa0/UGT3hEl64rI/AAAAAAAAADc/Rucwe_vpXG8/s320/Predestined.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Author: Abbi Glines</span><br />
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Pages: 274</div>
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Genre: YA Fiction</div>
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Published: 2012 by Abbi Glines</div>
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You would think after helping save her boyfriend from an eternity in Hell that things would go back to normal. Well, as normal as life can be when you can see souls and your boyfriend is Death. But for Pagan Moore, things are just getting weirder.</div>
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The high school quarterback and reigning heartthrob, Leif Montgomery, is missing. While the town is in a frenzy of worry, Pagan is a nervous wreck for other reasons. Apparently, good 'ol Leif isn't your average teenage boy. He isn't even human. According to Death, Leif doesn't have a soul. The quarterback may have skipped town but he's still showing up in Pagan's dreams...uninvited.</div>
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Dank has known from the beginning that Leif wasn't human. But he hadn't worried about a simple soulless creature. Now, he realizes he made a grave mistake. Pagan's soul has been marked since birth as a restitution, to a spirit so dark not even Death walks near it. Dank knows saving Pagan's soul won't be easy but Pagan is his. And he's already proven he'll defy Heaven to keep her. If Hell wants a piece of him too, then bring it on.</div>
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Sqeeeeallll ... Fabulous! For sequels, the second book is normally not as good as the first and third book tend to be, but for Abbi Glines' Existence series the second book is almost better than the first. With new trials and lots of love, Predestined is packed full of creativity. I suppose if I had to mention the down side to this book, it would be the editing. There are several left out letters or words that could have been corrected by an editor, but this is not a deal breaker for me. When you have such an amazing story and characters that just grab at your heart strings, little things like misspelled words mean nothing. Again, the cover is literally "eye" catching. I have to admit that there was one point, and I'm not going to spoil it, that I actually shed tears. </div>
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Ok now for the real question.. What is it with total heart-throbbing guys with four letter names? Ponder on that! Dank is such a strong, powerful character with this heart that contradicts everything he stands for. I find Abbi Glines' talent is in how she creates or portrays her characters to the readers. Thank you Abbi! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For more about Abbi Glines and see more books by her visit her </span><a href="http://www.abbiglines.com/" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" target="_blank">website</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">, and don't forget to add this book along with her others to your </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13323842-predestined" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" target="_blank">Goodreads</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">.</span>Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115753820609753930noreply@blogger.com0