'Crave' was an intriguing book with a fun twisted plot. I don't hold high expectations for young adult paranormal books anymore, due to the 'Twilight' craze. While yes, it's a forbidden love story, the female character is anything but weak and defenseless. She has her own might and ferocity.
The book did end up dragging a bit in the middle, but I understood the importance of the character and plot building that the author was creating. The author did a very good job with giving her characters depth and definitely left me wanting more at the end. I did however find the book to sometimes have a very juvenile 'voice' and it was a little off putting.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have the second book that I need to go read....more
My first glimpse of this book was in one of my fellow bloggers Goodreads 'currently reading' update feed. She had writte My Review :
***** 5 STARS *****
My first glimpse of this book was in one of my fellow bloggers Goodreads 'currently reading' update feed. She had written something along the lines of not knowing if she was emotionally ready for this book. I was beyond intrigued and immediately read the synopsis and decided that I needed this book in my life, although I absolutely couldn't fathom why she wouldn't be ready for this book.
.... And then, I began to read....
And no, I most certainly was not emotionally ready for this book.
It was a sucker punch to the gut that left me gasping.
Gasping for air, gasping past the rawness on my heart, gasping past the sobs in my throat.
No matter what I say, or how much I try to explain, some of you, will just never understand that this isn't just a book. It is an all encompassing feeling that has stormed into my life and I'm not sure if I'll ever be the same.
They called this book 'a sweeping romantic fanasty'. How aptly described. It swept me of my feet and swept the air out of my lungs.
This is a book filled with all the right amounts of perilous adventure, sarcastic wit, beautiful darkness and real live messy love. The author has written a masterpiece from the characters that are dangerously broken and beautiful to the multi-character point of views to the fast paced plot all the way to the raw emotion. It's beyond anything I can justly describe.
So, was I emotionally ready for this book?
Absolutely not....
.... and I wouldn't have had it any other way. ...more
**spoiler alert** Holy crap, batman! This sequel blew me away. It was hands down the better of the two books in this series. This book was far darker,**spoiler alert** Holy crap, batman! This sequel blew me away. It was hands down the better of the two books in this series. This book was far darker, and had such an edge to it the first one lacked. It was phenomenal!
And watch out... Spoiler....
Yes! Yes! Yes! Go Austin! I've been rooting for you all along! This book held me on edge the entire time. It's epic in its own right and gives so much more glory to the story line and this series. And because I've broken my own rule of no spoilers in reviews, I might as well continue to break this rule.... So again, watch out,HUGE spoiler alert....
How could you kill him, Talia?! How!?!
I'm beside myself. Austin better be coming back to life magically in the next book or I think I might have a book boyfriend melt down. How could you do it? Blake should have died. Not Austin. *Sigh*
I'm eagerly awaiting the next book to see just what Ms. Vance had up her sleeves for our beautiful bandia....more
How fan-freaking-tastic! I'm serious, this book is absolutely amazing.
It has everything that makes a fantasy book absolutely epic. Dangerous missions,How fan-freaking-tastic! I'm serious, this book is absolutely amazing.
It has everything that makes a fantasy book absolutely epic. Dangerous missions, hints of magic, betrayal, romance, stunning characters, and of course, swoon worthy rebels.
The writing is superb and flows so beautifully. The plot is flawless and the world building is absolutely stunning.
This is the start of an epic new series and I'm so looking forward to the next!...more
It's no secret that I really enjoy the books that K.C. Stewart writes, so it should come as no surprise that I enjoyActual Rating more like 3.5 Stars.
It's no secret that I really enjoy the books that K.C. Stewart writes, so it should come as no surprise that I enjoyed this book. It is the second book in the series and while I definitely enjoyed the first one a bit more, I found myself excitedly turning the pages.
With great characters, a climactic storyline, and phenomenal paranormal elements; this series is a definite must read for all of us who enjoy the genre....more
While there were some points in the book where I was like, get on with it, I'm pretty sure that was only because I wanted to fWhat a spectacular book!
While there were some points in the book where I was like, get on with it, I'm pretty sure that was only because I wanted to find out what happened next.
I love how the authors voice comes through her characters. This is a fun, fresh fanasty that intrigued me from the start. And the romance! I'm totally team Austin, but that's because I always root for the bad boy underdog.
I swear, Adrienne Woods has a gift people. She had made yet another brilliant start to a new series packed with everythingAnother Grand Slam by Woods!
I swear, Adrienne Woods has a gift people. She had made yet another brilliant start to a new series packed with everything we've come to love and expect from her. I absolutely loved this idea and how well Woods executed this with her phenomenal writing. I definitely compared this book to her first book "Firebolt" and I got to witness how much this author as grown as a writer. This book is definitely more concise and the ideas flow beautifully and the world building is next to flawless.
The characters in this book are a lot of fun to get to know and I really admired the depth and growth with the female lead. It might just be me, but I want to see the process of a character going from normal and perhaps weak to strong and wild. I don't just want to turn the page and bam, the character had morphed into someone completely different.
The romance is light and sweet but I was totally pulling for a Max + Chas thing to happen so I was a little disappointed to see it go a different route. I seriously don't know how Woods is going to pull off the virtual realm boyfriend thing but hey, I've learned not to doubt her!
I'm totally excited for this new series and I can now add Woods to my favorite authors shelf....more
Title: Moonbreeze Author: Adrienne Woods Publication Date: November 2015 Genre: New Adult/Fanasty
My Rating: 5 Stars
My Review:
This is the fourth installmTitle: Moonbreeze Author: Adrienne Woods Publication Date: November 2015 Genre: New Adult/Fanasty
My Rating: 5 Stars
My Review:
This is the fourth installment of this series and it happens to be one of my favorite series by one of my must read authors.
It's a grand slam of a book. It's absolutely everything I've come to expect from Ms. Woods and so much more. I, for one, was absolutely thrilled with how this book crossed over from the young adult genre into new adult and dark fanasty. Woods executed this crossover with such finesse and it spoke volumes to her stunning ability as an author.
The characters are so gritty and raw in this book compared to her other ones and I finally feel as of Elena had morphed into something that I can only describe as a freaking beautifully damaged and strong hurricane of a character.
The storyline in this book is what we've all been waiting for. Dark, beautiful and riddled with action, adventure, and even more heart breaking scenes.
I'm absolutely floored with how breathtaking and soul wrenching this book was for me. I can barely contain my excitement for the next and last installment on this series.
I absolutely love this series. I was so shocked at how everything played out in the last book and after finishing this one, my mouth was I need more!
I absolutely love this series. I was so shocked at how everything played out in the last book and after finishing this one, my mouth was left hanging open. To be honest, it was petty much hanging open the entire time!
I love the character development so much in these books. Just when you think a character had reached their peak, Woods smashes it out of the park with an intense plot twist and challenge. I really enjoyed how this book was just a bit darker than the others and how she delved into what it really meant to have the darkness consuming Blake.
While I'm a little frustrated with how stubborn and freaking pig headed Blake can be, I've learned to trust the authors process and I know it is going to be a phenomenal next book. And can I just say, yay! I'm a sucker for the bad boy.
Woods has definitely made it onto my favorite authors list and I can't wait to see what she puts out next....more
This book absolutely took my breath away. It started off with a bang of snark and pure spirited rebellion and it just didn't stop.
This has been, by far, one of my favorite reads of the summer. The author weaves together her plot and characters so stunningly. It was impossible for me to put this book down. Every time I thought I knew what was going on and what was about to happen, the author threw me such a curve ball that I officially stopped trying to keep my jaw shut. It must have been hanging open for at least 50% of the book.
There is just so much besides Azra becoming a jinn going on on this book. All of the layers mesh together seamlessly and they somehow manage not to overpower any aspect of the story, instead they only build an extremely well written, magnificent plot.
I'm thrilled to add this author and new series to my favorite list!...more
Well, she's done it again folks! Armentrout delivers yet another stunning novel with swoon worthy characters and a plot that packs Absolutely Awesome!
Well, she's done it again folks! Armentrout delivers yet another stunning novel with swoon worthy characters and a plot that packs a major punch.
Seriously, this book will grab you by the throat and not let you go until the last page. We get to have an awesome female lead who surpasses expectations and isn't like other female characters. She actually has grit and a fiery spunk. The male lead is a beautifully darkly flawed bona fide badass and keeps you turning the pages for more.
I'm a huge fan of authors who take old ideas and mange to make a new story that grips you and makes you forget it was an old idea in the first place. Armentrout his it out of the park with her blend of Greek mythology, romance, action, and phenomenal characters.
I'm so disappointed that I have to wait until next year for the next one!...more
This book was even better than the first! I absolutely love the way the author brings this tale of Robin Hood back to life, especially frSo fantastic!
This book was even better than the first! I absolutely love the way the author brings this tale of Robin Hood back to life, especially from Marian's point of view.
The plot twists just absolutely blew my mind throughout the entire book. I just kept thinking to myself, holy crap, that did not just happen!
This sequel is a phenomenal piece of writing and brings a child's fairytale into a whole new light with more grit, dark emotions and more fight.
I cannot even begin to express my sadness at the fact that this series is over. I now wish I could turn back time and read this last installment in 'The Ascendant Trilogy' a heck of a lot slower, just so it could last longer. Alas, this was not the fate of this magnificent conclusion to this series. I absolutely devoured this book and I was absolutely blown away by Nielsen's writing once again. You would think that by now I wouldn't be quite so shocked at how masterful she is with her words and ability to make her stories shine bright against other novels in this genre. It is my opinion that Nielsen is well above her current peers and has cemented my absolute loyalty as a fan. I have already started another book by her called 'Mark of the Thief' and my god, it is amazing so far.
... Okay, so I think I have a major reader crush on Nielsen... Moving on now...
We are taken back to the world of Carthya and as always, it doesn't disappoint. The plot is by far the best yet and I just couldn't even deal with most of the plot twists. I'm pretty sure I was gasping throughout 99% of this book. This is the kind of book I crave. It is packed full of adventure, mystical lands, a battle worth dying for, and fierce characters.
The characters really struggle throughout this book, not only with the outside way and such, but learning who they really are and growing into more mature, strong minded people. It was epic to bear witness to. Don't worry though! Jaron is still an awesomely spunky sarcastic smartass, just one with a bit more refinement.
All in all, this was a fantastic conclusion to the series and a series I will definitely be revisiting....more
This book was.phenomenal. It is the second book in this trilogy and I found it to be even better than the first, which is saying something, because the first book was also amazing.
Jaron's character just blows me away. His sarcasm and quick wit have me totally won over. I love reading his story and was even more thrilled when he went back to being Sage for a little bit. Let's face it, Sage kicks butt. This is honestly one of the first series in this genre that I have read where the main character is male, and I've gotta say, I've been missing out! This story absolutely would not work with a female lead and the author portrays the struggle of a young man trying to find himself worthy to be king perfectly.
The plot is packed full of suspenseful adventure, betrayal, and surprising twists all throughout this book. The author sure knows how to keep you reeled in with her masterful writing. I'm so glad I already have the next book so I can continue on in Jaron's world right away....more
This was a phenomenal way to finish an epic trilogy. Nya is positively amaziYou can also see this review on my blog: www.morganaextravaganza.weebly.com
This was a phenomenal way to finish an epic trilogy. Nya is positively amazing in this last chapter of her story. So many choices to make, so many lines to cross. This book really defines the beauty of flawed humanity. Nya is constantly having to choose if the end justify the means, if eventing isn't as black and white as everyone makes it seem. There were so many plot twists, I'm pretty sure I got whiplash reading one after another. This book was truly the best of them all. The stakes are higher in this book, the magic and adventure are more intense, the characters and plot are grittier and the actual writing has surpassed anything Hardy has written. My hat is off to you Janice Hardy....more
Okay, so I have equal parts love and hate for this book which is why I'm going to break this review into two parts as defined by love/hate.
The Love I absolutely loved the second half of this book! Nya is back and more kick butt than ever. She is such a strong character who will risk anything for the people she loves. The magic gets way more intense on this book add does the adventure, making it a wild ride. The plot twists are so incredible and keep you on the edge of your seat. I love the writing and the characters in this story and Hardy had found a special place in my nerdy book loving heart forever. The last couple of chapters will have you holding your breath in anticipation. As I finished the last sentence, I knew I would be up late reading the third book that night.
The Hate Did you notice above how I said I loved the second half of this book? That's because the first half drove me up a wall. It was everything I've come to hate about middle books in a trilogy. All the in depth explanations to answer any questions in the first book and basically prepping you for the third. While this tends to be a necessary evil of a trilogy, it was done with such little finesse that I wanted to pull my hair out. It was like reading a data collection report that just dragged on forever. Honestly, if the second half of the book wasn't as phenomenal as it was, I don't think I would have continued in the series.
All in all, in was a pretty good sequel and I look forward to the next book....more
Okay, that was kinda awesome people. Before even writing this review, I placed orders for the next two books in this series. Yes, tha My Review: 4 Stars
Okay, that was kinda awesome people. Before even writing this review, I placed orders for the next two books in this series. Yes, that's how much I liked it!
It's definitely not your usual fallen angel story, which is definitely a plus for me seeing as how I normally loathe those kinds of books. This book was a bit darker than some, but in all the right ways.
The characters make this book gold. They are complex and flawed and are beautifully damaged in one way or another. I absolutely loved Violet! Such a nice change to see an actual kick butt fierce main character. I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but I'm totally all for Phoenix. I have a bad boy complex, so sue me.
The writing flows with ease and the author paints us a beautiful, fun story that has me very eager for more.
**spoiler alert** Title: Frozen Tides Author: Morgan Rhodes Series: Falling Kingdoms #4 Publication Date: December 2015 Genre: Fantasy My Rating: 5 Stars
Ov**spoiler alert** Title: Frozen Tides Author: Morgan Rhodes Series: Falling Kingdoms #4 Publication Date: December 2015 Genre: Fantasy My Rating: 5 Stars
Overview: Rebels, royals, and monsters wage war over the Mytican throne in the shocking fourth book of the Falling Kingdoms series, from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Rhodes.
My Review:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
It can't already be over. I definitely did not wait for months and months for this beautiful gem to land in my hands for it to be over so quickly. I need more. I refuse to believe that I read this entire book in one sitting. It just possibly cannot, cannot be over.
This was everything I was waiting for and so much more. I absolutely cannot describe how epic of an author that Rhodes is. She continues to build this magnificent world where all the players have so much to lose and everything to gain. Its beyond amazing. Its breathtaking.
And the characters! Oh my goodness! I just love them all. I honestly have conversations with them, in which they talk back to me (of course).
Thank you and praise to the sweet book gods that Cleo and Magnus finally get their crap together!! I know I've been waiting for it to happen and I was able to breathe a sigh of relief when they finally managed to shut up long enough to stop arguing. (I say that like it was a problem, but in fact, I love the way their relationship plays out)
Jonas, my awful rebel. You need to figure your stuff out, my boy. I mean, my heart breaks for you when you realize too late who you love; but good grief man! Screw that head of yours on straight and kick some butt! Be that rebel burning with a cause and shine.
I'm still just not a fan of Lucia. I just can't wrap my head around miss all powerful sorceress who in all actuality is thew most spoiled, naive creature I think I've come across in this series. I'm sure she'll play a very important role or maybe, we can kill her off too before she makes anymore ridiculously bad decisions involving entities far more destructive and powerful than her.
Honestly though, who am I kidding? I sincerely love all of these characters and what they add to this absolutely epic story. I know only two things that I can write as definite concluding facts:
FACT 1 - That was an entirely mesmerizing installment in one of the best fantasy series ever written
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