Let me just start this my saying that the Fever series is my favourite series ever. So it was with a degree of nervousness and much anticipation that
Let me just start this my saying that the Fever series is my favourite series ever. So it was with a degree of nervousness and much anticipation that I started Iced. Firstly, after Fever finished I went back and read for the first time the Highlander series, followed up by a re-read of Fever and let me say it was just as good second time round. And now onto Iced. I'll be honest the first part had me a bit tired up with the whole Dani/Ryodan/Christian/Dancer dynamic and yes was well aware of the fact that Dani for all her gifts and powers is still only 14 years old. I'm not sure why KMM continued the story on with Dani at such a young age unless to show her at the cusp of womanhood and despite her attitude she really is a kid at heart. She has a lot of growing up to do. But nevertheless, by the time I settled into the story the old Karen M Moning magic took over. She is such a passionate, imaginative storyteller... I loved the last part of the book and all the directions the story can go. Who is Dani going to end up with? Well given her age a lot can happen between now and then and I can't wait to be taken on the page turning, heart stopping ride.
Another five star read from Karen M Moning. ...more
Darkfever: finished 20 February 2013 Bloodfever: finished 22 February 2013 Faefever: finished 25 February 20Re - read of my most favourite series ever.
Darkfever: finished 20 February 2013 Bloodfever: finished 22 February 2013 Faefever: finished 25 February 2013 Dreamfever: finished 10 March 2013 Shadowfever: finished 12 March 2013
Wow, it was just as good the second time round. Five star series all the way from the intricacies of the plot, the immenseness of the world building to the characterisations. Has there ever been a female character who grew into such a worthy heroine as Mac and Jericho Barrons.... the one and only.
This paragraph sums it all up...
"He begins moving again. After a while, he pulls me around and kisses me. "You're Mac," he says. "And I'm Jericho. And nothing else matters. Never will. You exist in a place that is beyond all rules for me. Do you understand that?" I do. Jericho Barrons just told me that he loves me." ...more
If you're a fan of the Fever series you'll love this. The plot has moved on from Iced and contains all those features that made the original series soIf you're a fan of the Fever series you'll love this. The plot has moved on from Iced and contains all those features that made the original series so brilliant. Burned is more an ensemble cast and with Moning's trademark twists and turns (and cliffhangers) you'll be wishing it wasn't twelve months plus to the next thrilling instalment.
Oh and did I mention, Mac and Barrons are back! And Dani's all grown up!
Re -read January 20 - 22, 2016. Still awesome!...more
After the heart-wrenching love triangle cliffhanger at the end of book 2 of The Infernal Devices, (The Clockwork Prince) this book had some high expecAfter the heart-wrenching love triangle cliffhanger at the end of book 2 of The Infernal Devices, (The Clockwork Prince) this book had some high expectations to live up to. It delivered big time!
This series has two storylines running through it - the mystery of Tessa Gray's identity and her place in the defeat of the evil warlock Mortmain and how one of the most poignant love triangles in young adult fiction between Tess, Jem Carstairs and Will Herondale is going to play out. Even half way through the heart stopping action I couldn't work out how this story was going to end without heartbreak but Cassandra Clare has crafted such a perfectly executed story that all the pieces came together beautifully to forge a really emotionally satisfying conclusion. I challenge anybody who loves this series to read the epilogue and remain dry-eyed.
This is just a great example of well written young adult fiction which balances action, humour and emotional writing to bring about a really great reading experience. ...more
A refreshing and imaginative fusion of steampunk,vampire and historical romance by new Australian author, Bec McMaster. In an alternate 19th century vA refreshing and imaginative fusion of steampunk,vampire and historical romance by new Australian author, Bec McMaster. In an alternate 19th century version of London the seven houses of the Echelon of Blue Bloods, blood drinking aristocracy rule London under the Prince-Regent and his human Queen. The seedy underbelly of London in Whitechapel is the territory of Blade a rogue Blue Blood, lethal, cockney and dangerously appealing to one Honoria Todd who must take shelter in his dominion. Thus sets the scene for one rip-snorting adventure where Honoria is in danger not only for her secrets and her family's safety but of losing her heart to one she thought she could never trust.
This is a great first novel. Bec McMaster does a good job in painting the scene and the world building is explained artfully without the confusing "information drop" which often clouds first books in series. There is also a great combination of genres and the right balance of romance and action and the inclusion of appealing secondary characters within the pages of this novel. But where the novel really shines is the unfurling of the relationship between Honoria and Blade, the slow building of trust and understanding, the portrayal of deepening attraction and sexual tension which leaps off the page and elevates this novel from good to excellent.
My only small nit is the choice of some of the surnames used for secondary characters such as Lannister and Barrons in this novel. Both have been claimed in other novels (Lannister in George RR Martin's Song of Fire and Ice series and Barrons in KM Moning's Fever series) by powerfully unique characters. It just took me out of this story a little bit.
I have already pre-ordered the next instalment Heart of Iron that continues the story of Honoria's sister Helena and Blade's second, Will Carver a surly, melancholic verwulfen... Can't wait!
My favourite classic of all time. Who could resist the original bad boy "Heathcliff" whose one redeeming feature is his obsessional love for the equalMy favourite classic of all time. Who could resist the original bad boy "Heathcliff" whose one redeeming feature is his obsessional love for the equally flawed Cathy. Be still my beating heart.
RE-READ: 14 January, 2015 - Still five stars..
RE-READ: December, 2017. Even more special now that I have visited the Bronte Parsonage in September, 2017 (A life long dream realised) and even seen the kitchen table where the Bronte Sisters wrote their classic novels. Some of the most beautiful passages in English literature ever written....more
This is what I call a great historical romance. I picked up this book after seeing it consistently praised by other Goodreaders and it didn't disappoiThis is what I call a great historical romance. I picked up this book after seeing it consistently praised by other Goodreaders and it didn't disappoint. The story is quite an original one, a dissolute Duke has a stroke and as was consistent with the times is placed in an asylum by greedy and misunderstanding relatives. Here he is nursed by a former acquaintance who happens to be a Quaker. Their journey together to a glorious HEA is magical. You definitely need the tissues handy for the ending.
A truly ***** read for lovers of classic historicals....more
Yay, J R Ward is back! After being pretty neutral over Lover Unleashed this is J R at her best. Despite a few questions about the plot points regardinYay, J R Ward is back! After being pretty neutral over Lover Unleashed this is J R at her best. Despite a few questions about the plot points regarding who and why some characters get a second chance and some do not, I think the whole Tohr/Wellsie/No'One scenario was more than adequately handled.
I really like the new storylines she has brewing. To look forward to, finally a Q/Blay HEA and an interesting triangle between Qhuinn, Xcor and layla, the role of Assail and possibly a new storyline concerning Lassiter.
When you power through a book of over 500 pages in two days, you know its good.
If she keeps writing them, I'll keep reading them. Looking forward to BDB 11....more
The Downside Ghosts series is a great Urban Fantasy series, a unique mythology, fantastic world building and a well written plot in each instalment. WThe Downside Ghosts series is a great Urban Fantasy series, a unique mythology, fantastic world building and a well written plot in each instalment. What makes it an awesome five star read is the way Stacia Kane fleshes out the characters and particular the rollercoaster relationship between the two protaganists, Chess and Terrible. By rights Chess should be an unlikable character, a drug affected heroine whose past influences her to make some awful decisions and Terrible, an ugly enforcer for the local drug dealer. The skill of the writing is such that you are able to look past that and understand what makes the characters tick. Chess becomes a heroine weighted down by her past but really trying to do the best with what life has thrown at her and Terrible is a man of noble character, a knight in shining armour. When they are together it really is magic.
SPOILERS FOLLOW: In Sacrificial Magic Chess is once again torn between working a case for her employer The church of Truth and her obligations as Bump's (Terrible's employer) Churchwitch. Their relationship is new and fragile and soon Chess's insecurities and lack of self worth cause it to implode. Chapter 23 is awesome. It's like watching a shocking trainwreck happen before your very eyes!. As events unfold they are able to find their way back to each other but life in Downside is never perfect and a new situation is really to tear them apart in the next instalment, Chasing Magic. ...more
This was an absolute five star read for me. Kresly cole did an amazing job picking up all the different threads of the story line and turning them intThis was an absolute five star read for me. Kresly cole did an amazing job picking up all the different threads of the story line and turning them into a great novel. For me the progression of the overall world is as important as the HEA so i guess that's why I enjoyed it so much.
Lothaire being the Enemy of Old for the previous 11 books was going to be an intense hero and I think Ms Cole did a great job not taking the evil out of Lothaire but pairing him up with a sassy heroine like Elizabeth who could give as good as she got. I think she integrated the upcoming spin off series about the Dacians very well and also gave us something to think about in the upcoming Immortals to find their HEA.
If you are a fan of the IAD this instalment doesn't disappoint. ...more
Another five star effort from Ms Kresley Cole, this series just keeps getting better and better.
I love the way she takes such dark heroes and turns thAnother five star effort from Ms Kresley Cole, this series just keeps getting better and better.
I love the way she takes such dark heroes and turns things around so you feel such a connection to them. Declan Chase, aka Aiden the Fierce was one such hero. Even though I find the torture elements not in my comfort zone the overiding story is so good I find I can finish these books in two days, they are addictive reading.
Finally this series is living up to the promise of what a good J R Ward can be. The series started off a bit slowly the first book was a little blah, Finally this series is living up to the promise of what a good J R Ward can be. The series started off a bit slowly the first book was a little blah, the second improving, but this one was great. Even though the romance element was good it was the over story arc concerning the angels and the battle between good and evil which is really grabbing my attention. Here's hoping for each book to be better and better and an awesome conclusion....more
Lisa - (Aussie Girl)
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