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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Angelfire (Dark Angel 1) by Hanna Peach

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This is possibly the longest the book I've read this year so far. But it's absolutely worth the read. This story is woven like a tapestry. Each scene is detailed perfectly and you slide into the characters flawlessly. There was more than one night were I was so engrossed in Alyx's endeavors that when something went bump in the night in my house, I jumped a few feet in the air and had to wait a few seconds to still my racing heart.
I find less than a handful of errors in the writing, none of which will interfere with the reader's flow. This story will grip the reader from the first line and hold them captive until the end leaving the reader wanting more. The unexpected twists the story takes will definitely stun the reader.
This story is definitely the start one hell of an epic adventure for Alyx and her friends. I look forward to starting Angelstone to see what happens next.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Dreamz (Wunder 0.5) by A.R.Von

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This story takes place before Wunder. This one focuses more on the zombie infestation and how Wunder trains with her teams to eliminate the infected.
It definitely gives you a bit more insite on Wunder, and you learn things about her that you didn't get a chance to in book one. Here is where Wunder and Pete first meet.. Even if they don't officially meet until book one.
One nice change about this prequel is you not only get into Wunder's head.. but you get a taste of Pete's as well.
I wonder if book two if the reason Wunder and Pete were sharing dreams before they met will be explained, after all I'm sure both are just as curious about it as any one that reads this book will be.
As this is a short I really can't speak anymore on it without giving anything away. I do look forward to book two in the series though.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws

Surfacing the Rim (Piercing the Fold 2) by Venessa Kimball

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This book picks up right where Piercing the Fold left off. The surprises the read meets in PtF are no longer a shock and even the characters are starting to adjust to some of them.
The writing style is consistant in this book and the reader won't have to worry about a sudden change in how the characters think or act.
This story has a bit more action in it and the reader will find old characters and some new in a ton of danger. Discoveries and realizations are made that will make the reader think and ponder.
I found no errors in the story and I eagerly await Ascending the Veil.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Sunbolt (The Sunbolt Chronicles 1) by Intisar Khanani

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This story put me in mind of Aladdin for some reason. Even if our main character is a fifteen year old girl named Hitomi. She's different than the other humans on the island where she lives. A fact that's pointed out to her daily by the locals.
I find maybe two small really unnoticeable errors in the entire work and neither one even caused me to pause in the read.
This book has a ton of action from chases across rooftops, to fighting and being chased by mages, vampires, and beings called breathers. The reader will find no slow points in this adventure, and will even have a chuckle or two along the way.
I wait expenctantly for book 2 now that I've had a taste for Hitomi and her adventure I definitely want more.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws

Friday, June 14, 2013

Good Ghost Gone Bad by Janiera Eldridge

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To get the technicalities out of the way, There's some structure issues and I did spot a number of small wrong word errors. Nothing to detrimental, they are just there.
The story itself if very interesting and will definitely make the reader reconsider a few things in their own lives, especially when it comes to how they treat others for whatever reason, and things they could have done to given a different outlook to something that happened.
Brianna was murdered in cold blood for absolutely no reason. She quickly discovered she isn't the only one the sick prick killed, though by some of their stories, hers was quick and less mortifying then theirs had been.
I liked how this story was told. Brianna has been pretty much talking to god only knows what to tell her story. It's a very sad story, but not as sad as a few of the other ghosts' stories. There's some spectral romance brewing and some grisly things as well. A little something for everyone!
Janiera has definitely grasped the absolute fear we all face with daily as well as the questions and what ifs we ask ourselves a lot too.
I loved how the characters while ghosts still held on to the emotions they had and banded together to help each other out. I hope there will be another book.. One that perhaps delves into how Melissa died.
I give this book 4 of 5 paws

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Reconnaissance (Paradise Reclaimed 2) by Aubrie Dionne

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Reconnaissance begins at the award ceremony.. However, it is not Andromeda we follow in this story it's Nova. They survived the microbes but these poor survivors from Earth can't seem to get a break. This time it's Nova that makes the discovery.
This story goes into depth about Nova's life, and even while still in the beginning, you begin to understand why she's pushed herself all those years and why she resents Andromeda so much. If the reader disliked Nova in Colonization, they'll have an annoying feeling of guilt once they start learning about miss prim and proper.
Andromeda in this story, is much different than she was in Colonization. She's no longer the love sick little girl chasing after her best friend. Now, she's more adult in her ways, especially her thinking. I was impressed with her choice of the team, especially with the fact that excluded herself and Corvus from it.
This story definitely doesn't lack in action department from the beginning there's plenty of action as Nova, Sirius, and the others face a new threat to their new colony on Paradise 21.
All in all this book was lot more action packed than Colonization. I hope Aubrie continues with the series. There's a small unresolved issue which leads me to know there will be at least one more book to follow this series if not more.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Colonization (Paradise Reclaimed 1) Aubrie Dionne

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This is the first true Science Fiction book I've bothered to read in a long time. I mean sci-fi with people and "exotic" animals living on a space station/ship and everything. Here you meet Andromeda, a 17 year who's great grandmother keeps insisting will do great things. You also meet Sirius, Andromeda's best friend who is constantly dragging her off to places on the ship they have no business being in.
In the first few chapters Andromeda comes off as the spoiled brat everyone naturally assumes she is. Especially with how she feels about the major changes happening in her life as well as her life assignment. I was very happy to see her suck it up and realize there was little else she could do except accept her circumstances.
The further into the story you go the more interesting it becomes. Paradise 21 is strange place with even stranger inhabitants.
This book will appeal to anyone who likes the YA genre.. it being a sci fi story shouldn't even really factor in to the reader since the main point message of the story is to tell you to trust in yourself and your gut... Even if the whole world (or in this case ship) thinks you're crazy.
I absolutely loved this book. The writing style is very good. And considering my copy is an unedited arc, there were minimal errors that I could see. This author has woven a tale that will truly make the reader sit and think about everything they think they know.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws and look forward to Reconnaissance.

Friday, June 7, 2013

Ours (The Bears 2) by Hazel Gower

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This book strays from Brian, Blake, and Suzie and focuses on Sandy who discovers she too is the mate of two bear shifters.. Jake and Zack. Sandy is every bit the spitfire who really doesn't want to be in the situation more so because of her family then any valid reason. And while this story strayed from the whole Bear family men mating human females the matron has an issue with (hopefully a future installment will return to that) it does have another serious undertoned element in it.
This story is a bit more action laced then Theirs was.. And I still want to know what Adele is up to I trust that woman about as far as I can throw her. I did spot a couple of small errors, nothing that would turn the reader off, but as I've said before, those occur when a writer is in the heat of the moment so to speak.
I do hope the next installment goes a bit deeper into the whole Adele thing. and I wonder if it will be about Gwen or Sammy, only time will tell how Hazel will manage to torture her fans next.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Theirs (The Bears 1) by Hazel Gower

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Okay the few lines of this story were totally NOT what I was expecting. It did make me bust out laughing from personal experience though!
I found the plot to this story to be quite an interesting one. I've never read a shifter story where a person had two mates. Usually it's just one, but Brian and Blake both claim Suzie to their mate in this one.
Okay despite the amount of "paranormal porn" in this book I really liked it. It wasn't a serious erotica like all the other ones I've read lately, it was easy going and light hearted, and it made me smile pretty much non stop.
Any lover of paranormal, even if they aren't fans of erotica will absolutely fall in love with Suzie, Blake, and Brain I know I did.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws

Faded (The Rock Star Trilogy 2) by Mercy Amare

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Faded picks up exactly one week after Jaded ends.. Not that anything happened in the missing week. Scarlett quickly runs through the events that had her leave Hope and return to L.A but she's miserable there. Her miseray doesn't last long though and it's not long before the quirky misunderstood rock star is right back to her old self.
The copy of Faded I have is an unedited, uncorrected ARC and I have to admit that I'm quite impressed with the fact that while obviously it needs a little tweaking to be perfect, there are not that many errors in it at all. Cudos for Mercy!
It took me much less time to read this one than it did Jaded and I'm almost positive that any fan will fly through this book too and then silently swear when they reach the end...well, At least that's what I did!
Faded definitely flows in sync with Jaded, unlike most series where the reader watches the writing style either get better (however in most cases the other books are nowhere near as good as the first) that isn't a worry with The Rock Star Trilogy. The writing style is consistant and the reader rest assured that they can finished Jaded and pick up Faded without a worry that Scarlett's thoughts won't seem right anymore.
There is on hell of a surprise at the end of this one that will absolutely blog the reader's mind but it's worth it and it totally keeps the reader craving the final installment.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws

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