by Jayne Ann Krentz.
A new paranormal series (no arcane) but it was a nice change to get away from the arcane society and nightshade. This was her new book and I read it quickly, always enjoying the storyline of a JAK paranormal romance.
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Monday, August 20, 2012
The Witness
by Nora Roberts.
Wow - this is a good book! I love these suspense romances and this one didn't disappoint. I liked it all the way, a good build up in the beginning, a good story, good characters and a good mystery/suspense (not really a mystery too much). It was definitely hard to put down and I highly recommend this for a good stand alone read!
Wow - this is a good book! I love these suspense romances and this one didn't disappoint. I liked it all the way, a good build up in the beginning, a good story, good characters and a good mystery/suspense (not really a mystery too much). It was definitely hard to put down and I highly recommend this for a good stand alone read!
Sleeping Beauty
by Elle Lothlorien.
Hoping for a second winner this one was okay but kind of twisted in the middle. It's based on a woman Claire who has sleeping beauty syndrome which involves spells of fainting/blacking out leading up to a longer coma like state where she's semi-conscious but has complete amnesia. Cue male doctor who meets her on the street during one of her episodes and I won't give more away.
I was kind of perturbed, there are some twists and turns that were hard to relate to in this book. There are a lot of helpful characters around and while being unbelievable the overall book was good. Just had to get through the middle part. Recommended because the story was good, no where near as funny as Frog Prince but a good read if not disturbing for a bit.
Hoping for a second winner this one was okay but kind of twisted in the middle. It's based on a woman Claire who has sleeping beauty syndrome which involves spells of fainting/blacking out leading up to a longer coma like state where she's semi-conscious but has complete amnesia. Cue male doctor who meets her on the street during one of her episodes and I won't give more away.
I was kind of perturbed, there are some twists and turns that were hard to relate to in this book. There are a lot of helpful characters around and while being unbelievable the overall book was good. Just had to get through the middle part. Recommended because the story was good, no where near as funny as Frog Prince but a good read if not disturbing for a bit.
The Frog Prince
by Elle Lothlorien
A new author to try out, this first book was very good if not unbelievable. It was also interesting to see what fame can do to a relationship. It was fun all the way. Following the story of an un-crowned prince of Austria (they have no monarchy) living in America who falls for a hilariously quirky american. Then all of a sudden the monarchy is re-instated and he becomes king - instant fame around the world to deal with and she's just a 'commoner' so the speculation about their relationship runs rampant. Very fun story, I was happy I found this author!
A new author to try out, this first book was very good if not unbelievable. It was also interesting to see what fame can do to a relationship. It was fun all the way. Following the story of an un-crowned prince of Austria (they have no monarchy) living in America who falls for a hilariously quirky american. Then all of a sudden the monarchy is re-instated and he becomes king - instant fame around the world to deal with and she's just a 'commoner' so the speculation about their relationship runs rampant. Very fun story, I was happy I found this author!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Crystal Gardens (ladies of lantern street book 1)
by Amanda Quick.
Oh how i love amanda quick books, some of my very favorites. This one is one of her paranormal romances, but not Arcane. It's a new trilogy that will follow 3 women who are investigators. The first follows Evangaline who is in danger and Lucas who decides to help her. It was short and to the point but a nice easy quick enjoyable read for sure!
Oh how i love amanda quick books, some of my very favorites. This one is one of her paranormal romances, but not Arcane. It's a new trilogy that will follow 3 women who are investigators. The first follows Evangaline who is in danger and Lucas who decides to help her. It was short and to the point but a nice easy quick enjoyable read for sure!
A Storm of Swords (song of ice and fire book 3)
By George RR Martin.
I did not finish this book, the longest of the series, I did make it more than halfway through and could guess where it was going. Knowing that favorite characters easily die off unexpectedly I couldn't stomach another one so I quit. I rarely if ever don't finish a book, especially a good one. Maybe some day I'll come back to this but I feel like I've had enough, it was enjoyable but i don't need the rest of the series to feel satisfied.
I did not finish this book, the longest of the series, I did make it more than halfway through and could guess where it was going. Knowing that favorite characters easily die off unexpectedly I couldn't stomach another one so I quit. I rarely if ever don't finish a book, especially a good one. Maybe some day I'll come back to this but I feel like I've had enough, it was enjoyable but i don't need the rest of the series to feel satisfied.
A Clash of Kings (song of ice and fire book 2)
By George RR Martin.
The epic story continues and I really enjoyed this book althoughit ended really abruptly, luckily I had the third ready to go. New characters join the fight for power and different sides to some characters are shown.
The epic story continues and I really enjoyed this book althoughit ended really abruptly, luckily I had the third ready to go. New characters join the fight for power and different sides to some characters are shown.
Shadows edge
By JT Geissinger.
This is a new series called the night prowler series and is a paranormal romance. Book one follows a half breed shifter as she learns about what she is and her past. I really enjoyed the book and look forward to future ones for sure! Highly recommend!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Fifty shades series
By E.L. James
I had no idea what I was getting into when I bought fifty shades grey. First off I thought it was young adult, nope, no way.
This is hard core adult romance with a heavy dose of SnM. I'm not sure I would have read them if I had investigated further but I'm glad I did. The writing left much to be desired, I mean pick up a thesaurus sometime and people just do not "gasp" often in real life and certainly not almost continuously like in the first book.
I really didn't love the first book but I liked the ending and it was all a good setup for the second book which I did really like. The third tired the stories up but was otherwise kind of boring. All in all, the characters and overall story are great, the sex was not my style but wasn't too hard to stomach.
These are not high in my recommendations list but if you are looking for a new type of romance and kinky doesn't turn you away you may enjoy these, just be sure to at least read the second.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Catching Fire (hunger games book 2) and Monkingjay (book 3)
By Suzanne Collins.
I heard the second and third books were not as good as the first and I have to disagree with that. I think they were great but the second is a cliffhanger so be warned. I can't say much about this without giving away the first so I'll just say the story continues and it's captivating and well done!
Let's Pretend this never happened
By Jennie Lawson (the bloggess)
This was witty and funny and a mostly true memoir. It had some stories she mentioned in her blog I follow but lots of new stuff and history. I really enjoyed it and it was a nice break.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Game of Thrones (Song of Ice and Fire book 1)
by George R.R. Martin.
Well I just finished the first book in this series last night and wow what a great ending! Definitely makes you want to start the second immediately and I can't wait to watch the tv series since I hear it's very good as well. This book has a lot going on, multiple characters are followed so you get multiple perspectives and it's hard to choose who to get behind for this game of thrones. It took a little while to get into because it was hard to follow with a different character each chapter but once I got to know everyone it really took off. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone!
Well I just finished the first book in this series last night and wow what a great ending! Definitely makes you want to start the second immediately and I can't wait to watch the tv series since I hear it's very good as well. This book has a lot going on, multiple characters are followed so you get multiple perspectives and it's hard to choose who to get behind for this game of thrones. It took a little while to get into because it was hard to follow with a different character each chapter but once I got to know everyone it really took off. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Hunger Games
By Suzanne Collins.
Wow, I won't spoil this for anyone but it is a captivating must read set in the future, a very controlled, bizarre future where people live in districts and are ruled by the Capitol. Easch year, two young adults are chosen from each district to partake in the hunger games, a survival 'game' with only one winner, the last alive. It's brutal and heart wrenching and a page turner. Katniss is a wonderful protagonist, honest and easy to like. I look forward to the rest of the trilogy and the movie now!
Friday, March 23, 2012
Game of Thrones (Song of Ice and Fire book 1)
by George R.R. Martin.
Okay this will be followed up later when I actually finish this book but I have much to say and I'm going to be putting it aside for just a bit to read the Hunger Games series so I thought I'd write this for now.
This series is epic and intense - think lord of the rings EXCEPT you don't get a core of characters to follow through an adventure. Characters you grow to like die, characters you hate you may start to like later, characters surprise you. This is much more real life - there is no hero, the strong/smart succeed unless they are unlucky or outnumbered. There is intrigue for sure.
I had a really hard time getting into the book at first because there is so much to learn about the new world and it switches between characters each chapter. Until you get to know the characters this can be confusing (I have no issues now).
There are parallel and intertwined stories going on and it's called Game of Thrones for a reason - the kingdom is in peril (it's only newly won anyhow). You really don't 'root' for anyone either, you just follow the story as it plays out - very different than any other book i've read but I'm definitely enjoying it.
So I would recommend this but it's not light reading. I am looking forward to continuing it but will probably take breaks here and there because it's so long. Hopefully soon i'm on here saying i finished at least the first of the 4 books!
Okay this will be followed up later when I actually finish this book but I have much to say and I'm going to be putting it aside for just a bit to read the Hunger Games series so I thought I'd write this for now.
This series is epic and intense - think lord of the rings EXCEPT you don't get a core of characters to follow through an adventure. Characters you grow to like die, characters you hate you may start to like later, characters surprise you. This is much more real life - there is no hero, the strong/smart succeed unless they are unlucky or outnumbered. There is intrigue for sure.
I had a really hard time getting into the book at first because there is so much to learn about the new world and it switches between characters each chapter. Until you get to know the characters this can be confusing (I have no issues now).
There are parallel and intertwined stories going on and it's called Game of Thrones for a reason - the kingdom is in peril (it's only newly won anyhow). You really don't 'root' for anyone either, you just follow the story as it plays out - very different than any other book i've read but I'm definitely enjoying it.
So I would recommend this but it's not light reading. I am looking forward to continuing it but will probably take breaks here and there because it's so long. Hopefully soon i'm on here saying i finished at least the first of the 4 books!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Ballad: A Gathering of Fairie
by Maggie Stiefvater.
The companion novel to Lament. This story takes place just after Lament when James is now at the Thornking-Ash school (for gifted students?) and meets Nuala a fairie who can make James even more exceptional at his music (bagpipes) in exchange for siphoning years off the end of his life.
While it's not a sequal to Lament (it doesn't follow the original 2 characters at all), it definitely continues the story from a fairie political point of view. Just like Lament, there is plenty of danger and action to keep the interest high and I finished this one very quickly (2 nights?). I thought it was a great companion book and I highly recommend both of these books. I do hope or wish that the author would write a third book sometime in the future because I feel that there is more to Dee's story as she has not met her potential in the least yet.
The companion novel to Lament. This story takes place just after Lament when James is now at the Thornking-Ash school (for gifted students?) and meets Nuala a fairie who can make James even more exceptional at his music (bagpipes) in exchange for siphoning years off the end of his life.
While it's not a sequal to Lament (it doesn't follow the original 2 characters at all), it definitely continues the story from a fairie political point of view. Just like Lament, there is plenty of danger and action to keep the interest high and I finished this one very quickly (2 nights?). I thought it was a great companion book and I highly recommend both of these books. I do hope or wish that the author would write a third book sometime in the future because I feel that there is more to Dee's story as she has not met her potential in the least yet.
Lament: The Fairie Queen's Deception
by Maggie Stiefvater.
A new fairie book that was on sale one day for cheap on kindle so I purchased it. I loved it! This one is kind of a traditional fairie book, one where you don't speak of the fairies and therefore don't learn much about their world. It's about a young girl Dee who is very special and a young (man? or fairie? or what) Luke who is intrigued by Dee.
I won't give more than that away by stating what it's really about but it goes through some very interesting fairie lore. Dee caught the fairie's interest due to her music (she plays the harp) and I thought the story really was wonderful.
Dee's best friend James Morgan has a companion novel 'Ballad' which I'm reading now. Dee still makes appearances in Ballad but it's not a sequel. I'm enjoying this 'world' and these characters but I know there are only the 2 books unfortunately.
A new fairie book that was on sale one day for cheap on kindle so I purchased it. I loved it! This one is kind of a traditional fairie book, one where you don't speak of the fairies and therefore don't learn much about their world. It's about a young girl Dee who is very special and a young (man? or fairie? or what) Luke who is intrigued by Dee.
I won't give more than that away by stating what it's really about but it goes through some very interesting fairie lore. Dee caught the fairie's interest due to her music (she plays the harp) and I thought the story really was wonderful.
Dee's best friend James Morgan has a companion novel 'Ballad' which I'm reading now. Dee still makes appearances in Ballad but it's not a sequel. I'm enjoying this 'world' and these characters but I know there are only the 2 books unfortunately.
Monday, February 27, 2012
The Iron Knight (Iron Fae book 6 - final)
by Julie Kagawa.
The final book (well for this series anyway). Let me first say - that I did like the ending of Iron Queen, for a trilogy it had kind of an epic ending - very Fae - perfect you could say. However due to pressure from her editors because people really like Happily Ever After endings she went on to write this essentially epilogue from Ash's point of view.
This book did more than just complete the story though, it really resolved a lot between Puck and Ash and gave a lot of the history that is between them. All the characters really grew and it was a nice adventure with a good group of Fae. Parts were sad, parts were nerve wracking but because I can't handle suspense I made sure and read the spoilers so I'd know how it turned out - I HATE suspense, especially if I'm reading at night, I won't stop reading otherwise and then I'm up half the night.
So instead I got 3 good nights/mornings of reading in and finished up this wonderful series. I'm so glad I read this series, I loved the worlds and the characters and I thought the author did a wonderful job with a unique (yet not new) world of the Fae. She didn't sugar coat anything and I thought it wonderfully done. I would definitely recommend this series and hopefully I haven't given too much away about it so that it's still enjoyable.
The final book (well for this series anyway). Let me first say - that I did like the ending of Iron Queen, for a trilogy it had kind of an epic ending - very Fae - perfect you could say. However due to pressure from her editors because people really like Happily Ever After endings she went on to write this essentially epilogue from Ash's point of view.
This book did more than just complete the story though, it really resolved a lot between Puck and Ash and gave a lot of the history that is between them. All the characters really grew and it was a nice adventure with a good group of Fae. Parts were sad, parts were nerve wracking but because I can't handle suspense I made sure and read the spoilers so I'd know how it turned out - I HATE suspense, especially if I'm reading at night, I won't stop reading otherwise and then I'm up half the night.
So instead I got 3 good nights/mornings of reading in and finished up this wonderful series. I'm so glad I read this series, I loved the worlds and the characters and I thought the author did a wonderful job with a unique (yet not new) world of the Fae. She didn't sugar coat anything and I thought it wonderfully done. I would definitely recommend this series and hopefully I haven't given too much away about it so that it's still enjoyable.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Summer Crossing (Iron Fae book 5)
by Julie Kagawa.
This is a short one - from Puck's point of view! Puck and Ash are together again, on a short adventure into Arcadia. It was neat seeing Puck's point of view and some of just Puck and Ash together - since they have such a long history. It's a good setup for the final book from Ash's point of view too.
This is a short one - from Puck's point of view! Puck and Ash are together again, on a short adventure into Arcadia. It was neat seeing Puck's point of view and some of just Puck and Ash together - since they have such a long history. It's a good setup for the final book from Ash's point of view too.
Iron Queen (Iron Fae book 4)
by Julie Kagawa.
The conclusion of the original trilogy. Meghan and Ash are together at last in the mortal world but it seems they can not live on contentedly and see where life takes them. The Iron Fae are still trying to take over the never never and Meghan is the only one that could 'fight' them with her peculiar Iron magic.
This one was fantastic as well. Meghan finally becomes a bit stronger, learning to fight and becoming much more decisive and confident. There were some tragic, sad parts of the book but the journey all made sense and seemed necessary. If this was really the end I'd be very very sad about that, while the ending was almost epic, it wasn't ideal and I'm hoping the last book (after the short story) makes things a bit 'happier' - we shall see - she has some options here. Either way, Meghan's story is really done now and we get to see Ash continue on with Puck so I'm looking forward to that!
The conclusion of the original trilogy. Meghan and Ash are together at last in the mortal world but it seems they can not live on contentedly and see where life takes them. The Iron Fae are still trying to take over the never never and Meghan is the only one that could 'fight' them with her peculiar Iron magic.
This one was fantastic as well. Meghan finally becomes a bit stronger, learning to fight and becoming much more decisive and confident. There were some tragic, sad parts of the book but the journey all made sense and seemed necessary. If this was really the end I'd be very very sad about that, while the ending was almost epic, it wasn't ideal and I'm hoping the last book (after the short story) makes things a bit 'happier' - we shall see - she has some options here. Either way, Meghan's story is really done now and we get to see Ash continue on with Puck so I'm looking forward to that!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Iron Daughter (Iron Fae book 3)
by Julie Kagawa.
I really loved this one in the series. Lots of questions were resolved. While the beginning was kind of slow and I didn't see where it was all going it soon picked up and adventure ensued.
It starts with Meghan at the winter court dealing with her feelings for prince Ash who won't acknowledge her (you are beating your head against the wall because he warned her that he couldn't acknowledge his feelings for her but of course she starts doubting them etc. - teenage angst).
Then an event occurs that throws the Unseelie Court against the Seelie Court (they are always looking for a reason) and Meghan must intervene with the help of her friends again to save the Fae world as they know it from the Iron Fae (again). She learns some new tricks and becomes a bit braver I thought which made this book very interesting.
We also meet a bunch of new characters (although some don't last long) including the self proclaimed queen of the mis-fits who was exhiled by Queen Titania. I personally love the historical fairy references myself :)
I really loved how this one wrapped up and was quite content but I know the story continues and the battle with the Iron Fae is not over yet.
I really loved this one in the series. Lots of questions were resolved. While the beginning was kind of slow and I didn't see where it was all going it soon picked up and adventure ensued.
It starts with Meghan at the winter court dealing with her feelings for prince Ash who won't acknowledge her (you are beating your head against the wall because he warned her that he couldn't acknowledge his feelings for her but of course she starts doubting them etc. - teenage angst).
Then an event occurs that throws the Unseelie Court against the Seelie Court (they are always looking for a reason) and Meghan must intervene with the help of her friends again to save the Fae world as they know it from the Iron Fae (again). She learns some new tricks and becomes a bit braver I thought which made this book very interesting.
We also meet a bunch of new characters (although some don't last long) including the self proclaimed queen of the mis-fits who was exhiled by Queen Titania. I personally love the historical fairy references myself :)
I really loved how this one wrapped up and was quite content but I know the story continues and the battle with the Iron Fae is not over yet.
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