Goddess Review

Goddess 

By Josephine Angelini

Summary

After accidentally unleashing the gods from their captivity on Olympus, Helen must find a way to re-imprison them without starting a devastating war. But the gods are angry, and their thirst for blood already has a body count.

To make matters worse, the Oracle reveals that a diabolical Tyrant is lurking among them, which drives a wedge between the once-solid group of friends. As the gods use the Scions against one another, Lucas’s life hangs in the balance. Still unsure whether she loves him or Orion, Helen is forced to make a terrifying decision, for war is coming to her shores.

In Josephine Angelini’s compelling conclusion to the masterfully woven Starcrossed trilogy, a goddess must rise above it all to change a destiny that’s been written in the stars. With worlds built just as fast as they crumble, love and war collide in an all-out battle that will leave no question unanswered and no heart untouched.

What I Loved

The Final
I love reading the final books in series, but I'm always sad to know it is the final book. However this was a wonderful ending and I'm so happy with how it ended for all the characters.
Story
What a great conclusion to this epic love/tragedy story. The final battle was fought. Lies and deceit played a key role in obtaining the outcome. And of course LOVE. Some loves were lost and a new ones were found.
Characters
I love all of the characters in the book and Helen has always been a really great character. I like that she has never given up at any point in the books, even when discovering horrible news. She takes everything in stride which I like and tries to do what is best, no matter the final outcome for her.
Flash-backs
I loved reading about all of Helen's previous lives, that was so cool. I personally love when things go back into the past to explain and understand why things happened the way they did.

Didn't Like
Saying goodbye to all these wonderful characters and story.

Recommendation 

A must read series for anyone who loves romance, Greek Mythology and YA. If you haven't read this series yet it is the perfect time to just into the series since this is the final book. If you have already started this series, get this book asap and read it asap!

Information
Starcrossed Trilogy

Starcrossed my review
Dreamless my review
Goddess

Have you read this series yet?

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Dead Silence Review

Dead Silence

By Kimberly Derting

Summary

Violet thought she’d made peace with her unique ability to sense the echoes of the dead and the imprints that cling to their killers…that is until she acquired an imprint of her own. Forced to carry a reminder of the horrible events of her kidnapping, Violet is more determined than ever to lead a normal life. However, the people who run the special investigative team Violet works for have no intention of letting her go.

When someone close to Violet becomes a suspect in a horrific murder, she finds herself pulled into a deadly hunt for a madman with an army of devoted followers. Violet has survived dangerous situations before, but she quickly discovers that protecting those closest to her is far more difficult than protecting herself.

What I Loved

Endings

As much as I hate saying goodbye to a series, I'm also glad to read an ending, however the book was left with a little cliffhanger leaving the possibility of coming back to the series.

Creepy

I'm not much of a scary book reader, but I will read this series and I do completely enjoy Kim's brand of twisted tellings. Once again Kim has managed to creep me out and think twice about being around people. 

Story

Another great book in this series. Filled with fun (since I'm no longer at this age) high school drama, murderous suspense, teenage romance and a story to keep the pages easily turning.

Didn't Like

This is the end of the series, so sad about that. I truly do hope Kim comes back to this series one day, I would love more books in this creepy series. Even the ending left a little cliffhanger that suggested future books.

Recommendation 

A must read series, but be prepared to be scared and creeped out after reading. 

Information 

The Body Finder Series

The Body Finder review

Desires of the Dead review

The Last Echo review

Dead Silence

Steel's Edge Review

Steel's Edge

By Ilona Andrews

Summary

The Edge lies between worlds, on the border between the Broken, where people shop at Wal-Mart and magic is a fairy tale—and the Weird, where blueblood aristocrats rule, changelings roam, and the strength of your magic can change your destiny…

Charlotte de Ney is as noble as they come, a blueblood straight out of the Weird. But even though she possesses rare magical healing abilities, her life has brought her nothing but pain. After her marriage crumbles, she flees to the Edge to build a new home for herself. Until Richard Mar is brought to her for treatment, and Charlotte’s life is turned upside down once again.

Richard is a swordsman without peer, future head of his large and rambunctious Edger clan—and he’s on a clandestine quest to wipe out slavers trafficking humans in the Weird. So when his presence leads his very dangerous enemies to Charlotte, she vows to help Richard destroy them. The slavers’ operation, however, goes deeper than Richard knows, and even working together, Charlotte and Richard may not survive...

What I Loved
Series
This is book 4 in the series. Each book contains its own new couple and story, but with an arcing storyline that connects them all. We still get to hear about past couples and I love this type of series.
Story
I love every book in this series and this book didn't disappointment nor fall short of the rest of the series. Steel's Edge has a perfect amount of ass kicking action, great story line that continues with the rest of the books and a dose of romance that fits perfectly with the books fast pace action. 

Characters

Charlotte: I have always loved every single one of their female characters. They are always very strong female characters and that is my favorite type, no weak and whiny females for their books. While Charlotte may not be able to kick ass in a physical fight, she has some wicked power that no one should mess with.

Richard: Another awesome male character that kicks some major ass with the right amount of interior softness. 

Romance
Perfect amount of romance, not a lot, but these two are perfect for each other. The connection and chemistry they have together is fantastic. 

Didn't Like

Nothing!

Recommendation 

An awesome series that needs to be read if you like urban fantasy, adventure and romance.

Information
The Edge
On the Edge
Bayou Moon
Fate's Edge
Steel's Edge

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Dark Days Tour Leg 2

Dark Days Tour 2013

Leg 2

Spellcaster by Claudia Gray

Requiem by Lauren Oliver

Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza

Fragments by Dan Wells

Mind Games by Kiersten White 

I have been looking forward to this event the first day I found out they were coming here. I was also a little nervous because it was the first big event I would be taking Melia my daughter with me, thankfully my husband was able to come with me and help out when I needed. We ended up being a little late because I was waiting for Spellcaster to be delivered to my door, but it didn't get here in time so I had to leave without it. Then when I was almost there I forgot my ARC of Mind Games, sadness! 

During the event I was only partially listening, I was trying to keep the daughter happy and not getting upset. But as the line started forming I just decided to wait and chat with the other bloggers I hadn't seen for months.

Claudia Gray

 Lauren Oliver

 Kiersten White

 Dan Wells

I told Dan I was listening to Partials while I was pregnant and I almost stopped reading it because of the book being about babies dying hours after birth. So he signed his prescription card saying Melia does NOT have RM.

Debra Driza

All in all the event was fun and Melia did really well. I had to have her in all the photos with the authors, I would have loved to have taken more but I was a little busy with Melia and chatting. 

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1 Month Old

1 Month Today

Well today my little darling daughter is 1 month old. I love this little girl. She is keeping us busy and up all the time, but she is so worth every waking moment, every dirty diaper, every bit of spit up and every precious smile. 

With the little sleep I get, I haven't really been in the mood to read a book. But I am getting the itch to start reading again. I hope to be picking up some books here soon, I just have to find the right book to start reading.

Here is a picture of my little Melia

Happy 1 month my daughter, I look forward to the many more we have to come.

Unravel Me Review

Unravel Me

By Tahereh Mafi

 
Summary

Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her—people with gifts—and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.

She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.

Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.

In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart—and Adam's life.

Didn't Like

Well I have to say I had a lot of issues while reading this book, I loved Shatter Me, but Unravel Me didn't work on the whole for me. I didn't like Warner in the first book and I still don't like him in this book. I personally don't understand Juliette's fascination with him at all and I don't care if he looks like a god. This is what annoys with me ALL books, females being stunned into stupidity by a great looking a$$hole and not seeing how terrible of a person he is and ignoring all his horrible deeds. I'm sorry but this is how I feel and I found myself speed reading through A LOT of the Juliette/Warner mentioning just to get it over with.

What I Liked

The Ending

The ending redeemed some of the book for me and does make me want to pick up the final book and see what happens.

Discovery 
A few new discoveries are made and revealed by many of the characters. Some really tugged at the heart strings.

Note: This is a bit short because I read the book 4+ months ago and I had problems with writing the review and by the time I came back to it, I don't remember much. 

Recommendation

Worth the read for sure, I know many others that have already read this one and loved it, I just didn't. I don't think many others will have the same opinions about this book that I did, unless you have the same pet peeves that I do.

Releases 

February 5th 2013
Amazon / B&N / Book Depository

Information
Shatter Me Trilogy

Shatter Me my review
Destroy Me 1.5

Unravel Me
Book 3 November 2013

Love or hate the middle books?

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Immortal Craving Review

Immortal Craving

By Kendra Leigh Castle

Summary

The last-and most lethal-of his kind . . . Wild, uncontrollable, and powerful, the lion-shifting Rakshasa were hunted down by vicious rival vampires who feared their dark, magical abilities. Somehow one survived, and now, after centuries of hiding, Tasmin Singh reemerges as fierce and fearless as ever at the door of the Lilim queen, seeking answers . . . and sanctuary.

The human best friend to a vampire queen, Bay Harper traded her quiet, comfortable life for a world filled with immortal assassins, warring werewolves . . . and this hauntingly sexy shifter. Only Bay's gentle touch can subdue Tasmin's inner demons, even as he brings out a passion and sensuality she never imagined she could feel. But when a bloody struggle threatens to tear them apart, can Bay risk everything on her faith in him-or will his dark side be stronger than even their all-consuming desire?

What I Loved

Characters
Tasmin: He has a wonderful little surprise for Bay about his sexual experience that I absolutely loved. He was also just the right amount of cocky, self assured/importance and vulnerable to make him completely lovable and at times infuriating. 
Bay or Bailey: I loved many things about her character. I love how stubborn she is about not falling into the glitz and glamor that a vampires life is, she has stayed on the outside and hasn't fallen pray to all the other sexy vampires. She also has an awesome dog sidekick that makes for some fun comedic relief.
Romance 
Fantastic amount of romance, sex appeal, bedroom scenes and sexual tension between the two characters. 

Storyline
A part of the storyline was achieved and wrapped up in this book, but things aren't completely fixed and ready to be finished. I love how all the previous couples make an appearance and are still part of the story. It is wonderful to not have to say goodbye to them completely, but at the same time get another new and exciting love story.

What I Missed
In the previous books the men are Cait Sith, cat shifting vampires and the hottest thing about them is that they purr. The sexy Tasmin, being a lion shifter of the Rakshasa doesn't purr. I was a little saddened when I found out that lions don't purr and he wouldn't be purring in the book. While there isn't any purring there is still plenty to love about him and this book.

Recommendation 
The forth book in the series and well worth the continuation of reading the series as well as picking up the series for the first time. Perfect for all paranormal romance readers.

Releases
January 29th 2012
Amazon / B&N / Book Depository

Information 
Dark Dynasties 
Dark Awakening my review
Midnight Reckoning my review
Shadow Rising my review
Immortal Craving

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