tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56734465397075417622024-03-12T16:32:26.841-07:00Kristina's World of BooksKristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.comBlogger337125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-56975103380579685672014-09-01T22:30:00.000-07:002014-09-01T22:30:00.020-07:00Ice Cold Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: x-large;">Ice Cold</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://cherryadair.com/">Cherry Adair</a></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">Summary</span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">T-FLAC operative Rafael Navarro will never allow another woman to suffer the consequences of his dangerous life. But in a world where a terrorist can do more damage with a keyboard than a bomb, he needs the expert help of a cyber-geek. And fast.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Fellow operative, and cybercrimes specialist Honey Winston prefers computers to people. But when a serial bomber threatens the world’s financial infrastructure, she’s forced to work closely with Navarro, whose notorious skill in the bedroom is as legendary as his dexterity defusing bombs. </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Honey and Rafael must fight sparks hot enough to melt their resolve, and push beyond fear itself, as they join forces in a bid to race the clock before a sinister and lethal bomber proves just how much they both have to lose.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">T-FLAC is back, and the timer is counting down in the most pulse-pounding explosive op yet</span></span></i></div>
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<b><u>Characters</u></b></div>
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<b>Rafael:</b> Usually I'm not a fan of the cocky male characters that like to sleep around with woman, but I actually did really like him. It mentions his reputation as the 'Spanish Stallion', but he doesn't read like that type of guy. Thankfully. </div>
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<b>Honey:</b> At first I wasn't so sure about her character, the 'Ice Princess', but same thing as I went through the book and her history and her personality really opens up and unfolds. By the end I loved her strength and her character's kick ass attitude. </div>
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<b><u>Steamy Action</u></b></div>
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As usual to all of Cherry's books a healthy dose of ass kicking, bullets flying, bombs blowing up and mix that with hot, steamy romance and you get one hell of an exciting book from start to finish. The book does start of with a fight scene and then jump right into the characters attraction. What is not to love about Cherry's books!</div>
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<b><u>Rotating Point of View</u></b></div>
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We do get to read from both Honey and Rafael's perspective. Which I really do enjoy, we get to read their mixed up feeling and how they handle things. It just is done perfectly. </div>
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<b><u>T-FLAC World</u></b></div>
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So this book is actually labeled in Goodreads as number 15 in the T-FLAC series, but it is written to be completely independent, it is just written in the T-FLAC word that Cherry has created. I haven't read most of the T-FLAC series, but I didn't feel lost at all for not having read them. I think there is probably things that have been explained in more detail in earlier books, but I don't feel that it hindered my enjoyment or understanding of the book at all. </div>
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I would have loved at least one more chapter at the end. I'm a greedy reader and I want more of these two, I'm hoping they will make a cameo in another book. </div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">Recommendation</span></i></b> </div>
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If you have or have never read a Cherry Adair book you should read this especially if you like romance and suspense. A read that is completely worth it. </div>
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<b>Lodestone Trilogy</b></div>
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Hush <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/04/hush-review.html">my review</a></i></div>
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Afterglow <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/03/afterglow-review.html">my review</a></i></div>
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Relentless <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/03/relentless-review.html">my review</a></i></div>
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<b>Cutter Cay</b></div>
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Undertow <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/02/undertow-review.html">my review</a></i></div>
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Riptide<i> <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/02/riptide-review.html">my review</a></i></div>
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Vortex <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/11/vortex-review.html">my review</a></i></div>
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Stormchaser <i>2015</i></div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-54591626066837525012014-06-03T07:00:00.000-07:002014-06-03T07:00:05.537-07:00Embers & Ash Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;">Embers & Ash</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.tmgoeglein.com/">T.M. Geoglein</a></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Sara Jane Rispoli is on the wrong side of the Russian mob, but closer to finding her family than ever. And she's willing to do whatever it takes to finally end this terrible journey even if the price is her own life.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">The very cold fury that has seen her through the worst of her troubles is now killing her; she knows the cure, but she can't sacrifice the deadly electricity until she's rescued her family. But when she finally does rescue them, it's not the happy reunion she pictured. And the torment doesn't stop there, not even when she finally discovers Ultimate Power. Only destroying the Outfit completely can end this terrible nightmare.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Old enemies return to seek vengeance, double-crosses abound, and even more mysteries are uncovered as we rocket toward an end no one saw coming.</span></span><br />
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<b><u>Final</u></b><br />
This is the final book in the trilogy and what a ride this whole series has been. Everything was summed up very well. A fast paced, kick ass book with something crazy happening on every page. One thing after another kept on happening to Sara Jane, the poor girl, she is one character I would never want to trade places with. Oh man what an ending! Just when you think you have it all figured out something crazy happens and a new twist occurs.<br />
<b><u>Action</u></b><br />
Never a dull moment or boring slow page in the whole entire book. Every page is utilized to its fullest. It is just jam packed with action, information, betrayal, car chases, fights...<br />
<b><u>No Romance</u></b><br />
I do love reading a book where there is little to no romance, it is a great break from the heavy romance reads.<br />
<b><u>Characters</u></b><br />
<b>Sara Jane:</b> I loved her tough kick ass character from the very beginning and loved her till the very end. She is one determined crazy girl to keep on doing what she needs to do to save her family.<br />
<b>Doug:</b> The best side kick and best friend that anyone could ever have. He is fun character!<br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><i><b>Didn't Love</b></i></span><br />
It was sad to read all the bad crap that keeps on happening to Sara Jane, but it makes for an exciting book.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Recommendation</span></i></b><br />
A must read trilogy for any male or female reader who loves fast paced action books and doesn't get squeamish.<br />
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<b>July 10th 2014</b><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Embers-Ash-Cold-Fury-Novel/dp/0399257225/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1400879479&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> / <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/embers-ash-tm-goeglein/1117163880?ean=9780399257223">B&N</a> / <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Embers-Ash-Goeglein/9780399257223">Book Depository </a><br />
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<b>Cold Fury Trilogy </b><br />
Cold Fury <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/cold-fury-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Flicker & Burn <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2013/07/flicker-burn-review-character-interview.html">my review</a></i><br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-22478774790216657102014-04-14T07:48:00.000-07:002014-04-14T07:48:00.022-07:00Lost Lake Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">Lost Lake</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.sarahaddisonallen.com/">Sarah Addison Allen</a></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #6aa84f;"><strong style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">From the New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spellscomes a novel about heartbroken people finding hope at a magical place in Georgia called Lost Lake.</strong><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Suley, Georgia, is home to Lost Lake Cottages and not much else. Which is why it's the perfect place for newly-widowed Kate and her eccentric eight-year-old daughter Devin to heal. Kate spent one memorable childhood summer at Lost Lake, had her first almost-kiss at Lost Lake, and met a boy named Wes at Lost Lake. It was a place for dreaming. But Kate doesn't believe in dreams anymore, and her Aunt Eby, Lost Lake's owner, wants to sell the place and move on. Lost Lake's magic is gone. As Kate discovers that time has a way of standing still at Lost Lake can she bring the cottages—and her heart—back to life? Because sometimes the things you love have a funny way of turning up again. And sometimes you never even know they were lost . . . until they are found.</span></span></i><br />
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<b><u>Multiple POV</u></b><br />
I love that every character gets to tell their part of the story, their history and we really get to see past the facade they may present to others. The story is richer with all the backstory we get from each character.<br />
<b><u>Magical Realism</u></b><br />
I love how we get touches a magic is all of Sarah's books, to read about a real life situation but to add just a dash of magic makes the book a delight from beginning to end.<br />
<b><u>Stand Alone</u></b><br />
This book like all the others written by Sarah are stand alone books. I love series but I love being able to just read one book and not have to wait for more of the same characters to continue with the story. These books are a breath of fresh air.<br />
<b><u>Characters</u></b><br />
Well we get to learn about so many wonderful characters and I love them all. They all just warm my heart and they are such a joy to read.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Didn't Like</span></i></b><br />
Even though I love that these books are stand alone books I also hate that they are stand alone books. After I read one of Sarah's books I always want more!<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b><i>Recommendation</i></b></span><br />
Wonderful read for any type of person. These aren't many typically reads but I love them and will always read everything by Sarah.<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b><i>Information</i></b></span><br />
Garden Spells<br />
Sugar Queen<br />
The Girl Who Chased the Moon<br />
The Peach Keeper <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/04/peach-keeper-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Lost Lake<br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-22487142980380048762014-04-13T07:35:00.000-07:002014-04-13T07:35:54.586-07:00Severed Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;">Severed</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.meggjensen.com/">Megg Jensen</a></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;"><i><span style="color: #f1c232;">Reychel knows her gift of prophecy will lead to madness and now she is at her most vulnerable. The enemy army will attempt to sever her from everything she's ever known: her homeland, her friends, Mark, and her gift. Even at her weakest, she refuses to give up on her desire to end the war between the Malborn and the Serenians. Reychel would do anything, even come back from the dead, to conquer the enemy and reunite with Mark.</span></i></span><br />
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<b><u>Final</u></b><br />
What a great conclusion to the final book in the trilogy. A few great twists that kept me guessing what was going to happen next and wondering how this story was going to end. It did have one of those exciting ending where you thought it was all finished, but them something crazy happens and we still have more to go.<br />
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I went back and forth on Reychel in this book, last book she was doing so much better with being not so naive but in this book it kinda comes back a bit.<br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><b><i>Recommendation</i></b></span><br />
Great trilogy for fantasy readers. Completely enjoyed it and I can't wait to start the next trilogy in the saga.<br />
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<b><i>The Song of Eloh Saga</i></b><br />
Initiate<br />
<i>Cloud Prophet Trilogy</i><br />
Anathema <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/03/anathema-review.html"><i>my review</i></a><br />
Oubliette <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/03/oubliette-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Severed<br />
<i>The Swarm Trilogy</i><br />
Sleepers<br />
Afterlife<br />
Sundering<br />
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<b><i>Dragonlands</i></b><br />
Hidden <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/02/hidden-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Haunted <i>TBA</i><br />
<i><br /></i>Hell Bent Heaven Sent <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/02/hell-bent-heaven-sent-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-85677026870558401282014-03-27T11:04:00.001-07:002014-03-27T11:04:31.685-07:00Oubliette Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;">Oubliette</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.meggjensen.com/">Megg Jensen</a></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><b>Summary</b></span></i></div>
<span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;"><i style="background-color: black;">Reychel thought she was finally free. She was wrong. Everyone saw her gift of prophecy as a blessing, but her gift is uncontrollable. No one alive can teach her to manipulate her unique gift and the answers she needs lie buried within a madman’s journals. She’s thrust in the midst of a brewing war and the only uniting factor for her people is their belief in the Prophet.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;"><i style="background-color: black;">Will Reychel learn to control her gift or will she be forced to deliver a false prophecy that could lead her people into a violent war?</i></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">What I Loved</span></i></b><br />
<u><b>Series</b></u><br />
This is book 2 in the trilogy and I really enjoyed it more than the first. There was so much information that they get, lots of intrigue, back stabbing, betrayal, needless to say it was packed with a lot of good page turning story. I can't wait to read the final book.<br />
<b><u>Characters</u></b><br />
<b>Reychel:</b> I'm so happy with the path her character is going and how her personality is really starting to develop into a strong young woman.<br />
<b><u>Romance</u></b><br />
A little less on the romance in this one verses Anathema, not a lot in both books, but a perfect about.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Didn't Like</span></i></b><br />
Nothing really, it was all enjoyable fast paced read.<br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><i><b>Recommendation</b></i></span><br />
Part of a finished series and saga. Great read for those who like fantasy books.<br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><b><i>Information</i></b></span><br />
<b><i>The Song of Eloh Saga</i></b><br />
Initiate<br />
<i>Cloud Prophet Trilogy</i><br />
Anathema <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/03/anathema-review.html"><i>my review</i></a><br />
Oubliette<br />
Severed<br />
<i>The Swarm Trilogy</i><br />
Sleepers<br />
Afterlife<br />
Sundering<br />
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<b><i>Dragonlands</i></b><br />
Hidden <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/02/hidden-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Haunted <i>TBA</i><br />
<i><br /></i>Hell Bent Heaven Sent <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/02/hell-bent-heaven-sent-review.html"><i>my review</i></a><br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-29774299918215525232014-03-22T13:09:00.000-07:002014-03-22T13:09:39.698-07:00Relentless Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Relentless</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://cherryadair.com/">Cherry Adair</a></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Summary</span></i></b></div>
<i><span style="background-color: black; color: orange;"><strong style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">An Ancient Legacy</strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;"> </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Lately, the gods are not smiling on Isis Magee. How else can she explain the bizarre events that have led her on a relentless high-stakes chase from Seattle to London to Cairo in search of the elusive tomb of history&#8217;s beautiful and enigmatic queen Cleopatra? </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><strong style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">A Hidden Treasure</strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;"> </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Isis has only two leads: a fragmented trail of clues offered in rare moments of lucidity by her father, a once-respected archaeologist whose last dig ended in disaster, and the unique sixth sense of sexy Lodestone agent Connor Thorne. </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><strong style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">The Passion of a Lifetime</strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;"> </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Connor also encountered tragedy in the Egyptian desert not long ago, and as Isis pulls him deeper into her mission to restore her father&#8217;s reputation, he is secretly plotting a revenge of his own. Propelled across wild, untamed sands by vicious unknown forces, the duo is seduced into a labyrinth of secret chambers. When they fear they can go no further, they surrender to their incendiary desires and discover that the prize each separately seeks may be waiting at the end of the same dangerous road.</span></span></i><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">What I Loved</span></i></b><br />
<b><u>Characters</u></b><br />
<b>Isis</b>: Love her name, but I also love that she is a photographer, made me really want to go out and do some photography as well. Anyways, she is a fun character, I can completely respect her desire to help prove her father right.<br />
<b>Connor:</b> Another brooding sexy man wonderfully created by Cherry. British, who doesn't love a sexy British man. Can kick some major ass and of course add a little bit of broken and you got the perfect romance man.<br />
<b><u>Romance</u></b><br />
As usual to Cherry's wonderful books, always full of steamy, dirty (in this case), sexy romance and sex. Two great fitting characters that compliment each other wonderfully.<br />
<b><u>Suspense</u></b><br />
And of course another perfect Cherry book wouldn't be completely without plenty of gun shooting, car chasing, hand to hand combat, life and death situations all in the exciting and dusty city of Egypt. Which I've always been a bit fascinated and in awe of Egypt's ancient beauty and mystery.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Didn't Like</span></i></b><br />
I really wish there would have been one more chapter of wrapping things up, I know the wrap of stuff would have all been implied stuff but I still would have loved to have read it anyways.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Recommendation</span></i></b><br />
Must read for those romance readers that love a good exciting fast pace book.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b><i>Information</i></b></span><br />
<i><b>Lodestone Trilogy</b></i><br />
Hush <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/04/hush-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Afterglow <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/03/afterglow-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Relentless<br />
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Undertow <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/02/undertow-review.html"><i>my review</i></a></div>
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Riptide <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/02/riptide-review.html"><i>my review</i></a></div>
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Vortex <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/11/vortex-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-81378639233481610962014-03-20T07:58:00.000-07:002014-03-20T07:58:30.708-07:00Anathema Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;">Anathema</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.meggjensen.com/">Megg Jensen</a></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Summary</span></i></b></div>
<span style="color: #f1c232;"><i style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Forget prophecy. Make your own destiny. </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Sheltered from the outside world with no hope for escape, slave girl Reychel dreads her fifteenth birthday - when her master’s symbol is burned on the back of her bald scalp. Her best friend disappears the night before, leaving her to face the branding ceremony alone. She soon discovers nothing is as it seems when people desperate for freedom beg for Reychel's help.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Can Reychel learn to believe in herself?</span></i></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">What I Loved</span></i></b><br />
<b><u>Story</u></b><br />
Very interesting story with lots of intriguing things that we get to find out as Reychel learns about it all. Hidden magical abilities that is just being revealed. Escaping enslavement, being in hiding and learning about the world outside of the castle. Not to mention betrayal and intrigue. Every page brings something interesting and new to our attention.<br />
<b><u>Characters</u></b><br />
<b>Reychel</b>: I'm still trying to figure her out, she is still coming into her strength and I think she will find herself more as the next books progress and she gets more challenged.<br />
<b><u>Romance</u></b><br />
Light on the romance, but some sweet innocent romantic attraction that gets her into a little bit of trouble.<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Didn't Like</span></b></i><br />
Nothing really. A quick paced intriguing book. So glad the whole sage is published and I don't have to wait, waiting for the next book would be torture.<br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"><b><i>Recommendation</i></b></span><br />
Great read for any fantasy reader, especially since the series is fully published and you can buy the whole collection as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Song-Eloh-Saga-Megg-Jensen-ebook/dp/B00959YEFE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395327392&sr=8-1&keywords=the+song+of+eloh+saga">The Song of Eloh Saga</a><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Information</span></i></b><br />
<b><i>The Song of Eloh Saga</i></b><br />
Initiate<br />
<i>Cloud Prophet Trilogy</i><br />
Anathema<br />
Oubliette<br />
Severed<br />
<i>The Swarm Trilogy</i><br />
Sleepers<br />
Afterlife<br />
Sundering<br />
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<b><i>Dragonlands</i></b><br />
Hidden <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/02/hidden-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Haunted <i>TBA</i><br />
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Hell Bent Heaven Sent <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/02/hell-bent-heaven-sent-review.html">my review</a><br />
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<br />Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-78844705415560861222014-03-04T16:53:00.003-08:002014-03-04T16:53:42.370-08:00Hearts of Chaos Review<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Hearts of Chaos</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b><i>By <a href="http://www.kirabrady.com/">Kira Brady</a></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><i><b>Summary</b></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #6fa8dc;"><strong style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">To save her world, one woman's fierce quest will put her up against an ancient evil—and a desire too dangerous to deny...</strong><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">She is betrothed to Seattle's most feared shifter clan leader. Still, the Lady Lucia can never be the dainty aristocratic wife Emory Corbette thinks he needs. And as a malevolent, all-consuming monster plots to take hold of their shattered world, Lucia will risk her untapped powers to defeat it—and challenge the Raven King's seductive rule. </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">No one in Emory's many lifetimes has ever defied him. Lucia's courage and strength are shaking his iron control to its core...and making him hungry for all she can give. But their only hope is a wrenching sacrifice that could unite humans and shifters in victory—or destroy everything Lucia and Emory desire most.</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b><i>What I Loved</i></b></span><br />
<b><u>Characters</u></b><br />
<i>Lucia:</i> In the beginning of the series I wasn't too impressed by her, she was a weak whiny character. By book 2 we got to learn a little more about Lucia and I started thinking ok maybe she does have a little bit of a back bone. By this final book I was way more impressed by her and happy with her personal growth and strength. She still has some moments of weakness that irritate me a little but overall much better.<br />
<i>Emory: </i>We meet him all throughout the other 2 books as well. His character has also been very standoffish and only about being the stone cold hearted leader of his people. Well in this book we final get to understand why he is always so guarded and he finally loosens up a bit.<br />
<b><u>Romance</u></b><br />
Yes lots of romance and lots of sex. But I sometimes felt it was a little too often, I kept on thinking aren't they in a hurry to save the world, but I do think it contributes to there building of trust and there success.<br />
<b><u>Fantasy</u></b><br />
Oh I just love all the fantasy this series has to offer, dragons, shape shifters, God's, humans, magical people etc. Never a dull moment in my ruined city of Seattle.<br />
<b><u>Trilogy</u></b><br />
I also love trilogies. Perfect amount of story to enjoy while not having to wait forever for it to be finished. However I will miss this world Kira has created along with the amazing characters. The story ended well and I'm happy with how things ended. However the epilogue was killer, I'm so hoping for a spin off series to be announced.<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b><i>Didn't Like</i></b></span><br />
The series has come to an end, I'm hoping for more spin off series.<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b><i>Recommendation</i></b></span><br />
A must read for paranormal romance lovers.<br />
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<i><b>Deadglass Trilogy</b></i><br />
Hearts of Darkness <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/hearts-of-darkness-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Hearts of Shadow <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2013/07/hearts-of-shadow-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Hearts of Chaos<br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-39824402203568705972014-02-24T08:30:00.000-08:002014-02-24T08:30:09.113-08:00Hell Bent Heaven Sent Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Hell Bent Heaven Sent</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.meggjensen.com/">Megg Jensen</a></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Originally published under the name Isobel Lucas as a miniseries in 2012, Hell Bent Heaven Sent has been reborn under the author's well-known name, Megg Jensen.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">A smoking hot daughter of Hell. A blissfully beautiful son of Heaven. Follow their explosive relationship as they attempt to bend the rules of Heaven & Hell, all while saving the world from a demonic invasion.</span></span></i></div>
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Usually it is the girl that is from Heaven and she is being tempting by the sexy boy from Hell, but in this story we have a reversal of roles and I like that. Although she does start out seeming like it will be the traditional good girl bad boy but we soon find out that isn't the case. The lines of good and evil aren't as cut and dry as they usually are in most books with this theme and I'm glad for it since this isn't my usual theme I'll pick up to read.</div>
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The book was a fast paced and intriguing story. Although the good vs evil end of the world has been done many times I felt it was a different and original version. </div>
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I'm not the biggest fan of the whole heaven, hell, God stuff, but the story is good enough and it isn't preachy so that I can easily look past it and still enjoy the story. </div>
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Great read for romance lovers, good vs evil and Megg Jensen fans</div>
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Was originally published as 5 individual short stories now you can read all of them together in this one book.</div>
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<b><i>Dragonlands</i></b></div>
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Hidden <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2014/02/hidden-review.html">my review</a></i></div>
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Sleepers <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/07/sleepers-review-giveaway.html">my review</a></i></div>
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<i><b>Cloud Prophet Trilogy</b></i></div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-65872506220761178342014-02-18T11:19:00.000-08:002014-02-18T11:19:46.574-08:00Ember & Ash Cover Reveal<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><i><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.tmgoeglein.com/index.php">T.M. Geoglein</a></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Sara Jane Rispoli is on the wrong side of the Russian mob, but closer to finding her family than ever. And she's willing to do whatever it takes to finally end this terrible journey even if the price is her own life.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">The very cold fury that has seen her through the worst of her troubles is now killing her; she knows the cure, but she can't sacrifice the deadly electricity until she's rescued her family. But when she finally does rescue them, it's not the happy reunion she pictured. And the torment doesn't stop there, not even when she finally discovers Ultimate Power. Only destroying the Outfit completely can end this terrible nightmare.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Old enemies return to seek vengeance, double-crosses abound, and even more mysteries are uncovered as we rocket toward an end no one saw coming.</span></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The final installment in the Cold Fury Trilogy by Penguin Books coming <span style="color: lime;">July 10th 2014</span></span></b></div>
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I'm personally so excited for this final book, I've read the first two and completely enjoyed them to no end.</div>
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Cold Fury <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/cold-fury-review.html">my review</a></i></div>
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Flicker & Burn + Character Interview <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2013/07/flicker-burn-review-character-interview.html">my review</a></i></div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-15909229794550952952014-02-17T16:03:00.000-08:002014-02-17T16:03:27.939-08:00Dissected Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.meganbosticauthor.com/">Megan Bostic</a></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Abandoned by her mother at a young age, seventeen-year-old Sydney Warner is always vying for attention. She's a thrill seeker with a penchant for extreme sports and a fascination with death. </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Withdrawn and broody David from English class is the boy of Syd's dreams, but love soon becomes just another extreme sport when Syd finds out that David has cheated on her. Betrayal, loneliness, and a shard of glass set Syd on a course of self-destruction.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Will new friends and her love of the stars be enough to pick Syd up from rock bottom and guide her to the path of forgiveness and redemption?</span></span></i></div>
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It is hard for me to say what I liked about this book. It deals with real life hard emotional problems and situations. This isn't my typical read, but I read Megan Bostic's other book Never Eighteen (another not typical read) and I really enjoyed it. Megan is one of those authors that I will read anything she writes because I know that regardless how opposite it is of my usual reads I'm still going to get sucked into her characters issues and life.<br />
I did like Syd as a character, we get to see her rock bottom low and her eventual understanding of herself and her problems. </div>
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For me there was no personal connection with the character since I've never emotionally been this low nor do I drink and I've never touched drugs, but that still didn't stop me from cruising through the book.</div>
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A good read for those who like troubled, emotional reads.</div>
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Never Eighteen <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/01/never-eighteen-review.html"><i>my review</i></a></div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-9925327996704264952014-02-13T12:32:00.000-08:002014-02-13T12:32:53.735-08:00Hidden Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">The mystery enshrouding Hutton’s Bridge is as impenetrable as the fog that descended at its borders eighty years ago. Each year, three villagers enter the mist searching for answers. No one ever returns.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Then a dragon falls from the sky to the town square, dead—the first glimpse of an outside world that has become nothing more than a fairy tale to Hutton’s Bridge. Except to Tressa.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Tressa grew up with Granna’s stories of the days before the fog fell. When Granna dies, leaving Tressa without any family, Tressa ventures into the fog herself, vowing to unravel the foul magic holding Hutton’s Bridge captive. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #ead1dc; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">What she discovers beyond the fog endangers the lives of everyone she loves.</span></div>
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<i>Tressa:</i> My favorite type of female character, she struggles with what she must do, but when she needs to stand up and do the hardest things she gets it done. She is willing to make sacrifices for the good of her people and willing to sacrifice her happiness and self for the ones she loves. I'm really excited to see what happens to her in the next book, and I wonder what she will be doing next to save her village again.<br />
<b><u>Fantasy</u></b><br />
I love fantasy, I love new and different worlds that are created and this one is confusing at first because the characters we are following don't even know or understand the world they are in. The whole deadly fog is a crazy and kinda scary concept. I'm not sure if I could do what Tressa has to do without crumbling in fear.<br />
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Although the book mainly isn't about romance, it has a wonderful touch of lost loves and romance. It was the perfect amount for this book. </div>
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Great read for fantasy, romance and action lovers.</div>
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<i>Dragonlands</i></div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-76473852510811840322014-02-10T08:53:00.001-08:002014-02-10T08:53:31.789-08:00Carnival of Souls/Secrets Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b><i>previously titled Carnival of Souls</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px; text-align: left;">In a city of daimons, rigid class lines separate the powerful from the power-hungry. And at the heart of The City is the carnival, where both murder and pleasure are offered up for sale. Once in a generation, the carnival hosts a deadly competition that allows every daimon a chance to join the ruling elite. Without the competition, Aya and Kaleb would both face bleak futures—if for different reasons. For each of them, fighting to the death is the only way to try to live.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px; text-align: left;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px; text-align: left;">All Mallory knows of The City is that her father—and every other witch there—fled it for a life in exile in the human world. Instead of a typical teenage life full of friends and maybe even a little romance, Mallory scans quiet streets for threats, hides herself away, and trains to be lethal. She knows it's only a matter of time until a daimon finds her and her father, so she readies herself for the inevitable.While Mallory possesses little knowledge of The City, every inhabitant of The City knows of her. There are plans for Mallory, and soon she, too, will be drawn into the decadence and danger that is the carnival.</span></span></div>
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I love both the main female characters Mallory and Aya, both are strong, tough and know how to kick some ass. I personally love strong females and I especially love it if they can fight too and they both sure can.<br />
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I do love a book that has multiple points of view, I do enjoy getting everyone's feelings, thoughts and insights while the juicy events are happening.<br />
<b><u>World</u></b><br />
Although a little confusing at first, trying to figure out and understand the world of the daimons, but so interesting once I understood it. <br />
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Lots of action, fighting, intrigue, backstabbing, betrayal, deals, bonds and all sorts of exciting stuff throughout the entire book. Every page is filled with so much.</div>
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A must read series for any young adult, fantasy and romance reader.</div>
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<i><b>Untamed City</b></i></div>
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Carnival of Lies <i>(prequel Fall 2014</i><i>)</i></div>
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Carnival of Secrets/Souls</div>
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Untamed City <i>2015</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I can now say that there will finally be a short sequel to Carnival. It will be in ebook about a year from now, and shortly before that, there will be a prequel short story (“Carnival of Lies”). Then all three pieces will be released as one volume (called UNTAMED CITY) hereafter.</span></span></div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-4834604690305861072013-09-03T13:54:00.000-07:002013-09-03T13:54:23.012-07:00The Demon's Desire Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">The Demon's Desire</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.kendraleighcastle.com/">Kendra Leigh Castle</a></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: magenta;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">He’s as dark and dangerous as the storms he once commanded…and she can’t get him out of her heart.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Dru has spent two thousand years fighting to keep the people of Terra Noctem safe. In all that time, she's only opened her heart to one man, with disastrous results. But when her city takes in a group of renegade Fallen, she finds herself drawn to the brooding and tormented Meresin, despite the fact that he seems to be the least redeemable of them all. When his instability hits a breaking point, Meresin’s only chance at survival is a perilous journey into a place from which few ever return. What he never expected was that confronting his demons would mean risking not only his future, but Dru's as well...and that one stubborn vampire might give him back not just hope…but his heart.</span></span></i></div>
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I have always loved all of Kendra's male and female characters. She has a way of creating strong female characters that pair really well with sexy bad boy male characters. Both Dru and Meresin are no different. I enjoyed Dru's controlled and collected personality, while Meresin is complete chaos and a ticking lighting bomb. </div>
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Hot and sexy as all hell. Lots of romantic tension, sexy characters and an undeniable attraction that is just brilliant.</div>
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Angels, demon and vampires oh my. Who doesn't love a good story with these paranormal creatures, mixed with great characters that are meant for each other. The story moves at a very quick pace, never pausing for a second to let you catch your breath and still your racing heart. </div>
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I forgot this was book 2 in the series, although I have read Renegade Angel, I found myself a little lost at the beginning trying to remember how characters where previously mentioned. I hope this series will be printed, I'm not much of an ebook reader, hence why I haven't read book 1 yet. However I didn't have any issues getting into and thoroughly enjoying every page of the book.</div>
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I love everything by Kendra, for me everything is a must read.</div>
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<b><i>Hearts of the Fallen</i></b></div>
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The Demon's Song</div>
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Vacation with a Vampire</div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-21327357232780526412013-08-23T21:46:00.002-07:002013-08-23T21:46:22.269-07:00Flicker & Burn Book Trailer<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Flicker & Burn</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">By T.M. Geoglein</span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"> </span></i></b></div>
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/71750966">Official Flicker & Burn Book Trailer</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/tmgoeglein">T.M. Goeglein</a>. Subscribe to the <a href="https://vimeo.com/channels/coldfury">Cold Fury channel</a> on Vimeo.<br />
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This series is awesome! And I can't wait for the final installment!</div>
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Read my review of <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2013/07/flicker-burn-review-character-interview.html">Flicker & Burn</a> along with the character interview between T.M. Geoglein and Doug, Sara Jane's sidekick. </div>
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<b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Flicker & Burn</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Character Interview & Review</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.tmgoeglein.com/">T.M. Geoglein</a></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span style="color: red;">Sara Jane Rispoli is still searching for her missing family, but instead of fighting off a turncoat uncle and crooked cops, this time she finds herself on the run from creepy beings with red, pulsing eyes and pale white skin chasing her through the streets in ice cream trucks; they can only be described as Ice Cream Creatures. They're terrifying and hell bent on killing her, but they're also a link to her family, a clue to where they might be and who has them. While she battles these new pursuers, she's also discovering more about her own cold fury and more about the Chicago Outfit, how the past misdeeds--old murders and vendettas--might just be connected to her present and the disappearance of her family. But connecting the dots is tough and time-consuming and may finally be the undoing of her relationship with the handsome Max--who's now her boyfriend. But for his own safety, Sara Jane may have to end this relationship before it even really starts. Her pursuers who've shown her her mother's amputated finger and the head of the Chicago Outfit who's just whistled her in for a sit-down make a romance unthinkable. The only thing that matters is finding her family and keeping everyone she loves alive.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">In anticipation of my soon to be published YA novel, <i>Flicker & Burn</i> (August 20<sup>th</sup>, G.P. Putnam’s Sons/Penguin,) Kristina’s World of Books suggested an interview with my protagonist’s (Sara Jane Rispoli) best friend and partner in the quest to find her missing family, Doug Stuffins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Doug’s smart, acerbic, and tough, not to mention a walking movie encyclopedia – in other words, the perfect partner for Sara Jane. As always, he had a lot to say about a lot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: red;">TMG:</span> So, Doug…there seems to be considerably less of you these days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: orange;">DS:</span> Have a monkey on my back? Let’s just say I’m not one of those people who enjoy yakking about his problems and inner strength and all of that crap. You want to know what happened to me, read <i>Flicker & Burn</i>. It’s all there in black and white.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: orange;">DS:</span> I was being ironic. You put me…us…Sara Jane and Harry…in some very bad situations. All I can say is that it better, you know, get <i>better</i> in the third book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>Thank you T.M. Geoglein and Doug for stopping by with the interview. I enjoyed Flicker & Burn immensely and can't wait to read the final book and see what happens to Sara Jane, her family, Doug and the rest of the characters. </i></div>
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<b><u>Information </u></b><br />
In this second book we get a lot more information about Ghiaccio Furioso and the history of GF, more about Sara Jane's family history with the mob. The first book opened up so many questions in Sara Jane's life now in Flicker & Burn we are closer to learning it all.<br />
<u><b>Story</b></u><br />
Lots of things were going on in this book. Sara Jane is still running and hiding, trying to find her family, dealing with the mob, trying not to get killed and all the while managing high school drama.<br />
<b><u>A Page Turner</u></b><br />
Just like the first book I was kept intrigued throughout the entire book. Things were always happen and more information was always being revealed, new twists and turns kept on happening at every moment.<br />
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<b>Sara Jane:</b> She is still as awesome as ever! I can't wait to see what happens to her in the final book and how she will manage to save her family and deal with it all. Bring on the next book and more kick ass Sara Jane!<br />
<b>Doug:</b> Not the typical sidekick by any means, but that is what I do enjoy about his character. Loyal to the bone (when not addicted to substances), which is a perfect partner for Sara Jane. I'm interested to see what else he will do in the final book. </div>
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I missed the action packed book that was book one (we still got a good amount of action, just not as much), but we do get a lot of great information which was very intriguing. </div>
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A must read series, everyone boy or girl should add this to their reading list<br />
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<b>August 20, 2013</b><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Flicker-Burn-Cold-Fury-Novel/dp/0399257217/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1374104666&sr=8-2&keywords=flicker+%26+burn">Amazon</a> / <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flicker-burn-tm-goeglein/1113599156?ean=9780399257216">B&N</a> / <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Flicker-Burn-Goeglein/9780399257216">Book Depository</a> </div>
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<b>Cold Fury Trilogy</b></div>
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Cold Fury <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/cold-fury-review.html">my review</a></i></div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-56962844724828355382013-07-09T14:24:00.002-07:002013-07-09T14:32:03.977-07:00Hearts of Shadow Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: yellow; font-size: x-large;">Hearts of Shadow</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://kirabrady.com/">Kira Brady</a></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">Summary</span></i></b></div>
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<strong style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span style="background-color: black; color: yellow;">In this brilliant new novel in the Deadglass series, a fierce young woman’s quest entangles her in an apocalyptic endgame—and unexpected desire…</span></i></strong></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: yellow;"><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Grace Mercer’s unmatched wraith-killing ability made her the unofficial defender of a city shattered by supernatural catastrophe. So there’s no way she’ll allow the new regent of Seattle’s most powerful dragon shifter clan to “protect” her from a vicious evil stalking the ruined streets—and keep her from the freedom she’s risked everything to earn. </span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Leif’s science-honed instincts tell him Grace is the key to keeping shifters and humans safe. But helping this wary fighter channel her untapped power is burning away the dragon’s sensual self-control and putting a crucial alliance at risk. Soon the only chance Leif and Grace will have to save their world will be a dangerously fragile link that could forever unite their souls…or consume all in a storm of destruction.</span></span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">What I Loved</span></i></b><br />
<b><u>Location </u></b><br />
I love it when books are right in my backyard. In Hearts of Shadow it literally is practically in my backyard. Grace takes a trip to Ravensdale along Maple Valley Highway, which I grew up going to Ravensdale to play soccer and grew up in Maple Valley. Love it! But this magical torn Seattle which all sorts of magical creatures is so exciting and intriguing. </div>
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<b><u>Characters</u></b></div>
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<b>Grace Mercer:</b> I love female characters that are small and tough. Grace is one kick ass female character that I completely adore and admire. In the first book Hearts of Darkness we briefly got to meet her and I'm so glad she got to have her own book. Grace isn't the swooning type of gal, even when a hunk of a dragon keeps tempting her.<br />
<b>Leif Asgard:</b> Unlike his asshole of a brother, Leif is a dragon to lust after. He actually has morals and is more into science than world domination. I adore Leif's character and I think Grace and him made for some very interesting tension and chemistry.<br />
<b><u>Paranormal Romance</u></b><br />
Perfect amount of sexual tension, romance and bedroom scenes paired with a fantastic amount of story. I love paranormal romance books. The different creatures, the parallel universe, the story and the characters all make for an exciting combination that I can never seem to put down. </div>
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<b><i><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">Didn't Like</span></i></b></div>
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Nothing. . . I now have to wait for the next book!</div>
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<b><i><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">Recommendation</span></i></b><br />
A must read series for readers who love paranormal romance, action, and Seattle.<br />
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<b><i>Deadglass Series</i></b></div>
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Hearts of Fire (prequel aka bonus novella)</div>
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Hearts of Darkness <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/08/hearts-of-darkness-review.html">my review</a></i></div>
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Hearts of Shadow</div>
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Hearts of Chaos <i>March 2014</i></div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-89751879232041802482013-05-20T16:10:00.000-07:002013-05-20T16:10:03.171-07:00Goddess Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-size: x-large;">Goddess </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.josephineangelini.com/">Josephine Angelini</a></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-size: large;"><b>Summary</b></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><i style="background-color: black;">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.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><i style="background-color: black;">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.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><i style="background-color: black;">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.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-size: large;"><b><i>What I Loved</i></b></span></div>
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<b><u>The Final</u></b><br />
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.<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b><br />
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.<br />
<b><u>Characters</u></b><br />
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.<br />
<b><u>Flash-backs</u></b><br />
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. <br />
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<span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-size: large;"><b><i>Didn't Like</i></b></span><br />
Saying goodbye to all these wonderful characters and story.</div>
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<span style="color: #b4a7d6; font-size: large;"><b><i>Recommendation </i></b></span></div>
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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!<br />
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<b>Starcrossed Trilogy</b></div>
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Starcrossed <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/03/starcrossed-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Dreamless <i><a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/05/dreamless-review.html">my review</a></i><br />
Goddess<br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-57110867679553782812013-04-26T17:26:00.000-07:002013-04-26T17:26:10.240-07:00Dead Silence Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Dead Silence</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.kimberlyderting.com/">Kimberly Derting</a></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>Summary</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">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.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">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.</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b><i>What I Loved</i></b></span></div>
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<b><u>Endings</u></b></div>
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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.</div>
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<b><u>Creepy</u></b></div>
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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. </div>
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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.</div>
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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.</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><i><b>Recommendation </b></i></span></div>
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A must read series, but be prepared to be scared and creeped out after reading. </div>
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<i><b>The Body Finder Series</b></i></div>
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The Body Finder <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/01/book-3-body-finder-by-kimberly-derting.html">review</a></div>
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Desires of the Dead <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/02/desires-of-dead.html">review</a></div>
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The Last Echo <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/04/last-echo-review.html">review</a></div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-27709781284549614832013-04-01T19:19:00.001-07:002013-04-01T19:19:14.177-07:00Steel's Edge Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Steel's Edge</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">By <a href="http://www.ilona-andrews.com/">Ilona Andrews</a></span></i></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cc0000;"><em style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">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…</em><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">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.</span><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><br style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">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...</span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">What I Loved</span></i></b><br />
<b><u>Series</u></b><br />
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.<br />
<b><u>Story</u></b><br />
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. </div>
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<b>Charlotte:</b> 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.</div>
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<b>Richard:</b> Another awesome male character that kicks some major ass with the right amount of interior softness. </div>
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<b><u>Romance</u></b><br />
Perfect amount of romance, not a lot, but these two are perfect for each other. The connection and chemistry they have together is fantastic. </div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b><i>Recommendation</i></b></span> </div>
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An awesome series that needs to be read if you like urban fantasy, adventure and romance.</div>
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<i><b>The Edge</b></i><br />
On the Edge<br />
Bayou Moon<br />
Fate's Edge<br />
Steel's Edge<br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-37165969567570862522013-03-09T11:16:00.000-08:002013-03-09T11:16:34.815-08:00Dark Days Tour Leg 2<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Dark Days Tour 2013</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><b><i>Leg 2</i></b></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Spellcaster by Claudia Gray</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Requiem by Lauren Oliver</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza</span></i></div>
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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! </div>
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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.</div>
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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.</div>
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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. </div>
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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. </div>
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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.</div>
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Happy 1 month my daughter, I look forward to the many more we have to come.</div>
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><i><span id="freeText1745297806080054923">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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.<br /><br />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.</span></i></span></div>
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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. </div>
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The ending redeemed some of the book for me and does make me want to pick up the final book and see what happens.</div>
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A few new discoveries are made and revealed by many of the characters. Some really tugged at the heart strings.<br />
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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. </div>
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<b>February 5th 2013</b><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unravel-Me-Tahereh-Mafi/dp/0062085530/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345220619&sr=8-1&keywords=unravel+me">Amazon</a> / <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-me-tahereh-mafi/1111397856?ean=9780062085535">B&N</a> / <a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Unravel-Me-Tahereh-Mafi/9780062085535">Book Depository </a></div>
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<b>Shatter Me Trilogy </b></div>
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Shatter Me <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/12/shatter-me-review.html"><i>my review</i></a><br />
Destroy Me <i>1.5 </i></div>
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Unravel Me <br />
Book 3 <i>November 2013</i></div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-51990616202969724872013-01-03T09:25:00.000-08:002013-01-03T09:25:07.363-08:00Immortal Craving Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: cyan;"><i><span id="freeText5877355221806466539"><b>The last-and most lethal-of his kind . . . </b>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.<br /><br />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
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<u><b>Characters</b></u><br />
<b>Tasmin:</b> 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. <br />
<b>Bay or Bailey:</b> 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. <br />
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Fantastic amount of romance, sex appeal, bedroom scenes and sexual tension between the two characters. </div>
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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. <br />
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">January 29th 2012</span><br />
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<b>Dark Dynasties </b><br />
Dark Awakening <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2011/05/dark-awakening-review.html"><i>my review</i></a><br />
Midnight Reckoning <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/01/midnight-reckoning-review.html"><i>my review</i></a><br />
Shadow Rising <a href="http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/07/shadow-rising-review.html"><i>my review </i></a><br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00030213824714651715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5673446539707541762.post-71038608745425925702013-01-01T10:11:00.000-08:002013-01-01T15:31:59.751-08:00Bringing YA To You<br />
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Have you ever wished that a big YA book tour would make a stop in
your hometown? Well, here's your chance for that wish to come true! <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/">YA2U</a>
is a program that features five award-winning and best-selling authors
who are holding a contest to see what city they should visit in an
exclusive tour stop!<br />
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The authors are collecting votes from
January 1 to February 15, and any city in the continental US or any
Canadian city that has an international airport can win an exclusive
visit from all five authors, including an author panel and book signing!
<a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/p/contest-entry-form.html">Entering is super easy</a>--and if you help spread the word about the
contest, you can also enter win a signed copy of all of their books (TEN
signed books in total!)--and the book contest is open internationally!<br />
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<b><a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/p/the-authors.html">The authors in the program are</a>: </b><br />
* <a href="http://marielu.org/">Marie Lu</a>, the New York Times best-selling author of <i>Legend</i> and the
upcoming <i>Prodigy</i><br />
* <a href="http://www.marissameyer.com/">Marissa Meyer</a>, the New York Times best-selling author
of <i>Cinder</i> and the upcoming <i>Scarlet</i><br />
* <a href="http://www.bethrevis.com/">Beth Revis</a>, the New York Times
best-selling author of <i>Across the Universe, A Million Suns</i>, and the
upcoming <i>Shades of Earth</i><br />
* <a href="http://www.victoriaschwab.com/">Victoria Schwab</a>, author of The <i>Near Witch</i> and
the highly-anticipated upcoming <i>The Archived</i><br />
* <a href="http://meganshepherd.com/">Megan Shepherd</a>, author
of the debut novel <i>The Madman's Daughter</i><br />
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And they want to have an event in your home town! To participate,
just got to <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/">the YA2U website</a> and let them know what city you want them
to come to. And while you're there, help spread the word about the
contest and you can be entered to win all of their books--TEN signed
books in total!<br />
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<b>Here's why the <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/">YA2U</a> Team should come to MY hometown in SEATTLE! </b> <br />
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Contrary to popular belief we do have some amazing weather in Seattle, when it is nice it is PERFECT! We have some amazing sights to see that will keep the authors entered should they come to our city. They have the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, The Gum Wall (in Pike), beautiful waterfront, Ride the Duck tour, EMP (Experience Music Project), Pacific Science Center, original Starbucks and Seattle Best Coffee houses. Us Washingtonians love our books. Since we do have a lot of rain, that produces because green scenery, we get to stay indoors a lot and read lots of books. We do have lots of readers that would love to support all of the these authors.<br />
<i>(Pictures are all my property/photography and can be viewed more on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KristinaEbertPhotography">FB</a> page)</i><br />
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<b>Why should the <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/">YA2U</a> Team come to <i>your</i>
hometown?</b><br />
Why not join in the fun today and share with others about this
program and your hometown. The more votes your town gets, the closer
you are to having your very own personal tour stop! <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/p/contest-entry-form.html">Vote for YOUR town here!</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And if you help spread the word, you can also
participate in the book giveaway. Tell them that you learned about <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/">YA2U</a>
from me and we both get extra entries in the contest! </span><br />
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