review_id,user_id,work_id,started_at,read_at,date_added,rating,review_text,n_votes,n_comments
fa7a00c01296e3b2b2e857d79c51ea77,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6128277,,,00:00.0,5,"Fire is half-human and half monster. Monsters in these lands are beautiful, very bright and colorful and usually have a gift, and they destroy humans. Since half of Fire is human, she has to hide her beautiful red hair at all times and live heavily guarded. Her gift is that she can read and control minds. Because of her gift, she is useful at court. 
 However, she is not well-received by the King and his brother. Fire's monster father played a heavy hand in the death of the previous king and they don't trust her. Fire may be half monster, but her humanity overcomes that part of her. She's kind and brave. 
 In the beginning of Fire, we meet young Leek, who is quite unstable. He's a Graceling who has come through the mountains to the dells unexpectedly. He's cruel and manipulative and has a gift similar to Fire's; the gift of reading and controlling minds. His ambition will cause dissent with Fire and her world that will lead us to a compelling and twisting conclusion. 
 Fire is a great fantasy adventure! The characters are well developed and the world is built in such a fantastic way that it's easy to follow and becomes believable. Magical creatures, great battles, political intrigue, a splash of romance, and supernatural abilities mesh so well together that you have a sure-fire hit! Kristin Cashore has done a remarkable job! Young adults and adults alike will enjoy this wonderful tale.",0,0
de0f7c8d15e247443e51969becf2878e,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3270810,,,00:00.0,5,"Katsa is a graceling - blessed with an ability (in her case, ability to kill easily) that marks her as different. Her uncle, the king, uses her as his personal enforcer, sending her out to hurt those who displease him. On one such trip, Katsa encounters a young man, a prince from a neighboring country, and after that, their fates will be entwined as she must learn to use her abilities compassionately and not as her Uncle's thug. But he has a secret grace and she will be drawn into politics of the world on a grand scale. 
 This is a stand alone though there are two other books in this same world (one a prequel of sorts and the other a sequel but both with different characters). I did feel the book floats around quite a bit and lacks a good solid structure. As well, it can get tiring hearing Katsa echo the same thoughts over and over. Yes, we get the idea you don't want to marry. No, we don't need all the guys falling all over you even though you're supposedly deadly. And yes, we have a hero who is once again just a bit too good to be true.",0,0
e79b49504ef58b2defcdc8b79e2ec3fb,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,4768235,,,00:00.0,5,"This is a fun, light-hearted read. Tammy Jo is having a bad week, a really bad week and despite her lack of magical abilities finds herself mixed up in more hocus-pocus than she can handle. And some of it is just plain funny. The humour is what makes the book worth reading. Tammy Jo has a sharp wit and her sarcasm is a joy to partake in. 
 The book does feel a little chaotic at times, with Tammy Jo trying to accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, with no real understanding of what is going on around her. Plus, the world-building is a little on the slim side. But, all-in-all, it's a fun little ride. And while the whole werewolf mystery is cleared up, this is still very much a first book in a series. There are a number of threads left loose and a lot of unanswered or unaddressed questions. This left me feeling dissatisfied right at the end. 
 I'm also at a bit of a loss about the Bryn/Zach situation. I like both men, despite their serious control issues (Zach especially). It's not quite a love triangle, but is too close to be comfortable. There's little chance of either one escaping unscathed and I find myself cringing at the prospects.",0,0
495c1210a9dbd819cbf7717dfb8b217f,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6264661,,,00:00.0,5,"Cassel, was a character that I was looking forward to and grew on me as the book grew to and end. He starts out as a criminal, and a thrifty conman. He was raised to believe in the con, and almost know what who had the upper hand. However, in the beginning you'll realize he's in college and away from his family. Which apparently is good for Cassel, his mother is out for whatever is best for her and her family and his brothers are trying to protect Cassel, even if they aren't going about it the best way. 
 At first on the surface I thought the book was going to be about conmen and the thrifty lives they lead. However, I was wrong. The book is partially dealt with than conman lifestyles and than there is the Curse Workers lifestyle. Cruse Workers are different depending on what ""gift"" you have been given. In Cassel's mother's case it's emotion. She makes anyone feel how she needs to, to get the job done. There are those who can work memories and than those who can transform objects. Those who can transform are rare and the most sought after, however when one of the characters posses that ability the whole game changes. 
 Cassell is different, he mourns the fact that he's not a curse worker at all, and in a family where everyone is a worker he's left alone. It also doesn't change the haunting nightmare he has every night, the dream of him killing his best friend and possibly first girlfriend. Furthermore I found that the second character I fell in love with was a White Cat that follows Cassell around and helps him along his journey. As Cassell, tries to figure out who he is supposed to find, and what's going on in his life, the White Cat remains by his side. 
 I wanted more out of the world, and what it had to offer. I enjoyed the college school scenery and it made the school seem large and welcoming. However out in the world the only world and the only house that seemed worthwhile was the house that Cassel grew up in. The cluttered mess, and the worn down house gave a great backstory to Cassel that a few paragraphs could have explained. Yet how he got around was dumbed down to just driving his car from point A to point B. We see over and over Holly Black can create great worlds, so why doesn't she going from points to points. 
 This book won't let you down, in fact it's a great read and a great relaxation piece. I was hooked immediately and if you are remotely interested, or sounds like something you might find interesting. I would almost garauntee that you'll enjoy this book. If you aren't hooked by the first chapter or two, I dunno what I will do, but I will find someone to make it up to you.",0,0
54fcd8963c9dd56485d2a4ad152699c2,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3429537,,,00:00.0,5,"This is kind of one of those books that I saw getting popular back with it first came out; many good reviews were popping up in the book community, and yet I continued to overlook it. I didn't even both to read the summary very closely. I was that certain I would dislike it based on the cover and title alone. In my defense, the title is a little misleading. It's different and makes the reader think that the book will be a light, quick vampire story. It was completely by chance that I saw it at a little used bookstore and decided to examine it more closely. To my great surprise, it actually sounded kind of interesting so I sat down and read the first few chapters. I continued to like it, so I bought it and stayed up half the night to finish. 
 There was something seriously addicting about this novel; I never wanted to put it down, always very eager to see how it would end. So I guess I could say that my favorite thing about Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side would be the pacing. It's not on the short side, nor is it particularly long; rather, it tells exactly what it needs to and ends at a satisfying point. Though I did like how it ended, I'm still very excited to pick up the sequel and see what the author has in store for these people. 
 Honestly, I loved Jessica's character. She was just a normal teenage girl in the start of the book, and of course she evolves by the end - what with finding out she's a vampire princess and all - but at the same time, she remains much the same in many ways. She reminded me a little of Meghan from the Iron Fey series; she, too, found out she was a princess (a faerie one, but still). Both of them grow up on a farm, as well. Jessica did have moments here and there where she acted kind of stupidly - though she stands up to her love interest a bit, she doesn't do it often enough. 
 Lucius (I just recently learned how to pronounce his name, by the way) immediately had my attention from the first time he showed up. Of course, the reader is already aware of what he his and his purposes, but he changes throughout the book almost as much as Jessica does. He bounces back and forth between one extreme to the other, and I kind of felt like he should have a big hug. The chemistry with Jessica (a.k.a. Anastasia) definitely wasn't lacking; there are some steamy moments here, and they were well written and much appreciated. And the letters he writes to his uncle are hilarious. Fantaskey's version of a vampire was interesting. I like the way she built her world with the royalty aspect, but at the same time, I'm confused about how the undead can have children (but then, I'm still confused about that aspect of Twilight, so.). 
 I wasn't extremely fond of the side characters - I've heard that Mindy starts narrating some of the time in Jessica Rules the Dark Side, and I have to admit that I was none too thrilled with that. She was an okay character, but I'm not so sure I want to see the story through her eyes. I did, however, enjoy the relationship Jessica had with her parents, and the conflicts brought about by Faith and Jake. I was pretty surprised by the novel took towards the end - I don't want to spoil anything, but I'll say I was surprised that who I thought would be the main villain of the book turned out not to be. Overall, I'm just going to go with the classic saying - don't judge a book by its cover (or its title, for that matter), because I'm really glad I picked this up.",0,0
d4551ad7db0890faca5479b502028f82,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,14449475,,,00:00.0,5,"We start off with Ky. After being taken from the Borough by the Society near the end of the first book, we find that he is now in the Outer Provinces. He is one of many ""decoys,"" people living in towns to trick the Society's Enemy into thinking those towns are truly inhabited. They are told to plant cotton, to give the impression of a flourishing community. But all that comes is fire. Fire rains down on these ""decoys"" bringing death and destruction. Ky is the strongest of some of these ""decoys."" He bands together with another boy, to bury the dead. However, he cannot forget Cassia no matter how bad it gets where he is. She is the light in his darkness, Her memory gives him the strength to run away, with two others, from the decoy town and into the unrelenting wilderness of The Carving. A place that will bring back memories, both good and bad, of his past. 
 Cassia is on a search to find Ky. She cannot let him go without finding him again. So, with some cunning tactics, she lands a spot on an airship traveling to the Outer Provinces. This ship is taking a fresh band of ""decoys"" to a town, to replace those who are dead. Once there, Cassia searches desperately for any sign of Ky. But to no avail. He is not there. However, she soon comes across someone who knew of where he ran to. Someone who longs to also run. 
 With the help of a newfound friend, Cassia heads to The Carving herself to find any sign of the boy she loves. 
 Along this journey, though, she may find more than she bargained for. 
 As for Xander, we find he is still in love with Cassia. But, as her search for Ky becomes more and more a part of her, how long will his one-sided love last? 
 I loved the point of view thing in this book. It was a fresh take on the story, giving us a chance to know Ky better. More of his story was told in this one, which I really thought was great. He is still a mystery, but not so much as he was in Matched. 
 Xander...let's now talk about him. I have a feeling that there is more to come from him in the third book. There's just something about him that halfway makes me not trust him. 
 *puts hands around face defensively* Sorry for those of you who like him, I think he is a nice guy, I just don't trust him.",0,0
36e89786c55fc3bbacdac1e0eb1ed5a8,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,15524549,,,00:00.0,5,"Overall, I enjoyed the book. I was surprised with the ease in which the book finished. I've read plenty of other dystopian trilogies, and found the endings,including Mockingjay and Requiem, left me feeling angry and confused. The endings were rushed, problematic, and unsatisfying. I will admit that I didn't have a high bar of expectations, but I felt like Allegiant satisfied some of the ""loose ends"" of the society without leaving gaping plot holes. I felt I understood how the characters came to the decisions they did, and how the world in which the characters live resolved. 
 SPOILERS!!! 
 I was disappointed, but not completely aghast at the death in the end. I sort of expected it to be one or the other, though I was shocked and didn't believe it until they actually saw the body. I wish things could have ended differently, but I think the character's choices definitely made sense to put this person to his/her eventual end! 
 So, anyway, I'm sad, but impressed that Roth had the gumption to end the book somewhat realistically and true to the story and characters. I wish there had been a different ending, but I think the ending satisfied my desire for resolution. I'll still recommend the series.",0,0
68d0450feec6ba4cd2b57c31d598b53e,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,11254742,,,00:00.0,5,"The world is coming to an end. Locust everywhere, earthquakes, excruciating heat not to mention a bunch of evil casters & some vex'es on the loose reeking havoc on Gatlin. Ethan is off as well, writing with his left hand instead of his right, horrible dreams and the feeling that something is chasing him. Linkubus is enjoying his new superpowers, being a chick magnet and all, but his heart is still with Ridley & falling deeper for her by the day. Ridley is miserable just being a human girl and feels like she's loosing Link without her powers. How far she will go to get her power back will have a great effect on everyone. Amma is off in this book, she's so off that even her good ol' southern chicken is ""rubbery"". She is very upset about things and is making deals with the wrong kind of people to help her boy. Macon (my favorite!) is busy in the archives trying to help repair the order that was broken and save MaryAnn from being tried for treason. He is still trying to figure out his own power after being trapped in the archlight and it's really interesting when he finally starts showing his abilities. *****Small Spoiler*****...John Breed is still alive, yes he's still alive, & someone is using his powers for there own evil deeds. 
 In this book, Ethan grows up, he becomes a man and I enjoyed watching him change. It's not often that a series grows up with its fans. The book ends on a very very sad note but, fear not, it's not the last book and things have a way of working themselves out in Gatlin.",0,0
2313feb3ee84255da8952507eb1adb11,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,19112594,,,00:00.0,5,"As a long time Pike fan, I was happily engaged in this story nonstop until I finished. Once again, he creates an amazing alternate world that draws the reader in, rich characters and interesting plot. Highly recommend!",0,0
27822a2c1d6d6f15110b6778729133cc,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,21405631,,,00:00.0,5,"This book was a great paranormal read. There was explicit sex in it. Instead there was emotional growth of both main characters. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that there was no betrayal, either accidental or not, between Koldo and NIcola. They got to grow as a couple and fight for each other proving both are worthy of love. I am looking forward to more from the Angels of the Dark.",0,0
a30e8839f02e0c8e072422b5dfca830a,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,17962903,,,00:00.0,5,"Since this book was getting such rave reviews, I thought I give it try. Being that I was done with paranormal, I was hoping that this book would be different. It is different. But for me, it still carried that same feel to a vampire book. 
 Plot: I think my biggest problem of the book didn't really capture me. The plot is about a girl, who is living in a time of vampire. They can turn people but you can also go cold. Which means you get a vampire sickness but after a few month of no blood and isolation, you can turn back to human. This plot goes from her childhood to her now, in which she faces some hard times. Honestly, I felt like this plot has no umph. It just was. 
 Love: Now, the love interest captured me more than the plot. This story is also told in different point of view and one pov the reader gets is the vampire. Now he lead and now leads an interesting life. I love going back in time and seeing how he can to be. I also like, even though it move fast, his love with Tana. That was quite unexpected with moments that this steal your breathe away. *Fans self* 
 Ending: I felt the ending was fitting. It did go in the direction I expected it to be. And I like how well elements came together in the end. 
 This is a good book. It is different from many vampire stories but it does carry some similarity. The Coldest Girl In Coldtown carries much potential with lots of action. It follows are great narrative that any reader can get into. The Coldest Girl In Coldtown is great.",0,0
9e395825b520a6f63bd0e46c8d24ae8c,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,16827462,,,00:00.0,5,"An Imperial Affliction is a novel written by Peter van Houten, and that fictitious novel is a centerpiece in this one. Hazel, a young woman with cancer, reads this book very frequently, because the main character has cancer and it is portrayed in a way that she identifies with. 
 When she tells her new friend Augustus about this book that is almost a part of her, he also feels strongly about it, and the two hatch a plan to discover what the author believes happened to the characters after the end of the novel. 
 I'm really not doing this book justice, but I really enjoyed the role of An Imperial Affliction in The Fault in Our Stars. I recommend.",0,0
2a32c567c98e38dc986907cc90469cd1,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,21739817,,,00:00.0,5,"Micah's father was bitten by a zombie (we think) and his mother contacts him for the first time in ages. I liked her when she started talking to Anita and that only grew stronger as the story went on. Though there was a lot of polygamy going on and I felt like some of it was a bit too much. 
 I follow Hamilton on twitter and that has allowed me a large glimpse in her life since I don't read her blog. Oh yeah, she definitely inserts her personal preferences in these novels. Yipes. 
 I was able to handle Rickman's dislike of having a woman in authority, but I hated his behavior. 
 I was irritated with Hatfield at first, but she definitely grew on me, just as she grew on Anita. It's amazing how one night of battle can change a person's views about another. 
 On page 406, it's mentioned that Anita hunting deer with her father as a young girl wasn't in her file. I think I actually said aloud, ""So what?!?!"" Some people focus on the strangest things. 
 The novel was a great mix of zombie and vampire, Anita still learning about her lovers and powers, and how her necromancy has grown. It was much more like an original Anita novel than some of the more recent ones.",0,0
be28e254e960007071f736925a4898d8,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13001065,,,00:00.0,5,"Well first off, this book begins a new series that is a spin-off of the Immortals After Dark series and takes place in the IAD world. Truthfully, there were quite a few references to characters in that series and it took place parallel to 'Lothaire' so that I would strongly recommend that the IAD series be read first. 
 This is the story of one of Lothaire's Dacian family members, Trehan Daciano, and of the half-demon/half-Sorceri Bettina who is the Royal Princess of a demon realm. Trehan is an assassin who lives to do his duty to his people. His duty takes him into the Death Demon realm tracking a demon who broke the biggest Daciano law which involves protecting the secret of his people's existence and how to find them by never letting anyone who enters their realm leave. 
 At the same time, Bettina is up against being a prize along with her kingdom to the winner of a 'to the death winner take all' tournament. It came about because she was attacked in the human realm by Vrekeners and syphoned of her magic and left near death. Her godparents have decided that she is too vulnerable alone so seek a strong protector for her mate. Bettina agrees with this in exchange for her godparents to exact revenge on her attackers and get her magic back. However, now that the event is upon her, she is terrified to be stuck with one of the horrifying candidates who have come to win the prize of the kingdom. She has hope that her friend Cas will save her by mating her before the event, but he makes it clear that he only wants friendship with her and has troubles of his own. 
 When Bettina drunkenly mistakes Trehan for Cas, it starts a whole new chain of events. Cas is the target of Trehan and Bettina is Trehan's 'Bride'. And things get real interesting when both Cas and Trey enter the tourny. 
 Overall, I enjoyed the book, but there is one part that I wasn't entirely sold on- Bettina. Now don't get me wrong, I liked Betttina. I just struggled with her being Trehan's Bride at times. She's so young and acts her age and he's so ancient. The storyline is good and they both had some stuff to work through and in many ways they clicked. The playfully dangerous tone and IAD worldbuilding were the usual wonderful stuff. I loved bumping into Nix and Lothaire along with Sabine and a MacReive twin. I am definitely looking forward to getting the story of the next Daciano.",0,0
465c7f4ea741670489f04620861ad039,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,23846522,,,00:00.0,5,Love Showalters writing style especially her play of words in the way her characters speak. Her characters are full of character LOL and I love the banter and interaction between them as friends. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.,0,0
f96a051edeae6ced1221169a085ef30c,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13155899,,,00:00.0,5,"Tris is like a normal girl-to an extent. She is trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs. In the time she lives, she has to decide which faction to live in and how to handle being different. I feel like she is a strong character and (added bonus) there is no love triangle. Four was a bit odd. He had his swoon-worthy moments, but for the most part he was kind of stand-offish. I didn't entirely see their connection, but it still works. 
 The story was interesting and while (the first time) I could somewhat predict what was going to happen. There was still certain elements of surprise that did take me off guard which was pleasant. Sometimes books can be so predictable they're boring. I wish there was more swoon factor with Four and Tris. As well, I wish there was more background information about the factions and their city. There's a little bit at the beginning, but I didn't feel like there was enough. I don't remember if there is more to the past in Insurgent, but I'm hoping there is some at least in Allegiant. 
 Overall, I liked it and I can't wait to read more in this world. I also can't wait for the movie. Having the book fresh in my mind and having the official trailer out-I'm really excited now! I couldn't really see Shailene Woodley as Tris and it is still a bit of a stretch, however I think it may actually work out. I think Theo James can totally pull of Four's standoff-ish personality. Can't wait!",0,0
95debce04f12568883d7686b3a7c7a94,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,21955430,,,00:00.0,5,"As the ninth book in this series it was a whole lot better than the previous book. It beings when Gin, Bria, Jo-Jo, and the rest of the girls are having a girls day at Jo-Jo's spa. But it all comes crashing down when Sophia arrives late having been attacked. And she's not alone she brings the bad guys with her... Now after the past has come back to kidnap Sophia. Gin is bound and determined to get her back even if it means giving up her life in the process. However, she also as to deal with the continue drama with Owen, especially when he decides to help them find Sophia. 
 This book was very good. I felt so bad for Sophia, and we finally got to see a whole lot more about her and Jo-Jo's past, and what the horrible things they have been through. So I feel a whole new connection with Sophia, but not only that I feel like Gin and Sophia have bonded even more now because of this latest adventure. And besides the Sophia stuff we finally get to see a turning point in Owen and Gin's relationship.. I won't say more, but wow Owen actually impressed me in this book with some of the brave things he did. So I was very pleased with this one, and looking forward to the next one even more now!",0,0
21ec2c3eb46154682d93f5545d4d1d12,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,19151084,,,00:00.0,5,"Yes! Finally! We are getting somewhere. Even though Qhuinn and Blay, who I love so much, didn't really get the spotlight in this novel, they finally go their day in the sun, and I love it!! This novel had all the elements I been begging for since Phury's book. 
 It had more fighting elements, new relationships, both business, personal, in and out of the Brotherhood, as well as, some rocking sex scenes!! Blay and Qhuinn definitely knows how to get it on. Honestly, I could read them having sex all damn day! 
 I got a little shy, when the public sentimental moments came about, but that is a testament to how connected I am to these characters. I just love these guys! Despite their few moments, I am glad for them. It didn't seemed forced. We got just the right amount of their story, and everyone else. 
 We also got some Beth time, and I sure miss the original female of this series. She seems so regal and untouchable now, that I just want to connect with the Beth who lived alone with Boo. Even Bella had her moment. Once again, Zsadist almost died in the field, and that brought about and epic moment. It was serious, sentimental and funny in one. 
 The culture and traditions were back in full force. I do however, still miss the Scribe Virgin. I really wish they would all just kiss and make-up :( 
 Assail and Sola is another couple to watch! God, I love the females of this series! They are all fierce as ever! The addition of Sola is great, and I can't wait to see that outcome outside of the Brotherhood. Trez is also just as interesting as I suspected and iAm is a promising one. I assumed we would get some more John and Xhex time, but I'm good either way. I kind of just want to see all the fighting females out in the field I guess o.O 
 It was good to see another side of Xcor and to learn more about Layla, as well as, to meet another Chosen. It's been Layla and Cormia for so long, that I almost forgot about Serena. This series could go on and on and I'd never get bored. At this point, I am just waiting for Nalla and Layla's young to grow up and find their own hellren. 
 It was good to go to another initiation ceremony, and see it from another's POV. After all, after Zsadist, Qhuinn is my next favorite male character. I also got to see Blay in a different POV. He was more feminine in this novel, but I do love him more. Especially, as I got to see how he transitioned and dealt with his relationships with Qhuinn, Saxton and his parents. 
 Speaking of, I do hope for the best, where Saxton is concerned, and I can't wait to see how his expertise will help with the upcoming novel. Being in the mind of Wrath is always awesome, and the little surprise in the cottage was good also. There is turns, curves, surprises and fresh material. What more can you ask for? :)",0,0
9cdcdb409526fe2a161d844114ac84c8,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,18339182,,,00:00.0,5,"I had coverlust at first sight. Striking. It lured me in to read the synopsis. Then I was really hooked. I decided to enter a giveaway and actually won a copy of it. Surprisingly, I was satisfied with how unusual it was. It is about Lucy, who had a small role in the novel ""Dracula"", seeking out the author, Bram Stoker, to demand answers as to why he lied about her and how to find her creator. I was stunned finding out that Dracula was NOT the vampire who transformed her. What a clever twist. I won't spoil who the culprit actually was but they abandoned her to learn for herself what she has become. You follow Lucy on her hunt. It is written so smoothly that it is easy to feel like you are experiencing it with her. She wakes up in a wooden box, having been staked and buried. I KNOW!!! This was not your typical vampire tale so don't idly dismiss it. I thought it was a stroke of genius when Stoker was offered a chance to gain ""personal experience"" to improve his next novel. The concept is brilliant. The idea is that Stoker's ""Dracula"" was a deliberate cover-up to conceal the truth about the existence of vampires to prevent mass panic. As the public is gullible, it worked beautifully. That alone was intriguing, yet after reading it I can tell you it is so much more. It a melting pot of so many cool elements: steampunk Victorian London, vampires, werewolves, Bram Stoker, and the Legend of King Arthur. WHAT?! I was the most shocked when it was revealed that King Arthur was entwined with this unique story. Very engaging.",0,0
350f561ab4530ad1f0eaaaa9832724f7,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,21536663,,,00:00.0,5,"Romantic love is looking decidedly less romantic when the fey are involved. Ethan Chase (human) and his part fey nephew Keirran are in parallel dilemmas where the girl they each love is dying. On Ethan's side, Kenzie is desperate to experience life, when everyone else is trying to keep her safe so she can die...safely. No wonder she's annoyed. However, the focus of the story is on Keirran's attempts to save Annwyl, who is Fading. Someone really needed to put both boys into a Business 101 class because neither of them seem capable of negotiating. An in the Nevernever, negotiation is a survival tool. Desperation drives both of them to do some pretty terrible things, and much as they would like to rationalize it away as a necessity of circumstance, the horrors they inflict are really personal choice. The situation is only made horrible by their refusal to let go and accept loss. The unwillingness to make personal sacrifices means that much else is sacrificed and this will have far reaching consequences. This was an interesting book because I did not like the choices that Ethan was making, though I understood them. I could also see how the best of intentions could become twisted - we are often dragged into compromising positions by those we care about. This is a dark, interesting story that speaks to the uglier side of human/fae nature. The book is a complete story in and of itself but, still, the next book better come out soon.",0,0
75358b963a4e49cd85ac1f3981fdd599,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,19167673,,,00:00.0,5,"Allison Sekemoto is just as fearless as before if not more so. In the second installment of the Blood of Eden series, we are once again thrown into the dark and thrilling world of savage rabids, vicious mole men, bloodthirsty vampires and a growing romance that cannot be. 
 There is no doubt that Julie Kagawa is an incredible writer. The Eternity Cure is everything I expected it to be. It was written flawlessly, unraveling the story in a way you'd want to savor and anticipate. There was never a dull moment. 
 The Eternity Cure is a kickass, action packed, engaging book. I was completely absorbed in every twist and turn of the story. 
 This book has a lot in store for us readers - would-make-you-open-mouthed, unexpected twists, betrayals that would catch you by surprise and unlikely alliances will be formed. 
 Some confessions I have to make about the book: I'm beginning to like Jackal than I'm willing to admit. He's cocky, evil and ruthless but he has this noble way about him. He doesn't kill without purpose and he's his own person. He's obnoxious but very entertaining and quite the charmer too. 
 ** ""Oh, don't mind me,"" came an extremely sarcastic voice near the wall. ""You two go ahead and make out--I'll just sit here and bleed quietly."" ** 
 I love that we get to see a new side to him very different from what we've seen of him in the first book. We'd have a chance to know him in a new light and perhaps change our made-up minds and perceptions about him. 
 Another character I very much love - Zeke. Still the same sweep-you-off-your-feet charming, sweet, honest, selfless Zeke. He has grown, became much stronger and even more determined than when last saw him in The Immortal Rules. He has definitely proven himself more in this book and he came out more of a badass. 
 Expect a lot of swoon moments between Zeke and Allie. I love how they're both so stubborn and fierce and determined. Even if all odds and common sense are against it, they have an undeniable pull to each other that they're willing to stand and fight for. 
 ** ""Only death will take me away from you, vampire girl,"" he whispered. ""And even then, I'll watch over you from wherever I end up."" ** 
 These two can make you feel sad, happy, defeated and heartbroken all at the same time. 
 They will be faced with harder choices and tougher, evil villains. 
 In The Eternity Cure, secrets long buried will be revealed. We'd get to see more glimpses of the past and know the characters in a deeper, more intimate sense. 
 I admit there are some characters I had grown to like and respect and some I just want nothing more than to throw out the window and have the rabids have their way with them. 
 I love, love The Eternity Cure! It haunts. It's brilliant. It's intense. And the ending! That was a perfect, cruel way to end it. I cannot tell you how much it broke my heart and surprised me. Now there's a perfectly good reason for me (and you) to want the third book now. This book would keep you up all night... no doubt one of the signs of a really good book.",0,0
12025d4f6cc4b6a881ccad5d73f1ec1a,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,17991105,,,00:00.0,5,"To say I am a huge fan of this series would be an understatement so I went out and got a copy of this the day after this book came out (don't ya just hate bein busy) and I devoured it in a single sitting. I couldn't wait for Izzy and Eibhear's book, Izzy has been one of my favorite characters all along. I gotta say though I was kinda disappointed, the romantic element was a big let down. There has been build up to the Izzy Eibhear story for the last 4 books so my expectations were high. 
 This book takes place ten years after the last one so Izzy is all grown up now and a general in Annwyl's army, Eibhear is part of a unit in Rhiannon's army called the Mi-runach, they are what the dragon army sends in when no one else will go, so both Izzy and Eibhear are bad asses, but we knew they would be. And that would be the problem...see Izzy and especially Eibhear were always the ""nice ones"" the peacemakers in that crazy family so to see Eibhear as a Mi-runach just didn't really work for me. They had more chemistry a few books ago when Izzy was a kid and chased Eibhear around to braid his beautiful blue hair. We didn't even see ""the claiming"" and the two of them had endless bickering not conflict so the romance part just wasn't as good as some of the others. 
 While there is a ton of action that had me turning pages to see what comes next, this was also a transition book setting up for the next installments as the children are almost all grown up. The twins are 18 and Rhi is 16 and there were a lot of new characters introduced in this book. The usual snark, bickering and name calling was present and as always had me laughing out loud on more than one occasion I really look forward to the next books to see what becomes of the children since they have all gone in different directions. They were monsters as toddlers so they should make for some very scary adults. While it wasn't my favorite in the series it is still a very good book and as usual left me depressed I have to wait a whole year for the next one.",0,0
c876130803c80bb38086354ffc44eef0,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,17363999,,,00:00.0,5,"Kiss The Dead brings to light more of the powers and monsters that are out in the world and crossing Anita's path. This books also has Anita questioning how can she ""love"" so many people and if it is true love or not. 
 Without giving away too much story, I am sad to see Asher continue to shall we say, ""not play nice."" For someone of Ashers powers his insecurities come full circle to bite him in the ass. Jean-Claudeand Anita even Asher himself are all tired of Asher's full out right demands that someone love him fully and completely. 
 The shower scene with Anita and Nicky was downright, HOT, especially since Anita didn't feed the ardeur, she simply enjoyed sex for the sake of enjoying good sex. What does that say about Anita? Is she finally coming to terms with the fact that it's ok to make love to someone and actually enjoy it?",0,0
d7b22649c177dff5d2d891cf2adbc8cf,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,17632083,,,00:00.0,5,"Ethan Chase lives a life full of fear. His sister, Meghan Chase, is now the Iron Queen, and he is about to start classes at a new school, in which he dreads. You see, just like his sister, he can see Faeries and if these creatures find out that he can see him, then his life would be over. 
 He keeps to himself as he doesn't want to attract attention, but a teenage girl, Kenzie St. James, takes an interest in him, despite his resistance. Then he meets another schoolmate, Todd Wyndham, who he recognizes is a half-faerie. Todd thinks someone or something is after him. 
 Mysterious ghost like faeries appear and soon Todd disappears without a trace. Todd's parents and the police have no clue where the boy could have gone, but Ethan knows what happened to him. Those ghostly faeries took him and the faeries now have eyes on Ethan. 
 With no other choice, Ethan uses the magical token that his sister left behind and he, along with Kenzie - who happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, are transported to Nevernever, the land of the of the Feys. 
 I saw the The Lost Prince up on NetGalley and I had to sign up to review it. I own the four original Fey books, but I have never gotten around to reading them yet. The Lost Prince is a spin-off and book one of the Call of the Forgotten series. Even though I have not read the other books, I easily picked up on what was going on. The main character is Meghan's younger brother, Ethan, who struggles to live with his own gift, but when a friend is in jeopardy, he must travel back to Nevernever, the land that his sister is now Queen of. There is some romance thrown into the story between Ethan and the school reporter Kenzie. Along for the adventure is his nephew Keirran, who helps them journey to Central Park in New York to find the secret forgotten world. The Lost Prince has it all, mystery, fantasy, adventure and romance! I enjoyed reading every bit and I'm looking forward to book two next year. Until then I'm going to have to drag out the original books and read them!",0,0
b0109cc8fd440f00ea786058d26d714c,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,18712554,,,00:00.0,5,"une and Day have escaped, but they're certainly not safe yet. They join forces with the Patriots who will help Day, for a price - and the price is to assassinate the new Elector Primo. The enemy from the first book has died and his son Anden now rules. June discovers that Anden is not the man his father is, and wants to convince Day of this fact. The story moved along quite well with the assassination plot as the main piece, but there was also a visit to the Colonies, and a look at what life outside the Republic could be (not as great as you might have thought). 
 I'm curious to see what book 3 brings, since the major enemy is gone - where do you go from here? I also could have done with out the whole love triangle, suddenly Tess loves Day and whines about it constantly. Oh well, the book overall was fun to read, and I look forward to the next book.",0,0
5f3f36cba3d011de7258fd2f0ee107ff,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,18731533,,,00:00.0,5,"C.C. Hunter had done an incredible job in this book!! I have to agree with one of the other reviews I read before I actually started reading the book, this was definitely the best one in the series yet! There were a couple of places that I actually laughed out so loud that my neighbors probably heard me! I actually cried a couple of times as well and was pretty angery a time or two. Lots of twists and turns and suspense. Alot of new things with Kylie that really add to the excitement as well. 
 There is only one thing I would have changed in the book. It was pretty easy to see who the ""killer"" wasn't. There was just too much played on one character and therefore makes you highly doubt that person. 
 Other than that, I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars and I rarely ever do that. I ""highly"" recommend this book.",0,0
9d360128599a84f54a90e6b35a12a37c,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,18214662,,,00:00.0,5,"It was such a fresh and interesting supernatural twist to the young adult genre and it held that freshness all the way through to the end. This final book did seem a little preachier than the others in parts and at one point I did have to put it down and let it sit for a few days. I've never been much of a Tucker fan; I've always liked Christian a lot better. Tucker just seemed too perfect and Christian was always the underdog who was mistreated even when it seemed like he would win. 
 So many things get wrapped up in this book. Everyone's purpose seems to be fulfilled and we learn some interesting things about some of the characters. We get a very heartwarming seen between Clara and someone close to her, which I won't ruin by saying who and we get an epilogue that is set 9 years in the future so we get some closer. However, there is something that we don't get which is why this was marked down from 5 to 4 stars and I'm hoping that maybe someday down the road we'll get it. 
 I enjoyed this series and I will definitely check out more by Cynthia Hand in the future. 
 SPOILER ALERT 
 I hate the way things ended for Christian and I hate that he is basically left all alone. He deserves a happily ever after too and I want him to get it. The brief talk of him in the epilogue made him sound so sad and alone and it broke my heart. I knew he wouldn't end up with Clara, but why can't he be happy too? Please give me a novella or something Cynthia that will make me feel better about Christian's ending",0,0
05f5d3bd61e2d61cb4bb6c1a500c06b6,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,18301054,,,00:00.0,5,"I think Charlaine Harris says it best on the jacket of TWICE TEMPTED - ""I always open a Frost book with happy anticipation."" Charlaine, I couldn't agree more. There is just something about Jeaniene Frost that is no bulls***, easy, fun, and always filled with betrayals and redemption. She holds true to her characters through and through, and there is always a learning curve, her characters constantly evolving. She is the one author that I read just as much for the urban fantasy, mystery as I do her main couple. In some books, I just want to see the romance, but Frost envelops her reader so well, that you don't end up missing anything, just her next book because the read always ends too soon. 
 I have noticed the font size increase in the Vlad books, because they seem to be shorter than Cat and Bones which makes me sad, but I still run out and get them the day of. 
 If you have never started Cat and Bones, start their journey from the beginning and work your way to Vlad and Leila. 
 As for the story in this particular installment, it was fast-paced and left as many questions as answers. Vlad and Leila are really perfect for each other and I love that we never see Vlad as a sappy love struck puppy. He's a pompous ass and that just won't change. It's fantastic and we love him anyway. Leila is fierce and independent, and a kick-ass heroine just like Cat (well, I like Cat much better now than I did in the beginning).",0,0
a7ae4cedc6bcf68ab573600c50ec7621,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,15723331,,,00:00.0,5,"This is a great series!! It is one of my favorite ""witchy"" book series. The storyline always wraps me around its finger and holds on to me until the book is over. There wasn't a lot of action like there is in the other books in the series, WICKED CIRCLE was more about information than anything else. There is a little bit of danger but not on the scale that other installments brought. We get new shocking details about Johnny's past, Seph re-evaluates her relationships. Characters do some changing. More people are out to kill the power trio and Seph ends up saving herself from a pretty crappy situation. 
 There is a new interesting character introduced ""Creepy"", he is as you imagine creepy and I cant even begin to guess who he really is. There are a lot of secrets surrounding him, who he is, what he is, etc and his relationship to Menessos. I definitely think his involvement in the next book will be huge and I will be super shocked when more is revealed. Oh my the ending, as if there wasn't enough drama between Johnny and Menessos before I cant imagine what they will be like after that ending. It seems like WICKED CIRCLE is the changing point for a lot of things and I wish the next book was scheduled already as it was more of a teaser and I want more.",0,0
4add864dad987a5bad22d158446a0c00,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6514975,,,00:00.0,5,"In this second entry into this series, Persephone Alcmdei is living with her grandmother and Beverly, the young daughter of Persephone's friend who was killed in VICIOUS CIRCLE. This book involved several ongoing plots and previous characters from VICIOUS CIRCLE. They consisted of her exploration of her deepening feelings for Johnny, a werewolf and supposed King of the Wolves, her elderly witch grandmother that lives with her, her new relationship with young Beverly, her deceased friends daughter, the Eximium and her nomination as High Priestess, the fairies, Menessos and of course her acceptance of her destiny as the Lustrata. 
 Johnny, is living in Persephone`s home. He has convinced Persephone that she is the Lustrata and as the Lustrata his pack is hers to summon as she needs. She is an advocate for the waerwolves and writes a column about them and provides kenneling in her basement for when they turn furry and need a safe place to stay. Persephone is also trying to come to terms with the vampire mark ""the stain"" as she calls it, that she received from Menessos in VICIOUS CIRCLE and her unwilling attraction to Menessos. 
 Persephone receives a phone call from Lydia, a coven witch, who has nominated Persephone for the position of High Priestess. At her grandmothers urging, she agrees to apply for the position. After all, Persephone is the Lustrata and she will need a close relationship with the Coven Elders. The witch chosen for the High Priestess involves the Eximium, which is a series of tests set forth by the Elders. During the course of the Eximium, witches are murdered and the police are called in. The resolution of the murders is quickly resolved in approximately one third of the book. The first of the book is her relationships with her family and Johnny, the second part is the Eximium and the third is the final confrontation with the fairies. 
 What is it I like about this book? There frankly, is not a lot of action. She isn't a kick butt heroine that is featured so prominently in urban fantasy, but I enjoyed it. I think it has to be the characters and the storytelling, which are both very interesting. I like Persephone; she seems real, even as a witch. She isn't all kick butt, take no prisoners, she is approachable, and likeable. Her character grows and makes for a very interesting and fast read. I will definitely read the next books in this",0,0
37899b27d052fb7d5ffcf75c23d0d1aa,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,18115358,,,00:00.0,5,"I have to admit. The Chicagoland Vampires series has stolen my heart, so I have loved every book, including House Rules. I may be a little biased, so keep that in mind. 
 I absolutely loved House Rules. We start out thinking that Ethan and Merit's relationship is stable, but of course, as always, something will put them at odds. This always means trouble, but I think the way the two of them are dealing with their troubles has improved. 
 Cadogan house is finally leaving the GP! There is expected retaliation as the GP does not suffer Rogues, but Cadogan house is strong and I just dare the GP to mess with MY house! 
 Then of course you have the vanishing Rogues. Ethan and Merit are out to help, no matter what affiliation you might have. Chicago is their city and they will protect the vampires and humans within it. No matter what the mayor says or does to prove otherwise. 
 House Rules is drama and action packed. I loved every minute of it and am chomping at the bit for Biting Bad.",0,0
32d908c80c87a5dbf40932c57064c391,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,18115361,,,00:00.0,5,"What can I say I love this series. With each book the story just gets more interesting. Not mention the continuing growth of Merit & Ethan's relationship/love. Chloe Neill knows just how to pull you in & keep you entertained. I can never put this series down & I always pre-order the next book. If you like action, suspense, drama, romance, & anything supernatural then I would recommend picking up this series.",0,0
bb8c5014346c46cbe8a6559342e44957,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,18276967,,,00:00.0,5,"The one thing that remains strong with these books is the writing, which is so poetic and unique. I honestly think that if I picked up any other book that had so many words crossed out or separated I'd go nuts. The editor in me just can't handle it, but for some reason I welcome it with the Shatter Me books. It provides a more personal experience and it's surprising how you can create tension just by pressing enter a few times. At any rate we're back into the thick of it with this one and things really heat up...in more ways than one. War, relationship issues, budding friendships, and of course the love triangle. We get to see more of the Resistance, how they operate and some of the interesting powers that the other residents have. One of the best things about this is the fact that it acknowledges the grey areas involved in human lives and more importantly war. Nothing is as black and white as we want it to be. 
 I really enjoy the overall plot but this one felt a bit slow for me and I kind of blame that on all the attention given to Adam, who I personally find boring. He's a good guy, he's sweet and he loves Juliette but I'm at the point where if they are in a room together I immediately want them separated. I feel terribly for them both and the situation they have to deal with but at the same time I just don't want to hear it anymore. The surprising relationship with Warner is more my speed because there is more to it, there is more to develop and understand than there is with Adam. Warner is a bag of cats, he's rather pretty to look at but you can just see the crazy rolling off the guy...and you definitely know you don't want to open the bag but curiosity (and humanity) just makes you want to. That being said I don't necessarily want to see a full relationship between them unless some things change, but I definitely love the tension! As for the other cast of characters I'm super glad to have more time with Kenji, who is a lot of fun even when he's being weird, and I enjoyed getting to know Castle more.",0,0
059c23a1de2f14db0a6196eeeea201a3,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,15413183,,,00:00.0,5,"It took me a long while before I could really get into the book because there are some things about it that really bothered me. Kiera Cass tries to portray America as a girl who doesn't come from a rich family and that having one glass of iced tea is a privilege. I just couldn't buy that or most of how America 'understands' how hard it can be when it comes to money because the book shows little struggle for her and her family. So many books have love triangles that don't work. It isn't realistic or reasonable, just boring and absurd. The romance in the book isn't any different, her emotions toward both the male characters are very predictable and boring. 
 The Selection is beautifully written. For the most part, if it weren't for the writing I don't think it would have been as hard as it was to put down. The writing and smooth and enjoyable, it's hard to stop reading and I actually felt kind of disappointed when I had to put it down. The other selected girls are very mysterious which I really enjoyed because it fits with the story. I like that Kiera Cass doesn't put too much information about the girls in this book because I don't think it would have been as good if we knew everything about the girls or most things. Although I have a hard time believing America's story about being on the tight end of the money scale, I enjoyed the way that everyone is organized and put into different caste depending on their role and how much they can help society. I find that interesting to see how other people are viewed because of their job occupation. 
 Overall, a good read. With not much adventure and a few surprises thrown in, The Selection is a light, funny read that left a small smile on my face after the story had ended. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for something similar to the Bachelor as well as looking for a quick read that will change the way to look at people and how they live their lives.",0,0
20cd9ddc3e99e6a61256a317b7272886,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,18171867,,,00:00.0,5,"The plot moves really quickly, which kept the pacing of the book exactly how I like it: practically at breakneck speed. I finished Promised really quickly because I simply had to know how it all ended for Leon, Gaia and Mya. 
 There were a couple of things that bothered me about Promised. Parts of the story started to feel repetitive to me. For example, how Gaia kept going back through the wall into the Enclave when she really shouldn't. That was another problem for me: Gaia kept making foolish decisions and putting herself in danger. She didn't grow into the leader I thought she would, although she did set things right for the Enclave and the people of New Sylum in the end. 
 My other main concern with Promised was with Gaia and Leon's relationship. I hated that she sort of strung Leon along for so long. The relationship felt one-sided, with more of the commitment coming from Leon. I didn't understand her hesitance to fully commit to him, especially considering everything he had been through to be with her. I didn't like Gaia's lingering feelings towards Peter and Will. I wanted the love square to be dissolved more quickly than it was. Although, I was happy with the resolution of the love story. 
 I could not believe how things ended with regards to Gaia and her ability to have children. That really broke my heart for her. Especially considering her career centers around childbirth! I did like that the ending of the trilogy wasn't your typical rainbows and unicorns HEA, though. I liked that there was some loss, which led to character growth. I liked that things felt realistic, but not so bleak as, say, Mockingjay. 
 Overall, I would highly recommend the Birthmarked trilogy.",0,0
7837cbffa5c0a04b03439de1e46d8ae9,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,18043632,,,00:00.0,5,"Jane's life keeps getting complicated. She starts out feeling friendless and boyfriend less without Rick and Molly. She is being further drawn into Vampire World. With an attraction to Bruiser or George Dumas which is Leo's number one primo, Leo uses this arrangement to try to bind Jane to him after finding out that her killing a human in previous book was an enforcer to a really strong vamp that is claimed to issue a challenge. Since said enforcer is dead mysterious strong vamp claiming blood feud. Meanwhile other master vamps in cities are showing disease and puddles and are not healing. Jane takes on a brother duo to help sort out the Vamp mess while feeling an attraction to the older brother Eli. RICK steps back in to help sort the Vamp feud with government backing. So, Jane must stop being bound to Leo, find out about the disease taking out other Vamps, find a snitch in Leo's group or the human commandos, stop a blood feud, and figure out her love interests. 
 Fast paced and with more info to her past show up in this book.",0,0
0de0dc93826d74ec80ead5c5051a97fc,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13298583,,,00:00.0,5,"In a land of magic, can love defeat a curse meant to destroy love? Kieran and Charlotte have to find this answer in Dark Enchantment. I thought the odds were so against Charlotte and Kieran as I began reading their story, and yet, as it unrolled I was amazed yet again just how strong the soul can be. I loved how when Charlotte should have had a closed mind to the Fae, she willingly learned and grew to like them. I felt so sad for Kieran fighting his heart due to a curse for something he never did. The action packed suspense drew me in as did the growing love between Charlotte and Kieran. As I learned more about the various groups in this world, the more I have to place my hopes with Fae in Piefferburg in winning this war. Unable to put this book down, I spent a very happy day watching Charlotte and Kieran discover love, and now I can't wait to see the next chapter as the Unseelie gear up for a war that will change the world one way or another. Dark Enchantment is a gripping story involving passion, suspense and murder with a plot that wouldn't let me put it down.",0,0
0b0a0ac55d5e2352765c0ba7df615dcb,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,17892468,,,00:00.0,5,I have absolutely no word for this book. In a positive way that is. I balled my eyes out on the last two chapters. I love Patch!! And R.I.P Scott!!,0,0
02a6ff54e9de25948dd2d5c1e399ebdb,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,17427104,,,00:00.0,5,"In this first book to the spin off of the Fever series. Dani is 14 years old, and she's pretty much on her own. She's had a really tough life, and has been killing Fae since she was really young. She's also got extremely awesome gifts. And Dani isn't willing to let anyone take care of her when she can take care of herself. 
 Dani has to do everything she can to help save Dublin. And she also ends up working for a man she never wanted to be around again. Not only that but she has a half unseelie prince wanting her when she becomes of age. Dani has a lot going on right now, and she's still on the look out for Mac. 
 I really enjoyed this book. However I have a few pet peeves. Like the fact that Ryodan is messing around with Jo, and Kat. It really bugged me. Because you get the impression that he is just waiting on Dani to become of age, but then he messes with the people she cares about. That just bugged me. I really do hope we get to see Dani become of age in this series so we can see her end up with someone.",0,0
622bbaa4ee2498b842358444773da1d6,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13882126,,,00:00.0,5,"The sequel to Bad Girls Don't Die, a book I absolutely loved, the story brings back pink-haired Alexis Warren, and her formerly possessed sister Kasey who has just been sprung from a mental institution. Bad Girls Don't Die was awesome. I always keep my expectations low when it comes to sequels and this is one of those that doesn't let you down. 
 Kasey's reappearance has Alexis on edge and threatens to derail what had been shaping up to be an excellent school year. Her sister is sullen resenting the suspicious way Alexis looks at her. And she is reluctant to go back to school. 
 Surprisingly, however, Kasey is welcomed by a group of girls including a new student. Together, the girls meet regularly at one another's homes and form a club that focuses on self-improvement. 
 We're all too smart to believe that everything is normal and Alexis starts investigating further. Afraid that her sister will end up trotting down the same supernatural path that almost got them all killed in the first book, Alexis begins attending the meetings herself. And that's when everything in her life starts going incredibly...right. Which is right it is wrong.",0,0
70d6546f659480ca85ea9a7297260d91,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6480329,,,00:00.0,5,"Dying Bites takes us on a journey to a parallel universe where the correlations are enough to make you feel like you've never left home but the dissimilarities are enough to shock you and make you wonder where you might find a pair of ruby slippers of your own. 
 Such is the situation that FBI Agent and Criminal Profiler Jace Valcheck finds herself in when she's abducted by the NSA of her parallel universe. It seems that her expertise is one they lack in the USA (that's the Unnatural States of America.) 
 D.D. Barant excels in crafting a believable voice for our narrator, Jace, and handily utilizes her investigative and profiling skills not only to uncover the mystery alongside the reader, but to also observe and experience this brave new world. The world building is first rate and rarely does the author indulge in an obvious info-dump to explain things, instead relying on Jace's narration and interactions with the supporting cast. In fact, like any branch of the government that deals in secrets, often what Jace is told is a loose collection of half truths; leaving her to figure out how large a grain of salt she should take with the ""intel"" provided. 
 What made this book so engaging for me is that not only does Jace work to solve the mystery before her, she also takes the time to discover things about herself as well. She engages in interpersonal relationships, banter, analysis, prejudices and even a bit of romance. In other words, Barant doesn't give us just part of a character, but a whole one. One with both flaws and assets. Further, Barant has Jace work within her limitations as a human in a supernatural world. More than once Jace is referred to as an ""unenhanced"" human by others, but never does she herself lament her status, rather she cherishes her humanity. 
 Barant's take on the mythological cannon is an interesting one and he works well within the rules laid out. Vampires (pires), Lycanthropes (thropes) and Golems (lems) make up the majority of the supernatural element with a bit of magic thrown in. There is an expansion of the cannon in the last third of the book, but Barrant does a decent job of setting up the expectation for this bigger and fuller picture of Jace's new world order without it seeming too much like plot-hole-putty. 
 My only complaint with this book was the ending. Barant pulls the pieces of the puzzle together quite skillfully, but the ending seems purposefully stretched to allow for continuation of the series. I'm not sad the series is being continued, but I do wish that Barant didn't show his hand quite so much when doing so.",0,0
bb7de9c4c25742ab2e884faf8d0df785,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,5757031,,,00:00.0,5,"Hunter's book, Skinwalker is all you expect from an Urban Fantasy--including the need to create a character and world that is different, uniquely her own, within the UF framework. That said, I'm not sure if I really liked this book, it took me quite a while to connect with or relate to the heroine Jane. By the end I had, but not hook, line, and sinker. 
 Still, I will buy and read the next book in series; some on my favorite series have left me ambiguous after the beginning book. 
 I'm intrigued by Hunter's supernatural ""magic"" systems. She developed some interesting side characters that I hope turn up in more stories. She did a great sensory job of making New Orleans live and breath. She masterfully wrote in the POV of the shape-shifted animals and balanced varied degree of awareness within the dual personalities--but I'm ashamed to say I don't know if I enjoyed reading those parts and I read for entertainment.",0,0
f7b9f62b953d93d1f3a6f9f93f4958bc,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6853921,,,00:00.0,5,"Jane is something a little different. As far as she knows she's the only skinwalker alive; someone who can change into any animal she has a piece of. But she also shares her body with the soul of a mountain cat and wasn't too happy to discover how that happened. No one but her best friend's family knows her shifting secret and she has no one to get answers from. Thankfully, a Cherokee Shaman Jane stumbled across is able to lead Jane to find her own answers. 
 In this second book, Jane's best friend Meg is visiting with her children when Leo, head vamp for the area wants to kill her. She'd killed the rogue who had been impersonating Leo's son for years and he can't wrap his head around the fact that Jane killed the rogue who killed his son; she didn't kill his son. At the same time she'd been rehired, this time to find and kill the rogue who is illegally creating his own vampires that aren't being restrained until showing civility before being unleashed on society. 
 I found this second book held my attention somewhat better than the first book. There is plenty going on and emotions are much higher as Jane is not only trying to find the rogue, but witch children are disappearing. Meg's daughter is incredibly powerful at a very young age, upping the threat to them. This mystery is once again very complex with a number of twists; a much larger situation than Jane anticipated. We learn more about Jane, vampire history and since Meg is involved, also about witches. And of course there are the guys that make Jane's life interesting. 
 And with the kids, we see a softer side to such a kick-butt heroine that even surprises her.",0,0
ff7459d16fe35b9cc2c9d64022012855,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,15321609,,,00:00.0,5,"I like the character of Jane Yellowrock but not as well as the Patricia Briggs characters. My favorite character is Ilona Andrews, Magic series. 
 However, this is a good book. It is probably one of the best ones of this series that I have read. I like the fact that she makes mistakes and is always saying the wrong thing and many times getting herself in trouble. It makes the character appealing to read. I don't always like when she shifts into ""beast"" and the writing becomes very stilted. I know this is because of the thinking of the ""beast"" character, but I just don't personally like it as well. 
 However, I plan on reading the rest of the series. It is pretty good.",0,0
2150b46e8a7d6e1ff57555ff52a4b29d,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,15956816,,,00:00.0,5,"Raphael, the vampire lord of the western territory, has headed north into Washington after learning of the death of two of his vampires. He is out for blood, literally, and is ready to hunt down the humans who have dared to touch what is his. 
 Meanwhile, Sophia, is urgently summoned home to the Canadian territories by her sire. When she arrives she finds Lucien missing. And he has left her a mysterious letter, sending her right into Raphael's territory. 
 Colin Murphy, is the closest thing to a cop the small town of Cooper's Rest has. He is a former Navy SEAL, and has taken some courses in forensics. He is brought in by the vampires to help with the investigation, where he meets Sophia, someone he knew ten years ago and thought dead. I loved this book, mainly because two of my favorite characters from previous books, Raphael and his Cyn are major players in the story. I love this author and this series.",0,0
6c6b67125aab231bf9c556c458888516,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,15728353,,,00:00.0,5,"Another solid entry into the Horngate Witches series. My biggest complaint with this book is that it felt too disjointed. We've always had switching POVs between Max and Alexander, but this time they are in two seperate adventures for most of the story. 
 Max's story takes place with Scooter in Chadare. It was interesting to see this different realm, but I couldn't help but wish that Max was in the mix at Horngate. I did enjoy meeting Ilanion and Spike and hope to see them again in future books. I really enjoyed seeing the evolution of Giselle's character! The ending of this section was really exciting and I am happy with the resolution. 
 Alexander's POV concerns the birth of a Fury at Horngate. The cause of the Fury was heart breaking and we lost some beloved characters in this section, some more permanently than others apparently. It was good to see Alexander step up and accept Prime in Max's absence. 
 Max and Alexander's relationship is finally taken to the next level and it is good to see her have a little bit of happiness after the last two books. They also go through some personal changes that will be interesing to see play out in the next novel. 
 I can't wait to read the next novel in this series. I'm sure Max's adventures will keep coming, but I hope that she gets a little time to enjoy being happy too.",0,0
983babfde0ecb4a211bd0fb805fa7486,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,10898614,,,00:00.0,5,"Max isn't quite human. She has been enslaved for centuries to a powerful witch called Giselle. She is also ""Prime"", which means the leader of the Shadowblades, an elite band of warriors. CRIMSON WIND picks up where book one, HORNGATE WITCHES leaves off, with Max trying to get Horngate rebuilt after a huge battle. But at the end of that book, Giselle had promised a powerful being known as Scooter, Max. Max hasn't been sleeping well because Scooter keeps entering her mind while she dreams. 
 Fed up with Scooter's intrusions, she meets him on his own turf. She wants to get her human family safely to Horngate and if he will grant her that time, she will gladly give herself over to him. Scooter gives her one week. But Giselle has had a vision of Max dying on her trip, so she urges Alexander, a member of the Shadowblades, to accompany her. 
 Alexander and Max have amazing chemistry but refuse to act upon it. Giselle figures this will give them time together to get it out of their system. However, she warns Alexander privately that if Max dies on his watch, not to ever return. Meanwhile, Alexander has his own path to follow. An amulet he has been seeking for years has been found and he is torn about retrieving it or accompanying Max. 
 CRIMSON WIND is a spectactular addition to the HORNGATE WITCHES series. The chemistry between Max and Alexander is hot and electrifying. Their characters really develop in this installment and more characters are added through-out their journey that I hope will reappear in the next book. With amazing world-building, high energy action, diverse and complex characters and a heroine you can't help but love, CRIMSON WIND is a must-read for any urban fantasy reader.",0,0
dbb820a7f8703e37cff4543e24b5256c,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,15899099,,,00:00.0,5,"What in the name of Zeus's testicles? 
 There are things I love about this series and then there are things I put up with because I want more of the things I love in this series. Don't get me wrong the side stories of the PI business are fun but I'm in the series for the Charley/Reyes connection. Reyes is an ultimate alpha male and I want to solve the enigma that is him. Three books in and I'm not sure what his endgame is but I'm hooked 
 I'd managed to dodge sleep like it was an ex-boyfriend with herpes for almost two weeks straight 
 Charley is trying to stay awake because whenever she falls asleep Reyes is there and he is mad Charley bound him to his corporal body, although that doesn't stop him from wanting her. Didn't Charley ever learn men don't like to feel trapped. All hyped up on java juice to make it through her days she takes on a case of a missing woman. She also is looking for Earl Walker, formally thought to be dead but maybe he isn't. 
 This still has a plethora of witty ADD one liners and back and forth dialog throughout that is sarcastic and dark, totally my kind of humor. Reyes and Charley do get some time together and it is never enough for me. Just when I think they are going to team up and work together they separate again for various reasons and just can't seem to get on the same page. But we do get a deeper look into the man that is Reyes. 
 I always find the writing funny and smart with just enough surprises to keep me thoroughly engaged. Yes the PI stories are much like an episode of Nancy Drew only less PG, but the underlying story is intriguing and different. I didn't expect Mistress Marigold to turn out to be who she was and who makes the lead man the Son of Satan with a heart of.....silver. Definitely a precious metal but not good enough to be gold for sure. Maybe I should feel bad I like him so much, but I don't I'm pulling for him in the end. I appreciate that Darynda Jones has thought outside of the box on many of the details of the story.",0,0
18fe23d14c99ae17653f03e1ebedc263,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3152467,,,00:00.0,5,"Nina is a thirty-something woman, impulsive, independent and very foul-mouthed. She's very strong, until the day she wakes up being a vampire! With the help of her best friends, she went looking for her ""creator"", only to find more troubles than she wanted. 
 The first time we met Nina was at The Accidental Werewolf, and she was the toughest girl I have ever known. Of course, she doesn't know how to be a vampire, and the firsts chapters are all about her dealing with her inner-vampire and whining. I wished there was more action, but it was at the middle of the book that I started to get it. 
 Gregori is hot, funny and a vampire. He turned Nina by accident, and now he has to deal with her. He doesn't like her at all, and I liked that, because it was different from the usual. He hated her foul-mouth and her attitude, but he feels responsible of her. Of course she doesn't want his help, and their relationship was very difficult to start (several chapters). They obviously started to like each other, but both were so stubborn. That made the romance it this book slower, but don't get me wrong, it was still hot, and they do get their ""happily ever after"". 
 I loved that we could read more about the characters from The Accidental Werewolf, because I really wanted to know more about them. Marty and Wanda appeared in the book several times, and they kind of made Nina think about her actions. Their relationship is very cool, because even when they're fighting all the time, you know they're going to stick together and help themselves no matter what.",0,0
38224ef333bb9624a92ac6b70a0baea2,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1388063,,,00:00.0,5,"arty was very wrapped up in her life at Bobbie-Sue Cosmetics, until she meet Keegan. The first part of the book when she was describing how she came to be bitten was hard to take. She talked way too much about makeup and I couldn't follow all that well. Though I think When Keegan retells the story I see it in a different light I like how he remembers the night. He says he caught her sent and was distracted, wail he was watching her ass and did not see the Muffin her dog coming at him. Then he tried to remove the dog from his lip, wail he was still in wolf form, at the same time Marty reached to get her dog and he accidently nipped her; there by radically changing her life for the better only she would not realize it at first. He tries to come to her and explain what has happened and she thinks he is nuts but when she gets kidnapped and grows a tail; well sort of, she grows what is suppose to be a tail. She realizes that he is telling the truth and has to believe him, and has to ask for his help. 
 She finds she is falling for this impossible man. He tries to force everyone to accept her and play nice. I love the fact the Marty dose not just run to him to fix it all she wants to earn the packs respect on her own without being shoved down their throats. Even though she knows Keegan just want to protect her she is not willing to just lay down and obey. But her biggest problem is Alana O'Brian she was chosen to be Keegan's mate, while Keegan had no intentions of ever making her his mate, she was very upset that this new ex-human is now taking her passion in the pack and in the multimillion dollar company she so desperately wants. I think Alana was a conniving B#*$%. I didn't have much in the way of patients for her. 
 If it is not hard enough just trying to stay safe ,away from the loons who are trying to kidnap her , then trying to figure out how to fit in she has a big issue; she can't seem to figure out how to shift in to werewolf form the most she can muster is a small undignified tail. This stresses her she so desperately wants to fit in, to have this family life she has never had. I thought I was nice how much she wanted to just fit in, and how much his family accepted her and willingly took her in their home and life. It's going to be tuff but if she can survive without anyone kidnapping her I think she might have a chance. 
 I thought the book was cute. I was nothing heavy duty but it was fun. I think the Marty was a little annoying at first I did warm up to her a bit more after a while. Keegan was hot the total alpha male and I loved how he just knew since the first moment he smelled her that she was the one. I also loved how open he was to tell his family how he felt about her. The ending had a small twist that I did not see coming.",0,0
5afdda4990c468c2fbba4120a5ceab18,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,15702803,,,00:00.0,5,"The male lead, Lothaire, was an absolute narcissist and barely redeemable. It was the wonderful heroine, Ellie Pierce, who carried the story. Ellie was such a wonderfully refreshing character, she didn't possess any super shiny powers or any great wealth. Ellie was a simple Appalachian girl, whose strength of character made her a true heroic figure. It was her presence that made Lothaire worth saving, once the moron finally admitted that it was Ellie who restored his beating heart. But it's no wonder the demonic Lothaire would think the evil sorceress possessed Ellie's body was his Bride, since his inflated ego led him to think that he was far superior to Ellie. But he soon came to the realization that she surpassed him in wit. I loved the droll banter between Ellie and Lothaire, she came back at his insults with a simple but humorous quip without being cruel. 
 I also loved Ellie's family. They stood by her no matter what, without judgment or fear and that made the Pierce family all the more endearing. The only way I would ever pick up another IAD or Dacian's novel would be to see more of Ellie and a still lethal but more sane and grounded Lothaire.",0,0
7e68f6e8a90a9d6a6e106d87af22e6ec,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6514973,,,00:00.0,5,"Persephone(Seph)Alcamedi is a Tarot card reading witch who kennels werewolves on the side for extra money - and for their safe-keeping. Witches aren't supposed to mix with werewolves, but she doesn't let that stop her - and she never really has let society's mores set the rules. But now her grandmother is moving into her house, and when she gets home she finds a new Great Dane puppy added into the mix! When a good friend is killed, life seems turned upside down - until she's asked to track down the killer - and assassinate him! Rede??? What Rede? Who needs good Karma anyway? 
 Writing her syndicated newspaper column helps Seph with feeling like what she's doing is making a difference, along with helping people keep safe during the full moon as well as law-abiding, but there are times when nothing seems like enough. Finding out about her friend Lorrie's murder was one of those times. Seph had helped Lorrie earlier with an abusive ex-boyfriend, so finding out that Lorrie was dead leaving her young daughter behind an orphan was a blow. Being asked to find and destroy the killer by the coven's high witch was preposterous - every witch knew that for whatever magic one used that it came back at thee times three! But when she thought of Lorrie's daughter, she could not say no. Here she brings in back-up with resources from her past - but this, once again, backfires and sends another close friend straight to the ICU in the local hospital. Asking questions about well-known vampire assassins - BAD. 
 Calling on more werewolf friends, they rescue their other were-friend from the hospital before she is sent somewhere else to die and are able to find a veterinarian to look after her normally fatal wounds. Meanwhile Seph is able to pursue the leads that she is able to find through the attack and the information retrieved prior to the attack to track down more and more clues to find out who was behind the evil. Needless to say she is less than surprised to find it on her doorstep shortly thereafter. 
 Another new entry into the urban fantasy genre - with an interesting twist to it. Strong women and men interacting to form teams, of sorts. At first glance it is difficult to know who is on which side once you know the argument, so you'd better watch carefully for clues. The back flap wasn't all that interesting, but it did get my attention enough for me to want to check it out. It will be interesting to see where the next book takes it.",0,0
103cc566bfa757c68ca713165a0faaa3,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,16484134,,,00:00.0,5,"When I first started reading the series I w as pleasantly surprised how it kept my attention. Something not easily accomplished. I fell in love with the character Kate, she is strong, independent and funny. When she first met Curran I had know if they finally get together. This one I thought where would it go now? But the author manage to pull it together nicely. I would and have recommended this series to a few of my friends. I even gifted the first book to them for Christmas. Thank you and I do look forward to Kate and Curran's wedding. I have a feeling it won't go off with out any death matches.",0,0
5431cad5c8d1296193a210a7aba44523,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,16393238,,,00:00.0,5,"Gin has been busy the last few weeks after she finally took down Mab Monroe (Hey I'm not spoiling you, points up to the book summary). Every scum bag in Ashland that's trying to make a name for themselves has been trying to take out the Spider. Gin is sick of the constant death threats...yeah right, they're not really threats since she kills all the lowlifes that is too stupid not to learn from other's mistakes. Come on, the Spider was the only one that could kill the big bad fire elemental, Mab Monroe and you think that you can take her out with your pea shooter. Please! Then you are too stupid to live. 
 Gin realizes that the attacks are not going to stop anytime soon, so she finally agrees to take that vacation that Finn suggested to her. What could go wrong when Gin decides to go on a short weekend getaway? A fun road trip with her little sister, Bria? The Snow sisters make Thelma and Louise look like a Disney flick. 
 Gin takes her assassin show on the road in By a Thread. Hoping to have a little sister time with Bria the two drive down to the beach getaway a day earlier than Finn and Owen since the boys had business to wrap up. Gin really tries to relax on her first ever vacation, but she doesn't know how to enjoy a vacation like ""normal"" people. She tries to do the tourist thing with Bria but that doesn't last long. 
 Bria picked the vacation spot, the place she grew up after the death of hers and Gin's mother and older sister. Bria takes the chance to catch up with her best friend. Gin tags along to get Bria's BFF, Callie. But feels left-out and comes off a little bitchy to Callie at first. But then that's when a local thug comes into Callie's restaurant to threaten her. Yeah, Callie is the friend that Gin reminds her of...she runs her own restaurant and she happens to look a lot like Gin..... (wait for it) 
 So Gin steps in to help Bria's friend with the thug. But little did Gin know that the thug is a low man on the totem pole that works for the big bad guy in town who happens to be a vampire. Now up to this point in the series vampires have been around but we get the low down on Estep's version of the creatures in By a Thread. They are just like humans expect they need blood along with regular food. If they drink from an elemental they get that person's power for a short time and they live for a long time. 
 So this vampire has a few tricks up his sleeve and he's not as easy to kill as Gin first thought. Killing Mab might have made Gin a little too cocky and she quickly rethinks her approach to killing the bastard. And he's a real bastard but I won't going into too much deals. 
 Remember when I said to ""wait for it"" (points to earlier paragraph about Callie's similarity to Gin). Well hello Mr. Dick-tective Douche Bag. That's right, if you couldn't tell by the book summary, Donovan is back. It just so happens that Bria took his spot on the Ashland police department and he took hers when he left town. And what has that self righteous prick been doing? Getting engaged to the safe version of Gin, Callie. That's right Gin's ex-lover is engaged to her baby sister's BFF who happens to look a lot like Gin. Mmm.... 
 And things only get more awkward when Finn and Owen finally make it into town. 
 Need less to say By a Thread is full of bloody good times and wrapping up a few loose ends in Gin's love life.",0,0
fe0c9ff4272000c8532ba75785abb94b,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,16393322,,,00:00.0,5,"Widow's Web begins with Owen and Gin going out to dinner together. But they never expected Owen's ex lover to show up out of the blue and welcome them. Gin knows instantly that there's a lot Owen hasn't told her about this woman, like the fact that he never he mention her at all. And it seems Owen still cares for her. Not only that but Eva, Owen's sister, asks Gin to do something in possible because Owen's ex lover is nothing at all like Owen thought she was. Gin knows that this could end up ruining her relationship with Owen for ever, especially since he seems to have a blind spot when it comes to his ex, but Gin also knows that she's always the one to end up doing the hard stuff that no one else can ever do. 
 This book was a major roller coaster ride for us all. Gin is upset with Owen because he never told her information that was needed. But Owen also believes a lie about his stupid ex and won't believe what anyone else has to say. Okay so this could be a spoiler so continue at your own risk... Anyways, Owen's ex actually did something bad to Eva once upon a time, and now that Owen knows it he still wants to try to ""save"" his ex instead of taking her out. Seriously what the feck? If it was anyone else Owen wouldn't have hesitated. Especially since he's already admitted in previous books that he actually killed a man just for threatening Eva, but yet this vile woman actually hurt her, and he wants her to get help?? Puhleese!! The guy is a grade a hypocrite. I understood him needing closure with his ex, but he seriously should have got some balls to stick up for his sister the person who supposedly means the most to him in the world. So to say I was a lot disappointed in Owen is a huge understatement. But I am proud of how Gin handled it. She was awesome as always. So the book was very good as always in this series. But seriously Owen frustrated me.",0,0
1bf7c838f98f07e0ffbd5c86e75c4497,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,17575444,,,00:00.0,5,"while i liked taken at dusk and really enjoyed the action and romance, and there was plenty of it, i was upset about the turn of events with kylie and dereck. i wont give anything away but after being undecided who i thought was right for kylie, dereck does something in this book that makes the decision an easy one for me. and i haven't forgiven him for it. iam totally team lucas now. 
 spoilers from here 
 ok so maybe kylie had some feelings for lucas in the begining. we can't help how we feel but we can certainly make our own choices. but dereck took that away from her by dumping her. 
 and after she chose him!! and after sleeping with ellie it totally did it for me. i found him kinda gross after that . i mean, in book two he begs kylie not to break his heart, then he breaks hers? yuck. 
 lucas was so sweet . i loved the part about the dance where he takes her outside to dance privately in the moonlight.:) seriously how can anyone still be rooting for dereck.? 
 end spoilers 
 but even though i wasnt happy about all that stuff, i really did enjoy the book. and and della and miranda just keep getting better and better. kylie was braver in this one and i liked that growing part of her personality .",0,0
7375b7ec8bc8263357fa8923ee9e7e35,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6508730,,,00:00.0,5,"SPOILERS! I enjoyed this book, but not as much as I enjoyed Graceling and Fire. While Bitterblue features a strong female lead, as did the other two, it didn't have as much of a fantasy aspect as Fire or romance as Graceling. There was a casual romance but it just didn't feel serious or like real love, it just felt like Bitterblue was being rebellious since she's the queen and therefore limited on who she can be with. I'd like to see a sequel to this where she does end up finding a real love and seeing how that relationship develops.",0,0
d5d2f4c61896a8bc4a3d4ea5f9aa6d55,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,10885471,,,00:00.0,5,"When there is a series, you start the next book with a bit of trepidation. Is this the one which breaks the spell? Are the reading claws going to come out, forcing you to shred the book and snarl at the writer? 
 Not this time. "" Mercy Cross"" is that Bista ride readers have come to crave - plot twists like switchbacks on your favorite bike trail, Jane's struggle to understand who she is along with what, Vamps in NO and were lions, Police and justice, punishment and vengeance. 
 I did not find Jane to be angst ridden or whiney -- they story revovled around growth issues, those thought that once they appear must be followed through. The character of Jane is growing, struggling with not just what she is but the who of herselve. 
 Thank you, Ms Hunter, for another great ride.",0,0
df11547f4505f3db5b513d4da9828bb2,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,38381,,,00:00.0,5,"Magic Bites begins when mercenary Kate Daniels handler is killed. Now she is determined to figure out who the killer is. Even if it means facing down the Beast Lord, and that of the People. She has a long way to go but she also has the skill to do it. 
 This book was good. I over all enjoyed it, and I look forward to more in this series. The book kept me interested through out the whole thing, and I was constantly wondering what was going to happen next. The only problem I had with the book was sometimes it felt like I was missing something. Or certain things weren't explained in detail it just gave an abbreviated version of what it was, or what was really happening. But once I got past that I was able to really enjoy the story. And now I'm anxious to see if Kate ends up having a love interest, and what other secrets she's hiding! So over all it was a good opening to the series. I just hope that in the next books things are explained better.",0,0
2ed2ce2c203003b8d7071ed5bcd07e7c,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6670775,,,00:00.0,5,"Magic Bleeds, book four of the Kate Daniels urban fantasy series, takes Kate one step closer to her final confrontation with Roland. At this point in the story there is no way she can return to her regular life as a merc. I cannot say much more, because it would be a spoiler. Let's just say the stakes continue to rise. 
 A lot of Magic Bleeds is about Kate and Curran, and is less G-rated. The authors do a decent job of keeping this fresh and interesting, though the situation between them has been a long time coming. I wished there had been more of Derek, Julie, and Andrea and their stories. I have grown attached to them from previous books. Andrea has more show time than Derek and Julie. 
 The authors have built an interesting setting where technology and magic blend, with emphasis on the magic. The characters are fun. The dialogue is great, especially Kate's internal dialogue. There are a lot of slightly contrived fight scenes that are drawn out more than is generally my taste, but all in all, I recommend this book for fans of urban fantasy. The reader of the audio book has the characters voices exactly as I would imagine them.",0,0
b02ae20d6b5e52c2d24354466bb88491,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13427398,,,00:00.0,5,"I have been absolutely devouring this series over the last couple of weeks, every single book has had me hooked from the first page and Magic Slays was no exception to that. I love everything about these books - the characters, the action, the world building, everything! - it just all comes together to create what has fast become my favourite urban fantasy series. I think all of my reviews for this series tend to me doing a lot of fan girl squeeing and I'm afraid this one will probably be no different but I'll try to be at least a little objective. 
 The pace of Magic Slays starts out a little slower than the previous books, that isn't a negative because it means the authors are giving more focus to developing the various characters and their relationships. Of course Kate and Curran have always captured my full attention, I love the way their relationship has grown throughout the series and there are some wonderfully poignant moments between them in this book. They still have their ups and downs and there are definitely issues that they need to work on but they're both prepared to put the effort in and you just know they're going to make it. I just can't get enough of seeing them together, their banter always makes me smile and I definitely spend a lot of time swooning over Curran. Kate is facing some interesting challenges from the rest of the shapeshifers now that she is Curran's mate, she is having to learn pack politics and she is constantly being tested by the other alphas who make up Curran's council but she handles everything they throw at her and puts them back in their place with ease. There is nothing I enjoy more than watching Kate kick ass and she does that quite a lot in this book! 
 It isn't just Kate's relationship with Curran that is the focus of this story though. We learn more about Kate's background and my heart just broke for her when her world is turned upside down. I think we're going to be in for some interesting new developments once she has had time to digest everything. We also get to see a lot more of her friendship with Andrea and I'm so happy that the pair of them are now working together because they are a lot of fun to spend time with. We're also getting to know the new Derek, he has changed a lot from the young man that Kate first met, everything he has been through has left him with physical and emotional scars but he is a fighter and he refuses to give up. 
 Although the pace is slower in the first half of the book the action is off the charts towards the end. Kate and Curran are literally facing the end of the world as they know it - you know it's got to be bad if the shapeshifters and the People are prepared to work together against a common threat! Anyone who hasn't already started this series really doesn't know what they are missing, trust me once you've read the first book there will be no going back and you'll fall just as madly in love with these books (and Curran!) as I have.",0,0
3592cd825eea967f53cf83a75d611388,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6805023,,,00:00.0,5,"Gin, or The Spider, is a bad-ss chick killing the unfortunate people that crosses her path and humps the (few) ones that she does not kill with the same enthusiasm. The descriptions of said activities are in no way over the top but they are indeed graphical enough for me to feel that this is more of an adult book. 
 Since I have relatively recently read the first two books in the Mercy Thompson series it is difficult for me not to compare them. Both have the same basic setting, girl with magic powers in urban fantasy setting goes on adventures. That is pretty much where the similarities ends though. Mercy wallows in her own perceived misery, she is week and always the underdog and the books are quite slow to get anywhere. Gin is really Mercy's opposite. Gin is a I-do-not-take-any-bs chick that frequently solves her issues by eliminating the people causing them from the equation. 
 The book is good enough written. It advances the story at a decent pace. The story itself is perhaps not the most brilliant or original one that I have read but there is nothing really wrong with it and it serves as a decent enough reason for some action. The background environment is not at all as detailed and developed in this book as in the Mercy Thompson series though. Vampires, dwarfs, giants are there but mostly they just act as any other person. The fact that they are vampires, dwarfs and giants is almost just glossed over. 
 Bottom line is that I enjoyed this book quite a lot. I enjoyed it quite a bit more than the Mercy Thompson books primarily because of the more straightforward action and kick--ss main character.",0,0
76040d185bf1b042c540c8286a225674,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,7164540,,,00:00.0,5,"Really, really enjoyed this one. It wasn't as steamy as the first one, but Gin has definitely improved from being a sassy assassin (hahaha, it's funny if you say it quickly) to becoming a woman who helps because it's right and tries to help by being Karma's little helper through payback to the bullies of Ashland. 
 I was surprised by the twists and turns this book provided and quite pleasently at that. The events take place throughout a very short period of time, but so much stuff happens that it honestly feels longer than a few days. I'm glad that we got more scenes with Jo-jo and Sophia. We got to see different sides to all of the main characters and I enjoyed the banter and easy-going relationship between Gin and her so-called family of friends. I'm also glad that Violet and Eva somewhat became Gin's friends and I hope we'll see more of them in the following books. Gin taps more into her powers of ice and stone and her magic will do pretty crazy things in Web of Lies. 
 And what would my books be without some romance? There's a hint of a new romance between Gin and a guy named Owen whom I adore *fangirl alert* Did I like detective Donovan Cane in book #1? Yes, the smexy scenes were hot! I just think he's a coward for not giving Gin a chance and judging her by her ruthless reputation. There is no way I'm staying on a shinking ship so I bought myself a ticked to Gin-and-Owen-happily-ever-after-land and that's where I'm hoping this ship will sail. 
 Overall, it was a decent installment, I'm looking forward to next one which I'll probably start soon, if not tomorrow. I feel like the story just got going and I can't wait to see what's next to come! If you're a fan of Georgina Kincaid (by Richelle Mead), for instance, give this series a try!",0,0
7550ed35fc015725d87a99d11a9e976f,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,14308787,,,00:00.0,5,"The dystopian saga continues, as teenaged midwife Gaia Stone escapes from the controlling factions near Unlake Superior. It's quickly apparent that she's jumped from the frying pan, into the fire. In Birthmarked, Gaia lived in a modest cottage with her small family, with the unpleasant job of delivering babies to the nearby city to meet their ""quota"" to the Enclave. Since making her escape to the settlement of Sylum, ostensibly ruled by a council of elder women, she finds things even more challenging. At first, the hardscrabble life of the settlers seems like salvation for Gaia who is on the run from the authorities of the Enclave. They provide food for her sickly infant sister and welcome her skills as a midwife. But, Gaia soon finds that the rules at Sylum are quite harsh. She can't leave because the Matrarc is holding her sister Maya hostage. Also, the residents are suffering from radiation poisoning, which only worsens if they try to run away into the surrounding Wastelands. 
 In Sylum, men outnumber women by about 10 to 1 - meaning that even with her scarred face, Gaia is considered a great prize. She's still interested in Leon, the boy she met in Enclave, but now she has two new suitors: brothers Will and Peter. It's a love square! Gaia also has the option of declaring herself a ""libby"" - a group of women who remain unmarried, but lose their voting rights on the council. Kissing without intent to marry is outlawed. Men who overstep their boundaries with the few available bachelorettes find themselves harshly punished. O'Brien's rich vocabulary gives a unique feeling to the world - set in the future, yet living like pioneers in the past.",0,0
afb7ff4806f082853321bf4d9253bca4,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,14920478,,,00:00.0,5,"Fantaskey moves us to Romania where there truly is no concept of safety. Jessica is doing her best to prove to Lucius that she can be a Princess, but she's having trouble abandoning her American and vegan routes for a lifestyle of brutality and blood-lust when it comes to being vampire loyalty. She's barely eating and has begun to hallucinate and have frightful dreams from the stress. And then the unthinkable happens. Claudiu is murdered and everyone points their fingers at Lucius. With her husband's trial date inching closer and closer, Jessica is forced to solve the murder mystery before she may have to carry out her first vampire destruction...that of her husband. 
 I did enjoy the mystery in this one. We were able to slowly watch Jessica bloom into a Princess with confidence instead of a scared girl that doesn't feel like she belongs. While I had the murderer pegged about half way through the book, Fantaskey made sure the tale was entertaining and full of twists and turns that I didn't fully expect. Jessica enlists the help of Lucius's most trusted ally, an ex-master assassin that turned to Buddhism and surfing to qualm his extreme bloodlust, and takes us on a really interesting journey of discovery. 
 The characterization in this novel is what made it for me, though. It's told between four alternate point of view's: Jessica, Lucius, Mindy, and Raniero, affectionately referred to as Ronnie by Mindy. At first, I thought that this would be really confusing, but Fantaskey handled her unique writing style beautifully and used the alternating views to her advantage by slipping us every possible detail and hunch that she could. Lucius's speech, as always, provided a lot of comic relief, but Raniero's speech was ten times funnier despite his eventual seriousness. Mindy also played a large part in comic relief. Fantaskey wrote her specific chapters in a special voice that not only made you laugh, but had you feeling the intense protection that Mindy felt for her best friend despite the fact that she suddenly became a vampire princess. It was also really nice to witness exactly how Jessica transformed from the shy, questionable Princess to a vampire with so much confidence she practically already looked like a Queen. 
 All in all, this was a really great installment in Jessica's story. The ending was satisfying, though it did leave me with a few questions. It makes me curious about whether there will be a Jessica #3 on the horizon. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a light, funny vampire tale that does stand out from many of the rest. However, you must read Jessica #1 and I recommend reading the wedding novella before reading this one. The novella truly helps to bridge the gaps between the two stories better. Jessica's story is truly one of pure entertainment.",0,0
d21780e53de9a53816f35716df6f798b,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,14449480,,,00:00.0,5,"I'm not going to lie, I have had the worst time with this series. I liked the plot, the world, and the concept, and I even like Xander and Ky and their stories... I just cannot stand Cassia. I tried for three books to like her and relate to her, and I just wanted to punch her every time one of her chapters came up. I have no idea why, and it makes me kind of sad, because I know this is a good series. This is also an excellent conclusion to this series, so whenever I could forget about Cassia I really thought that the way the story is wrapped up is excellently done. 
 Condie's world is interesting and exciting and mysterious and yet somehow so familiar. I think she does an excellent job taking her small world of the Society and expanding it into the Outers and the stone villages and everything else beyond that without spending too much time listing details. Everything is given as a memory or an event or a conversation, and it helps move the story along as well as introducing readers to new aspects of this complex world. I think this book had the best world building in it, since this is where Cassia, Xander, and Ky learn more about the world than they've ever known before. 
 I kind of feel like most of the relationships are underdeveloped, and the only one who really grasps anything about what love should be like is Xander. He loves Cassia, not only because she's his Match, but because they were best friends in childhood and he admires her strength and courage and then was lucky enough to get matched with her! But at the same time, he comes to realize that maybe first love isn't everything. And I admire him for that, and for his journey to get to that point. It wasn't an easy one, especially in this book, but he handles it very well. I also really wish that Ky and Indie had ended up together, because Indie is totally morel likable than Cassia. Cassia is just so annoying and only does things because she loves Ky... and she just comes off as so needy that it drives me insane. 
 I was also really excited that a lot of this book was from Xander's viewpoint, since we hadn't heard much from him before. It was interesting to get inside the head of a character who has been there from the beginning, but mostly on the sideline. I also loved the way that everything from the previous two books is tied together in this one. Oh, and I also enjoyed how the colors on the covers make total sense now that I've finished the series. I don't want to spoil anything, but it's a really neat parallel.",0,0
8810e83ea973e3176cd3fde8350b24b0,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6565079,,,00:00.0,5,"In a new generation, after-the-fact, version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Jill Jekel, a timid top student and Tristen Hyde, an attractive, brooding guy, both find their lives and fates tragically twisted by the blood that runs within them and its history. 
 With feelings that could have been viewed as rushed, I truly believe Jill's and Tristen's histories and duel-battle set the speed for this tale, intertwining their hearts as much as their ancestors intertwined their blood. Jill evolved from a girl who had no real personality to a young woman who found her strength, the ability to feel, and the answers she needed to takes the steps to move on. Tristen evolved from a depressingly haunted guy, fueled by a dangerous beast within him, to a young man able to trust in himself and the girl who stole his heart. In the end, both Jill and Tristen held on to a small sliver of the darkness that haunted them. The sliver of darkness they both held on to helped give Jill the backbone she needed and Tristen the ability to fuel his passion. 
 I really enjoyed Jekel Loves Hyde. Jill and Tristen coming together via chemistry class was almost poetic to the `Strange Cases of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' It would be only fitting that their distant blood to the two crazed characters would fuel their ability to be young chemists, Jill following in her father's footsteps, and Tristen letting his grandfather's memory push and infuse him with the ability to understand what he was up against. 
 In a strangely-almost-dark-way, Beth Fantaskey made this quick story tragic. Yet, this story was slightly romantic in a not-your-typical-romance kind of way. She left no loose ends, answering all silent questions including those stemming from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The plot wasn't complex, but the story as a whole was. New information surrounding both Jill's and Tristen's losses came to the forefront several times tying up all but one loose end and even then the characters accepted that mystery. 
 Never let down, Beth Fantaskey exceeded the expectations I set within the first chapter of this tale. I think this is a great, quick read to enjoy something based off of lore most everyone knows.",0,0
bdb6e43e6e37b5ad5e66281a11abdaf5,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3466931,,,00:00.0,5,"This book mostly follows Claire, a human witch, who was sent to live in the demon world of Eudae by her mother when she was just a child. There she spent her life as a demon handmaiden, until the rouge demons of her land attack her owners in hope of getting a hold of a very powerful weapon. Claire's demon owner then places this magick within her and sends her to earth hoping to keep this magic out of the hands of evil. Once on earth she finds that no one knows about witches and that she is completely alone. Meanwhile the Coven gets wind of a powerful witch in need of help and sends Adam out to get her. He is instantly drawn to Claire but living the life she has she knows little of love and fears what her owner will do to Adam if she gets involved with him. Claire must learn to use the magick within her without killing herself while Adam struggles to keep her safe from not only the evil that seeks to kill her but from her own fears. 
 This is the 3rd book in the Elemental Witch series by Anya Bast. Anya again brings us a powerful story with the members if the Coven seeking, first to save Clair from her life in the demon world of Eudae, then to save her from some rouge demons hell bent on taking the very powerful magick within her. Love and magick make up this wonderful tale that will leave you wanting more.",0,0
00bd244565653e3b34d8ede2d9de3fc7,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,15507485,,,00:00.0,5,"This was one of my favorite Rachel Morgan books so far. I loved everything about it: the plot, the characters, the pacing, and the action. Rachel has finally, finally embraced who she really is and it was great to read about her self-acceptance. She has really grown a lot throughout this series. 
 A Perfect Blood had the most depth of any of this series to date. I loved the inclusion of the paranormal hate group, which really thickened the plot. I also loved seeing more of Trent in this installment. He is one of the most nuanced characters, and I have really grown to like him. He's come a long way from book one, in my opinion. I also loved getting a glimpse of Ceri's happiness, having not been able to read about her for the last several installments. 
 I loved the quirky ending, which left me just wanting to read more. A Perfect Blood ended on an upbeat note, and left me smiling. For some reason, I really like Al. I know I'm not supposed to, him being an evil demon and all, but I keep finding good parts to him. He does serve as a great villain, and I find myself looking forward to his scenes. 
 If you have not read this series yet, I would definitely recommend it. It has witches, vampires, werewolves, pixies, fairies, and more, and it is set in present-day Cincinnati. It is one of the best paranormal series out there, in my opinion, and far outshines the Sookie Stackhouse books.",0,0
24c1d984ac6f382a71e18e7d3823ed0d,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,15911884,,,00:00.0,5,"This addition to the Black Dagger Brotherhood series is about Tohr coming back into the world again. After he los his shellan he's been lost. But now he's being told that in order to save her he has to let her go. That seems to be a whole lot harder than you would think. 
 There is one person to help though, and that is No'one. She has lived a pretty lonely life since she have up her daughter. Now she's back to try to make peace with her, and she wants to help Tohr as well. 
 Along with all of this drama there is still the threat on the King's life. Not only that but John, and his shellan are having a hard time as well. I hate that they were having problems. I felt like both of them were being super stupid. 
 This book was very good. We actually see all of the heartbreak Tohr has to go through, along with his small happiness too. I loved that part! 
 And in the end it was perfect. I hope to see more of them together they rocked it!",0,0
f1b44bc2dc0c5aa1b9c83d9d0ba92816,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13462673,,,00:00.0,5,"This was another excellent book! A thrilling plot - young women being kidnapped, apparently by vampires, for what purposes?; a couple that sparks fire every time they are together... I liked very much Rajmund, Sarah too but she was so stubborn and she put herself in danger stupidly sometimes. 
 The world created by D.B. Reynolds is so fascinating, it seems so real that I get myself thinking it's true. 
 And that end?! Oh man, I dying here to know what's happening to Raphael!",0,0
6c73255a9e46014f258aea05c494e740,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6587077,,,00:00.0,5,"It is no secret that I am a fan of vampires and if you can create a series that entangles me, well then I am a fan for life. D.B. Reynolds has created a group of vampires that I am enthralled with. Book one starts with Raphael. Raphael is one of eight vampire lords that rule over the North American continent. Sexy, rich and powerful. Does it get any better? While Raphael is away on business, betrayal is the name of the game when one of his ""children"" (Alexandra) is kidnapped. Realizing that humans are involved and knowing that they are a weakness that can lead him to the person behind this atrocity, he has his people bring in a human private investigator. 
 Cynthia Leighton is smart, intuitive and is able to get the job done. Even though she knows about vampires and has done odd jobs for them, the thought of working with the powerful vampire lord is a little unsettling. Digging deeper into the powerful world of Raphael leads her into a love that consumes them both. 
 I really enjoy this series and have read all of them several times. Cynthia is a very strong heroine and I love that she knows what she wants and goes after it. There are moments when you roll your eyes and want to tell her to suck it up though. :) Raphael's character is written so well, that you can picture him and since the power rippling off the pages. The sex in these books is real. What I mean is they are things that you could actually have happen to you, besides the sucking of the blood. 
 Don't take my word for it though. Pick this series up and immerse yourself in D.B Reynolds' world of Vampires in America.",0,0
4fd59d0b18a2b994492413167f8d5779,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,4197,,,00:00.0,5,"** spoiler alert ** Its funny how when I finished book 5, Bloody Bones, my one concern was that Richard wasn't in the story enough. He had started out as a great character and I really wanted to see how their relationship was going to develop. Don't get me wrong though, I enjoyed Bloody Bones a lot! I sure got what I wanted in book 6, The Killing Dance!! Practically all of book 6 reveled around Anita, Richard, and Jean-Claude. 
 At this point in the story, I've been waiting for Jean-Claude and Anita to make something happen between them. Now that she was dating both Richard and Jean-Claude I had a feeling i was going to be waiting even longer because of the high morals she holds and the fact she didn't want to give in to Richard and then be forced to give into Jean-Claude. 
 Book 6 involves very intense scenes between Anita/Richard and Anita/Jean-Claude. It got to the point where you didn't care who she chose you just wanted her to sleep with someone already! And wow my choice surprised me! 
 The end of the book really took for a surprise as well, not only did Anita choose someone (and sleep with them) there was a pretty big twist at the end. I totally didn't see it coming!",0,0
d907b6fe4dc7a7e4e0499e56f15a637d,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,12784133,,,00:00.0,5,"Lover Unleashed is begins when Payne is hurt after fighting with Wrath. Now she's waiting on Jane to find the human surgeon Dr. Manuel Manello to help them fix Payne. When he gets there he does the best he can to help Payne. But what no one realizes is that just him BEING there helps her... 
 While all of this happens with Payne, and Manny. Vishous is having some problems. He doesn't know how to control how he feels. Things with Jane aren't good, and now with Payne it just makes it worse. Not only that we see another force of vampires set out to try and take over being king. With all of this going on in this book there's a whole lot of drama, and action. 
 I really loved Manny, and Payne together. They were awesome. He's the perfect doctor, and she's the perfect fighter, if you think about it almost like V, and Jane... Must be a twin thing. 
 I really enjoyed reading this one, except for the first half with Vishous. I thought he was acting like a selfish prick. Seriously all of that stuff with Butch is getting on my last nerve. I hated to see that stuff, then it was like V didn't even think about anyone else but himself. But in the end he redeemed himself for it for the most part. Not only that we learn a few interesting things about Manny as well. I am interested to see how the rest of this series turns out.",0,0
f40d0e87b5cad73effb96fafbda6c010,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2644676,,,00:00.0,5,"Anita Blake is an *evolving* character. The changes that she goes through are explained in the universe that Hamilton has created. Blake starts out in this series as an individual whose morality is largely black and white. As the series goes on, she sees herself turning into the ""monsters"" that she originally started executing. As such, her black and white morality is forced to go through changes. If your worldview was turned upside down by you becoming that which you had feared and loathed, you would have display significant angst as well. Add to this that her sexual mores are turned upside down by the onset of the ardeur, and you have an evolving character who will go through significant changes. 
 This book has interesting secondary characters. This novel introduces the character of Micah. He is an interesting romantic liason for Anita. He doesn't display the cardboard cut-out traits of Richard. As such, he may be more well-suited for Anita over the long-term. Other characters undergo significant changes as well. One of my favorite secondary characters, Dolph, undergoes an anguished transition which makes for good reading. 
 Anita's interactions with the secondary characters make the storyline. For me, the ""plot"" of the book is not the reason to read this series. This series has had interesting plots. However, this series is more of a soap opera. If you enjoy the characters and the universe Hamilton has created, you will enjoy this book. If you want well-developed, intricate plots, then Hamilton has written other novels which were better in that department (see Obsidian Butterfly). If you want an interesting, fun read that further develops the character of Anita Blake in unusual ways, then purchase the book.",0,0
f77a3b1c656b9286f489120e17ef6db1,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1183561,,,00:00.0,5,"I'll admit that I found more flaws in The Lunatic Cafe than the previous Anita Blake books. However, they have pretty much all have been forgotten as well. Of course, these now mostly forgotten flaws can still pull a reader out of the story when reading. Because of this, I kept debating whether to settle on a four or a five. Still, even with the teetering rating, I would say that The Lunatic Cafe is worth a read. First off, it's nice to get to see more of the lycanthropes in the Anita Blake universe. Before you ask, I like seeing my werewolves monstrous -- and Laurell K. Hamilton delivers. Are they the most terrifying werebeastie out there? No. Not even close. Yet Hamilton still manages to show us a savage side to these creatures while also having many try to maintain their humanity. 
 Well, what about the plot? It's no Agatha Christie mystery, but it's not as bad as Guilty Pleasures where Anita only figured it out after the bad guy told her. In The Lunatic Cafe, we get more of a mix. Anita does figure out some things on her own so *golf clap* Okay, I may be a little harsh. Although Anita helps the police with preternatural type of information, she is not a dectective so it makes sense that she is going to miss a few things. Still it can be quite annoying when the protaginist is simply told the evil plan. 
 So The Lunatic Cafe may not have the strongest plot, but it still contains several interesting characters, a highly entertaining world to play in, and a narrator with a good amount of sarcasm that is bound to make many readers smile. Of course, if you didn't like the earlier Anita Blake books, skip this one. If you enjoyed them, keep on reading! It may not be written gold, but it has me returning to it time and time again.",0,0
3176529b9715c4711c9e2a31eec34353,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1136422,,,00:00.0,5,"It is a fun book to read, with its diminutive, feisty heroin, Anita Blake, a formidable vampire hunter who now focuses on being an animator, one who raises the dead. . She is a professional animator (one who raises the dead) and a licensed vampire killer in an alternate earth where vampires have come out of the closet (coffin?) and are active participants in American life. 
 The style is part detective potboiler, part mystery, and part fantasy with supernatural portents. It carries the reader along from its first page to its last, never losing its momentum. In fact, it leaves the reader wanting more.",0,0
8899f278713d4258d48734421bfcb212,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,12401364,,,00:00.0,5,"This series has always been hit and miss for me. Some books I enjoy and devour quickly, others are slow going and boring with no substance or meat to them. Dead Reckoning hit the spot this time and is one of the better of the series. 
 The reason this one worked well this time was because the plot had a lot more going on. I felt involved and anticipated the action that I knew was going to come. Seeing Eric in warrior mode, defending his turf, is always fun, especially when it has such a climactic scene. Some of the new characters, albeit briefly introduced, add substance to the plot. Reading about 2,000 year old vampires, vampires with immense speed and strength, is always more fun than reading about a baby vampire coming in to their strength and speed. 
 Dead Reckoning really hit the spot for me, especially knowing that there are only two more books to the series, also knowing that for some reason the last two didn't sit too well with other readers. I can safely say that Dead Reckoning is worth the read and great addition to the series.",0,0
6b77e7b9d62a5a0847a2ad7dd7068458,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,12934445,,,00:00.0,5,"A witch, an elf and a pixy decide to make a road trip. No, this is not the beginning of a lame joke but the beginning of a great book. And I totally loved it! 
 In order to have her shunning rescinded and to gain her life back, Rachel has to attend the annual witch convention in San Francisco and defend herself for using black magic. But as she soon finds out, that's not as easy as it looks. The Coven doesn't hesitate to use all means necessary to stop her. After she finds herself on the no-fly list, Rachel is forced to accept Trent's offer to ride with him through the continent. Trent has 3 days to complete a mysterious elf quest that he doesn't wanna speak of and needs Rachel to protect him. And so the journey begins. 
 Chased by elven assassins trying to stop Trent and by the Coven trying to stop Rachel, every mile becomes a fight for their lives. As if the trail of dead bodies, wrecked cars and destroyed national monuments left behind was not enough, something unimaginable happens - a demon able to walk in the sun. And this time it was not Rachel who releases him, but Trent himself. 
 Ku'Sox was an ancient attempt of the demons to fight the elves. Created by genetic manipulation and demon magic, he had become so dangerous for every race that the demons were forced to use all their collective sources to stop him. And now he is released again and destroying everything. 
 I loved this book. It was the perfect combination of action-packed scenes and character development. Rachel starts to see the other side of Trent. In fact she is attracted to him more and more. Could he really be more than the politician, more than the powerful biodrug lord, more than a man not hesitating to kill in order to gain what he wants? Dare she trust him with her life? Risk everything - her home, her friends, her entire existence if she chooses wrong? And in the end, her final fate lays in his hands. But this time, nothing will be the same again. 
 This book was a roller coaster, not giving us a moment to catch our breathe. We see Rachel fighting the wild, dangerous and uncontrollable elven magic in order to save Trent's life, trying to clear her name in the process and yet failing because of a person close to her and in the end she is forced not only to accept her true origin but fight hard to prove it. Rachel finally sees that nothing is black or white, in fact it never has been. 
 I loved that we could see more of the life in the ever-after and especially more about her demon teacher Al. We see his weaknesses and we see his loyalty to Rachel. It might be twisted and wicked, but it is loyalty nonetheless. To my greatest pleasure, Rachel also realizes that she and Pierce can never be together, that he will never accept her for what she really is. I never liked him anyway :-) 
 In the end, Trent gives Rachel the biggest gift - a possibility to choose her own path, without being forced to any direction. And she did choose. I might not like her choice but she deserved the chance. And knowing her habit of always getting into trouble, I have a feeling that the peace will not last long :-) And that's what we all love about this serie!",0,0
6b2ba135b1436861211568bb00c1e6f8,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6739626,,,00:00.0,5,"There are few series that have captured me the way this one has. I've been thinking about this review for over a week, and I'm afraid the only way I can explain is in fractured points. 
 I love that Harrison throws us directly into the action. We're mere pages into the book when things start to go south for Rachel. This isn't one of those series you can just jump into at any point and understand. And that's perfectly alright. 
 If you *do* jump in without reading the books before, Harrison is adept at weaving in the relevant back story without it feeling ham-fisted, forced, or completely out of place. It's also a nice reminder for when there's a year or more between the reading of volumes. 
 I love that Rachel is far from perfect. She repeats her mistakes. She has questionable taste in men (though I happen to like Pierce). She's protective of others to a fault. She has irrational attachments. She'll push forward with plans she should know won't work. She sometimes trusts in the wrong people. And she has an infuriating stubborn streak, not to mention her inability to see in shades of gray instead of black and white. Even though she sees that white magic can be just as dangerous as black, she still treats black magic (and those that practice it) as the scum on the bottom of her shoe. But a lot of the enjoyment of this series is watching what she does and then yelling at her for it. I wouldn't have her any other way. 
 I love Trent Kalamack. Yes, the ruthless, conniving elf is one of my favorite characters, even more than Ivy. His relationship with Rachel has many levels, and I'm not sure either of them really understand it. But he won't rest easy until she's under his thumb. 
 I've even developed a certain amount of respect for the demon Al. 
 Most of all, I love Rachel's fight. Even when she's misguided and wrong, tired and hungry, hurt and lost, she never stops fighting.",0,0
8a4ff7422a604bfec4b8bcb616596661,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3516587,,,00:00.0,5,"Oh, Rachel Morgan series, how I love thee. Let me count the ways: 
 1. You are full of rich, conflicted, and complicated characters. Your good guys are just a little bad, and your bad guys are just a little good, which makes everyone a lovely shade of grey. A reader can find themselves wondering if a demon or ruthless business man are really all *that* bad. 
 2. You are full of rich, conflicted, and complicated relationships. In real life, there are layers to relationships, and Harrison knows how to show it in her novels. Rachel and Ivy are more than partners. They're best friends, and feel a deep loyalty to each other, often without thinking of the consequences to themselves (or thinking of them, and deciding they don't matter). Jenks has grown into much more than the spunky pixie side-kick. He is a father figure packed into four inches of determination and love. Even Rachel's relationship with the demon Al has many levels, from resentment to respect. 
 3. You take place in an incredibly different yet familiar world. Harrison has managed to build an alternate universe of sorts, one which might have been the same as our real world if not for some diseased tomatoes. 
 4. You seamlessly move the major series arc ahead while giving us an interesting immediate concern. 
 5. You don't dilly dally with namby pamby background at the beginning of the story -- you jump right in to the action! One thing that Harrison is especially gifted at is working the background information into the course of the story without it being overly intrusive. 
 6. You build upon current supernatural mythologies without changing too much and without adding cheesy elements. In Harrison's books, the supernatural often feel more natural than the human. 
 7. You never ignore the past. Events that happened in the first books in the series still have an impact in the last books. 
 This series is really one of the best paranormal series out there. If you're not reading it, YOU SHOULD BE.",0,0
4a3f13dca2bb06f8e187bee880ebab78,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1214135,,,00:00.0,5,"I like this series enormously, because I love the main character and I especially love the demons: no little foot-stamping fire-breathing horned homunculi, these; no, these are immortal, intelligent, horridly efficient beings that have very specific goals and go about trying to accomplish them -- and god help you if you get in their way. The nice thing about this series is that's exactly how Rachel is, and it makes for great conflict whenever she gets into it with the demons -- which is pretty much every book, except the first one and the one with the werewolves (Which are both pretty demony, too, come to think). But the best part about this character and these books is that they focus on the dark part of dark fantasy/paranormal romance, which is often the most interesting part, and yet nowhere in these books does the main character revel in her own angst and Weltschmertz, or demean other people for not understanding the darkness in her soul; she has had to work hard to recognize her dark side as just -- dark. Not evil, necessarily. And as I have watched the character come to terms with this, it has felt like watching an actual person learn to accept themselves for who they are. It has made me sympathetic, and kept me fascinated, through all six books. 
 In this one, Rachel just goes right ahead and becomes a demon. Well, not really, but she realizes that she has more in common with demons, in some ways, than with witches, and the full secret of her parentage and the magical inheritance, and the future consequences of her inheritance and what Trent's father did to her, finally come out. It's a great reveal, made even better by how badly Trent deals with it and with Rachel. I've had trouble with Trent in the past, because I've always felt that Rachel's hatred of him was unreasoning in some way; sure, he is a murderer and a drug dealer -- but come on. She lives with, and is in love with, a living vampire who was scion to the most evil being in these books -- and I include the demons in that statement. Nobody compares to Piscary, and Ivy did horrible things when she was in his thrall; certainly worse than what Trent has done building his criminal empire. And Trent's crimes are offset by the amount of good he does -- Ivy's crimes are only offset by her protection of Rachel. So I can see the personal attachment to the murderer who keeps you alive and loves you, no problem there -- but why so much bile for the murderer who kept you alive in the past? Anyway, in this book, Trent not only acts like a complete doofus, but he pulls an incredibly crappy move, selling Rachel out, only because he's too stupid to recognize the consequences of what he says. And this guy has the gall to shy away from both Rachel and Ceri because of the demon smut on their souls. Bah. 
 Jenks is still the best character, and I love Bis, the new gargoyle, who I hope will play a much bigger role in the next one. This one was great as always -- and a really nice resolution to the demon issue, though there is still more to tell, of course. And please, please, let the whole Ivy-bloodsucking-sex thing be done with. Pretty please.",0,0
34f073796a3532c457d7625be057e1de,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,477836,,,00:00.0,5,"good for Birthday Girl Rachel Morgan. Not only is she assigned to do a body guard job for Trent's wedding, but there is more mayhem then ever when Newt gets loose as well as Al. Than everything goes to hell for poor Rachel when word gets out that Piscary was set free. Some birthday! With her relationship with Kisten growing more and more and her friendships start to go at risk of ending will Rachel be able to survive all the heartache and the death threats from her numerous ""friends""? You'll have to read this book to find out those answers. The ending will leave you will breathless!",0,0
3993f23a13fcb9a0a11e15f293ba0687,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2346717,,,00:00.0,5,"Kim Harrison has easily charmed her way to the top of my favorite author's list ... a position which has been solidly held by one individual for over 18 years and is thus, no small feat! The first book had me curious, the second had me hooked, the third had me addicted and this book has me salivating for more. With each new title her writing abilities are soaring to new heights and her talents and depths to the story and the world which she's created are exploding off every page. I find myself using her ""Hollows-centric"" phrases such as ""Go turn yourself"" or ""I'll kill him twice"" in every day conversation. She's created a world so rich, so vibrant and so unbelievably complex, yet believable, that I find myself viewing the world from a multi-humanoid species perspective sometimes! If you've made it through the first three, don't hesitate! You won't be sorry you continued reading with this one. And if you're brand new to the series, PLEASE don't start here. Go read the first three first and then come back ... this book will be so much more precious to you if you follow along as the writer originally intended. 
 Move over Stephanie Meyers (no Steph was not my favorite author before Kim), there's a new queen of paranormal literature around and she's a sassy, brassy red head! HOORAY FOR RED-HEADS!!!",0,0
e036151082150aa1a614e76dca60b1d8,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1341883,,,00:00.0,5,"This was, by far, the best book I've read in a LONG time! I loved it! I liked how there was more of the demon storyline...that was cool. I also greatly enjoyed there being more Kisten...I love this character. He and Rachel are so fun together. I was ready for Nick to be put on the backburner. 
 This book didn't just focus on one main plot: there were several storylines going on. I loved that about this book, and all the action kept me glued to the pages. The bomb scene was awesome! Also, the book ending very well! Left me feeling really happy and wishing there were 500 more pages to read. I can't wait until the next one comes out! 
 Kim Harrison is so talented! She really brings the characters to life, and I've yet to be dissapointed by her books. The Rachel Morgan series is quite possibly my favorite series of books out there (tied with the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlainne Harris). Read these books: you will not be sorry you did!",0,0
ca04de117cac7754b7052f0cbd979f17,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2756601,,,00:00.0,5,"This book is a great follow-up to Dead Witch Walking. Harrison has really matured as an author. Her heroine Rachel is back along with Jenks the pixie and Ivy the living vampire (vampires are a race in this alternate reality) and a few other characters from before like Trent. 
 In the same vein as the first book, the setting is in the Hollows, a section of future Cincinnati where supernatural creatures have come to haunt. The story takes place about a month after the conclusion of the first book, as Rachel takes on a new case: finding Dan, a missing warlock. Since the authorities require a 72-hour waiting period she gets the chance to jump in first and, perhaps, earn some much-needed cash. Pretty soon the inevitable bodies start piling up, in this case ley line witches (those who gain their power via the ley lines they tap). To make matters worse, Rachel finds herself chasing a serial killer who feeds on practitioners of the most powerful form of black magic. And she failed the ley line witch class she took in college, a bit of a disadvantage... 
 This book is fun, witty, and better than its predecessor. I enjoyed it a lot.",0,0
2a4461a40cde8cd1abdfc299f6253200,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,30640,,,00:00.0,5,"Dead Witch Walking is about Rachel Morgan, a runner with the Inderland Runner Services. Rachel's job is to apprehending law-breakers throughout Cincinnati. As a witch she is one of the many Inderlanders who revealed themselves after a genetically engineered virus wiped out 50 percent of humanity. Witches, warlocks, vampires, and werewolves have lived beside humans for centuries, hiding their powers. Now they've stopped hiding, and the world will not be the same. 
 Rachel reluctantly teams up with Ivy, Inderland's best runner and a living vampire, while on the run with a contract on her head. To clear her name, Rachel must evade shape-changing assassins, outwit a powerful crimelord, and survive a vicious underground fight-to-the-death. 
 Dead Witch Walking is a fun action packed book that has a side humor. This is a great book for anyone who enjoys vampires or paranormal fantasy.",0,0
d262f2d8971518b46c947a7768456abc,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6798253,,,00:00.0,5,"Outside In starts weeks after the end of Inside Out (I'm not even going to pretend to know the exact amount of time, I find the whole time thing in this book utterly confusing; I needed a calculator to figure out how tall Trella was when she gave her height in meters.). The Travas are all incarcerated, the Pop Cops are no more, a Committee of 19 people representing various families and sections where the scrubs work has been created and work is underway on completing additional levels for the people Inside to live. The problem is, the Committee can't seem to agree on anything important and there's basically been a scrub work stoppage because the Uppers haven't lifted a hand to help them with the tasks that were formerly all scrub jobs. 
 To make matters worse, an explosion rocks the ship, knocking out the transmission that allows it to move and be guided. Rumors begin to swirl about Outsiders trying to gain access to Inside and Trella, who becomes disenchanted with all of the meetings and arguing, distances herself from the Committee and also from Riley. Meanwhile, there are more incidents that get in the way of the Insiders getting things back to some semblance of normal and no one knows who's trustworthy. 
 Dr. Lamont is in it more and I liked that, as well as the fact that Trella and her relationship moved along some and slowly changed. I do wish Riley had been in it more and I thought Trella was a bit too bitchy with him and not as understanding of what he was trying to accomplish as she should have been. There were a couple of other characters, like Jacy, that were in it more and I did like some of the secondary characters expanded roles in this book. 
 There were quite a few twists and some surprises, but I thought the big problem in this book was a bit forced like, all of the sudden there's this big obstacle and no one knew about it and it came out of nowhere. Yes, I see why and how it would come out of nowhere, but after the first book I think the problems or baddies or whatever for book two should've been more related to what happened in the first book. I didn't realize I would be, but I was still really pissed about the fact that Cog had died and he'd died like a punk, in my opinion. Overall, I did like this book, I was just a little disappointed by it and liked the first one better. Still, if you read Inside Out and liked it I'd recommend reading this one.",0,0
8393a03d5057fb87218f1138cc910d99,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6662880,,,00:00.0,5,"Maria V. Snyder always strikes gold...it's a no brainer anymore to be honest. I'm not sure why I waited so long to dive into this one, but regardless it was well worth the wait. I'm already of course anxious to get to the store so I can pick up the second installment and see what is in store for Trella and the rest of Snyder's characters next. 
 I'll admit I wasn't sure what to expect going into this one other than what little description readers are given with the back cover. I knew it would be a lot different than the other books Snyder has out in stores, and I wasn't quite sure that would be a good thing or a bad thing. I think I just failed to realize that whether it's completely different from her other stories or riding along the same wavelength, it doesn't matter as long as it's got Snyder's signature writing style. She's always maintained a fast paced storyline and it's also always jam packed with action and adventure. 
 This series seems to be no different and Snyder has made me a fan of yet another one of her main characters, in Trella, this go around. Her female leads are always strong willed, stubborn, and yet endearing to readers without even trying that hard. It's hard not to sympathize with Trella and the rest of those who live in the lower levels in the horrible conditions they have no way around. And until Trella meets Riley, I was on the ""We hate the Uppers"" bandwagon. But of course he changed my opinion as well as Trella's eventually. It's still touch and go throughout the whole storyline of who can she trust, what will happen next, and will the rebellion have a positive outcome or a terrible one? 
 Bottom line...if you're a Snyder fan, this book will only enhance that opinion you have of her writing!",0,0
d342e1002d3bc22cd007811eeb357a2a,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,14523924,,,00:00.0,5,"This book is a slight departure from the rest of the books in this series. It follows Vigholf the Abhorrent and Rhona the Fearless. They have been fighting together for 5 years, Vigholf has secretly had a crush on Rhona the entire time. Rhona has been irritated by him for 5 years. They are both linked to the royal family but not part of it. 
 I was getting a little bored with all the royals and their interactions so at first this was a welcome break from all that craziness. I realized about halfway through the story that I kind of missed the royal craziness. It's still a part of the book, just in side stories most of the time and in much smaller doses than I'm used to. 
 It's a very good story and at its base is a very sweet romance between Vigholf and Rhona. It still has all the violence and humor I've grown to expect from Aiken. Of course at this point I really want to know what's going to happen with Eibhear the Blue and Izzy. I'm ready for the next one :)",0,0
a756c1275dee1d781bd847f0f109c517,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3332312,,,00:00.0,5,"I really enjoyed the first Novel then Short Novella in this series, and loved this one even more. The characters the author created were likeable and the story of Briec and Talaith's was consuming and unbearable to put down. I absolutely loved the witty sarcastic banter between the two, the action was great, the humor will have you laughing out loud. The secondary character's have a depth in each novel that I really enjoy, and the overall plot line in the series is well written and rolls great from one book to the next. I loved the addition of Talaith's long lost daughter to her and Briec's life. I look forward to reading the rest of the Novella's and Novels in this series and highly recommend this book as well as the series itself. Although I have seen it stated that it can read as a stand alone Novel, I would highly recommend any reader to go back and read the first book Dragon Actually, as well as the Novella Chains and Flames just so you get the whole back story which I believe will make for a better overall reading experience.",0,0
a77409267eaa22f8846ef410837ab729,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3332311,,,00:00.0,5,"This is the first book I have read by this author, and I enjoyed it very much. The main story Dragon Actually was well written, with great characters, the action was wonderful, and at times I was laughing at the witty banter between the characters. The foundation was wonderfully laid for stories to come in this series. The best thing for me in this novel, was yes Annwyl and Ferghus fought the attraction, and the feelings they developed for each other at first but the inevitable relationship happened closer to the middle of the book compared to about 99.9% of other romance novels where it is drug out sometimes till the last chapter of the book. I just felt this gave the reader a look at the couple in a whole different setting, and perspective of the two as now one, from the way they engaged and interacted with each other, as well as dealt with other things going on in the book now working together, as apposed to they fell in love are together and don't hear much about it in future books. 
 The included Novella Flames and Chains, I loved. You get a glimpse and a small dose of interaction with both Bercerek and Queen Rhiannon in the full length included novel. This changed my opinion of the two characters totally, I loved the back story of Ferghus's parents, and learning what the history was behind some of the comments made regarding them. It was a quick read but was full of action, suspense, and haughty pull no punches attitude from both, but never did it feel like the story was rushed. I am now a big fan of this author and can't wait to start the next book in the series About a Dragon! Highly recommended first book and short story.",0,0
850bca430970357a0f62b2d47741bbbd,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3037534,,,00:00.0,5,"This book is so hilariously funny that I found myself laughing out loud many times while reading it. The heroine uses Miranda to make a magic spell where she can list the attributes of her perfect guy. The beginning of the story could use some tightening definitely, and I did skim until the characters got to the Czech Republic and to the tavern where the Gothic Faire would be held close by. 
 This book held that vampire mystery that makes books like this so wonderful to read. The heroine starts having visions and she's not sure who is the vampire. She never believed in vampires before but she does now. There's a bit of a bait and switch going on, and I won't tell you who the vampire is, but it was fun reading.",0,0
4482bdddb954f198714ce052e9c72b60,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6967072,,,00:00.0,5,"was totally caught up in the ride. I read the whole series in a week. I gave up sleep, I cheated work, I didn't return calls, I didn't pay enough attention to my wife and kids. I stole every spare minute I could from the rest of my life to ride the Fever ride, and it was fun, it was breathless, it was exhilarating. And as long as I don't think very deeply or critically, it was deeply satisfying. 
 In Shadowfever, Karen Marie Moning tied up the many, many loose ends from the previous installments in ways that were unexpected and exciting. There are plot twists that will make you slap yourself upside the head in delicious epiphany. It will seem like a chorus of angels will sing in your head, and all will seem brilliant and clear and perfect in that moment of oh-my-god-i-FINALLY-get-it-now. That's an undeniably good, satisfying feeling, and I enjoyed--really enjoyed--Shadowfever for giving me that.",0,0
1b617543e4ca8d88a9c8e33140dbeac7,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13811777,,,00:00.0,5,"I'm really glad that LKH is pulling away more and more from Anita's weird life of too many boyfriends and their sexcapades. I was getting really sick of that and was on the verge of giving up altogether. It's time for a rebirth though, and a rejuvenation of everything that made this series so captivating: the horror, the action, and the mystery. This book does an admirable job of bringing us closer to what the series once was. It's rekindled my interest.",0,0
ea9c8948abbce684620468e74f650211,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,7382823,,,00:00.0,5,"While this book contained a great deal of sex, I feel this was one of the few of Hamilton's recent books where the sex had context. The sex wasn't there for the sake of sex, it was there as a side effect of the situations that were pushing the plot forward. I look forward to reading more about the new characters Hamilton introduced into Anita Blake's life, the roles they play, and the future of the epic political cluster-you-know-what she and Jean-Claude seem to have gotten themselves into.",0,0
703c6e2c2308d136df658d54dd2cd195,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,5283119,,,00:00.0,5,"Skin Trade opens with Anita receiving a message - a head in a box, sent from Vittorio. It took me a while to remember who Vittorio was, much longer than it should have being that I've been reading these book almost back to back. It eventually becomes very clear who he is, but some sort of hint would have been very helpful in those first few chapters. 
 Edward returns, along with Otto/Olaf and Bernardo. As I've mentioned in previous reviews, Anita tends to focus much more on her work and less on her sexual needs when Edward is around. Skin Trade is no exception. She and the other marshals race to kill Vittorio before he can come for Anita or continue his killing spree - with nary a sex scene in sight. In fact, the book goes a solid 375 pages before Anita needs to feed the ardeur. This will delight old school Anita fans and disappoint those who have come to love the more erotic side of this series. Personally, I liked the mystery first, sex later approach of this book but unfortunately when the clothes came off nothing else mattered. It seemed like since the sex had been absent for the majority of the book, the author felt she had to make up for it in the end. The sex became the story line in those last 100 or so pages, up to and including the final showdown with Vittorio. 
 It seems as though Hamilton is quite taken with the word flavor. It's popped up more and more often in the last couple books and just about takes over Anita's thoughts and dialogue in Skin Trade. In this book alone it is used while wondering the ethnicity of a character, which species of shifter someone is, what type of psychic ability someone has and what branch of the federal government a character works for. And those are just the ones I remember off the top of my head. It's just about constant and glaringly noticeable. 
 More than anything else in Skin Trade, I loved the Las Vegas SWAT team and wished we could have seen more of them in action. Their team, consisting of men with both psychic abilities and tactical training, would make a wonderful basis for a series of its own, even without Anita and the other marshals involved. I very much hope to see more of them in the future in some way. 
 Skin Trade isn't perfect, but it has great chase-the-serial-killer action. The return of the marshals and the addition of the SWAT team allows for a good focus on the mystery, weapons and the uses of psychic abilities in situations like these. Much of the Las Vegas weretiger stuff was more weird than interesting and the final get-the-bad-guy scene was a bizarre. Skin Trade is totally worth the read, even if only just for the men Anita's isn't sleeping with.",0,0
031ef2a46dc133f9ad131b608bbf5d3c,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2956823,,,00:00.0,5,"She has learned to embrace that part of herself while also softening and becoming more willing to adapt to her environment and work with what is provided. More willing to be a woman. A little more willing to leverage those around her rather then shunning them and trying to play superman. 
 I am more then happy with how the direction of the series has turned out and am looking forward to delving into the next books in the series. 
 I cannot wait and I hope the author doesn't take all the negative reviews to heart. There is a large group of us out there that are really happy with how things are and want to continue to see more of Anita Blake. 
 For the love of God though... please let Richard die. Ugh. 
 The only downfall I see in the last few books has been the plot holes and things that are not addressed. They are like the elephant in the room. Things that are huge and very much touched on but aren't addressed by the end of the book, not even in passing. Conversations that should have happened just don't. Blood Noir included.",0,0
e42fca3ef3eedb8dd360507ec5bfbc33,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2722196,,,00:00.0,5,"Micah is the first novella in the Anita Blake series. It allows Anita to spend some alone time with Micah and also gets her a bit back to the zombie raising that seems to fade into the background in many of the recent books. 
 Anita is a lot to handle, in life, and especially in this book. Her fear of commitment comes to a head while away with Micah, forcing her to voice all her crazy ""why would anyone love me?"" thoughts. Somehow Anita becomes both needy and distant at the same time. Micah finally starts to show a bit of what he's been thinking this whole time and the insight into his character goes a long way in explaining his calm demeanor. 
 Anita and Micah are in Philadelphia on this trip, but just about nothing of the city is shown. The thing that really made this novella worth the read was that we finally start getting some answers - more than just theories - about what's going on with Anita metaphysically. The news Anita gets will do much to shape future books in the series. 
 Micah is a very quick read, which is refreshing after the long winded Incubus Dreams. The last chapter really makes the entire book and fans of the series will not want to miss it.",0,0
6f9d17b595fb6ec31e597d6adff92d15,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1703667,,,00:00.0,5,"Though considered citizens with legal rights, Vampires are still by many named the monsters, evil and frightening. What scares even the baddest of the Vamps?The Harlequin.The Harlequin are not to even be mentioned unless contacted by them and then they are still considered the nameless ones,they are assassins,the Vampire police. Why have they came to St.Louis?Anita is left a mysterious box with a mask inside, seeking answers she goes to Jean-Claude, Master of the City and her boyfriend. 
 Well one of them anyways with the list growing and the want to be added as well. 
 Anita struggles with her feelings on the ardeur and her need to feed along with this new threat come to town. 
 Seeking back-up she calls in Edward who unknown to her not only brings his 16 yr old stepson but Olaf, as if things weren't bad enough. 
 This was a fairly good book with the usual violence and sex that you would expect from Hamilton. 
 Look forward to the next one. 
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132458f30fbd263a1d3fc657423c339b,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,7313984,,,00:00.0,5,"We get to see how Anita is coming to grips with how the ardeur is desensitizing her to what she feels about sex and how she is letting it push her boundaries. This also means more trouble with Richard because he can't handle the ardeur and the fact that it may be pushing his sexual boundaries as well but then again Richard is having even more problems controlling his anger that he inherited from Anita and their triumvante. 
 When all is finished with a loving bow tied around it what more could happen; this is Anita Blake and only she could possibly make it worse than when it started. Having her relationship with Asher change for the better but also for the worse leads to further problems with Jean-Claude and Richard and of course Richard never takes anything well.",0,0
465e89cb0e778ef2a54e42e7a6421b1b,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2953328,,,00:00.0,5,"this is another step in the world of Anita, it's not the year 20 anything. this is Anita's world. It's filled with all the things that made you a fan in the first place. If your not a fan and are new to these books this is not a bad place to start. Set back and enjoy all her world has to offer. For those who fine the sex to much just remember this is not you next door neighbor, she hunts vamps. raises the dead, her friends are werewolfs and shapsifters. Why would her sex life be like yours. Just enjoy the book.",0,0
fb7d98a2a60806984c51d7cf6682839e,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2728068,,,00:00.0,5,"Mac is finally able to get a good glimpse of teh Sinsar Dubh but she never expected that was what she would see when she finally saw it. Now more than ever Barrons, and V'lane are trying to get her to join one of them completely. But she doesn't trust either of them any more than she could throw them, which is to say not at all. 
 Not only that but Rowina is making Mac an enemy because she wants the spear Mac has. And Mac is taking some matters into her own hands with the local police. 
 The end of this book is a major cliff hanger. I can not believe it ended like that. And I can not believe the things that happened with Barrons, I was really starting to like him. Oh well, I can not wait for the next book. This series just keeps getting better and better.",0,0
ed9a51a181c660a3c17496fee9a8fb63,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13411866,,,00:00.0,5,"At the start, Mac still has some of the sense of entitlement that bothered me about her in Darkfever. Early on in the book, the Detective in charge of investigating her sister's murder gets killed, and Mac gets hauled in to the police station for questioning. She considers this an inconvenience--""My problems were so much bigger than this. It was an epic waste of my time.""--losing sight of the fact that when a veteran officer is found with his throat slit and her name and address written on a slip of paper on the body, it's entirely reasonable that the cops would have some questions. Sure, she's a big, important Sidhe-seer now, but she's in this battle to save the human race, and Detective O'Duffy was human, an innocent victim caught in the cross-fire. 
 Mac has two opportunities (at least) to take the easy road and abandon the battle--once when her father comes to Ireland to take her home, and once when the Sex Fairy V'lane brings her to an infinitely more pleasant alternate reality in Faery--and though she's sorely tempted, both times she lets duty call her back to Dublin. To me, this represents her shift from being a pawn in the conflict, a person to whom things happen, to becoming an agent in her own right, wielding her growing power to her own ends. There are many who would use Mac to serve their own interests -- V'lane, Barrons, and Rowena (the old woman, briefly introduced in Da rkfever, who leads an organized chapter of Sidhe-seers) -- but Mac is determined to follow her own instincts and be no one's pawn. 
 Karen Marie Moning's writing has also improved with this installment. She continues to masterfully mete out just enough new information for Mac (and the reader) to understand each scene without resorting to info-dumping, but this time she does it without the spoilery foreshadowing that I found so bothersome in Darkfever.",0,0
90d163dd37e2381307c3e287a4eabd91,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,7355830,,,00:00.0,5,"The immortal heroine, a witch, has been taken hostage by a vicious gang of mortals. They have systematically kidnaped, tortured, and murdered immortals. They stole her powers by placing a magical torque collar around her neck. 
 . 
 SPOILERS: To save a child, the witch is dumped into a dimension that closely resembles Death Valley. Her mission is to lure a big scary vemon (half demon half vampire) into a trap. 
 Problem is, she's the vemon's `mate'. His one and only. Yep. He's waited hundreds of years, and when he smells her presence, it all `clicks'. He's pushing romance and forever on all pistons, and she's scared to death. He broke her wrist on their first encounter, but manages to save her life. There are some wonderful touching scenes where they communicate without language. She saves his tush, brings him through the porthole, and voila, he's betrayed yet again. 
 SPOILER: The mortals torture the vemom hero in the name of research. He burns with hatred towards the witch. The mortals (of course!) backed out of their bargain (who didn't see that one coming?) and kept the witch a captive along with the child she was protecting. 
 The ending is sweet and well paced. I love K. Cole and have discovered her novels are a hard habit to break.",0,0
8b0ebf93ac53da2239aa3615c61945f5,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6478941,,,00:00.0,5,"The short story ""Tempt Me Eternally"" was a good addition to the Alien Huntress series. i would rate this story 4 stars. i thought that the idea of Aleaha Love being able to change her appearance and assume any identity was a great idea to explore and develop. Breean was a Raka and i loved the idea of Raka since ""Enslave Me Sweetly"" which means i had been waiting for a male Raka. So thank you to Gena Showalter for writing this short story. This story was worth the price of the book if you are fan of Gena Showalter. 
 the short story ""Untouchable (Immortals After Dark #8)"" was an excellent short story about Daniela and Murdoch Wroth. i would rate it 4 stars. I love the Wroth brothers stories, they are some of my favorite men from the Immortals After Dark series. Murdoch and Daniela seem to be doomed lovers and face problems not just from them not being able to touch but murdoch not knowing how to be in a relationship. It felt like it was a full length book and not just a short story to try to sell another book like some short stories that i have read.",0,0
c8276db6c4fd55f3cd2869e99e70d5ba,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6522883,,,00:00.0,5,"Lucia is a woman who made a grave mistake when she was sixteen- and has been paying for it for over a thousand years. She is known as the Archer. She is the best Archer ever. hands down- and she isn't modest about it. Circumstances have made her sort of a hand- maiden to a Goddess who hates all men. Her Archery talents- however- are not natural. They were given to her by the goddess- as was her bow- in exchange for saving Lucia's life when she was only 16 years old and had not come into her immortality yet. The Goddess gave her the bow and her amazing ability, but at a cost. If she ever missed her target, she would suffer an indescribable amount of pain for each arrow missed. She had her talents with the arrow as long as she remained dedicated to the goddess and took a vow of celibacy from that day forward. If she succumbs to the wills of her body, she will lose her name she earned over thousands of years and any talent she ever had with a bow and arrow. And she needs her talent with the arrow in order to protect herself from a terror greater than any she has ever know. A terror that resurfaces every 500 years. The cause of her near death and her fatal mistake. 
 Garreth is a Werewolf who is just as old as Lucia. The moment he sees her while she is out on the hunt, he knows that she is his mate. He literally stalks her and makes a less than stellar impression. As a matter of fact, she shoots him with an arrow after he kisses her. okay, three arrows. :) but he counters with one of my favorite lines of his. 'I still dunnae regret it' Oh, I didn't mention he has a Scottish accent. *swoon* He is a semi funny character and he is kind of adorable in an overbearing stalker kind of way. (haha) and he never gives up on his lady. that is all. 
 Yes, the title and even the description insinuate the book will have sex in it, so dunnae be shocked. so obviously 18+ audience. and you should read it. It is pretty good. :D",0,0
b3c759a7cebb713c2f39f37ebc6a5f58,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3627605,,,00:00.0,5,"Meet Sabine, sorceress, and the Queen of Illusions. She's evil, and the sister to Omort the Deathless, a sorcerer who took over the rage demon kingdom of Rothkalina. 
 Meet Rydstrom, rage demon, and the rightful King to Rothkalina. Also, he's Sabine's fated mate. 
 Sabine is working with her half brother Omort on some prophecy where she bears Rydstrom's heir, and opens the Well of Souls, a well in the throne room of Tornin, Rothkalina's castle. Rydstrom is captured, and held prisoner by Sabine, where she wants a vow to make her his Queen, them married, and then she would be able to bear his heir. 
 But the problem is, as fate often intends, even when couples seem so different from each other, they're often perfect. Sabine and Rydstrom start falling for each other. However, since they've both laid deceptions, will they be able to overcome the lies and fall in love? 
 Kresley Cole has done it again in this stunner of a book. Kiss of a Demon King will make you weak in the knees with wanting, and desperate for a happy ending. 
 Rydstrom is a wonderfully good demon and king, and Sabine is so different, so, not necessarily evil, but definitely not good and pure as Rydstrom would like. They have lots of fights, and lots of antipathy towards the other, and their banter is great at times. 
 It's hard seeing them fight what they both desire, but the end is totally worth it. This is a great book from start to finish, and definitely worth the read.",0,0
64dffe59e5855dd579ace03d12e2813a,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,423977,,,00:00.0,5,"Wicked Deeds On a Winter's night is interconnected with the previous book No Rest For The Wicked. The story line goes back to the Hie and starts with events which occurred in the previous book, but from the perspective of Bowen and Mariketa. 
 I enjoyed the chemistry between the 2 main leads, although I did find Bowen to be a little bit too much ""neanderthal oaf"" for my tastes. Maybe it would be more politically correct to describe him as ""too classically, traditionally alpha"". However Mariketa could more than hold her own and when she came into her magic she was one seriously cool bada$$ witch. She was more than a match for Bowen in all ways, including physically; and I'll admit I got a little bit of a kick out of watching her magically ""clean his clock"". 
 As always it was a treat to see other characters from previous books make an appearance (maybe it's me but I start to feel like they're old friends). I'm developing a serious affection for Nucking Futs Nix. I hope she gets her own story (I haven't looked ahead so I don't know); then I worry that if she does it will be anticlimatic.",0,0
4e4c8ab28149a42e46cf9fecc5311385,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1097825,,,00:00.0,5,"Kaderin the Cold-Hearted, has spent the last thousand years not feeling. She lost them when she watched her sisters die by the same Horde vampire she showed mercy to in battle mere seconds before. Believing her lack of feelings are a blessing she hasn't felt anything since. No happiness, joy, fear, or sadness, just nothing. Now finding herself in Sebastian Wroth's home, a vampire, she can't seem to bring herself to kill him. She see's something in him. Something she just can't bring herself to end. 
 This is the third book in the Immortals After Dark series and I'm really enjoying them I just have one small complaint and that's the fact that the last three books seem to have the same formula. All of the girls have had the same excuse time and time again. They push and push and push the men away and the men are relentless in their fight, never giving up. It's endearing and irritating at the same time. 
 This one did have me thinking about time travel and how it just doesn't make sense no matter what way you look at it. I'm glad that Cole dealt with that and I feel like it was handled in the best possible way. I must hand it to her though, even after I put the book down I was contemplating and coming up with how it couldn't possible. 
 However, I obviously have to continue on in this series because I can't stop thinking about poor Bowen. He too, was competing in the Hie for a chance to go back and save a loved one. I couldn't stop thinking about how much he's suffered.",0,0
91877feb431254ddd35ba5a1079d0858,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,16422,,,00:00.0,5,"Getting into Cole's world took a little while (at first I found the whole idea of ""fated"" mates"" a little hokey) but it works well with what seems to be her basic love/hate trope (which I personally like). I thought there was a nice balance between romance and plot (sort of 50/50). I am also enjoying the way characters and story lines from the previous book are carried forwarded (although I guess all series are like that). It was nice to see Myst and Wroth from TWWF making an appearance in the story and to see the continued development of all of Emma's Valkyrie aunts. 
 Emma turned out to be a strong character and I enjoyed her transformation from ""Emma the Timid"" to (SPOILER) ""Emma the King Killer"" (END ""SPOILER""). I wasn't particularity taken with Lachlain initially, he rather came across as a blundering oaf...but then considering he was coming off 150 years of hideous torture and was temporarily insane...I accepted he was not at his best. He and Emma ended up being pretty sweet together and it's hard to deny that a Scottish accent isn't hot; but I would still take Wroth any day of the week.",0,0
799eeeeba9eb4d9466b3a0a98760db26,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,9631645,,,00:00.0,5,"Cassia has always followed the rules of the Society. It's at her Matching ceremony where Cassia's life is changed forever when her best friend Xander's is revealed to be her Match. While this should be a happy time Cassia is haunted by the flash of another boy's face when she uses the card. The Society explains the reason she saw Ky as a rare glitch and nothing more and that the boy will never be matched because he's an Aberration. Cassia can't deny the fact that she's drawn to Ky he's unlike Xander in many ways he also has a secret like her. 
 As Cassia takes her tests for her final job placement she starts to question everything she's be taught. When the officials gather all the artifacts from the people it spurs Cassia to know Ky more. While they each continue to play the part they are expected to they each share in writing words that aren't permitted to exist. As they grow closer Cassia will be put the test torn between love and following the rules. Will they survive what's to come? And why are the officials acting so strange? 
 I like Cassia she's an interesting characters. I'm torn between both Xander and Ky they each have something to offer Cassia but choosing the right one won't be easy. I like that Cassia grows through the book from the girl that follows the rules to a rule breaker. I'm curious to see what the future will hold for the trio.",0,0
016c8f8e1f8be2727233a51f11942d90,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1605350,,,00:00.0,5,"Conrad Wroth is the youngest brother in the Wroth family who was turned vampire against his will 300 years ago. Now he is a ruthless assassin for hire and mad from bloodlust by draining his victims and gaining their memories. His older brothers Nikolai, Sebastian and Murdoch track him down to help save him by bringing him back from bloodlust and hopefully finding his fated bride but Conrad is not a willing participant in this plot. 
 Neomi is a ghost who was murdered 80 years ago by her exfiance in her own home. Neomi still lives at the hose watching people move in and out and never being able to interact with them until the hunky vampires move in. Neomi finds Conrad intriguing and realizes very quickly that he can see her when no one else can. 
 Pretty interesting story. Of course its got sizzling hot sex and its well written. I thought the ghost twist with Neomi was really good and I felt for Conrad's struggle with reality.",0,0
4adfadaf123c6b22e3d0d1e92d8bd2bf,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1931181,,,00:00.0,5,This book was about Rio and Dyaln. Dylan is able to see dead people and is lead by Rio's dead Breedmate to the cave that is supposed to be blwn up to destroy the tomb of what was one of aliens that fathered the Breed. Rio was going to blow the cave up while he was inside but Tess is lead there and manages to get some picutres of the tomb. Dylan work for one of those gossip magainzines. Rio has to track Dylan to get the pictures and the story sahe has sent out to her editor. Rio then realizes Dylan is a Breedmate meaning she can carry their vampire young. This comlpicates things futher. They end up falling in love. Along the way the Breed realizes that someone might be using the alien father to make more vampires using Breedmates kidnapped. Some of the Gin Ones hav3e already been killed. They realize after looking at pictures Dylan's mom had that Dragos is the one who might be trying to reproduce more Gin Ones. In the mean time Dragos kidnapps Dylan after her mom jumped off the balcony when trying to information about Dylan. So in the end Rio and Dragos end up fighting. Will love win out and there be a happy ending or will evil previl.,0,0
7b495c7109a823b675f5b6ace01eb728,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1378890,,,00:00.0,5,"This was Tegan and Elise's story. Elise was a strong secondary character in the previous story. She is a widowed breedmate who has just watched her beloved son cut down as a snarling mindless Rogue vampire. Elise lives only for the revenge that burns in her to do what she can to destroy the evil that destroyed her happiness. 
 Tegan is one of the oldest Breed vampires and has trained himself to feel nothing since his beloved breedmate was sent back to him battered, abused, and turned into a mindless minion. His only source of contentment has come for his duty to fight and destroy the Rogues alongside his Breed Warrior brothers. Never again will he allow himself to feel pain. 
 Fortunately, or unfortunately as the case may be, these two end up feeling an attraction and are forced to work together as means to an end. They both have a shot at love and happiness, but will they take it? 
 In the mean time, Marek, the leader of the Rogues is on the hunt for a powerful weapon that will secure him his desire to reign over the world. Elise has unwittingly put herself as a barrier to his goal and he now seeks to destroy her along with the Breed Warriors that are already pitted against him. This part of the plot culminates in a breath stealing scene at the end. 
 Each story has been good in its own way and as different as the warriors and breedmates are different. This one did not disappoint. It too leaves things open at the end for the next installment to carry on with a hint of a new threat for the Breed Warriors to fight.",0,0
938a8ede56c1348aa4f7703fcae46f30,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,702043,,,00:00.0,5,"I have to confess that I didn't really pay much attention to Dante in Kiss of Midnight. I'm not sure why, other than there was a lot covered in that book, like most first books in a series. I can guarantee that when I re-read Kiss of Midnight (notice I said `when' not `if') I will pay closer attention. With his background and his `gift' it's no wonder he never expected to bind himself to anyone. Seeing how much he unconsciously longed for it while knowing it was something he could never have was pure torture. 
 Tess was a great character and there was a lot more to her than expected. Things unraveled slowly in Kiss of Crimson. There were twists and turns and mysteries behind a lot of characters that Lara Adrian kept under wraps for a fairly long time. I kind of liked that approach. It kept things interesting and I wanted to know what the big secrets were bad enough that this was a hard one to put down. 
 Plenty of romance, plenty of action, a fair amount of heart break and even a few tears. Kiss of Crimson pretty much had it all. The only complaint I may have is that things were tied up kind of fast at the end. The outcome was inevitable, but it just seemed to come too soon after the climax for me. Kind of minor in the scheme of things but it's just something that bugged me just a little. 
 There were a few new characters introduced in Kiss of Crimson and Lara Adrian set up the next book, Midnight Awakening pretty well. Tegan is the next Breed warrior featured and his potential mate is definitely going make things interesting - for everyone. She's peaked my interest anyway.",0,0
48df4996e382dce9edf31728cdceab59,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,690332,,,00:00.0,5,"Here we have a vampire society protected by an elite group of warriors who fight against the vampires that have given in to the ""dark side"" and become slaves to their blood thirst (the Rogues). They are wedded to their jobs as essentially killers, so of course they absolutely, positively, will never, ever, allow themselves to get involved with or care about a woman, because that would get in the way of their noble mission. So, of course, the novels chronicle the various warriors' futile struggles against destiny and true love. This first one focuses on the group's leader, Lucan Thorne, who is quite a prickly character (ha, ha, ha!). 
 There are some differences here, though, and some new takes (or at least new to me) on the whole vampire mythology. First, in Adrian's world, vampires are aliens. Yes, you heard me, aliens. I still haven't decided exactly how I feel about that part, but at least it's original. I mean, is it any less believable that some of the other explanations? The first of them crash-landed on earth and were responsible for wiping out entire civilizations (ever wonder what happened to Atlantis?). They came to realize that they could mate with human females (because all of the vampires in this world are male), but only certain, extra special ones with a certain birthmark. Lucan is among the first generation of such a union, and with other warriors he was responsible for reigning in the chaos and figuring out how to co-exist with humans without slaughtering them. The special females are called Breedmates and usually have some sort of special, extraordinary ability. They don't get turned into vampires, but they share blood with their mates, and that keeps them young and virtually immortal (unless, of course, their mate dies and they don't re-mate, which means that they then would age normally), yet fully human. (Yay, they can still eat chocolate!) There is, however, apparently an equivalent to divorce in their society (you'll see what I mean when you read this book). 
 There was an awful lot of growling and grunting throughout this book. One thing Adrian does emphasize is the animalistic nature of the vampires. They are not sparkly. They are not gentle. They are, underneath it all, killers, whether that killing is for the greater good (the warriors) or just for kicks and to slake their thirst (the Rogues). There is a very thin line between the good guys and the bad guys here, and sometimes those lines blur. To me, that's a little more realistic. I definitely plan to read the rest of the novels in this series because it was just different enough to spark my interest.",0,0
4f4b85040a90be2398eb645dbaf8a655,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,7370233,,,00:00.0,5,"Lover Mine is the story about John, and Xhex. Well sort of anyways. To me it felt like there wasn't enough of them. It seemed to be a whole lot more of stupid ""Lesh"" and others of the brotherhood. I loved John and Xhex together, and I really did like this book. I just wish there had been more of just them. 
 John is still upset about Xhex getting kidnapped, and the whole brotherhood is still searching for her. It's been weeks and most are already thinking she's dead... But John doesn't want to give up. He know's she's his female, and he just wants her back. 
 Xhex hates what she's been going through and she feels like there is no escape in sight. But the brotherhood finds her, and she manages to escape her hell for the past weeks. But things don't go so smoothly after that. She and John are having a semi relationship with her trying to push him away as well. Not only that but they still have to go after the jerk who took her to begin with. Through out the whole book I feel like we see too little of John and Xhex. But we do see some of Darious' past, and in the end we find out what all of those past times had to do with the story. Then there is also the stuff with the ""ghost hunters."" I have to say I actually hated that these two things were in the book. It really drove me nuts, and I got some what bored with it. But in the end it made sense, still frustrated me to have to deal with that. I am looking forward to the next book because of Phaine. I think she will be awesome, and I'm super excited about her story!",0,0
7c4ca5517455c5c16e3fada02a4d01e5,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,5164827,,,00:00.0,5,"""Lover Avenged"" is another good read in this series. However, ""Lover Awakened"" is still my favorite in the series. This book in the series gives us Rehv and Ehlena's story along with the start of John and Xhex and what's going on between them. This book is full on non-stop action and of course I love how the brothers, the king and their shellan stay involved in the books. A lot of secrets about Rehv's family are exposed in this book; what he truly is, how he came to be and what he actually did to protect his family. I love that this series is has strong vampire males and their shellan are as strong as the men they stand behind and it's even better that there are moments that make you laugh out loud. There are a lot of books in the series but they are definitely worth reading. You are bound to fall in love with one of the brothers is not all. I loved Zsadist story in ""Lover Awakened"" but Hollywood definitely make things much more interesting and funny.",0,0
945c37f5303ba4f63f085bc6d60ddb49,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1928049,,,00:00.0,5,"This series is slowly moving away from the main members of 'The Brotherhood'. We're meeting gods, sympaths and so much more supernatural creatures. Even though the were small moments, I love Lassiter and hope for some more time with him. As the brotherhood spice fades, we get those of other characters. We are also breaking that sexual barrier and I can't wait to get both Qhuinn and Blay's book! 
 Now John Matthew. Hmmm ... He is getting so grown! Cussing and suggesting! I find it hard to believe this is the same tiny guy from 'Lover Eternal'. The mute who changed it all. I have always loved his character and channel every one of his emotions. This was a hard hit emotional novel for him. With the amount of scenes and emotion transferred, I would have sworn that his book would be next. Once again though, I don't mind. I love the momentum and build up to his character. Xhex is also on my good list now, so I can't wait for it to all go down! 
 I feel like 'The Brotherhood' let me down in this novel. Even if I am not the biggest fan of Phury, he is the one with the biggest hero complex, that has kept this team together numerous times! While they made up for it in the literal end, I still feel that they failed as friends, brothers and family. Especially as warriors. Their friend was down, and instead of sticking to that code that they pledged in their 'man cave', they gave up on him and judge him. 
 Therefore, I was disappointed and couldn't find it in myself to care much for the brotherhood this go. In fact, I felt disconnected. Maybe it's because of Phury's POV, but the outside vampire world was more appealing than the judgmental smoke of the brotherhood mansion. 
 Now Lash, this kid is something else. I look forward to a lot from this character. I don't know how much havoc he will reap, but he has turned the story into another direction that is open for so much. I can't wait to see where this take us. The presence of the Omega is stronger than before so I say anything is possible! 
 With all the drama and happenings of this novel, there is one major good. Tohr is back! :D Yup! That's my little spoiler nugget for you! He is back. I don't know how his recovery will go, but a beloved from the first book is back and I am now amped to dive back into this series :)",0,0
33eff4237ef5928730dd1aaf7e4a61c1,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2958166,,,00:00.0,5,"The black dagger brotherhood books all follow a specific formula. Namely guy/girl have issues, but when together they manage to work through them which not only helps the two, but also helps the Brotherhood in its quest against the Lessers. Some books though stand out because the main characters are more interesting. This is one such book. 
 Butch is a human caught in a Vampires world. Not only is the woman he loves a Vampire, but his best friend in the whole world Vicious is as well. Butch and Marissa are a cute pair, but what makes this book great is really the interaction between Butch and V. The two of them aren't used to being close to people and watching the two of them let down barriers to help each other is really fun. As well, their sarcastic humor will have you laughing out loud at times. 
 Though you could read the book by itself, I wouldn't recommend it as you won't get some of the references that help to deepen the story.",0,0
3f840d567cf87679dabaa8a95b8a1910,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,295059,,,00:00.0,5,"I am enjoying the series. I found this book had a decent enough plot line. I got confused because when Zsadist and Bella had their daughter in his story; John hadn't changed. In this book John changes, and Zsadist and Bella were expecting because the book kept referring to Bella being on bed rest and there was no allusion to this being their 2nd child. I was confused at the end because I felt cheated in the transformation of Jane because I wasn't too sure what she was, how she got to be what ? she was, and what exactly was the result for the Scribe Virgin. Also, I didn't know if Vishious was happy. I will keep reading because I am hoping it will be cleared up in the next book; and it is about time Phury gets some happiness of his own.",0,0
ccecb37d9fb81296093216d3f6fee029,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1593685,,,00:00.0,5,"Second book in the series and we got to follow Rhage struglle with his beast and the new love. I liked this book in my first reading, but after starting this read along I got to say most of the stories were blured. Is nice reading for the second time because it made me remember a few moments that I loved and some tiny changes. 
 Mary was actually a nice girl and I loved the fact she was deaply concerned for Rhage but at the same time she stood up for herself and didn't let him boss around. She's super quiet but they made a nice couple and I loved seeing him suffer for her. She had a rough life and her cancer is back, so the future was not perfect, but Rhage decided to stick with her and help. He's super cute during this book. 
 Another nice thing is the fact we got to meet John Matthew again. I loved seeing him before the change. He's such a nice guy and had a difficult path until now, because Torh and Welsie decided to ""addopt"" him. Anyway can't wait to read his book again.",0,0
6cc8b0da27a29834e48e604b7539b9af,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1214837,,,00:00.0,5,"Zsadist, such a misnomer, more like a masochist (needs the pain, but not in a sexual way), through no fault of his own. As a child Zsadist had been kidnapped and eventually sold as a blood slave. However, once he went through the transition, the mistress of the house found much more interesting things to do to her new plaything. After a century of being used he was finally rescued by his twin brother, but the years of abuse have left him scarred physically, but more importantly his soul. In the previous book he was unable to bear being touched he was unable handle the emotions when Bella showed that she wanted him. Then when she was kidnapped he really went crazy. In the beginning of this book we find him still looking for her. 
 We also start to get a glimmer of the nonwarrior vampires. Males are overprotective of the females in their care and some are willing to put them into vampire Purdah to keep them and the family name clean. As I am in the mist of rereading the series, I know where this begins to lead, which is one of the great things about the series. Many of the major arcs in the other books start as little arcs in previous books and often have ripples in later books. 
 As for Zsadist, as with so many others who's trust and bodies have been violated repeatedly, he can't get past the thought that his body can never get clean, that he because of the abuse that he will always be unworthy of love. What I liked about this is that he didn't just get ""cured"" of this by his bonding with Bella, but that they will still have issues because of it, but together they will work through it. 
 Which brings me to another reason why I like this series. While the warriors seem to bond almost immediately it is still not a destined thing. Even after having bonded with Bella Zsadist kept trying to send her away so she could have a male of worth. The fact that it is the choices of the couples makes this so much more than just a ""you're mine, we will be together forever thing"". Even after bonding the pair have to work at their relationship.",0,0
5847bb90e4eedd7f0dcc59c9910ee78d,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,7380161,,,00:00.0,5,"This is the second book in Lauren Kate's Fallen series. This book takes up immediately after the last book ends, with Luce and Daniel fleeing from Sword & Cross reform school. Daniel has teemed up with Cam to take on this new threat to Luce, and has let Luce in on close to nothing of his plans. He also takes her to a new school, one where the children of angels and humans, called Nephilim, also attend. 
 Luce is there without Daniel, however, and that seems to sting a bit. In this book, Luce and Daniel have some problems, which was weird compared to last book. And in truth, I wasn't a fan of the way that there were times, when they have this multiple-lives spanning love, that they use the term ""break up"" a few times. I'm not sure that that would/could happen. But it seems that it might. 
 Luce also begins to learn about her past lives in this book through the shadows that we saw in the last book. This was a totally intriguing idea to me, and a totally cool one as well. Able to see past lives just by calling a shadow to you? 
 In the end, we're left on a cliff hanger, with Daniel and Luce still somewhat fighting, Luce having found out several choice things that Daniel and Cam, as well as the other angels, seem to have neglected to tell her. 
 All in all, this book was a good continuation to the series, and we see a lot more development of Luce, but we see very little of Daniel at all. The next book promises to be very interesting, and I can't wait to get my hands on it.",0,0
f86877c320e0203b010e71bb154803a0,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2588213,,,00:00.0,5,"***SPOILER ALERT!!!*** 
 When Clay Jensen receives audio tapes in the mail, he's horrified to hear his dead crush's voice coming out of the stereo. Hannah lists 13 reasons why she killed herself and the 13 people responsible for it. Clay is wracked with guilt as he waits to hear how he could have been involved in her tragic decision. 
 Thirteen Reasons Why is a book about a girl who went through every teenagers life and couldn't take it. When I started this book I just couldn't put it down. It reminded me of myself and some of the lives of my closest friends. It's a beautiful book and at the same time the saddest of of all. You'll enjoy this book, I can assure you you will.",0,0
ec1885857bfd7997c9de548b03b734ff,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,532177,,,00:00.0,5,"***SPOILER ALERT!!!*** 
 Kyle Kingsbury is a young teenager who is rich, blond, well build, and is a stuck up. He hangs out with the riches kids and the most beautiful ones. He believes beauty is number one priority, and that any money in the world can buy love. But as we know, that is not true. He found out the hard way. 
 If a girl looks creepy, and has the characteristics of a witch, why would you mess with her? Kyle decided one day to pick on the ugly ducklings, she came out defensive and he didn't like it. So why not play an 'innocent' joke on her? I'm sure asking her to be your prom date and then ditch her at the entrance of the prom, where you can make jokes about her, embarrass her while everybody laughs won't hurt her? Well, casting a spell where he will have to live like a beast isn't so bad either, right? 
 Kyle Kingsbury is a beast, and needs to find true love to break the spell. You won't believe who he falls in love with! 
 If you are a fan of Beauty and The Beast -like me- you'll love Beastly. Better read the book before you watch the movie!",0,0
fdbd8dbd554bf5a047d87e2f54dab9e7,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,10083611,,,00:00.0,5,"Due to some fluke of her breeding, Sin is the first--and only--Seminus demon to be born female. Like her brother, Lore, she has lead a harsh life full of hurt, sorrow, and loneliness. Her mother didn't love her, her grandparents died, and her brother left, convincing Sin that eventually, everyone leaves. Stealing herself against all emotions, she never lets anyone get close enough to hurt her. After falling victim to the demon world and her Seminus blood, Sin eventually finds herself playing the role of assassin. And she's good. Maybe too good. 
 Part of an anomaly, Sin is capable of infecting her victims with a disease unique to them, but after a hit gone bad, Sin finds out that the infection she spread has gone out of control, and now the entire warg population is in danger of extinction. Now, the Council is out to get her, her assassins want her dead, and the world is about to go to pot. 
 Con, a half-vampire, half-werewolf, had been put in a precarious situation. After a recent hook-up with Sin, he finds out that she is not only the sister to some of the most powerful Seminus demons he knows, but is also the cause of the deadly plague wiping out his friends and family. When he is charged with bringing her in for judgement, and probable execution, he has a decision to make: bring her in, or keep her safe until a cure can be found. 
 I'm not going to say this was my favorite of the Demonica series, but I will say it was pretty darn lovely. I enjoyed the steamy connection between Con and Sin, and I even enjoyed the detailed explanations about the virus and the warg communities. I think what I liked the most was the raw, intensely honest emotion that was wrung from these characters. It can be difficult to capture emotion in a character, but the author did exactly that--in spades. Overall, the romance that slowly developed was believable and heartwarming, but certain aspects of the story caught my attention even more. Example: I really liked the side story of Luc and Kar. I wanted so much more of that, to delve deeper into their history, but it was pretty well wrapped up, so I am sure that will never happen. Also I really liked the appearance of the Horsemen. Since I was first introduced to Ione's stories via the Horsemen series, I am well-acquainted with them, and I feel like they added a great twist to the story and direction for the sister series, which is already well underway. 
 I haven't looked into whether or not there will be more to the Demonica series, but I really, really hope there will be. I love all the characters and their history, and even though I will be fine following on the heels of those delicious horsemen, I want to see more of Sin, Eidolon, Lore, and, especially, Wraith.",0,0
d71c50b42a75b75bb16479915c59d60c,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6633597,,,00:00.0,5,"Lore is a half human/half Seminus demon, who is a deadly assassin, force into dangerous assignment by his dark master Detharu. He must complete this assignment or risk killing his twin sister Sin for failing to do the job. He lies to Sin because knowing the truth would kill her faster and he doesn't want that at all. His assignment kill Kynan, who he brought back in Passion Unleashed, within 96 hours. He's never had such a short timeframe to work in which makes him very nervous about the job. Lore goes to attack Kynan when he's stopped by a petite bombshell. Idess is an earthbound angel sent to protect Kynan at all costs. She meets her match in Lore but doesn't understand her attraction to him. In an ironic twist, she becomes Lore's guardian too which stuns her. She also has the ability to see ghosts and spirits that humans and demons miss. Underground General has normally been a place of safety. Yet now, it's full of violence and aggression that overrides the Haven Spell. E and Shade have been going at each other's throats each time more violent than the last. It's usually Shade and Wraith going at it and Wraith is worried. Rariel and Roag are planning their enemies demise with alittle help from Assassin's Guild. Can Lore ignore his attraction to Idess? Will Lore complete the job? What is really going on with UG? Where does Idess fit in? Can the brothers get along? What are Rariel and Roag planning? Your answers await you in Ecstasy Unveiled.",0,0
f03654460ab8de2e9ab6014a136b2375,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,4765865,,,00:00.0,5,"Wow! If I thought that Desire Unchained was good, the third installment of the Demonica novels goes far beyond this ""good"" and I can't really think of another word to describe it other than: Wow. 
 I can say that in Passion Unleashed we find a decent season finale of Supernatural in extended version: good angels, evil angels, demons, human, family conflicts, the end of the world, among other things. 
 When I speak of the end of the world of course I am referring to a considerable amount of action. Although I must be honest, I think that in spite of all the above, this story is a true reflection of the title: an insatiable passion, an immense love towards the other half and the family and the unchained of events that will change the future of the Seminus brothers forever. 
 Wraith...I love his sense of humor and I am happy that we can finally see what lies beneath all those muscles with blonde hair and blue eyes. Wraith is another example of how events of our past that have damaged us and that we thought that we left behind, without knowing it, they still affect our present. 
 Serena... I must admit that of all of Ione's heroines, Serena is my favorite. I don't think it is because if I had to choose my alter-ego I would go for a blonde, with hips (I have a bit of meat on my hips), an archaeologist (as shown by my collection of the Mummy), with a thing for vampires (as my poster for Robert Pattinson shows) and for bad boys. Nah... I can't think of why it could be. What I do know is that Wraith and Serena together, they are a so sexy couple! 
 Gem and Ky... I just can't not tell you about one of my favorite couples. I will say only that the rollercoaster that they put me through was totally worth it in the end.",0,0
22acce44b2e1d5d54da6663d80a58923,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,4546955,,,00:00.0,5,"This series makes for quick reading. I enjoyed this book more than the last one simply because the characters in this book (the male and female leads anyway) weren't as colossally stupid as the ones in book 1. 
 Shade is a demon, Runa is a werewolf. Shade's brother is insane. Shade will fade into transparency for all eternity if he falls in love, so of course Shade's brother Roag tricks him into a mating ritual with Runa and he eventually starts falling for her. 
 There was some easy to spot plot points here where the foreshadowing could have been murkier (because I don't always like knowing what's coming), but overall, it was well done. I really liked the interplay between Runa and Shade, as both were written as strong characters, and the ending was very satisfying. As with the first book, there's a crumb of the central mystery that's teased out here as well, but we still don't know what's going on, so of course that increases the chances that the next book will get read. 
 Beach reading, a decent amount of sex, good characters.",0,0
ed7d608d10b93008dd53d4b7649d7e43,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2704935,,,00:00.0,5,"As far as cheesy romance novels go, this one could compete against the best (or the worst) of them. Nevertheless, I liked it and am definitely continuing on in the series. 
 I will admit that I was a bit wary about the whole demon thing. I didn't want to read some evil, cultist shit that the author tried to romance up. But I'm glad to report, this wasn't the case at all. The demons in this book are tortured, sure, but they're not evil. Not all of them anyway. Yet, they weren't necessarily good either. 
 I liked Eidolon, the demon doctor, right away. I liked the way he bantered on with his brothers and teased the females. I loved his sex appeal and all the layers there were to him. The demons in this book have very interesting histories of how they were created and basically ""raised"". They also have a quite intriguing take on where ""hell"" really is and how ""evil"" is defined. These were very strong aspects of the book and made me like it even more. 
 Tayla has all kinds of messed-up going on about her. But it didn't take away from her character at all. In fact, it added to it. I really liked her as a person (though she was quite close-minded at times) and her personal torment only made the passion between her and Eidolon that much more explosive! She hunts demons; He is a demon. I'm sure you can imagine the DRAMA that this caused. I liked how it was the demon that had to bring the slayer into the light and really open her eyes to what was happening around her. It was a nice change of pace from all the nice boys and girls trying to turn everyone good all of the time. It's nice to see them come on over to the dark side.",0,0
c37f8db38ed8b1c9942d6537ce814893,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,14103064,,,00:00.0,5,"I definitely recommend this book. It's truly a great book. I couldn't put it down. You fall in love with all the characters. It's full of suspense, its well written & incredibly detailed. It's never boring and I found myself holding my breath, rooting for Luce & Daniel. If I had to complain, it would only be that I didn't love the ending. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. I won't spoil it for anyone but I felt like it all ended very abruptly & instead of ending the book feeling satisfied, it left me feeling kind of sad, wishing there was more... But overall it was still such a great story & truly awesome book id definitely recommend you read it and decide for yourself :)",0,0
1d0e403a5a9cad45947f9e6c1e0dce90,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,10788641,,,00:00.0,5,"""So, ""Jerome continued, ""When I denied it, she demanded we set up and prove what superior Hellish minions we are."" 
 ""How?"" asked Hugh, looking mildly interested. ""With a soul pledge drive?"" 
 ""Don't be ridiculous,"" said Jerome. 
 ""Then with what?"" I asked. 
 Jerome gave us a tight-lipped smile. ""With Bowling."" 
 That's right Hell's minions prove who is the biggest baddy with bowling. RM does have a sense of humor that is for sure. Or she really likes bowling. 
 The last book of the series we are finally here and it has been an emotional ride. I have loved/hated my time with Seth and Georgina (you know why if you have read books 3 and 4) as well as the rest of the supporting cast and will be sad to see them go. There were moments of true tenderness and sacrifice in this book along with some ridiculousness. 
 When we left Georgina and Seth after book 5 they finally moved past some of the issues keeping them apart and are truly together in every way possible now. Georgina is so happy in her relationship but it still nags her that he said her true name, it has been sticking in that back of her head that he knew it when he shouldn't. Andrea is still very sick and everyone is helping out with all the girls even Seth's mom and brother have come to town to help in this time of need. Parts of this arc were hard, because it is so sad to think of a younger person dying of cancer and possibly leaving behind five daughters it was so heart wrenching at times for me, but beautiful how family comes together. 
 Things start to fall apart when a transfer notice unexpectedly comes in sending Georgina away from Seattle and Seth. Seth can't immediately go with her since he needs to be there for his family again they are put in a position that threatens both of their happiness for the greater good. Something seems amiss and Roman is going to help figure it all out even if he has to go against all of Hell to do it. 
 ""You remember our talk about purpose and meaning?"" he asked me, the smile disappearing. ""Well, I think this might be mine. I think this is what I was meant to do, Georgina."" 
 RM did a very good job of tying up the end of her series. Georgina and Seth proved yet again how much they are meant to be together and although I knew in my heart who Seth `really' was it was still revealed in a way that was unusual and unexpected. Carter is one of my favorite characters throughout this series and it was no different in this book as well. He was a shining light and I really teared up when he played Santa for the girls. It was truly one of the most touching scenes I've read in a book. Even though it was not all HEA there was enough that I was so happy for Georgina and Seth. Ah Roman.....his fate is unsure but love lead him to do what he ultimately did and I felt his character was completely redeemed from the first book. I would love to see a spin off series with Roman or Carter or hell both in it, I think that could be extraordinary. I really hope that RM revisits this world in the future just for some of the other characters. I am truly happy with the ending of the series and imagine the future as bright for G & S. I stuck in this after book three for the dream and I really wasn't disappointed",0,0
736993972c8c79d7d54dfdcfca662e4f,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6527884,,,00:00.0,5,"Georgina's personal life has been extraordinarily complicated since she agreed to be a bridesmaid in Maddie & Seth's wedding. This responsibility has left Georgina right in the middle of the wedding plans, making her absolutely miserable. She tries to stop herself from falling into a pit of despair, but she can't seem to completely avoid moments of depression. 
 It is during her lowest moments that Georgina begins to hear a song that gives her a sense of being drawn toward an escape from her misery. These moments of song pull Georgina into a trance state in which her body and mind seem to function separately. In her mind, she is walking toward peace. However, her body is pulled toward danger when these trances occur. Who is trying to harm her this time? And why? 
 To further complicate matters, a new Succubus comes to town who is determined to take advantage of Seth. Her target does not appear to be an accident either; she seems utterly focused on conquering him. This new presence causes Georgina to feel like she has to protect the one person who is causing her the most pain. It also poses a very important question: Why is hell so determined to claim Seth? 
 I understand that Georgina's heart is still with Seth, but I've never been quite clear about why she is so infatuated with this man. Seth's character leaves a lot to be desired. First of all, he has never been honest with his fiance that her best buddy Georgina is also his ex-lover. What kind of man would keep that secret from his future wife? And furthermore, what kind of man would put his ex-lover through such an uncomfortable situation as to have her stand up in his wedding to another woman? A real man would never allow such a thing. This whole scenario makes him out to be a heartless wimp of a man. 
 On the other hand, Georgina's depression is certainly valid. While I don't understand why she hangs on to this man, I completely sympathize with the pain she is feeling. This is a very emotional roller-coaster of a book to read. I found myself hoping desperately that she would give up this human man completely and move on to a fellow immortal like Roman. 
 Aside from the personal drama, this book dives deeper into the visions and memories that Georgina has experienced throughout the series. As readers, we are not privy to any more information that what Georgina has learned. I certainly have had my guesses as to the secrets of her contract with hell, but we are still left completely in the dark as this story unfolds. I can't wait to read the final book in the series, Succubus Revealed, to find out what this mystery has really been about. 
 I recommend this series to fans of paranormal romance, particularly if you would like to try something different from the more common vamps and weres.",0,0
bf29461464c5200e39f7242011f8b737,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,5215692,,,00:00.0,5,"Georgina Kincaid is a succubus in downtown Seattle. She spends her days working in a book store and her evenings sucking life energy from men and women. Georgina loves being immortal and able to change her shape at will, but it has it's drawbacks. When she was dating Seth Mortensen, it was hard for her to get close to him physically because she was afraid she'd suck out some of his energy. Unfortunately, that isn't a problem anymore since Seth dumped her for Georgina's co-worker Maddie. 
 Georgina is heart-broken, and has such volatile mood swings that her soul count has risen dramatically. But her demon boss, Jerome, is not pleased with Georgina's attitude of late and decides to punish her. He outsources her to a rival in Vancouver to help him with a local Satanic cult problem as well as do some spying for Jerome. But the kids running the cult seem to always be one step ahead of Georgina with their protests and vandalism. She knows the leader of the group is an angel, but she can't seem to figure out who it is. If she can get to the leader, maybe she can shut the operation down and get back to Seattle. 
 Unfortunately, Jerome disappears mysteriously and with him, her powers. She is terrified to go anywhere since she isn't sure if she is still immortal. All the immortals lost their powers with Jerome's disappearance and it's weird seeing vampires walking the sidewalks in full sunshine. The demon's who do have powers are jostling for to fill Jerome's empty position. Georgina must rescue her boss and find out who is behind it, or all hell is about to break loose. On top of it all, with her now being mortal, she can have relations with Seth if she can maneuver around his girlfriend Maddie. 
 SUCCUBUS HEAT, GEORGINA KINCAID, BOOK 4, is a multi-faceted treat! Suspense, romance, and other-worldly characters are all wrapped up and tied with a bow. Georgina is an exceptional character that will have you laughing, shocked, and sympathizing for. A paranormal sundae with all the trimmings!",0,0
23af74d06c1b71ca5d50588bf4c225ae,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3007852,,,00:00.0,5,"This book put me through an emotional ringer. RM definitely pushed the emotional envelope with her characters in this installment and my heart did flip flops more than once. Georgina and Seth are desperately trying to figure out their relationship but it just seems they can't catch a break. All of Georgina's friends seem to be against her relationship, well except Carter, and she is starting to worry about Seth's mortality plus not being able to have sex with the one person you desperately love seems to be adding to the dysfunction in their relationship. 
 But Georgina doesn't have a ton of time to deal with that because something is zapping all her power out while she is sleeping. She is also having vivid dreams of herself and a little girl that consume her waking thoughts. Erik isn't able to help but leads her to Dante a dream expert. There is also a group of Angels about in the city looking into something and using Georgina's apartment as a type of headquarters. Also, the imp that brokered Georgina's deal is in town and is trying to cause problems too along with Tawny the new succubus on the block. When it rains it pours. 
 Some of the plot devices in this were predictable, that said I didn't care. I saw the ending coming and still it unraveled in a way that kept me completely engaged and emotionally on edge with a few surprises twisted in. The subplot for the entire series is still building and I have a lot of theories but none of them have been proven or dismissed yet. Even as much as I enjoy the supernatural mystery happening I'm engaged in the romance between Seth and Georgina. 
 ""This is a, uh, friendship ring right?"" 
 ""Yeah, don't worry. If I propose, you'll know it. For one thing, I'll be hyperventilating."" A sly smile--surprisingly sexy--turned up his lips. ""And it'll be a ruby."" 
 ""Rubies? No diamonds? Too expensive for the old writer's salary, huh?"" 
 He made a disparaging grunt at that. ""No, I just think diamonds are common, that's all. If I get married, it'll be because something uncommon is occurring. Besides, you wear a lot of red, right? I know how important it is for your accessories to match."" 
 This was the hardest book in the series for me to get through. Not because of the writing but because of the heartache I felt for characters. Still it this was the best book in the series so far and I will give RM some props for taking chances and possibly even going against the grain. If you have been a fan of this series so far I do not think you will be disappointed.",0,0
06ea100d6a589b46ffa69192708121ae,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1305924,,,00:00.0,5,"Georgina is an awesome character; I absolutely love her to bits! I was happy to see that Seth didn't get scared off by her succubus nature because they make an adorable couple. Which is weird seeing how they can't be intimate but then again, when the physical aspect of a relationship is not an option the emotional side has to compensate. I love how open they are with each other and what lengths they are willing to go to in order to express their feelings while continually resisting the urge to jump each others' bones. Needless to say, this is no easy task for a sex demon and any warm blooded-male on the planet. 
 I like how raw Richelle Mead's writing is in these books. The characters tell it like it is and cuss like sailors (bonus points). The dialogue is phenomenal too and causes the lines between fiction and reality to blur. Listening to the audio book version of Succubus on Top probably boosts the conversations' realism by a couple of notches as well. 
 Georgina's long time friend Bastien is introduced in this installment. He's an incubus which is the male equivalent of a sex demon. His methods of seduction are a bit different because females can be a little trickier to seduce for a quick romp in the sack. I'm not sure how I feel about Bastien yet. There were moments when I liked him and ones where I really didn't. I'm kinda hoping that he doesn't become a permanent fixture in this series... Although, this seems to be the overall consensus among reviewers so at least I'm not alone! 
 I can't get over how quickly I became hooked on these books considering that they weren't even on my radar originally. It was a fluke that I bought the first audio book and now I find myself committed to the whole series! Succubus on Top is addictively written with unforgettable side-characters and Georgina is just a-w-e-s-o-m-e!",0,0
eba92da3f23ae560889168af9f2efca0,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,228316,,,00:00.0,5,"Georgina might have been an employee of Hell, but her spirit, soul and desires only ever made her an ""in name only"" employee. She made a bad choice a long, long time ago, and is now paying the never-ending consequences of that choice. 
 The cast of characters surrounding her were a delight to get to know (with the possible exception of Warren, her somewhat sleazy boss at what must be Seattle's most charming bookstore). And in Seth Mortenson, Georgina has a most well-suited romantic interest. I admit that if my girlfriend told me that she had to sleep around to stay alive, and then told me she wouldn't kiss me longer than a few seconds, I'd have a rather difficult time wanting the relationship to continue. But Seth is really the perfect match for her, and I can understand being willing to put up with some ""minor"" things just to be able to spend time with the girl I love. 
 Enjoyable, page-turning read. I recommend it, especially to fans of Patty Brigg's Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series, with the above-mentioned caveat about the sex scenes, and another caveat about the coarse language.",0,0
b610456768d902d436ae99a55b91ba53,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,7288100,,,00:00.0,5,"The story is told through Leila's point of view. Leila was an interesting character. After an accident when she was a teenager, she was left with a scar down one side of her body and the inability to be close enough to anyone to touch making forming relationships just a dream. She has some interesting powers including the power to wield electricity and the power to see the past, present and future when she touches a person or an object. With her inability to live normally, she hides herself as she takes part in a traveling circus. Her powers are what draws her into the vampire world and ultimately leads to her to Vlad as well as the mystery behind who wants to use her as the ultimate weapon and get revenge against Vlad. 
 Although I enjoyed the story, I did not enjoy it as much as I hoped I would or as much as Jeaniene Frost's other books. The first thing that disappointed me was that the story was not told through Vlad's point of view. When I first heard about this new series and based on the cover, I assumed the story would be told from Vlad. As I said before, he was always one of my favorite characters and I was looking forward to seeing inside his head. 
 The other thing that bothered me was that the book seemed to be more about Leila than Vlad. Sure he was in the book as the main love interest but I did not feel that there was enough of him to satisfy me. Also, his personality did not seem as well developed to me. His relationship with Leila was a good start to the series but I did not feel it. With his supposed inability to love at present, the story was more lusty than romantic but I still did not really feel their connection. I am not sure if that was just me but that is how I honestly felt. 
 The story was good even though I felt it was a little more serious than some of the author's other work. Leila's powers bring her to the plot against Vlad and parts of Vlad's past are exposed as they face an enemy. I did think that their powers and personalities worked well together and that in the next book they can be an amazing couple as well as formidable team. 
 Overall, I liked the book but did not love it. I feel and hope the next book, Twice Tempted, will be better and possibly the Vlad book I have been waiting for. I will be looking forward to seeing what happens next for Leila and Vlad.",0,0
77158d4f2c1e3081e27c185881e6e8a4,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,10974973,,,00:00.0,5,"Mercy and Adam get married and honeymoon at a campground with a new RV, where they battle bad fae otterkin and an evil Native American river monster. 
 Mercy meets her father (sort of) who died (sort of) about 32 years ago, before she was born. She also must confront Adam's wolf, when the wolf is in control. 
 A bit hokey -- all the Coyote legends -- but hey, it's fantasy. Also, I wanted to see more of Samuel and Ariana in this book, given how the prior book -- Silver Borne -- ended, and given that we have kept our fingers crossed for poor Sam for 5 books. Sadly, the couple was given no air time, and only mentioned as possible companions for Jessie while her dad and Mercy were on honeymoon.",0,0
b8b7d24a4bb4522252a6ccd97e68c2ba,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6527865,,,00:00.0,5,"Plot: Rescue young Gabriel from the vile fairy queen, and don't let her have Silver Borne, a magical artifact of great power, crafted centuries ago by Ariana, under duress. Bran plays a part in defeating the fairy queen, towards the end. Jessie, Adam's teenage daughter, also plays a key role in the rescue. 
 Relationships: Samuel is ready to give up on life, for he has no mate. He nearly commits suicide. His wolf is taking over. Mercy helps him stay in the game long enough for a lost love from his ancient past to appear. That relationship was initially built over troubled waters, but the old feelings run deep, so they work it out. Nice. I wanted more of this story line, but nice. 
 Meanwhile, Adam and Mercy are trying to develop mating bonds and pack bonds, but someone in the pack wants Mercy dead, and someone else wants Adam's position as Alpha. 
 Some lovemaking in this book. ;-) 
 Note: There are some rather revolting, gruesome scenes. No religious cussing, which I appreciate. The sex is not graphic.",0,0
80838065ab606a214f72ee150e2f26e1,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3159812,,,00:00.0,5,"This installment picks up right where the last one left off and by right I'm talking like one split second later. Well, let's just say that things don't go quite as I had envisioned them. In Bone Crossed Mercy is still recovering from what went down in Iron Kissed so she's not her usual spunky self and unfortunately for her, things aren't really looking all that up either. In book 4 Briggs finally sheds a bit of light on one very important unanswered question and seriously, Adam Hauptman is just SO freaking awesome in this installment! 
 Bone Crossed has a much darker tone than its predecessors and it also felt like a stepping stone to the next phase of this series. Mercy's finally solved her relationship dilemma but instead of running into her beloved's arms she's trying not to scream every time someone touches her. I felt so horrible for Thompson in this installment; she's hurting bad and unfortunately for her, the only cure is time. In other news, the reason why vamps are so afraid of walkers is finally becoming clearer and Thompson takes her newfound powers for a test drive. I've been anxiously waiting for this aspect of the story line to develop and I can't wait to see how much more butt Mercy is going to kick in Silver Borne! 
 I really liked Chad, Amber's son. He's a brave kid who's similar to Thompson in a lot of ways and I loved their interactions. The child challenged her at every turn and I liked that Mercy treated him as an adult and also worked at earning his trust. Stefan lost a few points with me in this book; I found his behavior to be a little suspect and now I'm kind of glad that he was never a real contender for Mercy's affections. Better the devil you know... unless they are a vampire! 
 The romance between Adam and Thomson is tender and sweet which was not at all what I expected from an alpha werewolf! Hauptman is so incredibly patient and understanding of Mercy's needs; it just made me love him even more! I've enjoyed watching their relationship grow and change over the past four books and hope that they'll get a bit of a break in the next novel because they need time to reconnect. And, ya know, I also need some Adam sexy time!",0,0
706f72784beed4eee136540eb17bf86a,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1178926,,,00:00.0,5,"I love the main characters - Mercy, Adam, Samuel, Stefan, Zee - all the players are well developed. Mercy is such a strong, intelligent woman (coyote) and loyal friend. I love how real she comes across - a mechanic, living in a trailer; athletic - not too pretty as she describes herself, but charismatic in her own way, and strong willed. Her associations with werewolves, vampires, and fae get her into some scary situations. 
 This particular installment gets Mercy into a particularly dangerous predicament and as a result, she needs some serious attention once she is rescued. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone, but the ending of this book is amazing. Briggs takes a very touchy subject and dances around it without graphic detail, but with enough gut-wrenching dread for the reader to appreciate the gravity of the situation. Mercy's reaction after breaks your heart. She withdraws in her coyote form for days. Again, how this is described is well done. 
 When I first began to read these, I read that Briggs was compared to Larell K Hamilton and I suppose I can see that, BUT preface that with the early days of LKH. Briggs does not spend an exorbitant amount of time on the sexual details - leaving that up to the reader is better in many ways. 
 I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Briggs writes excellent mysteries and chilling, scary villains. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.",0,0
ce02c1f3c7ec1b329d098b130afbe467,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2577848,,,00:00.0,5,"I enjoyed Blood Born just as much as Moon Called. The world around Mercy is opening up and letting us in a little at a time. In this book, we get a better look into the life of Vampires and all the politics that go along with it. Stefan helped Mercy in moon called and now she wants to return the favor. But Stefan's problem turns out being bigger than he first thought it might be. What's worse than a vampire or a demon? How about a vampire possessed by a Demon. Yep, that is worse. 
 The things I like about Mercy: She is strong willed and quick to react. She doesn't sit and ho hum like some of the other characters in novels. She doesn't have super strength or Buffy moves. She takes martial arts and can hold her own in a fight but isn't a high flying kick ass superhero or anything. She is smart and uses her instincts to solve problems. Sure there is something a little magical about her but even she isn't sure what that is. She is not perfect, she has so many trust issues and is afraid that giving into Adam or Samuel will mean that she will lose her in independent self. Mercy is self-aware, kind and doesn't take herself too seriously. When push comes to shove Mercy pushes right back. 
 Again the side characters are great. I really love Stefan, the vampire who is kinder than most but still a vampire. Getting a look into Samuel's character I started to like him more, don't get me wrong I'm still team Adam all the way, but I get where Sam's character is coming from and see that he truly cares for Mercy still. Adam, well *sigh* I love Adam. He is strong and protective, however he tries not to stand in Mercy's way and let her be her own woman and help her friends. He trusts and respects her, he seems to know who she is and doesn't try to change that. 
 The Fae are definitely interesting, they are not the fairies of other books. They are dark, mysterious and seem to have a lot of power. Zee is my favorite, he is like a father to Mercy and I have to love that. Grumpy and cantankerous are just a bonus. 
 The Demon possessed vampire story line was well thought out and scary enough. Mercy will go a long way for her friends. It was horrifying the depths of evil that seemed to be incorporated into the demon aspect and I was really scared for the characters in the story.",0,0
52bf94e7eea28180782b72a0de00cb35,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,69530,,,00:00.0,5,"Mercy is a walker, she is not really a shifter she can just change her shape at will and it's completely painless for her, unlike for werewolves. She has grown up in a world where she is told she is bottom of the pack, lower than low. All due to the fact that the werewolves she lived with thought they were better than a walker, they thought her weak. However when a new were turns up at her garage, she involves herself in the world she's been trying to avoid. Lots of action, a bit of drama and a whole lot of ass-kicking is involved. 
 I really enjoyed this book, Mercy was awesome, Adam became kind of cool towards the end, the whole Samuel thing was interesting, i loved Warren. I could just go on about most of the characters The character development was really well done which really allowed you to understand the characters, and you could tell that every part had a backstory, even if it wasn't revealed quite yet. 
 The plot flowed effortlessly, i finished the book in one sitting, you were kept on the edge of yours toes wondering what was happening and you just couldn't put the book down until finished. The only negative thing i currently have to say is that whilst i enjoyed the book and the plot, it did seem to drag on a bit. I wouldn't have wanted any of it cut, however i found myself looking at the clock before persevering. That being said it didn't stop me from reading the book from cover to cover in just over 3 hours. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the whole `shifter' genre",0,0
32b1b46a62ac26155b5ce068bac73e13,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1830610,,,00:00.0,5,"Another great PsyChangeling story by Nalini Singh. Talin, former love interest of Clay, seeks his help with finding missing street children she works with. The only thing is that Clay thinks Talin's dead. When Clay sees her, game on. Clay decides no matter what has happened, Talin will never leave him again. I loved Clay's character but Talin's I'm still on the fence for. She was very flighty but it's understandable considering her background. While Talin is working with Clay, she has to fight her feelings and keep her secrets so she can leave him again when it's over. What she doesn't know is that Clay has already decided she is his mate, and he will never seek another. This story spends more time on the history of Talin and Clay instead of the missing kids which works. I like gettting to know my characters and creating a bond for future stories.",0,0
624fccb92a4dcedc24479de7c8c78bfe,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13760521,,,00:00.0,5,"The ending of this epic series was truly amazing! Gifted teen shapeshifter Cassel Sharpe is once again, torn between doing the right thing, or siding with his decidedly shady magically-gifted criminal family. In Black Heart, Cassel has gained fairly good control over his transformation magic but spends a lot of time stressing out over his work as a double-agent. 
 His long-time unrequited love, Lila, has officially joined the magical mafia (with the tattoos to prove it) and in the meantime, he's been offered a very sweet deal with a witness protection program - provided he can deliver a couple of big-time mafiosi hold-outs to justice. Conspiracies and backstabbing abound as criminals and politicians vie for control over the ""curseworkers"" - the small segment of the population with magical ability who are hated and distrusted by everyone. 
 I love how Cassel really comes into his own in this book. One of the things he says is, ""Now I know why people are afraid of transformation workers. Now I know why they want to control me. Now I get it. I can walk into someone's house, kiss their wife, and eat their dinner. I can lift a passport at the airport and twenty minutes later it will seem like it's mine. I can be a blackbird staring in a window. I can be a cat creeping along a ledge. I can do anywhere I want and do the worst things I can imagine, with nothing ever to connect me to those crimes. Today I might look like me, but tomorrow I could look like you. Tomorrow, I could be you. Hell, I'm scared of myself right now."" 
 I can't quite decide if this is a ""good guys don't always finish last"" or an instance where the bad guys win, or a bit of both, since Cassel has always been this fish out of water in his criminal family. I don't want to spoil anything, but I can say, after having been through so much, Cassel finally does get a much deserved respite.",0,0
b789bebcf1f1f5575c40ba20af7bf80f,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,10958266,,,00:00.0,5,"Daniel brings Luce home to her parents to celebrate Thanksgiving, but when her parents for their after dinner walk, and Luce, her angel friends, her demon friends, two of her Nephilim friends and her best friend from her first boarding school are trying to clean up the blind Outcasts came to take her away. Instead of going with them or risking them killing any of her friends, she opens an Announcer and travels to her past to see all the details she can't recall of the lives she and Daniel have shared. She sees herself in England going up in flames and in Egypt and in China. She watches both the falling in love of herself and the current manifestation of Daniel, to the demise when she goes up in flames, to the aftermath for all the people who loved her before she died. She sees Daniel and how he deals with her death and how much it tears him apart each time he loses her. Each past self teaches her something, but none of them seem to put the whole story together of the why she goes up in flames. Sometimes it is their first kiss, sometimes they have done more than kiss, sometimes they haven't even touched yet. Something happens each and every time, but she is still missing an integral piece of the puzzle. 
 As she travels from Announcer to Announcer and goes further and further into her past she picks up a Gargoyle named Bill who says he is there to help her. He never lets himself be seen by the angels in any of the lifetimes, but he pulls strings and makes it so she can safely live in each of the times for either a few moments or for days. Something about him feels wrong, but she is so glad to have someone with her on this journey that she doesn't always see or feel the discrepancy. He tells her the way to solve her current problem is to kill her soul so she can go back to Daniel in her present and she will be safe. 
 Daniel meanwhile is racing after her, always arriving just a little bit too late, but also seeing their shared past from a new perspective. Sometimes he visits his old self, sometimes he does not, but he does take the time to visit the gathering in Heaven when the angels were told they needed to chose a side, either that of Lucifer or that of the Throne and he tells both his old self and all the angels something they need to hear.",0,0
7591d505f1998955221656da8d5749b7,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,7216551,,,00:00.0,5,"This is a really amazing book. I thoroughly enjoyed L.J. Smith's Vampire Diaries, Dark Visions, and Night World. This was no let down. There was no sex or bad language so, parents, not too bad for your children to read. However there were some ...er... disturbing scenes. They did only add to the suspense though. Not any more disturbing than The Hunger Games. Less so. But still amazing. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. It's so well written that you DO feel like you're in the book. You will be up till 4 am reading this. A book for people that don't like to read. That's all you can ask for in a book. There was a love triangle, as there usually is in all the good books. Sometimes, readers will cheer for the bad guy and want the good guy out of the way. It is truly an wonderful book, that leaves you thinking. Beautiful.",0,0
c4a97e577f482140490174b5998911f9,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,7134814,,,00:00.0,5,"Birthmarked is about Gaia, a terrific female protagonist, who has a burn scar on her face, and thus, has been ""unwanted"" by the Enclave that she serves. She is very useful, however, as she has been trained by her mother as a midwife. Soon, she realizes things are not as they seem, when her parents are arrested for treason. She then tries to rescue them, and encounters adventure and danger at a breakneck speed. 
 I loved so many aspects of this book. First, Gaia, is a wonderful main character, which is so important since we see this world through her eyes. She is not whiny, and she is strong, resourceful and intelligent. Also, because of her burn, she is not perfect looking and has to survive in a world where appearances are very important. I thought the setup of the world was fascinating. Although, I do wonder about siblings intermarrying without knowing it, and why the Powers that Be didn't think of this issue. I also love all the puzzles that are in the book, and how Gaia figures them out. Lastly, I think it's interesting how her burn serves as both protection and as a mark of shame at the same time. 
 Overall, interesting characters, exciting plot, and O'Brien has marked herself as an author to watch.",0,0
0004b15f13676cd9404b691e39ef46f7,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,4422413,,,00:00.0,5,"My mother bought me this book for my 20th birthday. When I first saw it I started to read it immediately. If I stay is a sweet book. Mia who falls in a coma after a car accident, wonders around the hospital next to her body, trying to figure out why she isn't dead. It's about death, but it's not depressing. It's about the power of love, family and friends. If this book goes out in theaters, it would be a hit.",0,0
fa5fb7814d3cac7e19749c114cdad5f4,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,14480925,,,00:00.0,5,"Reading ""Requiem"" took me through hills, shrubs, and patterns of roses and lilies that honestly I expected from such a descriptive author who knows how to tell a good story. For me, Requiem have so much going for it and then for some reason- something fell a little flat- but I still love Oliver's writings. 
 As I said before, I actually enjoy Oliver's attention to detail and her beautiful action scenes told with ripping verbs and adjetives and the setting is what helps me picture this war between the Invalids and the Cureds. Essentially that is what Requiem is about. Everything is coming to a head now and Lena, the protagonist is stronger, smarter and faster. She hunts and she fights. Her best friend Hana is on the other side, cured and about to marry a heartless mayor. 
 This book is told from Lena and Hana's point of view. This is what made me wary of reading the book in the first place. There is just something about two or more characters taking turns that really just cramps my reading. I think it is because I am wanting to continue the first protagonist's journey and so I suppose I am greedy that way. 
 And it somehow fits into the framework of the story. 
 Then there's the love triangle: Lena, Alex and Julian. I enjoy love triangles in books...if there can be a serious resolution that is. If you read ""Pandemonium"", the previous novel- Alex finds Lena kissing Julian and he is mad. Lena thought Alex was dead and so of course she moved on. Then in Requiem, Alex finds himself a little honey to occupy his time, but even still Lena knows he must still love her. Right? 
 Meanwhile, my heart bleeds for Julian. He has fallen for Lena big time and he does everything he can to fit into the Wilds(remember his father was part of Deliria Free America or DFA) and he feels he has to prove himself. But then I wonder even now...does Julian love Lena for real or is it because she has a ""wildness"" about her- she is just different. Anyway, I like him. 
 You have to read to find out who she ends up with and if America really does end up deliria free. 
 I wish there was more to the story. 
 I like how the author weaves fairytales and biblical literature in her books as well- clever.",0,0
77bf6f9b819b831729d380033873608a,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6225943,,,00:00.0,5,"Mac has been captured by the Lord Master and Unseelie princes. They are hurting her greatly, and if she makes it out alive she will be forever changed. No one came to save her. No one. Until Dani, the thirteen year old kid who seems to better at most things than everyone else around. 
 After being saved from more torture, Barrons takes Mac from the abby to try to help her not be what she is. Along the way they seem to form a strange relationship. I'm not sure if they actually care about each other or not, but sometimes it seems that. Then other times it seems like Barrons really is using Mac for a purpose she's not even sure of. 
 This one was really good! The ending is a major major cliffhanger, and I'm going to the next book asap. I can not believe what happened.",0,0
5b9efcf5a4d9f5b8667b08cbbdd2e68b,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,464729,,,00:00.0,5,"Mia is an alien huntress, who's tough as nails and married to her job. She meets up with an alien name Kyrin and she decides there may be something more interesting to do with her time other that her work. It's set in a world where all kinds of aliens are living on earth too and everybody is trying to get along. 
 After I got into this book, I found it fast paced and hot. There is kidnapping, bondage and violence between the lovebirds that some might find distasteful, but I personally loved those parts. It was neccessary and added to the chemisty between the characters. It's not going to be the best book you ever read, but it is ejoyable.",0,0
bf5d5b28a8c99ec9c0ac3dda5bae6ce5,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,1964586,,,00:00.0,5,"Savor Me Slowly is part of a series of men who walk the edge of honor, and this is the third of the series. I find you need to start with the first one which is When You Dare, and than read Trace of Fever and than this one and the final one Perfect Storm. This book Savor Me Slowly is about Jackson Savor, who has loved Alani Rivers for some time, and she is the brother of Trace Rivers(Trace of Fever), and she was kidnapped and found by Jackson and Trace, and Dare, she has trust issues concerning men. 
 Jackson wakes up one morning and finds he is in bed with Alani and does not remember what happen the night before, and knows he has been drugged, he than decided to find out why and who did this, as he believes Alani when she says she did not do this to him. Thru the story they find that Alani is in danger and proceeds to hunt down the intruder from that night and keep Alani safe. This story is of men who treat women with respect and cherish those who are dear to them, but will not hesatate to harm anyone who causes any danger to those who are loved by them. I have read all 4 books of this series, and I like it. There are some explicit sex scenes, and also humor. I recommend this book and the rest of the books of this series.",0,0
821fae471c1b5ef16f90550ad2ef51c7,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,5747330,,,00:00.0,5,"Once again the action was great, the exchanges between Devyn and Bride, heck Devyn's exchanges with everyone was hilarious! But with he and Bride they were hilarious and oh so sexy. Another great chapter in this series. I love how someone as jaded as Devyn and self serving, was able to find his match in Bride and see the world as a completely different place once he found her in it. Dallas I loved that he finally embraced who he is and was better for it. There is alot going on in this one but it did not take away the focus of Devyn's story and that I like. This one is highly entertaining, sexy, loving, exciting.. all of the above and more. I highly recommend this book.",0,0
84aa086574a1e1f03f9d10a1f67f36c1,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,9279332,,,00:00.0,5,"I love it when dangerous men become mush for their heroines,and leading men don't come much more dangerous than exhiled vampire warrior Viktor McKell. But even though McKell has the power to stop time and wears the finger bones of past opponents as a necklace, McKell is going to wonder what hit him when AIR agent in training Ava and her Best-Friend-Forever Noelle are given the job of bringing McKell in for questioning. 
 While McKell is never going to be a white hat kind of guy, the fact that he ends up so smitten with Ava makes him work as a leading man. And the dialog was hilarious, Ava and Noelle show their 'love' by trash talking each other and McKell - who is fascinated by this verbal abuse - knows that he's finally won the heroine's affection when she dishes it out to him too. Ahh, l'amore. 
 There is also a major thread for the hero-in-waiting (and no the next book is not his yet, sigh), Dallas who is lamenting his singlehood while all his cohorts are all beoming one-of-twos. Next up is Noelle, since she gave up her dibs on McKell to her best friend Ava it's only fair that she gets her turn for a HEA in Dark Taste of Rapture.",0,0
8816351d70ef52f8cc57f73620b4d365,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,14532305,,,00:00.0,5,"Hallowed picks up where Unearthly left off, with Clara, Tucker and Christian ready to enter their senior year of high school in rural Jackson, Oregon. Thanks to Clara's angelic heritage, she's been having visions of a forest fire that she must rescue someone from. Clara's made her choice to be with country boy Tucker, even though it seems to go against the divine visions that are pushing her towards Christian instead. There's still plenty of tension in this love triangle, however. Clara's fulfilled all the requirements of her vision, but she's begun having new visions of a funeral - possibly Tucker's? In the meantime, Christian understands her flight and mind powers in only the way that another part-angel can. 
 Clara's best friend Angela, who also has angel blood, continues to press on with her research of everything about their angelic heritage. Clara's younger brother Jeffrey continues his very slow slide towards the ""dark side."" 
 Again, I disliked the heavy-handed ""dark = bad"" theme - when angels go against their mysterious and unknowable God, their wings turn darker, and truly evil villains are known as ""Blackwings."" 
 Clara starts to make more connections to the angel community and really comes to depend on them as her family is harassed by evil angel Samjeeza. I won't spoil the ending, but Clara is a really sweet person, and it's tough to see some of the emotionally wrenching drama she's put through. There are some big changes and plot twists that will affect the direction of things in the next novel, Boundless.",0,0
82b7119f4c63e717e1e9a92f68081361,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,9621771,,,00:00.0,5,"My one problem with the book was the ending. I won't give away anything but it was too anti-climactic, unresolved, confusing, and convenient all at the same time. I think it could be handled a lot better. There was all this build up, some stuff happened, but it wasn't explained enough to really get through to me. It's hard to explain without giving too much away. I'll just conclude by saying while some things were explained (that suddenly made sense, and I slapped myself for being such an idiot and not picking up on it), they weren't the right things to explain. The consequences of Clara's actions weren't explained enough for me, but I guess they'll be revealed in the next book (which I will definitely be reading). 
 Overall I loved this book because of the romance, which was cute, realistic, and didn't have focus on an insta-love connection. I'm really excited to see what will happen with Clara, Tucker, and Christian, but there are something people I'm a little anxious about and what Cynthia Hand will do to them in the next installment.",0,0
45e26debba8be5ed4bed9796afcfb468,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,11254781,,,00:00.0,5,"As Ethan tries to find himself and just were he is. He comes to realize that he is living in a completely different realm. Confused, he isn't sure if all dead people end up here or if this is only a period of waiting. I was surprised and happy to find out that he again meets his mother, only to know that this realm, a realm that looks so much like home, just isn't where he belongs. 
 With help from friends, strangers, and unexpected enemies, Ethan struggles to make it back to the real, living world. The world that Lena and his Gran are in. And as both of the girls long for Ethan, they know signs when they see it, signs that Ethan sends just for them. But the journey back to them is long, hard, and full of so many obstacles, Ethan may find himself in even worse shape then dead.",0,0
800bab751fe5db5d03c49f38858f451b,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,10937544,,,00:00.0,5,"Beautiful Darkness is frustrating a lot of the time to read, since the narrator/protagonist is so often frustrated, and it 'infects', for lack of a better word, the reader. Ethan Wate, said narrator, is an interesting character in that he badly wants to understand the situation(s) and do the right thing, but the people around him consistently marginalize him and treat him.......well not badly, this isn't Harry Potter after all, but rather dismissively. Their attitude becomes ""oh fine, if you must know I'll explain it to you"", and I can't decide whether that's a good story device or not. On the one hand, it creats sympathy for Ethan himself, and gives him a nobility that a lot of teenagers in these kinds of novels lack. On the other, it can create a situation where the authors can make up rules as they go along. 
 The story is essentially a road story, becoming more a more a staple in YA fiction, along with the requisite 'lovers torn apart by events', which always has been a staple. Ethan and his Caster girlfriend Lena are having difficulties that Ethan, as I previously said, really doesn't understand. As in he doesn't get why there are problems at all. He's not obtuse, Lena just won't explain them to him. She disappears with the mysterious hybrid John Breed, whose motives don't seem especially good, and Ethan feels compelled to chase after her and protect her, even though he's not sure that he can. And that's the story really, Ethan searching for Lena. 
 New characters include the aforementioned John Breed, as well as Liv, assistant to librarian Marian, in both her responsibilities. From moment one Liv is set up as the Mortal counterpart to John Breed, and she and Ethan do have chemistry. Back from Beautiful Creatures are: Link, still dumb but totally steadfast, and he has an arc in the story as well surprisingly; Ridley, the Siren who's nothing but trouble; Lena's various relatives, who range from complete evil to benignly crazy-ish; Amma, Ethan's......I'm not really sure what she is, his family retainer or something. She's less of a presence in this book, thankfully. 
 But the real reason to read the novel is Ethan/Lena. Lena goes from mysterious in the first book to selfish in this one, and it's not a transition that favors her. A bit more/better of an explanation for her taking off like she did would have been nice. But Ethan is what kept me reading, he's a good everyman kind of character, and I could relate to him.",0,0
005fa4891cc10d4b296d65253faeacdf,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6488966,,,00:00.0,5,"The book follows Ethan Wate, who was born and raised in Gatlin, NC. After generations of Wates living in Gatlin, Ethan is considered one of the town's sons. However, even with this long standing connection to the town, he wants nothing more than to leave for college. Aside from traveling Civil War battlefields with his mother, he has known nothing outside of the small, close-knit community. However, his world is sent into an uproar when Lena Duchannes moves in with her uncle Macon Ravenwood, the town shut-in. Not only does her now live in the mysterious haunted house and drive around his hearse, she is completely different than anyone at the school. And Ethan is about to find out how different. These differences trace back to an old family connection and are bound to change his life forever. 
 I really loved the dark mystery offered by the deep South. The addition of the folk magic along side the very strict religious beliefs really added a lot of depth to the story. I felt that Ethan was a believable and likable character. The authors did a good job adding depth to the supporting characters without them taking over the story. However, my favorite character was Macon. When he stood up for Lena in front of the disciplinary hearing, I found myself cheering for him and laughing! 
 On the whole, I really enjoyed the story. It really held my attention, and I wanted to know what was going on. Aside from the curse, I wish there was more connection between Genvieve and Ethan. Since she was watching the grave, I felt she had a little more stake int he story than she was truly given. Also, I felt the whole winter formal scene was a little too Carry-esque for my taste. Granted, I understand that it is probably typical high school, but the authors could have been more original. In addition, during the hearing, I felt it was unbelievable that Mrs. Lincoln somehow got her hands on records that I thought would be sealed because Lena is a juvenile. Although, considering how the whole Mrs. Lincoln fiasco turns out, that might explain it. 
 Once the claiming was done, I really liked how the book closed. I get tired of the canned romantic ending, and this felt like more of an end to me.",0,0
588d12b3efed7d5101ab56d5f01ddf04,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,14442368,,,00:00.0,5,"We return to Shadow Falls Camp and are immediately thrown into Kylie's story. It starts at her friend Della's vampire ceremony. When a spirit appears and gives Kylie an important message as a clue, she starts to freak out by who it could be about. Kylie is also still trying to figure out what type of paranormal she actually is. Her biological father had no idea what he really was and her mother is human. With no one able to answer that one question, she is left trying to figure out the puzzle along with her friends and counselors from camp. As if trying to figure out what she is wasn't enough, Kylie is also trying to sort out her true feelings between Derek and Lucas. Who does she truly love? 
 I felt bad for Kylie in the fact that she had two amazing guys pining for her with no clue on who she could see herself with. On one hand we have the half-fairy and patient Derek. He has been there for Kylie and has never really pressured her into anything. Lately though, he is wanting more of a commitment from Kylie such as going on an actual date. Then on the other hand we have the boy that left Kylie at the worst time. Lucas who is a werewolf, returns into the fold and is determined to prove to Kylie that he is the one for her. They share a past together and knows they are meant to be together. 
 While not a huge amount of things happen in this book, what does happen was great to read about. I loved the continuation of Kylie's journey to discovery and learning to help when the spirits do come calling to her. I did feel bad for one of the guy's though at the end of the book. I won't tell you which one, but I felt some tears prickle in my eyes at how hurt he was.",0,0
beb833b4c89c130c2c055ffcd4397d3b,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6556073,,,00:00.0,5,"Finally, the completion of Marr's Wicked Lovely series. Did I like the ending, yes and no. 
 It begins as War/Bananach has attacked the tattoo shop and Irial is in danger of dying. Niall is so upset that the whole Dark Court is in danger. Kennan is still missing from the Summer Court. And Donia, Queen of the Winter Court would prefer that they all leave her alone, but she understands that what they do affects her and her court. 
 If you have been following the series then you will be familiar with Seth, the hounds, and Sorcha. Each of them plays an important part in the story. If you remember Ani and Devlin from book four, they are not a part of this story. 
 That Ani, Devlin and Faerie, are not a part of this story is why I was disappointed in this book. The story of Ani and Devlin seemed such an important part of the whole series, yet it was not a part of the conclusion. Other than the missing Ani and Devlin I was happy with the story. Everyone ended up with the person that I wanted for the happily ever after ending. No plot details from me, but it is worth reading to decide if you like the way the series ends.",0,0
e2ae5eee257e3eded4de2ff9736abadf,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6517530,,,00:00.0,5,"I have to say this is a good one to get lost in fast. You can plow through this book with it's soft on the brain reading. It's a good YA, with characters that like to kick butt. There are enough balance of the bad, and almost bad, to keep it interesting. And not to mention the girl meets boy, and boy gives up things to be with girl scenario. Add the fact it's a build into a Fairy World that drifts into our world, and you get a good read. Wished it had lasted me a bit longer than a week, but good YA usually tends to be safe if not a bit fluffy on the reading level. 
 If you want to get lost in a good fairy world, and love a good romance, you'll like this one.",0,0
2e7b3656a4482f99c8fd54527c7a2e89,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,5219564,,,00:00.0,5,"In this sequel to Wicked Lovely, we find Aislinn, the new Summer queen, quickly adjusting to her new role. Her relationship with her mortal boyfriend, Seth, is threatened by her inexplicable attraction to Keenan, the Summer king. 
 Keenan is having his own relationship troubles. He's madly in love with Donia, the Winter queen. She refuses to share him with Aislin, and the powers they wield are a physical barrier. All attempts at closeness are quickly thwarted by physical injury. 
 Seth witnesses the closeness between Aislinn and Keenan. He realizes that, as a mortal, his time with Aislinn is limited, compared to the . If he became a faery, he and Aislinn would be together for all time. He disappears, leaving Aislinn questioning their relationship. In his absence, she becomes closer to Keenan. Will Seth return in time to quelch the budding relationship between Aislinn and Keenan? 
 The world that Marr creates is absolutely addictive. The vivid language draws you in and the detail put in to each of the character holds your attention for the entire book. Marr did a great job of adding more depth to each of the characters introduced in Wicked Lovely. We learn a great deal more about Seth and the characters that make up the Dark and High courts. This series is highly addictive and promises Marr never-ending success in in the young adult publishing arena",0,0
be5a90b7fd105414bfbe1a2cdc4fee6f,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2327820,,,00:00.0,5,"Ink Exchange is darker, more complex, and more nuanced than Wicked Lovely. Marr ups the ante in this beautiful tale of love, addiction and choice. It's a companion novel rather than a sequel, focusing on three characters briefly introduced in Wicked Lovely (Leslie, Irial, and Niall). The plot has everything to do with the previous book, specifically it deals with the repercussions within the Dark Court of the cease fire between the Summer and Winter Courts. Just as in Wicked Lovely the intersection of worlds (faerie and human) revolves around relationships between a human girl and faerie male, sacrifice, survival, and terrible necessity. 
 The novel remains as intense and tightly wound as the previous book. Marr has the marvelous ability to wind delicious threads of tension and inevitability into her novels despite all of the choices available. That's the thing that I love most about her books so far. The choices you want to make are never the choices available. Characters still have to deal with those choices, the decisions that they do and do not make, as well as the fact that sometimes they have no control over events except in the ways that they choose to respond. They make mistakes, poor decisions and there are repercussions. No one is all good or all evil, everyone, EVERYONE is a delicious shade of grey. Whether you like it or not, everything is about choice. 
 Ink Exchange is slightly divorced from the ""human"" reality in comparison to Wicked Lovely. Where Marr builds a great sense of space and location, here she re-treads old territory, adding a few new locations that introduce the decadence of the Dark Court. She continues to have a deft hand at showing and not telling, weaving the tension and teasing the detail of plot out of the story itself without falling back on straight exposition. A great sense of dialogue, character voice, and descriptive prose meld together into a beautifully fluid, tense and tragic narrative. 
 It's a more adult novel. Darker, grittier, more sexual, more violent and because we're dealing with the Dark Court it makes sense and is appropriate for the tone of the book. Some of the characterizations are a little off from the first book. Aislinn, who makes a very limited appearance, reads very differently in terms of age and personality. Some of that can be hand waved by the events that ended Wicked Lovely and the changes that Aislinn underwent, but it's jarring to read her in Ink Exchange. The ending is perfectly sad and bittersweet. Ink Exchange avoids the trite, pat close of Wicked Lovely and is all the better for giving us a sad, reflective ending that closes the book just as it should.",0,0
33c0172d267ad9775b898dc32e44d5d6,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6961290,,,00:00.0,5,"FOREVER, by Maggie Stiefvater, is the final book in The Wolves of Mercy Falls series and what an ending it is! We last left off where Grace shifted into a wolf leaving Sam, Cole, and Isabel wondering if she will come home in the summer... 
 This book was incredibly bittersweet. I've loved this series since the beginning and it's all lead up to a wonderfully semi-wrapped up ending for these characters. I say semi because the ending was a bit open-ended but not a complete cliffhanger. I thought about the lives of these characters long after I finished reading and I appreciated that. 
 Many story lines intertwined through this book. We learn a lot more about Beck and Sam's relationship and the reason Beck bit Sam. Cole and Isabel's relationship was tumultuous at best, but darn it I love those two. The chemistry between them was electrically charged and I loved their banter. Isabel's father was in charge of the hunt for the wolves and the race to save Grace, Cole, and the other wolves from an unfair death. Sam and Grace were adorable as usual. Sam's unwavering love for Grace kept her grounded after everyone thinking he was the cause of her disappearance in the winter. 
 I loved getting into the mind of the wolf in this book. I don't recall there being too much of that in the previous books so I appreciated it in this one. The fight to keep some humanity while still a wolf was the most challenging for Cole, Sam, and Grace. 
 All these story lines built up to an amazing ending to the book and series. I look forward to more from Stiefvater in the future.",0,0
4ad62a66660b562034e13ea3451241fa,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,285261,,,00:00.0,5,"This is and will most likely always be my favorite collection by L.J. Smith (followed closely by the Night World books). Kaitlyn Fairchild simply does not belong in her town. She is not invited to any parties, her eyes are 'evil' and worst her drawings seem to come true. So when Mr. Zete shows up offering her the chance to explore her powers with others like her, it is an offer she cannot refuse. Finally a place where she will belong! 
 And belong she does. With Rob the beautiful boy with the healing powers. Only strangely she also seems to be attracted to Gabriel, a boy who shows up in a youth authority van. Rounding out the cas is beautiful Anna who can speak to animals and Lewis who has telekinetic powers. There seems to be more to the mysterious Institute as well. What are Mr. Zete's true motives? Can everything be as good as it seems? When Kait finds pictures of some of the Institutes former patrons she becomes curious. But her curiosity is unwelcome and basically leads to the deck of cards tumbling down around her, leading her and her comrades to flee from the Institute with Mr. Zetes hot on their trail. Every step they find out more about the Institute and the ulterior motives of their benefactor.",0,0
fbbfe838b2e2cf0f081df78f7e34f89c,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13291257,,,00:00.0,5,"Celeste Parker lives in a small town called Legend's Run, a town famous for it's tales of werewolves. She and her friends manage to scare themselves silly one night, telling ghost stories in the woods by fire light, one of which is the town's legend about how one of the towns people was a werewolf. But none of them believe it, it's just a story, right? 
 Until the day that Celeste gets lost in the woods, on the ""wrong"" side of town, after a psychic reading and is surrounded by a pack of wolves. She's rescued by Brandon Maddox, a boy who goes to her school and is from the west side of town. For generations, it's been ubderstood that Eastsiders and Westsiders don't mix, but Celeste likes him anyway, and is very sorry he gets hurt in the process of saving her and bringing her home. 
 Brandon is nothing like her boyfriend Nash. He is a fan of outdoor activities, of wildlife, and cares about other people and things. Nash, is rather self absorbed, focused on his sports, and wants to have the attention on him, all the time. A fact that doesn't escape Celeste and that irritates her to no end. 
 After being totally ignored at a party by him, she decides that she's had enough and calls it quits with Nash. A fact that her friends don't like, neither does Nash and he begins to try and win her back, with her friends help. Celeste and Brandon tslk as she's leaving and they become friends, spending sometime together at his grandparents house, ice skating on their pond. 
 But the moon soon comes and the consequences of the bite and a kiss from Celeste become evident, Brandon transforms into a werewolf. Celeste races against time to help him, but the only known cure (acorrding to legend) is a silver bullet. She must find something else or lose him forever.",0,0
49dac065dc7aac4620d32498097e9431,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,11342428,,,00:00.0,5,"I think this was the best Stephanie Meyer did after Twilight. Because the other three books were just a waste of time. Bree Tanner is one of the vampires who will fight against the cullens. Little did she know she would. Death, love, and betrayal is based on this book. It was great.",0,0
443ce5b33ff0355cd4ac87f27495ea1f,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,296240,,,00:00.0,5,"Although not perfect, Wicked Lovely was everything I ever wanted from Twilight and never got. Deliciously dark, it makes use of fairies as they exist in folklore. I was in love with fairies long before vampires. And we're not talking cutesy, pastel-colored, wish fulfilling tinkerbelles with wings and trailing pixie dust. We're talking fairies like Melissa Marr imagines them. Fey who use glamour to hide, seduce, torment and disguise their inhumanity. 
 The thing that I loved the best about Wicked Lovely is the tightening noose of inevitability. As stars align and events unfold, Aislinn, although presented with three viable options, is forced to make the only real choice that she can. I liked that Aislinn had guts and a will of her own, that she was battling her own shifting desires as well as the events that are changing her entire life. 
 The Winter Queen is a bit of a caricature of a bad guy and there's no where near enough Gram in the story. She has all the makings of an interesting character but gets reduced to a plot device. 
 Dark, sexy and tense, Wicked Lovely grabbed me and kept me. Definitely an enjoyable read.",0,0
a47287e5a54bfcb5f970834deb218ef7,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6678670,,,00:00.0,5,"This was a fabulous read, I loved it! I have to be honest, it started off very very slow for about the first 200 pages I thought it dragged on a bit too much with the small details and inner monologue. It didn't pull me in till half way through the book that's when all the good stuff happens. I suggest to keep reading even if it has a bit of a slow start. Once you get to know the characters a bit more that's when you start being drawn in. 
 I love the mystery and romance between Daniel and Luce. It's not your typical angel meets girl storyline. There a lot of intrigue to the character Luce there's a lot more to her than it seems and it definitely draws you in. I think the way their romance was portrayed it was dramatic and frustrating and sexy all at the same time! 
 This book is definitely full of fun characters, drama, romance, and unexpected surprises. It's not a good book if it doesn't leave you wanting more and pulling your hair out. I'm excited to see where the story is headed and what the future holds for these hopeful lovers.",0,0
a4a6065383597d1c05abe4771bb1419a,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6244926,,,00:00.0,5,"As a young child Grace was dragged from her porch swing by hungry wolves. She was saved by a lone wolf who protected her. As she was growing up she looked forward to winter time when she know the wolves would be back. She felt a tie to them that she did not understand. She would oftern feel ""her wolf"" watching her and felt him howling for her. 
 When she is in high school, her friend Olivia, a budding photographer, captures pictures of the wolves. Grace sees her wolf and, for the first time, he allows her to touch him. She is mesmerized by his golden eyes.Then a classmate of theirs, Jack, is killed by the wolves. The town's men decide to get rid of all the wolves; Grace finds out and tries to stop the hunt. As she goes back to her house, she finds a bleeding boy on her porch. He has the golden eyes of her wolf and then she knows...it's him. 
 She learns his secret. A secret that she feels bound to keep. Bound by the wolf pack. Then Jack's sister starts asking questions. Olivia pulls away from Grace, and has secrets of her own to keep. Sam and Grace relish the time they have together, as the weather gets colder, and as Sam's inner wolf tries to escape.",0,0
41f8c7a8640f1e40fec6e831913eb4f2,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,738775,,,00:00.0,5,"Unlike Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas sucked me in from page one. I've found lately that I'm often enjoying second books in the series(and so on...) more than the first book, I think it's mainly due to the fact that the characters are already introduced so you almost immediately jump into the story. 
 Everything is back to normal in Bon Temps after the previous killings of ""fangbangers"". Sookie & Bill's relationship is going great and everything is peachy. Then another murder happens, Lafayette and once again everyone is trying to figure out what is going on. Sookie is then summoned by Eric to ""work"" in Dallas. She sets off to Dallas, with Bill of course, and things start to go awry. In Dallas there is a cult where their sole purpose is to burn vampires. A recent kidnapping of a vampire in Dallas puts Sookie right into the middle of this drama as her telepathic abilities are very useful. 
 I absolutely love the ""world"" that this series takes place in. Since it is essentially a modern-day world, with nothing different except the fact that vampires are legal, it makes it almost realistic. I love that. 
 I really do like Sookie. Her character is witty as well as naive, but not in an annoying way. And of course I love Bill. He really cares for Sookie and it's portrayed quite a bit. I also like how some new creatures are introduced, as well as we get to meet a few more shapeshifters and another telepathic! 
 The ending was really satisfying and I can't wait to continue on with this series(which will take me awhile!). Living Dead in Dallas is really fast paced, with lots of action and quite a different plot than the first book.",0,0
7aecb982332a378adee3d055bff1e5c0,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,13490521,,,00:00.0,5,"Destined was the perfect ending to one of my all-time favorite series. I liked each book in this series just as much as the first one (which is rare for me). The whole series had all the things I look for - a creative idea (that sometimes I'm kind of jealous of and wish I had thought of), a story that surprises me, but most of all something that makes me feel. I felt true love and sorrow and so many things in between while I raced through this book. The epic conclusion and the bittersweet ending were not what I was expecting. I think that all the best stories are a little bit sad. I couldn't stop reading this book and now all I want to do is read it again. It was full of battles, betrayal, sacrifice, high stakes, and some beautifully romantic passages that I read over and over. I'm a little speechless.",0,0
e0845ef0e76be7fd4498c525d4ea87c3,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,5122699,,,00:00.0,5,"***SPOILER ALERT!*** 
 Laurel is a girl who doesn't have the typical teenage life. One morning she wakes up and finds a bump in her back and thinks it's a tumor. Another morning she has a huge flower. Why? Because she is a Faerie. New in town, she fears about everybody knowing what she is. Being an adoptive daughter hasn't been easy since her parents are well kept to themselves. They don't believe in modern medicine, and neither Faeries. David, who is a boy that she likes, enjoys the mystery behind the Fae world and helps Laurel find out more about her. 
 Being fascinated by her, he develops emotions that she thought she felt. But then came along another Fae who has protected and waited for her since she was a baby. Now knowing that Tami is in love with her, she grows close to him. Unfortunately she chose David. Why? Because doesn't want anything to do with the Fae world. 
 It's a lovely story, and I have a feeling that it's going to be a great series.",0,0
4f868a2398b897ce5c231510be2ad94f,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,5776219,,,00:00.0,5,"***SPOILER ALERT!!!*** 
 Cat and Bones relationship is put to the test. Discovering that Cat has been married since she was 16 to a horrible Vampire named Gregor, that her memory of this event has been stolen by Mencheres, and that she will be dead unless she goes back with Gregor has her impatient. She doesn't love this Vampire, she loves Bones. It's all about trusting the person you love the most right? So what would you do if you left your lover in a room secured so that nobody can harm or take her, and she disappears? That's the thing when somebody can snatch you from your own very dreams there is trouble. But when you give in? that's another story. 
 Cat has been making the wrong choices since her relationship with Bones. She want's to protect him, as much as he want's to protect her. But she has a problem, she still believes that all vampires are evil, and it will take her to decide whether to stay half human and be snatched from Bones, or become a Vampire and fight for the love of her life and those around her. 
 Destined for an Early Grave is an amazing book, pretty graphic, and puts alot to your imagination. Fast paced, thrilling, sexy, breath taking, well , you name it. It's amazing!",0,0
e53c3161a35b7594cb08a5b9e6f2f886,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,2675454,,,00:00.0,5,"***SPOILER ALERT!*** 
 Once again, this book was slow and complicated. I don't know what's all the fuss about Harry Potter series and the Twilight Saga being in competition, when everybody knows Harry Potter out wins the Twilight saga. Bella Swan, a complicated, reckless, trouble seeker girl who falls in love with Edward, a vampire who is 'obsessed' with her. Jacob who is a werewolf is also in love or how he might have said it 'inprinted' her. The whole Edward versus Jacob is ridiculous, first of all. Second, Bella is an Idiot to keep feeding flowers and hopes to Jacob. If it wasn't for Edward to have said 'Mrs. Cullen' little Jacob boy wouldn't have given up. Which is what he hasn't done. When I finished this book, I was sick of Bella and Edward, more importantly the stubbornly Jacob.",0,0
34a26e918f0937a44ae4756d24f015da,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,6631450,,,00:00.0,5,"What is Elena? I have no idea. What I do know is that she now has magical powers, Stefan is still a vampire and Damon is a human now. They are still in the fight to help Mystic falls from the dangers within. How will this all turn out? I don't know, what I can say is that I can't wait for the last book coming out in March.",0,0
241d0e22afb4f86bd15c86d8e4c4aa55,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,385368,,,00:00.0,5,"***SPOILER ALERT!*** 
 Okay. It was pretty good, but the romance was a little turned off. Elena's character shows this strong, determined, bossy young lady who ends up having whatever she wants. Meeting Stefan and having him is her goal, well, I thought it would have been better if there was a little more of passion. Damon who is this hot, sexy vampire, who is an asshole at times but who is determined to make Elena his Dark Princess. 
 It was fast paced, thrilling at times, and had a little bit of humor.",0,0
044ec2f4f527355b2507ebdb25ca4603,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,3979878,,,00:00.0,5,"***SPOILER ALERT!!!*** 
 Elena Gilbert is a beautiful young girl, who is popular and who fell in love with a Vampire. She finds herself attracted to him, and can't resist him. Well, it's not like he is paying her any attention either. So, she decides that she HAVES to have him. And when she finally ends up in his arms, her whole world tumbles down. 
 Vampire Stefan Salvatore has a terrible past who has come back to hunt him and all of those who surrounds him. Being tortured day and night by his brother Damon Salvatore - who also want's Elena - they both help each other to get rid of this number one obstacle; Katherine. Who is she? some vampire psycho. 
 The Vampire Diaries is an amazing series. I, myself, love it. I'm not a #1 fan of the TV series, but I am of the books. Enjoy!",0,0
3c8921ee7a23e51cb29f81656d493319,3693bb4f1062b659a354848cf11ca313,7859868,,,00:00.0,5,"Ever and Damon still fighting for their lives, their love, and their freedom. It's a slow paced story, with no conclusion. It basically repeats what ever was written in shadowland. After Blue Moon, I believe the story dropped to boring. It's worth reading the books if you are bored, or you have nothing else to do.",0,0
b261b461942c16bcfbbc80e7186709b9,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,24945287,,,00:00.0,5,"Such a good novel, pissed me straight off when I found out it was a series but I really did enjoy this one.",0,0
f44f37b34e48871963e9270154edb712,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,21526294,,,00:00.0,5,"A very well rounded novel that I happened to fall in love with. It had everything I was looking for. It could of used more of an ending but either way, amazing read!",0,0
9fd901867fa943e821c17d961bf362b2,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,21904550,,,00:00.0,5,Great end to the series. I am definitely going to miss it!,0,0
20ee149738e68d53ed46e81c07bc1667,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,21450735,,,00:00.0,5,"Great start to the series, I am simply in love! It's totally worth the read!",0,0
360afe48bdc122b4cf351edc8f87b87d,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,1164465,,,00:00.0,5,"My favorite out of all of them, it is fast pace with a lot of death. It's most certainly easy to love. I hope the fourth is this exciting, since so many characters are dead.",0,0
a620f8c233082f96423bb368deb0b460,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,24810053,,,00:00.0,5,I loved this novel. I was a bit surprised that it had turned into a series but I adored the whole thing. Paige Weaver is definitely going to be noticed as an up and coming author with plenty of talent. She is definitely someone to be on the look out for. I'd recommend this any one of my friends.,0,0
8a8a5db816e3e1ef50a6372067ff287f,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,21439098,,,00:00.0,5,"OMG, please tell me I don't have to wait a whole year for the third installment in this series. In all honesty, this novel was way better than the first and I secretly hope that Maddy chooses herself. Being an Angel and protecting the humans in need, regardless of consequence. I really wish the third would come out soon!!!",0,0
9a0cb23866b8d49b00b0fcdb045bb779,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,16657003,,,00:00.0,5,"Read this when it first came out and have to admit, it was one of the best ever. Now I'm about to read, number three and decided to quickly review these. 
 The author has amazing talent, the characters are down to earth, fighting real life mistakes. It wasn't faked at all, emotional and over the top wonderful.",0,0
83188c9fca16228d62eda686436d7ccf,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,14321512,,,00:00.0,5,"Read this when it first came out and have to admit, it was one of the best ever. Now I'm about to read, number three and decided to quickly review these. 
 The author has amazing talent, the characters are down to earth, fighting real life mistakes. It wasn't faked at all, emotional and over the top wonderful.",0,0
344d3ed98d22919e51391d49d31d1672,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,17961862,,,00:00.0,5,"Holy, holy, holy crap! I mean this novel was pretty intense. I was so impressed and simply adored it. I can't wait for the third novel, so exciting!",0,0
2b6caefcebfc132a9a4bc0ab53d7b078,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,6225943,,,00:00.0,5,"Gah, the ending of this novel had me screaming for more. I can't believe that it ended like that. This series has been amazing so far. I love Mac.",0,0
6ed6caf39ccb9f92ec7a1149322f71a1,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,19059526,,,00:00.0,5,"** spoiler alert ** 
 This one was most definitely the best out of the series but does this mean that the series is over? The ending of the novel left me wondering. I assume that the baby Abby is pregnant with Ion's since at the end it mention them all connecting but is that a correct assumption on my part? It left things certainly confused about the whole Fae kingdom but it kind of 'closed' off the novel as well. I guess I'll have to investigate further but I did love this novel, so much!",0,0
06299edbd8bd16837ae94f80c68f7369,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,19016498,,,00:00.0,5,"Before I Read The Novel: 
 Weird, Shadowlands normally represent hell or purgatory. Hopefully it will be an amazing novel. 
 In The Novel: 
 I can say that I never expected to be reading a novel quite like this. I'm sixty-four pages in and I have cringed, giggled, laughed and generally enjoyed the novel as a whole. This will probably one of the most epic series ever. 
 Side comments: (as I'm reading the novel) 
 - Oh Michael, I heart you for your epic lol's. 
 In The Novel: 
 Okay this novel was awesomesauce. I can admit it. I loved it. I don't know what else to say. I think it's gonna be the new 'best' thing for this type of novel and similar ones out there. I was impressed, it was well written and edited. It was so worth the read. The author has major talent, that's for sure. 
 SUCKAGE!: 
 This novel was filled with no suck.. well unless you count 'sucking face'?",0,0
601ab7f927ac4c5c03414bd6417d2090,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,18197631,,,00:00.0,5,"This novel was pretty awesome and I just need to say and hope there will be another novel that will turn this into a series because when something is this good, it can't just end. I am seriously so impressed with the novel, the author wrote beautifully and it was edited perfectly. The characters were great to get to know and the story even better. I'd definitely recommend it to all my friends.",0,0
8ce21e01ed2dd18a9abc6bd74387a26d,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,16778374,,,00:00.0,5,"Okay I have to admit I crapped myself, obviously not literally because that would be messy and gross but figuratively I did because this novel was so effin amazing! I was entranced from it, straight from the start. Every 'good' character is likable and even some of the bad. My only complaint is that this is a series and the other novel doesn't come out until April, 2013. What a bummer!! I think this just became my new favorite series though! It was love at first read!",0,0
d584052805d6f8322c745bcd4b1d8647,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,10740386,,,00:00.0,5,"Wow! This book was pretty powerful stuff, especially when all the truth came out. I was bawling my eyes out, that's how strong the emotions are woven into this novel. It was very intense. I loved that all three of her men were different and wanted to protect her. They did everything right and in all honesty I think they are dream men. If perfect men like that exist in the world, well I'm missing out, as well as at least fifty percent of the woman population world wide.",0,0
bbdca096877a122835c13610d618a1ac,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,17796898,,,00:00.0,5,"It was a harlequin full of pure love. I actually really loved this book. It showed us so many things, like despite what goes wrong in life, you can always try again and hope for better. Love means trusting, no lies, no unfaithfulness just being together enjoying the moment. This book inspires all readers and you are left with a warm heart and smile on your face. Such a great, amazing, wonderful, talented author to weave these emotions so thoroughly, that you are sucked into the novel. Susan Mallery has major talent!",0,0
f0f70d840e07250bc59e6239efe8b571,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,16762455,,,00:00.0,5,"I really loved this book, infatuated would be a better word. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. My emotions were all over the place as I read and learned more about the characters. I grew to care for the main characters and was terribly sad at the end of the novel. Most especially because they have forbidden love and there isn't a second installment released yet. It was great to read and I'd recommend it to everyone.",0,0
4b2b42c8e470e4eb8a7a592022d7f272,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,18592136,,,00:00.0,5,"I really wished these were longer, so far out of the whole series that I've read, with the exception, of book four because I haven't got there yet, this is my absolute favorite! I enjoyed watch Paige kick ass and protect Drake. It was good stuff!",0,0
5fabe49a4bc3431af56b61f1081353d3,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,13505950,,,00:00.0,5,"For an Angel type novel, this was full of WOW! I actually really liked the storyline. It seemed so plausible and was written remarkably well. 
 When the heroine found out she was part angel, part human, she denied herself her heritage. Only when her paired half angel partner was hurt did she embrace the part she wanted to keep hidden. Slowly she is figuring out who her mother really was and what she has to do in life. But she has been betrayed by someone close to her and now it means life and death for all of the half angel kind. 
 I really felt strong emotions for the heroine, she was pretty amazing. I know what it's like to embrace and find acceptance in being someone you truly are, even if you don't want to be. The love triangle got me going too. Can't wait to read more!",0,0
3f6681be0cd167b0efb7c9846bd21292,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,21902136,,,00:00.0,5,"I really was impressed with this one. It had a lot of things happening in the novel but it didn't feel ""busy"". It felt good and all sorted, the way it should be. I am confused though, simply because of the ending of this novel. We get the happy ending and everything seems great. It's as if the story and all the novels could end at this point... yet Riley still has Heavens mark on her hand and I want more. Will there be a fifth novel? Does anyone know?",0,0
7b7a2a4826d6fcbba09daef1e9475c77,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,16086233,,,00:00.0,5,"When Amelia goes to restore another graveyard, something different happens. She discovers a whole bunch of lies. Virtually everyone in her life has lied to her and now that it's all uncovered, she needs to find out who murdered her birth mother. With a race against time and some truly evil spirits coming out of the woodwork, will everything turn out okay for Amelia? 
 I thought this book was just as good, if not better than the first one. The author has amazing talent. I was sad about the relationship between her and Thane, he was new and could of done her better than Devlin. All these guys seem to hold her in the second best category, she shouldn't settle!",0,0
13737ec5d4b99bb078d3496fdbb02a0a,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,15114912,,,00:00.0,5,"The description pretty much says it all but I don't wanna give too much away from the book. I just need to say that it was pure awesome. Very long but great to read. Julie Kagawa has done it again, she created a fantasy of darkness and light woven perfectly so. 5 stars.",0,0
70ccf47e71c87f246ed917eb2da08712,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,15806243,,,00:00.0,5,I was very surprised with this book and how it went. It being the last one in the series freaked me out because I've enjoyed it so much. I can't believe how many vampires tried to turn Raven. I love that Alexander stuck by her and Stormy's character was pretty amazing! This book and whole series was a joy to read and I'm going to miss not being apart of the adventure anymore. I do wonder though how she was going to tell her parents. That would of been truly amusing. Thanks Ellen for the awesome series!,0,0
55eacebc4890c722c149bf2ce4316bea,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,2421927,,,00:00.0,5,I can't remember how long ago I read this but I've never felt such angst reading and hoping for an ending to come.,0,0
a1016bbb98b35bbd579940100c0e1ebc,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,14836619,,,00:00.0,5,"** spoiler alert ** 
 Michelle Zink has done it once again, creating a masterpiece of illusion, light and love. I was very impressed with the start of this series, it was absolutely amazing. You just fall straight into the story and enjoy it immensely, wondering what will happen next. It was completely undeniable, the strength and pressure these characters faced, the evil that was trying to tear them apart. I can't say enough positive about this novel. I feel blessed just to read it, not knowing how or where it was going to end. Not to mention the love triangle.. oh man, sooo great! 
 Helen's parents were just murdered when she showed up on Griffin and Darius's doorstep. She hasn't been through Enlightenment and has absolutely no clue what is going on, until they take her to a man who can explain. Helen is a Keeper just like the brothers; Griffin and Darius, she was created to protect other Keepers and uphold the laws of Dictata, an organization that controls the balance of good and evil. However the Legion is coming and with that, mass amounts of Demons, trying to overthrow all the good in the world. Will Helen, Griffin & Darius with a few other allies be able to stop them or will the world be thrown into an evil chaos and the Keepers along with Dictata be killed off?",0,0
976d8e7ff3470e1cdc07e0dbc50c4b8e,d8c39b3b11bb2da1c1d5c39f49669dea,15192067,,,00:00.0,5,"I really enjoyed this novel. It was the one I thought the whole series would end with since Gin kills Mab Monroe and almost dies herself. I can say that I love Gin's character, every book I'm more and more drawn to her. I seriously thought the whole series was over after this one but it's not. It takes an amazing writer to kill off such a long time baddie and then have the series continue on. Jennifer Estep is one of the best.",0,0