“”²Ō³śĆ»'s bookshelf: meh en-US Sun, 29 Sep 2024 01:49:37 -0700 60 “”²Ō³śĆ»'s bookshelf: meh 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2)]]> 8130498
Anna and Charles have just been enlisted to attend a summit to present Bran’s controversial proposition: that the wolves should finally reveal themselves to humans. But the most feared Alpha in Europe is dead set against the plan ā€� and it seems like someone else might be too. When Anna is attacked by vampires using pack magic, the kind of power only werewolves should be able to draw on, Charles and Anna must combine their talents to hunt down whoever is behind it all ā€� or risk losing everything...]]>
308 Patricia Briggs 1101133481 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3
For her sake, he would destroy the world

I have no idea why I can’t simply get into this series. I try and try and try and I keep on getting bored and trying to postpone reading it. I managed to do it by parts, which sucks for me. I like to read my books from start to finish and focus on them. Hunting Ground was a side-read to three other books. This explains why I can’t even write a proper review for it. I can’t remember much. I also skimmed a lot, which is why I won’t even bother with getting into details.

Why don’t I like it so much? No idea. It's not that it's bad. Patricia Briggs is one of my favorite authors; her Mercy Thompson series is mind-blowing. The characters are deep, the story is decent, and the universe is the same as Mercy. It just didn’t click. I’m pretty disappointed by it.]]>
4.45 2009 Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2)
author: Patricia Briggs
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.45
book published: 2009
rating: 3
read at: 2012/09/03
date added: 2024/09/29
shelves: suburban-fantasy, fuzzballs, fanged-and-deadly, chonk-kitty-judges-you, i-am-disappoint, is-it-just-me-goddammit, the-cover-made-me-do-it, paranormal-fix, reviewed-2012, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, meh
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For her sake, he would destroy the world

I have no idea why I can’t simply get into this series. I try and try and try and I keep on getting bored and trying to postpone reading it. I managed to do it by parts, which sucks for me. I like to read my books from start to finish and focus on them. Hunting Ground was a side-read to three other books. This explains why I can’t even write a proper review for it. I can’t remember much. I also skimmed a lot, which is why I won’t even bother with getting into details.

Why don’t I like it so much? No idea. It's not that it's bad. Patricia Briggs is one of my favorite authors; her Mercy Thompson series is mind-blowing. The characters are deep, the story is decent, and the universe is the same as Mercy. It just didn’t click. I’m pretty disappointed by it.
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<![CDATA[The Kingdom (Graveyard Queen, #2)]]> 13491265
My name is Amelia Gray. They call me The Graveyard Queen. I've been commissioned to restore an old cemetery in Asher Falls, South Carolina, but I'm coming to think I have another purpose here.

Why is there a cemetery at the bottom of Bell Lake? Why am I drawn time and again to a hidden grave I've discovered in the woods? Something is eating away at the soul of this town—this withering kingdom—and it will only be restored if I can uncover the truth.]]>
376 Amanda Stevens 1459225619 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.04 2012 The Kingdom (Graveyard Queen, #2)
author: Amanda Stevens
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2012/09/29
date added: 2024/09/28
shelves: ghosties, suburban-fantasy, romance-ish, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, d-oh, excitement, chonk-kitty-judges-you, fucking-love-triangles, i-am-disappoint, paranormal-fix, reviewed-2012, meh
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<![CDATA[Kiss of a Demon King (Immortals After Dark, #7)]]> 8146620 433 Kresley Cole 1416583548 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.35 2009 Kiss of a Demon King (Immortals After Dark, #7)
author: Kresley Cole
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2009
rating: 3
read at: 2011/05/11
date added: 2024/09/28
shelves: book-crush, ball-busting-chicks, demons, fanged-and-deadly, fuzzballs, witchy, d-oh, reviewed-2011, romance-paranormal, meh
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Assassin's Creed: Renaissance 8230284 Betrayed byĀ the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance during the Renaissance in this novel based on the Assassin's Creedā„� video game series.Ā Ā ā€œI will seekĀ vengeance upon thoseĀ who betrayed my family. I am Ezio Auditore Da Firenze. I am an Assassin…ā€�To eradicate corruption and restore his family’s honor, Ezio will learn the art of the Assassins.Ā Along the way, he will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavello—knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live.To his allies, he will become a force for change—fighting for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a threat dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy.So begins an epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy...An Original Novel Based on the Multiplatinum Video Game from UbisoftĀ ]]> 532 Oliver Bowden 1101196599 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.73 2009 Assassin's Creed: Renaissance
author: Oliver Bowden
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.73
book published: 2009
rating: 3
read at: 2011/05/06
date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: random, book-crush, chonk-kitty-judges-you, fantasy, d-oh, the-cover-made-me-do-it, reviewed-2011, excitement, i-am-disappoint, meh
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<![CDATA[Archangel's Kiss (Guild Hunter, #2)]]> 8255986 New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her world of angelic rulers, vampiric servants, and the woman thrust into their darkly seductive world...Ā  Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux wakes from a year-long coma to find herself changed - an angel with wings the colors of midnight and dawn - but her fragile body needs time to heal before she can take flight. Her lover, the stunningly dangerous archangel Raphael, is used to being in control - even when it comes to the woman he considers his own. But Elena has never done well with authority...They've barely begun to understand each other when Raphael receives an invitation to a ball from the archangel Lijuan. To refuse would be a sign of fatal weakness, so Raphael must ready Elena for the flight to Beijing - and to the nightmare that awaits them there. Ancient and without conscience, Lijuan holds a power that lies with the dead. And she has organized the most perfect and most vicious of welcomes for Elena...]]> 340 Nalini Singh 110118499X “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.18 2010 Archangel's Kiss (Guild Hunter, #2)
author: Nalini Singh
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2013/11/25
date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: paranormal-fix, total-smut, suburban-fantasy, holy-wings, fanged-and-deadly, reviewed-2011, guilty-pleasures, challenge-2013-sequels, cheesetacular, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, d-oh, the-cover-made-me-do-it, facepalm, lost-interest, meh, chonk-kitty-judges-you, reviewed-2013, romance-paranormal
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Animal Instincts (Hqn) 8665392
Royce claims he's been in love with her ever since she threw a party for one of his friends six months ago. But if that's true, why is this incredibly eligible CEO currently taking applications for a wife? Despite herself, Naomi is tempted to fill one out. But can her inner tigress believe a man might change his stripes?]]>
384 Gena Showalter 1426861966 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.97 2006 Animal Instincts (Hqn)
author: Gena Showalter
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.97
book published: 2006
rating: 3
read at: 2011/04/29
date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: funnies, d-oh, reviewed-2011, cheesetacular, chicklit, romance-contemporary, meh
review:
I must admit that this is my first Gena Showalter book. I really don’t know what made me pick this one, but I was glad I did. It was really fun to read, relaxing and fast. I finished it in two days.
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<![CDATA[Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night (Immortals After Dark, #4)]]> 6563748 This seductive paranormal series continues with a brutal Highland werewolf and an exquisite young witch, adversaries with a blood vendetta between them.

Her breathless kiss haunts him...

Bowen MacRieve of the Lykae clan was nearly destroyed when he lost the one woman meant for him. The ruthless warrior grew even colder, never taking another to his bed—until a smoldering encounter with his enemy, Mariketa the Awaited, reawakens his darkest desires. When sinister forces unite against her, the Highlander finds himself using all his strength and skill to keep her alive.

His slow, hot touch is irresistible...

Temporarily stripped of her powers, Mari is forced to take refuge with her sworn adversary. It's rumored that no one can tempt Bowen's hardened heart, but soon passion burns between them. Though a future together is impossible, she fears he has no intention of letting her go.

No deed is too wicked for her seduction...

If they defeat the evil that surrounds them, can Mari deny Bowen when he demands her body and soul—or will she risk everything for her fierce protector?]]>
401 Kresley Cole 1416571507 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.33 2007 Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night (Immortals After Dark, #4)
author: Kresley Cole
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.33
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2011/05/02
date added: 2024/09/21
shelves: book-crush, ball-busting-chicks, fuzzballs, fanged-and-deadly, demons, witchy, reviewed-2011, romance-paranormal, meh
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<![CDATA[Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark, #5)]]> 8136398 Bestselling author Kresley Cole continues her seductive Immortals After Dark series with this tale of a vampire shunned even by his own kind and a beautiful phantom, bound together by a passion they cannot resist.

A RAVEN-HAIRED TEMPTRESS OF THE DARK...

NƩomi Laress, a famous ballerina from a past century, became a phantom the night she was murdered. Imbued with otherworldly powers but invisible to the living, she haunts her beloved home, scaring away trespassers -- until she encounters a ruthless immortal even more terrifying than NƩomi herself.

A VAMPIRE WARRIOR CONSUMED BY MADNESS...

To prevent him from harming others, Conrad Wroth's brothers imprison him in an abandoned manor. But there, a female only he can see seems determined to drive him further into madness. The exquisite creature torments him with desire, leaving his body racked with lust and his soul torn as he finds himself coveting her for his own.

HOW FAR WILL HE GO TO CLAIM HER?

Yet even if Conrad can win NƩomi, evil still surrounds her. Once he returns to the brutality of his past to protect her, will he succumb to the dark needs seething inside him?]]>
401 Kresley Cole 1416565566 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.28 2008 Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark, #5)
author: Kresley Cole
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2008
rating: 3
read at: 2011/05/04
date added: 2024/09/17
shelves: book-crush, demons, fuzzballs, fanged-and-deadly, witchy, d-oh, reviewed-2011, romance-paranormal, meh
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<![CDATA[A Natural History of Dragons (The Memoirs of Lady Trent, #1)]]> 17787397 A Natural History of Dragons, combining adventure with the inquisitive spirit of the Victorian Age.

You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart—no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon's presence, even for the briefest of moments—even at the risk of one's life—is a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten. . . .

All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day.

Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever.]]>
335 Marie Brennan 1429956313 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.93 2013 A Natural History of Dragons (The Memoirs of Lady Trent, #1)
author: Marie Brennan
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2013
rating: 3
read at: 2013/01/09
date added: 2024/09/17
shelves: arc-galley, fantasy, excitement, the-cover-made-me-do-it, dargons, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, chonk-kitty-judges-you, good-guy-greg, i-am-disappoint, historical, reviewed-2013, misleading-cover-blurb, meh
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<![CDATA[No Rest for the Wicked (Immortals After Dark, #3)]]> 6525208 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Kresley Cole delivers a scorching tale about a foreboding vampire who lives in the shadows—and the beautiful assassin determined to hunt him down—in the ā€œsensationalā€� (RT Book Reviews) second novel of the Immortals After Dark series.Centuries ago, Sebastian Wroth was turned into a vampire against his will. Burdened with hatred and alone for ages, he sees little reason to live. Until an exquisite, fey creature comes to kill him, inadvertently saving him instead. When Kaderin the Cold Hearted lost her two beloved sisters to a vampire attack long ago, a benevolent force deadened her sorrow—accidentally extinguishing all of her emotions. Yet whenever Kaderin encounters Sebastian, her feelings—particularly lust—emerge multiplied. For the first time, she’s unable to complete a kill. And when the prize of a legendary month-long contest is powerful enough to change history, Kaderin will do anything to win it for her sisters. Wanting only to win her, forever, Sebastian competes as well, taking every opportunity—as they travel to ancient tombs and through catacombs, seeking relics around the world—to use her new feelings to seduce her. But when Kaderin is forced to choose between the vampire she’s falling for and reuniting her family, how can she live without either?]]> 384 Kresley Cole 141653119X “”²Ō³śĆ» 3
Now, what I loved about the story was the dynamics of it. Yes, I prefer something to catch my attention and keep it for at least 60% of the book. Unfortunately sometimes it’s difficult for me to find this. No Rest for the Wicked had my full attention from page one, even though I found that the beginning of the story was a bit too sudden. But it wasn’t so bad, eventually I managed to get used to this. The Amazing-Race-like competition was a very good idea; I guess this is what made the whole book so great.

The characters were also nice. I am impressed with Sebastian, he can be a dualist at times and I find that interesting. He is such a kind and intelligent person. I must say I was expecting another brute, so this was a pleasant surprise for me. Kaderinā€� uhmā€� what can I say about her? I hated her. I really really did. I guess she wasn’t made for loving (except by poor Sebastian) so there was no surprise when I wanted to choke her to death. I actually got angry because the author exaggerated with Sebastian chasing her and kissing her ass so much. I doubt any man would do that even if she was his Bride.

All in all I must say that this was a really great read. I can’t wait to see what the next one in this series is about.]]>
4.26 2006 No Rest for the Wicked (Immortals After Dark, #3)
author: Kresley Cole
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2006
rating: 3
read at: 2011/04/26
date added: 2024/09/16
shelves: book-crush, ball-busting-chicks, witchy, fanged-and-deadly, fuzzballs, reviewed-2011, romance-paranormal, meh
review:
Now this is what I’m talkinā€� about! Yes! Finally Kresley Cole decided to take this series one step further. After reading the previous two I was worried I’ll end up being blah towards this series, since I felt it was repetitive, but after this I think this will have a place among my favorites. The book had everything it needed: mind-blowing action, an amazing story, touching moments and hot love scenes. I’m really impressed.

Now, what I loved about the story was the dynamics of it. Yes, I prefer something to catch my attention and keep it for at least 60% of the book. Unfortunately sometimes it’s difficult for me to find this. No Rest for the Wicked had my full attention from page one, even though I found that the beginning of the story was a bit too sudden. But it wasn’t so bad, eventually I managed to get used to this. The Amazing-Race-like competition was a very good idea; I guess this is what made the whole book so great.

The characters were also nice. I am impressed with Sebastian, he can be a dualist at times and I find that interesting. He is such a kind and intelligent person. I must say I was expecting another brute, so this was a pleasant surprise for me. Kaderinā€� uhmā€� what can I say about her? I hated her. I really really did. I guess she wasn’t made for loving (except by poor Sebastian) so there was no surprise when I wanted to choke her to death. I actually got angry because the author exaggerated with Sebastian chasing her and kissing her ass so much. I doubt any man would do that even if she was his Bride.

All in all I must say that this was a really great read. I can’t wait to see what the next one in this series is about.
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<![CDATA[Around the World in Eighty Days]]> 54479 252 Jules Verne 014044906X “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 classics, meh 3.95 1872 Around the World in Eighty Days
author: Jules Verne
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.95
book published: 1872
rating: 3
read at: 2012/01/01
date added: 2024/08/07
shelves: classics, meh
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An Apple for the Creature 13543159 Includes a never-before-published Sookie Stackhouse story!

What could be scarier than the first day of school? How about a crash course in the paranormal from Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner, editors of Home Improvement: Undead Edition? Your worst school nightmares—taking that math test you never studied for, finding yourself naked in school assembly, not knowing which door to enter—will pale in comparison to these thirteen original stories that take academic anxiety to whole new realms.

In #1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris’s story, "Playing Possum," Sookie Stackhouse brings enough birthday cupcakes for her nephew's entire class but finds she's one short when the angry ex-boyfriend of the school secretary shows up.

When her guardian, Kate Daniels, sends her undercover to a school for exceptional children, teenaged Julie learns an all-new definition of "exceptional," in New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews's "Magic Tests."

For those who like fangs with their forensics, New York Times bestselling author Nancy Holder offers "VSI," in which FBI agent Claire is tested as never before in a school for Vampire Scene Investigation.

And in New York Times bestselling author Thomas Sniegoski's "The Bad Hour," Remy Chandler and his dog Marlowe find evil unleashed in an obedience school.

You'll need more than an apple to stave off the creatures in these and nine other stories. Remember your first lesson: resistance is fruitless!

Includes stories by: ILONA ANDREWS, AMBER BENSON, RHYS BOWEN, MIKE CAREY, CHARLAINE HARRIS, DONALD HARSTAD, STEVE HOCKENSMITH, NANCY HOLDER, FAITH HUNTER, TONI L.P. KELNER, MARJORIE LIU, JONATHAN MABERRY, THOMAS SNIEGOSKI]]>
336 Charlaine Harris 0425256804 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.88 2012 An Apple for the Creature
author: Charlaine Harris
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.88
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2013/07/21
date added: 2023/09/03
shelves: suburban-fantasy, short-stories, challenge-2013-sequels, challenge-2013-100-shorts, meh
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<![CDATA[Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction]]> 13533758
It's human nature to wonder about life's twists and turns. But is the future already written - or do you have the power to alter it?

From fantastical prophecies to predictions of how the future will transpire, Foretold is a collection of stories about our universal fascination with life's unknowns and of what is yet to come as interpreted by fourteen of young adult fiction's brightest stars.]]>
351 Carrie Ryan 0385741294 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.96 2012 Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction
author: Carrie Ryan
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.96
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2012/09/15
date added: 2023/09/03
shelves: romance-ish, ghosties, fanged-and-deadly, i-am-disappoint, cool-authors, paranormal-fix, short-stories, ya-is-dead, meh
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<![CDATA[Desperate Duchesses (Desperate Duchesses, #1)]]> 641455 "Welcome to a world of reckless sensuality and glittering sophistication...of dangerously handsome gentlemen and young ladies longing to gain a title . . . of games played for high stakes, including--on occasion--a lady's virtue."

A marquess's sheltered only daughter, Lady Roberta St. Giles falls in love with a man she glimpses across a crowded ballroom: a duke, a game player of consummate skill, a notorious rakehell who shows no interest in marriage--until he lays eyes on Roberta.

Yet the Earl of Gryffyn knows too well that the price required to gain a coronet is often too high. Damon Reeve, the earl, is determined to protect the exquisite Roberta from chasing after the wrong destiny.

Can Damon entice her into a high-stakes game of his own, even if his heart is likely to be lost in the venture?

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384 Eloisa James 0060781939 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.64 2007 Desperate Duchesses (Desperate Duchesses, #1)
author: Eloisa James
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.64
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2011/02/23
date added: 2023/09/03
shelves: book-crush, d-oh, reviewed-2011, romance-historical, meh
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Troll Hunters 13605231 Michael Dahl “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.72 Troll Hunters
author: Michael Dahl
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.72
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2013/01/23
date added: 2023/09/03
shelves: arc-galley, fantasy, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, demons, chonk-kitty-judges-you, right-in-the-childhood, zzzzzzz, reviewed-2013, meh
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<![CDATA[Welcome to Temptation (Dempseys, #1)]]> 9292668 421 Jennifer Crusie 1429964790 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.80 2000 Welcome to Temptation (Dempseys, #1)
author: Jennifer Crusie
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.80
book published: 2000
rating: 3
read at: 2011/06/13
date added: 2023/09/03
shelves: reviewed-2011, chicklit, romance-contemporary, meh
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<![CDATA[Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #5)]]> 6520996 In Caldwell, New York, war rages between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Now the cold heart of a cunning predator will be warmed against its will...

Ruthless and brilliant, Vishous, son of the Bloodletter, possesses a destructive curse and a frightening ability to see the future. As a pretrans growing up in his father's war camp he was tormented and abused. As a member of the Brotherhood, he has no interest in love or emotion, only the battle with the Lessening Society. But when a mortal injury puts him in the care of human surgeon, Dr. Jane Whitcomb compels him to reveal his inner pain and taste true pleasure for the first time-until a destiny he didn't choose takes him into a future that cannot include her...]]>
557 J.R. Ward 1101128569 “”²Ō³śĆ» 2 4.38 2007 Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #5)
author: J.R. Ward
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.38
book published: 2007
rating: 2
read at: 2021/06/17
date added: 2023/09/03
shelves: book-crush, fanged-and-deadly, romance-paranormal, guilty-pleasures, ball-busting-chicks, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, chonk-kitty-judges-you, i-am-disappoint, lust-at-first-sight, meh, paranormal-fix
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Saint City Sinners 7361930 0 Lilith Saintcrow 0316023272 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.62 2007 Saint City Sinners
author: Lilith Saintcrow
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.62
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2013/01/16
date added: 2023/09/03
shelves: suburban-fantasy, the-future-is-dark, demons, infuriating-characters, challenge-2013-sequels, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, d-oh, facepalm, chonk-kitty-judges-you, please-end-it-already, paranormal-fix, whiny-bitches, zzzzzzz, reviewed-2013, meh
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<![CDATA[Heaven, Texas (Chicago Stars, #2)]]> 73084
But nothing’s more dangerous than a wildcat with an angel’s heart in a town too small for a bad boy to hide. And all hell breaks loose when two unforgettable people discover love, laughter, passion ā€� and a match that can only be made in Heaven.]]>
384 Susan Elizabeth Phillips 0380776847 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.04 1995 Heaven, Texas (Chicago Stars, #2)
author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.04
book published: 1995
rating: 3
read at: 2011/02/08
date added: 2023/09/03
shelves: reviewed-2011, chicklit, romance-contemporary, meh
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<![CDATA[Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels, #8)]]> 23435302 This is a previously published edition of ASIN B00OQSF7GY. An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.

In the latest Kate Daniels novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews, magic is coming and going in waves in post-Shift Atlanta—and each crest leaves danger in its wakeā€�

After breaking from life with the Pack, mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate—former Beast Lord Curran Lennart—are adjusting to a very different pace. While they’re thrilled to escape all the infighting, Curran misses the constant challenges of leading the shapeshifters.

So when the Pack offers him its stake in the Mercenary Guild, Curran seizes the opportunity—too bad the Guild wants nothing to do with him and Kate. Luckily, as a veteran merc, Kate can take over any of the Guild’s unfinished jobs in order to bring in money and build their reputation. But what Kate and Curran don’t realize is that the odd jobs they’ve been working are all connected.

An ancient enemy has arisen, and Kate and Curran are the only ones who can stop it—before it takes their city apart piece by piece…]]>
343 Ilona Andrews “”²Ō³śĆ» 4 4.54 2015 Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels, #8)
author: Ilona Andrews
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.54
book published: 2015
rating: 4
read at: 2022/06/27
date added: 2023/09/03
shelves: post-apocalyptic, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, fanged-and-deadly, chonk-kitty-judges-you, fuzzballs, i-am-disappoint, meh, paranormal-fix, suburban-fantasy, zzzzzzz, book-crush
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<![CDATA[This Duchess of Mine (Desperate Duchesses, #5)]]> 8282274
No man can resist Jemma's sensuous allure . . . Except her own husband!

Wedding bells celebrating the arranged marriage between the lovely Duchess of Beaumont and her staid, imperturbable duke had scarcely fallen silent when a shocking discovery sent Jemma running from the ducal mansion. For the next nine years she cavorted abroad, creating one delicious scandal after another (if one is to believe the rumors).

Elijah, Duke of Beaumont, did believe those rumors.

But the handsome duke needs an heir, so he summons his seductive wife home. Jemma laughs at Elijah's cool eyes and icy heart—but to her secret shock, she doesn't share his feelings. In fact, she wants the her husband's heart at her feet.

But what manner of seduction will make a man fall desperately in love . . . with his own wife?]]>
386 Eloisa James 0061880221 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.16 2009 This Duchess of Mine (Desperate Duchesses, #5)
author: Eloisa James
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2009
rating: 3
read at: 2011/06/30
date added: 2023/09/03
shelves: reviewed-2011, romance-historical, meh
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<![CDATA[Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer, #1)]]> 28145767 The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way aroundā€�and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. Since he was five years old he’s been obsessed with the mythic lost city of Weep, but it would take someone bolder than he to cross half the world in search of it. Then a stunning opportunity presents itself, in the person of a hero called the Godslayer and a band of legendary warriors, and he has to seize his chance or lose his dream forever.

What happened in Weep two hundred years ago to cut it off from the rest of the world? What exactly did the Godslayer slay that went by the name of god? And what is the mysterious problem he now seeks help in solving?

The answers await in Weep, but so do more mysteries—including the blue-skinned goddess who appears in Lazlo’s dreams. How did he dream her before he knew she existed? And if all the gods are dead, why does she seem so real?

Welcome to Weep.]]>
528 Laini Taylor “”²Ō³śĆ» 5 excitement, meh, bad-timing 4.37 2017 Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer, #1)
author: Laini Taylor
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2017
rating: 5
read at: 2023/08/20
date added: 2023/08/20
shelves: excitement, meh, bad-timing
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Howlers: First Bite 13455777
Or so she thought�

Lou lost her parents five years ago and life has been a struggle ever since. Along with her twin sister Mel and younger brother Adam, she’s been living with her grandfather and lumped with many of her mother’s old duties. Just as Lou’s grandfather’s money is about to run out, he inherits a property in Dokey Cove, Tasmania. The family moves interstate to start over. Before long, Lou finds herself faced with the town’s darkest secret. It’s a secret that’s been kept since Dokey Cove was founded. And a secret that threatens to rip her family apart.]]>
172 A.J. Beck “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.29 2012 Howlers: First Bite
author: A.J. Beck
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.29
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2012/08/13
date added: 2023/08/16
shelves: freebiez, paranormal-fix, fuzzballs, right-in-the-childhood, reviewed-2012, meh
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Ember (Darkest London, #0.5) 13381917
After a fire consumes the Ellis family fortune, the beautiful and resourceful Miranda finds herself faced with an impossible dilemma: enter a life of petty crime or watch her family succumb to poverty. But once her fiancĆ© learns of her descent into danger—and of the strange, new powers she's discovered—saving her family may come at the high price of her heart.

When Lord Benjamin Archer's one chance for redemption is destroyed by corrupt London antiquarian Hector Ellis, he vows to take what Ellis values most—his daughter Miranda. Forced to hide his face behind masks, Archer travels the world hoping to escape the curse that plagues him so that he can finally claim his prize.

But once Archer returns home to London, will it be revenge he seeks? Or will the flame-haired beauty ignite new, undeniable desires?]]>
88 Kristen Callihan 1455516554 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.66 2012 Ember (Darkest London, #0.5)
author: Kristen Callihan
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.66
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2012/05/05
date added: 2023/08/16
shelves: historical, the-cover-made-me-do-it, reviewed-2012, unconventional-beauty, lust-at-first-sight, short-stories, romance-paranormal, meh
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Fallen 12121361 243 Traci L. Slatton 1935670883 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.95 2011 Fallen
author: Traci L. Slatton
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2011/09/20
date added: 2023/08/16
shelves: arc-galley, dystoteque, book-crush, total-smut, reviewed-2011, romance-ish, meh
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<![CDATA[Demon from the Dark (Immortals After Dark, #10)]]> 8814794 A DANGEROUS DEMON SHE CAN'T RESIST . . .Malkom tormented by his sordid past and racked by vampiric hungers, he's pushed to the brink by the green-eyed beauty under his guard.A MADDENING WITCH HE ACHES TO CLAIM . . .Carrow hiding her own sorrows, she lives only for the next party or prank. Until she meets a tortured warrior worth saving.TRAPPED TOGETHER IN A SAVAGE PRISON . . .In order for Malkom and Carrow to survive, he must unleash both the demon and vampire inside him. When Malkom becomes the nightmare his own people feared, will he lose the woman he craves body and soul?]]> 384 Kresley Cole “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.40 2010 Demon from the Dark (Immortals After Dark, #10)
author: Kresley Cole
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.40
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2011/05/23
date added: 2023/08/16
shelves: book-crush, ball-busting-chicks, demons, fanged-and-deadly, witchy, d-oh, reviewed-2011, romance-paranormal, meh
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<![CDATA[Leaving Paradise (Leaving Paradise, #1)]]> 10490380
After a year in juvenile jail, Caleb’s free . . . if freedom means endless nagging from a transition coach and the prying eyes of the entire town. Coming home should feel good, but his family and ex-girlfriend seem like strangers.

Caleb and Maggie are outsiders, pigeon-holed as "criminal" and "freak." Then the truth emerges about what really happened the night of the accident and, once again, everything changes. It’s a bleak and tortuous journey for Caleb and Maggie, yet they end up finding comfort and strength from a surprising source: each other.]]>
312 Simone Elkeles 0738731137 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.77 2007 Leaving Paradise (Leaving Paradise, #1)
author: Simone Elkeles
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.77
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2011/08/09
date added: 2023/08/16
shelves: contemporary, whiny-bitches, d-oh, reviewed-2011, welcome-to-snoozeville, cheesetacular, romance-ya, meh
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<![CDATA[Hades: Lord of the Dead (Olympians, #4)]]> 11504610 Nothing ever changes in the land of the dead.

Deep in this hidden Kingdom beneath the earth, countless spirits await the end of time. Hades, the lord of this dire realm, Waits with them... until one day, the Lord of the Dead takes a wife. Or tries to, anyway.

And then all Hades breaks loose.]]>
77 George O'Connor 1596434341 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.18 2012 Hades: Lord of the Dead (Olympians, #4)
author: George O'Connor
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2012/01/13
date added: 2023/08/16
shelves: arc-galley, comics, d-oh, reviewed-2012, meh
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<![CDATA[When the Duke Returns (Desperate Duchesses, #4)]]> 8282273
Married by proxy as a child, Lady Isidore has spent years fending off lecherous men in every European court while waiting to meet her husband. She's determined to accept him, no matter how unattractive the duke turns out to be. When she finally lures Simeon Jermyn back to London, his dark handsomeness puts Isidore's worst fears to rest—until disaster strikes.

The duke demands an annulment.

Forsaking his adventuresome past, Simeon has returned to London ready to embrace the life of a proper duke, only to find that his supposed wife is too ravishing, too headstrong, and too sensual to be the docile duchess he has in mind. But Isidore will not give up her claim to the title—or him—without a fight.

She will do whatever it takes to capture Simeon's heart, even if it means sacrificing her virtue. After all, a consummated marriage cannot be annulled.

Yet in forcing Simeon into a delicious surrender, will Isidore risk not only her dignity—but her heart?]]>
386 Eloisa James 0061980153 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.06 2008 When the Duke Returns (Desperate Duchesses, #4)
author: Eloisa James
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.06
book published: 2008
rating: 3
read at: 2011/06/07
date added: 2023/08/16
shelves: d-oh, reviewed-2011, romance-historical, meh
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1984 5470 328 George Orwell “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.15 1949 1984
author: George Orwell
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.15
book published: 1949
rating: 3
read at: 2011/04/14
date added: 2023/08/16
shelves: classics, dystoteque, reviewed-2011, great-concept, meh
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<![CDATA[There's a Human in my Closet! (Undead Zed, #1)]]> 15761878 26 Ryan Leach “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.90 2012 There's a Human in my Closet! (Undead Zed, #1)
author: Ryan Leach
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.90
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2013/06/22
date added: 2023/08/08
shelves: rotten-stinky-walking-dead, right-in-the-childhood, meh
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<![CDATA[Devil's Business (Black London, #4)]]> 11779401
But the shadow side of the City of Angels turns out to be more treacherous than they ever imagined. Together, Pete and Jack must navigate a landscape teeming with hostile magic-users and fight an unknown enemy. When their investigation leads to a confrontation with the demon Belial, Jack learns that he wasn't the only thing to escape from Hell. Now it’s up to him and Pete to track and eliminate an evil older than the Black itself—before it turns L.A. into Hell on Earth. And destroys life as they know it back at home...]]>
336 Caitlin Kittredge “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.94 2011 Devil's Business (Black London, #4)
author: Caitlin Kittredge
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.94
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2014/01/24
date added: 2023/08/08
shelves: could-have-been-sooo-much-better, d-oh, demons, facepalm, meh, chonk-kitty-judges-you, good-guy-greg, i-am-disappoint, paranormal-fix, suburban-fantasy, reviewed-2014
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<![CDATA[Red Fox (Experiment in Terror, #2)]]> 11754833 Book two in the slow-burn horror romance series, Experiment in Terror, by the New York Times bestselling author of The Forbidden Man and The Pact In the forĀ­gotĀ­ten town of Red Fox, a Navajo couĀ­ple is torĀ­tured by things unseen and by motives unknown. Wild aniĀ­mals slink through their house in the dark, a barĀ­rage of stones pound their roof nightly, and mutiĀ­lated sheep carĀ­casses are turnĀ­ing up on their propĀ­erty. Armed with a camĀ­era and just enough to go on, Perry and Dex travel to the desĀ­oĀ­late locale, hopĀ­ing to film the superĀ­natĀ­ural occurĀ­rences and add credĀ­iĀ­bilĀ­ity to their flailĀ­ing webĀ­cast. Only their show has a lot more workĀ­ing against them than just growĀ­ing pains. Tested by dubiĀ­ous ranch hands, a ghost from Dex’s past, and shapeshiftĀ­ing decepĀ­tion, the amaĀ­teur ghost hunters must learn to trust each other in order to fight the most ancient of myths…or die trying. The Experiment in Terror Series is a nine-book series that started in 2011. They must be read in order, including the four novellas. There is crude language in all books, and as the series goes on, graphic sex scenes, as well as scenes of horror and gore. Sensitive readers are advised.]]> 300 Karina Halle “”²Ō³śĆ» 2 4.21 2011 Red Fox (Experiment in Terror, #2)
author: Karina Halle
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.21
book published: 2011
rating: 2
read at: 2021/12/27
date added: 2023/08/08
shelves: ghosties, challenge-2013-sequels, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, new-adult, romance-ish, meh
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<![CDATA[Flip This Zombie (Living with the Dead, #2)]]> 8437831
There are lots of zombies and that means lots of customers. . .Except one of them doesn't want the zombies dead, he wants them alive and ready for experimentation. Mad scientists make for difficult clients and this time, Sarah and David might have bitten off more than they can chew.]]>
250 Jesse Petersen 0316102954 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.89 2011 Flip This Zombie (Living with the Dead, #2)
author: Jesse Petersen
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2012/05/14
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: rotten-stinky-walking-dead, suburban-fantasy, funnies, skimfest, chonk-kitty-judges-you, d-oh, cheesetacular, reviewed-2012, meh
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<![CDATA[The Silent Grove (Dragon Age Graphic Novels #1)]]> 13633057
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82 David Gaider 1595829164 “”²Ō³śĆ» 4 3.87 2012 The Silent Grove (Dragon Age Graphic Novels #1)
author: David Gaider
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.87
book published: 2012
rating: 4
read at: 2012/06/30
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: arc-galley, comics, excitement, fantasy, reviewed-2012, meh, rgb-gamers
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<![CDATA[This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, #5)]]> 6871617 Danger waits on both sides of the grave.

Half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her vampire husband Bones have fought for their lives, as well as for their relationship. But just when they've triumphed over the latest battle, Cat's new and unexpected abilities threaten to upset a long-standing balance...

With the mysterious disappearance of vampires, rumors abound that a species war is brewing. A zealot is inciting tensions between the vampires and ghouls, and if these two powerful groups clash, innocent mortals could become collateral damage.

Now Cat and Bones are forced to seek help from a dangerous "ally" - the ghoul queen of New Orleans herself. But the price of her assistance may prove more treacherous than even the threat of a supernatural war... to say nothing of the repercussions Cat never imagined.]]>
357 Jeaniene Frost 0061783188 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.26 2011 This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, #5)
author: Jeaniene Frost
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2011/03/01
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: book-crush, paranormal-fix, total-smut, ball-busting-chicks, suburban-fantasy, fanged-and-deadly, reviewed-2011, needs-a-good-reread, ghosties, meh
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The Graveyard Book 6746355
Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead? And then there are beings such as ghouls that aren't really one thing or the other.

The Graveyard Book won the Newbery Medal and the Carnegie Medal and is a Hugo Award Winner for Best Novel.]]>
325 Neil Gaiman 0061972657 “”²Ō³śĆ» 4 4.39 2008 The Graveyard Book
author: Neil Gaiman
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.39
book published: 2008
rating: 4
read at: 2020/11/10
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: dark-so-dark, ya-is-dead, ya-fantasy, challenge-october-horror, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, ghosties, excitement, meh, great-concept, i-am-disappoint, not-my-cup
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Brood of Bones 12834651 368 A.E. Marling 0984022384 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.63 2011 Brood of Bones
author: A.E. Marling
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.63
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2013/05/30
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: freebiez, fantasy, weird-shit-is-weird, meh
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<![CDATA[The Archived (The Archived, #1)]]> 16095936 Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books.

Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures that only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive. Da first brought Mackenzie Bishop here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself. Now Da is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was: a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often-violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive.

Being a Keeper isn't just dangerous-it's a constant reminder of those Mac has lost. Da's death was hard enough, but now that her little brother is gone too, Mac starts to wonder about the boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking. In the Archive, the dead must never be disturbed. And yet, someone is deliberately altering Histories, erasing essential chapters. Unless Mac can piece together what remains, the Archive itself might crumble and fall.

In this haunting, richly imagined novel, Victoria Schwab reveals the thin lines between past and present, love and pain, trust and deceit, unbearable loss and hardwon redemption.]]>
336 Victoria E. Schwab “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.01 2013 The Archived (The Archived, #1)
author: Victoria E. Schwab
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2013
rating: 3
read at: 2013/02/07
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: ya-is-dead, paranormal-fix, ghosties, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, fucking-love-triangles, i-am-disappoint, zzzzzzz, reviewed-2013, meh
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<![CDATA[Hold Me Closer, Necromancer (Necromancer, #1)]]> 9463117
Turns out Douglas is a necromancer who raises the dead for cash and sees potential in Sam. Then Sam discovers he's a necromancer too, but with strangely latent powers. And his worst nightmare wants to join forces . . . or else.

With only a week to figure things out, Sam needs all the help he can get. Luckily he lives in Seattle, which has nearly as many paranormal types as it does coffee places. But even with newfound friends, will Sam be able to save his skin?

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.]]>
343 Lish McBride 1429941103 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.84 2010 Hold Me Closer, Necromancer (Necromancer, #1)
author: Lish McBride
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.84
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2011/11/11
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: paranormal-fix, ya-is-dead, suburban-fantasy, rotten-stinky-walking-dead, fuzzballs, is-it-just-me-goddammit, d-oh, reviewed-2011, excitement, i-am-disappoint, meh
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Sin Undone (Demonica, #5) 8913194 313 Larissa Ione 0446574783 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.36 2010 Sin Undone (Demonica, #5)
author: Larissa Ione
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2011/04/18
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: book-crush, ball-busting-chicks, demons, fanged-and-deadly, fuzzballs, reviewed-2011, romance-paranormal, meh
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<![CDATA[Dead Man Rising (Dante Valentine, #2)]]> 8177262 417 Lilith Saintcrow “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 Working for the Devil. It sucked me in since page one. Dead Man Rising however, did not. I didn’t take this as a sign. I should have.

Dead Man Rising’s story did not work for me at all. I don’t know why but Dante’s past doesn’t interest me so much. Yes, she got tortured, and I feel bad for her, but meh. You know? Meh. The story was extremely mediocre if you ask me.]]>
3.68 2006 Dead Man Rising (Dante Valentine, #2)
author: Lilith Saintcrow
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.68
book published: 2006
rating: 3
read at: 2012/11/14
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: suburban-fantasy, ball-busting-chicks, ghosties, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, demons, fucking-love-triangles, i-am-disappoint, paranormal-fix, book-crush, reviewed-2012, meh
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I really REALLY liked Working for the Devil. It sucked me in since page one. Dead Man Rising however, did not. I didn’t take this as a sign. I should have.

Dead Man Rising’s story did not work for me at all. I don’t know why but Dante’s past doesn’t interest me so much. Yes, she got tortured, and I feel bad for her, but meh. You know? Meh. The story was extremely mediocre if you ask me.
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<![CDATA[A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #2)]]> 7005980 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Kresley Cole’s sizzling series, a fierce werewolf and a bewitching vampire become unlikely soul mates whose passion will test the boundaries of life and death.

After enduring years of torture from the vampire horde, Lachlain MacRieve, leader of the Lykae Clan, is enraged to find the predestined mate he’s waited millennia for is a vampire. Or partly one. Emmaline Troy is a small, ethereal half Valkyrie/half vampire, who somehow begins to soothe the fury burning within him.

Sheltered Emmaline finally sets out to uncover the truth about her deceased parents—until a powerful Lykae claims her as his mate and forces her back to his ancestral Scottish castle. There, her fear of the Lykae—and their notorious dark desires—ebbs as he begins a slow, wicked seduction to sate her own dark cravings.

Yet when an ancient evil from her past resurfaces, will their desire deepen into a love that can bring a proud warrior to his knees and turn a gentle beauty into the fighter she was born to be?]]>
384 Kresley Cole 1416523006 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.00 2006 A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #2)
author: Kresley Cole
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2006
rating: 3
read at: 2011/04/24
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: book-crush, fuzzballs, fanged-and-deadly, d-oh, reviewed-2011, cheesetacular, romance-paranormal, meh
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<![CDATA[Kissing Sin (Riley Jenson Guardian, #2)]]> 6980163 236 Keri Arthur 0440336600 “”²Ō³śĆ» 2 4.01 2007 Kissing Sin (Riley Jenson Guardian, #2)
author: Keri Arthur
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2007
rating: 2
read at: 2015/01/15
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: paranormal-fix, total-smut, ball-busting-chicks, suburban-fantasy, fanged-and-deadly, fuzzballs, d-oh, meh, chonk-kitty-judges-you, shouldve-known-better, only-if-desperate, wtf-am-i-doing, zzzzzzz
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The Batman Chronicles, Vol. 1 107029
Batman Chronicles, Volume 1 reprints Batman stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-37 and BATMAN #1, featuring the earliest adventures of the Dark Knight by Batman creator Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Gardner Fox, Jerry Robinson and Sheldon Moldoff.

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190 Bill Finger 1401204457 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.13 2005 The Batman Chronicles, Vol. 1
author: Bill Finger
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2005
rating: 3
read at: 2012/10/26
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: comics, reviewed-2012, facepalm, meh
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Heart of Iron 11956060
Sasha and Jack find themselves trying to stop a war brewing between the three empires. The only place they can turn to for help is the Heavenly Kingdom of Great Peace, newly founded by the Taiping rebels. Pursued by the terrifying Dame Florence Nightingale of the British Secret Service, Sasha and Jack escape across Siberia via train to China. Sasha discovers that Jack is not quite the person she thought he was . . . but then again, neither is she.]]>
320 Ekaterina Sedia “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.24 2011 Heart of Iron
author: Ekaterina Sedia
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.24
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2013/04/27
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: ya-is-dead, steam-funk, excitement, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, chonk-kitty-judges-you, good-guy-greg, i-am-disappoint, reviewed-2013, meh
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Automatic Woman 15789345
But when theft turns to murder and murder turns to conspiracy, can Jolly keep his head above water? Can a thief catcher catch a killer?]]>
200 Nathan L. Yocum 1620070766 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.63 2011 Automatic Woman
author: Nathan L. Yocum
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.63
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2013/01/01
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: steam-funk, arc-galley, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, not-my-cup, reviewed-2013, meh
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Zombie Fairy Tales 9550856
Included
Zombie Cinderella
Beauty & The Zom-Beast
Sleeping Zom-Beauty
Little Red Rotting Hood
The Princess and the Zomb-Pea
Moldy-locks and the Three Bears
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37 Jill Myles “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.49 2010 Zombie Fairy Tales
author: Jill Myles
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.49
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2012/05/09
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: rotten-stinky-walking-dead, fairytales, funnies, reviewed-2012, short-stories, meh
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<![CDATA[Married with Zombies (Living with the Dead, #1)]]> 7716140
Meet Sarah and David.

Once upon a time they met and fell in love. But now they're on the verge of divorce and going to couples' counseling. On a routine trip to their counselor, they notice a few odd things -- the lack of cars on the highway, the missing security guard, and the fact that their counselor, Dr. Kelly, is ripping out her previous client's throat.

Meet the Zombies.

Now, Sarah and David are fighting for survival in the middle of the zombie apocalypse. But, just because there are zombies, doesn't mean your other problems go away. If the zombies don't eat their brains, they might just kill each other.]]>
272 Jesse Petersen 0316102865 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.75 2010 Married with Zombies (Living with the Dead, #1)
author: Jesse Petersen
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.75
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2012/03/20
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: spoopums, funnies, paranormal-fix, rotten-stinky-walking-dead, suburban-fantasy, whiny-bitches, d-oh, reviewed-2012, meh
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<![CDATA[A Duke of Her Own (Desperate Duchesses, #6)]]> 8126314
Leopold Dautry, the notorious Duke of Villiers, must wed quickly and nobly—and his choices, alas, are few. The Duke of Montague's daughter, Eleanor, is exquisitely beautiful and fiercely intelligent. Villiers betroths himself to her without further ado.

After all, no other woman really qualifies. Lisette, the outspoken daughter of the Duke of Gilner, cares nothing for clothing or decorum. She's engaged to another man, and doesn't give a fig for status or title. Half the ton believes Lisette mad—and Villiers is inclined to agree.

Torn between logic and passion, between intelligence and imagination, Villiers finds himself drawn to the very edge of impropriety. But it is not until he's in a duel to the death, fighting for the reputation of the woman he loves, that Villiers finally realizes that the greatest risk may not be in the dueling field . . .

But in the bedroom. And the heart.]]>
404 Eloisa James 0061976040 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.29 2009 A Duke of Her Own (Desperate Duchesses, #6)
author: Eloisa James
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2009
rating: 3
read at: 2011/07/19
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: is-it-just-me-goddammit, d-oh, reviewed-2011, i-am-disappoint, romance-historical, meh
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Faking It (Dempseys #2) 6348553 From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Crusie comes Faking It, a deliciously sassy novel of intrigue, seduction, blackmail, art forgery, split personalities, and really great sex.Meet the Goodnights, a respectable family who run a respectable art gallery—and have for generations. There's Gwen, the matriarch, who likes to escape reality; Eve, the oldest daughter, who has a slight identity problem (she has two); Nadine, the granddaughter, who's ready to follow in the family footsteps as soon as she can find a set that isn't leading off a cliff. And last, Matilda, the youngest daughter, who has inherited the secret locked down in the basement of the Goodnight Gallery, a secret she's willing to do almost anything to keep, even break into a house in the dead of night to steal back her past. Meet the Dempseys, or at least meet Davy, a reformed con man who's just been ripped off for a cool three million by his financial manager, who then gallantly turned it over to Clea Lewis, the most beautiful sociopath Davy ever slept with. Davy wants the money back, but more than that, he'll do anything to keep Clea from winning, including break into her house in the dead of night to steal back his future. One collision in a closet later, Tilda and Davy reluctantly join forces to combat Clea, suspicious art collectors, a disgruntled heir, and an exasperated hit man, all the while coping with a mutant dachshund, a jukebox stuck in the sixties, questionable sex, and the growing realization that they can't turn their backs on the people they were meant to be . . . or the people they were born to love.]]> 432 Jennifer Crusie “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.17 2002 Faking It (Dempseys #2)
author: Jennifer Crusie
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2002
rating: 3
read at: 2011/07/21
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: reviewed-2011, chicklit, romance-contemporary, meh
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The Hobbit 6428445 J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar. Encounters with trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon, Smaug, and a rather unwilling presence at the Battle of the Five Armies are just some of the adventures that befall Bilbo. Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of children's fiction. Written by Professor Tolkien for his own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when published.

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322 J.R.R. Tolkien 0061952842 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.45 1937 The Hobbit
author: J.R.R. Tolkien
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.45
book published: 1937
rating: 3
read at: 2011/05/11
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: classics, d-oh, reviewed-2011, meh
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<![CDATA[Shades of Blood (Warriors of Ankh, #3)]]> 11382317 342 Samantha Young 1468009575 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.14 2011 Shades of Blood (Warriors of Ankh, #3)
author: Samantha Young
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2016/03/08
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: book-crush, ya-is-dead, cool-authors, reviewed-2012, romance-ish, romance-paranormal, meh, whiny-bitches
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Velveteen 13414964
The problem is she landed in purgatory. And while it’s not a fiery inferno, it’s certainly no heaven. It’s gray, ashen, and crumbling more and more by the day, and everyone has a job to do. Which doesn’t leave Velveteen much time to do anything about what’s really on her mind.

Bonesaw.

Velveteen aches to deliver the bloody punishment her killer deserves. And she’s figured out just how to do it. She’ll haunt him for the rest of his days.

It’ll be brutal... and awesome.

But crossing the divide between the living and the dead has devastating consequences. Velveteen’s obsessive haunting cracks the foundations of purgatory and jeopardizes her very soul. A risk she’s willing to take—except fate has just given her reason to stick around: an unreasonably hot and completely off-limits coworker.

Velveteen can’t help herself when it comes to breaking rules... or getting revenge. And she just might be angry enough to take everyone down with her.]]>
447 Daniel Marks 038574224X “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.63 2012 Velveteen
author: Daniel Marks
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.63
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2012/10/15
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: romance-ish, ghosties, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, chonk-kitty-judges-you, good-guy-greg, lust-at-first-sight, im-a-crepe-im-a-weirdo, paranormal-fix, ya-is-dead, great-concept, reviewed-2012, meh
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Nightshade (Nightshade #1) 9084118 Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she’ll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her mastersā€� laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. By following her heart, she might lose everything - including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice?

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465 Andrea Cremer 1101198346 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.86 2010 Nightshade (Nightshade #1)
author: Andrea Cremer
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.86
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2011/08/14
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: paranormal-fix, ya-is-dead, ball-busting-chicks, fuzzballs, fucking-love-triangles, whiny-bitches, reviewed-2011, romance-ish, cheesetacular, meh
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<![CDATA[Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Immortals After Dark, #9)]]> 8187043 #1New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole enraptures again with this seductive tale of a fierce werewolf prince who will stop at nothing to protect the lovely archer he covets from afar.

A DANGEROUS BEAUTY...

Lucia the Huntress: as mysterious as she is exquisite, she harbors secrets that threaten to destroy her -- and those she loves.

AN UNCONTROLLABLE NEED...

Garreth MacRieve, Prince of the Lykae: the brutal Highland warrior who burns to finally claim this maddeningly sensual creature as his own.

THAT LEAD TO A PLEASURE SO WICKED....

From the shadows, Garreth has long watched over Lucia. Now, the only way to keep the proud huntress safe from harm is to convince her to accept him as her guardian. To do this, Garreth will ruthlessly exploit Lucia's greatest weakness -- her wanton desire for him.]]>
452 Kresley Cole “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.38 2010 Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Immortals After Dark, #9)
author: Kresley Cole
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.38
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2011/05/17
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: book-crush, ball-busting-chicks, demons, fanged-and-deadly, fuzzballs, reviewed-2011, romance-paranormal, meh
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<![CDATA[The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear (Zamonia, #1)]]> 62032 Captain Bluebear tells the story of his first 13-1/2 lives spent on the mysterious continent of Zamonia, where intelligence is an infectious disease, water flows uphill, and dangers lie in wait for him around every corner.

"A bluebear has twenty-seven lives. I shall recount thirteen and a half of them in this book but keep quiet about the rest," says the narrator of Walter Moers’s epic adventure. "What about the Minipirates? What about the Hobgoblins, the Spiderwitch, the Babbling Billows, the Troglotroll, the Mountain Maggotā€� Mine is a tale of mortal danger and eternal love, of hair’s breadth, last-minute escapes." Welcome to the fantastic world of Zamonia, populated by all manner of extraordinary characters. It’s a land of imaginative lunacy and supreme adventure, wicked satire and epic fantasy, all mixed together, turned on its head, and lavishly illustrated by the author.]]>
704 Walter Moers 1585678449 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.27 1999 The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear (Zamonia, #1)
author: Walter Moers
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.27
book published: 1999
rating: 3
read at: 2012/11/07
date added: 2023/08/05
shelves: fantasy, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, demons, great-concept, i-am-disappoint, welcome-to-snoozeville, reviewed-2012, meh
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Moonglow (Darkest London, #2) 13223551 Once the seeds of desire are sown . . .

Finally free of her suffocating marriage, widow Daisy Ellis Craigmore is ready to embrace the pleasures of life that have long been denied her. Yet her new-found freedom is short lived. A string of unexplained murders has brought danger to Daisy's door, forcing her to turn to the most unlikely of saviors . . .

Their growing passion knows no bounds . . .

Ian Ranulf, the Marquis of Northrup, has spent lifetimes hiding his primal nature from London society. But now a vicious killer threatens to expose his secrets. Ian must step out of the shadows and protect the beautiful, fearless Daisy, who awakens in him desires he thought long dead. As their quest to unmask the villain draws them closer together, Daisy has no choice but to reveal her own startling secret, and Ian must face the undeniable truth: Losing his heart to Daisy may be the only way to save his soul.]]>
432 Kristen Callihan 1455511099 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.81 2012 Moonglow (Darkest London, #2)
author: Kristen Callihan
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.81
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2017/01/02
date added: 2023/08/01
shelves: the-cover-made-me-do-it, arc-galley, cheesetacular, chonk-kitty-judges-you, fuzzballs, lust-at-first-sight, excitement, i-am-disappoint, reviewed-2012, romance-historical, romance-paranormal, facepalm, meh
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<![CDATA[Chain Reaction (Perfect Chemistry, #3)]]> 12369460 ASIN: B005ERL4CM updated version found here

Luis Fuentes is a good boy who doesn't live with the angst that his big brothers, Alex and Carlos, have always lived with. Luis is smart, funny, and has big dreams of becoming an astronaut. But when he falls for the wrong girl,

Luis enters a dark world he's never known, and just when he thinks he's got life all figured out, learns some disturbing news about his family that destroys his positive outlook on life. Will that Fuentes bad boy streak come out with a vengeance and lure Luis to live on the edge like his new girlfriend and his own father?

Continuing all the steamy romance of the first two books, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Simone Elkeles gives fans one more satisfying taste of the irresistible Fuentes boys.]]>
319 Simone Elkeles “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.07 2011 Chain Reaction (Perfect Chemistry, #3)
author: Simone Elkeles
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.07
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2011/08/26
date added: 2023/08/01
shelves: contemporary, d-oh, reviewed-2011, romance-ya, meh
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Aftermath (Sirantha Jax, #5) 11750621 322 Ann Aguirre 1101543582 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.14 2011 Aftermath (Sirantha Jax, #5)
author: Ann Aguirre
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2011/11/20
date added: 2023/08/01
shelves: sci-fi, suburban-fantasy, d-oh, the-cover-made-me-do-it, cool-authors, reviewed-2011, romance-ish, i-am-disappoint, please-end-it-already, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, meh
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<![CDATA[The Dead Girls' Dance (The Morganville Vampires, #2)]]> 6282699 Watch a Windows Media trailer for this book.]]> 256 Rachel Caine 1101128666 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3
The Dead Girls' Dance didn’t impress me much. I felt like the events that the story focused on weren’t so interesting, and this didn’t get me in the right mood. I didn’t think it was better than Glass Houses, and it wasn’t worse. Claire was better though. Eve and Michael were as good as ever. Shane. Meh. He bothered me many times, but in the end, he was alight.

I got used to Rachel Caine’s cliffhangers so I was bracing myself for a big one. Nope. It was rather stupid if you ask me. My good friend Alk told me that book #3, Midnight Alley, is badass so I’m pretty excited about it. Will be reading it asap.]]>
4.04 2007 The Dead Girls' Dance (The Morganville Vampires, #2)
author: Rachel Caine
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2013/03/08
date added: 2023/08/01
shelves: fanged-and-deadly, paranormal-fix, ya-is-dead, challenge-2013-sequels, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, facepalm, chonk-kitty-judges-you, suburban-fantasy, cliffhangers-dont-you-love-them, reviewed-2013, meh
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I’m going to make this real short, so here are some thoughts.

The Dead Girls' Dance didn’t impress me much. I felt like the events that the story focused on weren’t so interesting, and this didn’t get me in the right mood. I didn’t think it was better than Glass Houses, and it wasn’t worse. Claire was better though. Eve and Michael were as good as ever. Shane. Meh. He bothered me many times, but in the end, he was alight.

I got used to Rachel Caine’s cliffhangers so I was bracing myself for a big one. Nope. It was rather stupid if you ask me. My good friend Alk told me that book #3, Midnight Alley, is badass so I’m pretty excited about it. Will be reading it asap.
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Oblivion (Nevermore, #3) 9755769
The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins? —Edgar Allan Poe

The fine line between life and death blurred long ago for Isobel Lanley. After a deadly confrontation with Varen in the dreamworld, she’s terrified to return to that desolate and dangerous place. But when her nightmares resume, bleeding into reality, she is left with no choice. Varen’s darkness is catching up to her. To everything. Threatening to devour it all.

Isobel fears for her world. For her sanity and Varen’s—especially after a fresh and devastating loss. To make matters worse, the ghostly demon Lilith wants Varen for her own, and she will do anything to keep him in her grasp—anything.

Can Isobel ever find her happy ending? Worlds collide and fates are sealed in this breathtaking finale to the Nevermore trilogy.]]>
448 Kelly Creagh 1442436298 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.10 2015 Oblivion (Nevermore, #3)
author: Kelly Creagh
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2015
rating: 3
read at: 2015/08/03
date added: 2023/08/01
shelves: excitement, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, dick-move-bro, demons, facepalm, chonk-kitty-judges-you, meh, goth-goth-baby, i-am-disappoint, paranormal-fix, ya-is-dead
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Seraphina (Seraphina, #1) 13148184 New York Times bestselling and Morris Award-winning debut, Rachel Hartman introduces mathematical dragons in an alternative-medieval world to fantasy and science-fiction readers of all ages. Eragon-author Christopher Paolini calls them, "Some of the most interesting dragons I've read in fantasy."

Four decades of peace have done little to ease the mistrust between humans and dragons in the kingdom of Goredd. Folding themselves into human shape, dragons attend court as ambassadors, and lend their rational, mathematical minds to universities as scholars and teachers. As the treaty's anniversary draws near, however, tensions are high.

Seraphina Dombegh has reason to fear both sides. An unusually gifted musician, she joins the court just as a member of the royal family is murdered—in suspiciously draconian fashion. Seraphina is drawn into the investigation, partnering with the captain of the Queen's Guard, the dangerously perceptive Prince Lucian Kiggs. While they begin to uncover hints of a sinister plot to destroy the peace, Seraphina struggles to protect her own secret, the secret behind her musical gift, one so terrible that its discovery could mean her very life.]]>
499 Rachel Hartman 0307968928 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.96 2012 Seraphina (Seraphina, #1)
author: Rachel Hartman
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.96
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2012/11/08
date added: 2023/08/01
shelves: ya-is-dead, romance-ish, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, ya-fantasy, audiobook, great-concept, paranormal-fix, reviewed-2012, meh
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Slumber (The Fade, #1) 11250718
Setting off on a journey to retrieve the plant that will cure Haydyn and subsequently the ills that will befall them all if she dies, Rogan is stuck in close quarters with a protector she distrusts above all others.

Wolfe Stovia.

The son of the man who destroyed Rogan’s family.

At a constant battle of wills with the handsome Captain of the Guard, Rogan just knows this adventure together will be fraught with tension. She never imagined, however, that the quest would be so dangerousā€� not least of all when she finds herself falling for a man she could have sworn was her no.1 enemy…]]>
376 Samantha Young “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.89 2011 Slumber (The Fade, #1)
author: Samantha Young
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2012/05/05
date added: 2023/08/01
shelves: ya-is-dead, the-cover-made-me-do-it, romance-ish, d-oh, historical, paranormal-fix, reviewed-2012, fairytales, freebiez, i-am-disappoint, meh
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<![CDATA[Brotherhood (Assassin's Creed, #2)]]> 8909631 I will journey to the black heart of a corrupt empire to root out my foes. But Rome wasn't built in a day and it won't be restored by a lone assassin. I am Ezio Auditore da Firenze. This is my Brotherhood...

Rome, once mighty, lies in ruins. The city swarms with suffering and degradation, her citizens living in the shadow of the ruthless Borgia family. Only one man can free the people from the Borgia tyranny- Ezio Auditore, the Master Assassin.

Ezio's quest will test him to his limits. Cesare Borgia, a man more villainous and dangerous than his father, the Pope, will not rest until he has conquered Italy. And in such treacherous times, conspiracy is everywhere, even within the ranks of the Brotherhood itself...]]>
521 Oliver Bowden 0441020577 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.97 2010 Brotherhood (Assassin's Creed, #2)
author: Oliver Bowden
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.97
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2012/02/16
date added: 2023/08/01
shelves: fantasy, book-crush, chonk-kitty-judges-you, d-oh, the-cover-made-me-do-it, reviewed-2012, i-am-disappoint, meh, rgb-gamers
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<![CDATA[Juliet Immortal (Juliet Immortal, #1)]]> 9972882 These violent delights have violent ends
And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,
Which as they kiss consume.
-William Shakespeare,
ROMEO AND JULIET

Juliet Capulet didn't take her own life. She was murdered by the person she trusted most, her new husband, Romeo Montague, who made the sacrifice to ensure his own immortality. But Romeo didn't anticipate that Juliet would be granted eternal life as well, and would become an agent for the Ambassadors of Light.

For seven hundred years, Juliet has struggled to preserve romantic love and the lives of the innocent, while Romeo has fought for the dark side, seeking to destroy the human heart. Until now.

Now Juliet has found her own forbidden love, and Romeo, O Romeo, will do everything in his power to destroy their happiness.

Secrets unfold and surprises abound in Stacey Jay's powerfully dark romance, which reunites literature's most tragic couple.]]>
306 Stacey Jay 0385740166 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.54 2011 Juliet Immortal (Juliet Immortal, #1)
author: Stacey Jay
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.54
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2012/02/22
date added: 2023/07/26
shelves: buddy-or-group-read, demons, chonk-kitty-judges-you, book-crush, paranormal-fix, rotten-stinky-walking-dead, whiny-bitches, ya-is-dead, dafuq-did-i-just-read, d-oh, reviewed-2012, romance-ish, facepalm, meh
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<![CDATA[Doubleblind (Sirantha Jax, #3)]]> 8182375 322 Ann Aguirre 1101140364 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.03 2009 Doubleblind (Sirantha Jax, #3)
author: Ann Aguirre
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2009
rating: 3
read at: 2011/10/24
date added: 2023/07/26
shelves: sci-fi, suburban-fantasy, d-oh, the-cover-made-me-do-it, cool-authors, reviewed-2011, romance-ish, meh
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<![CDATA[Lord of Misrule (Morganville Vampires, #5)]]> 6325184
Violent black cyclone clouds hover, promising a storm of devastating proportions as student Claire Danvers and her friends prepare to defend Morganville against elements both natural and unnatural.
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260 Rachel Caine 1440660859 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 Lord of Misrule will finally be THE five-star Morganville book, but it seems like we’re back to the ā€œcould have been so much betterā€� state.

I have no idea what went wrong with this book. It had a pretty good, yet weird, start but by the end, things got confusing and messed up. There are a bunch of characters that grew even more in my eyes, Claire, Shane, and most importantly Myrnin. Michael and Eve were still great but I feel like I didn’t get enough of them, especially when it comes to Michael. Poor Eve ended up carrying a huge load on her shoulders. I won’t get into details regarding that, go ahead and read the book if you want to know what I’m talking about.

I can’t seem to know how to review this book so I guess I’ll leave it at that. It was good but could have been much much better. The ending was a mess. Really. But what am I expecting? It’s Rachel Caine after all. Let’s see what Morganville #6 is going to throw our way.]]>
4.13 2008 Lord of Misrule (Morganville Vampires, #5)
author: Rachel Caine
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2008
rating: 3
read at: 2013/04/18
date added: 2023/07/26
shelves: ya-is-dead, fanged-and-deadly, challenge-2013-sequels, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, paranormal-fix, reviewed-2013, meh
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So it’s another three-star rating from my side. I was hoping Lord of Misrule will finally be THE five-star Morganville book, but it seems like we’re back to the ā€œcould have been so much betterā€� state.

I have no idea what went wrong with this book. It had a pretty good, yet weird, start but by the end, things got confusing and messed up. There are a bunch of characters that grew even more in my eyes, Claire, Shane, and most importantly Myrnin. Michael and Eve were still great but I feel like I didn’t get enough of them, especially when it comes to Michael. Poor Eve ended up carrying a huge load on her shoulders. I won’t get into details regarding that, go ahead and read the book if you want to know what I’m talking about.

I can’t seem to know how to review this book so I guess I’ll leave it at that. It was good but could have been much much better. The ending was a mess. Really. But what am I expecting? It’s Rachel Caine after all. Let’s see what Morganville #6 is going to throw our way.
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Duchess by Night 7019427 Harriet, Duchess of Berrow, is desperate to flee the sadness of being a widow. Whether presiding over the Shire Court of the Duchy of Berrow, or dressed as a prim Mother Goose at an extravagant masquerade ball thrown by one of her wicked friends, Harriet’s in a rut. And she’s beginning to long for something altogether different.

It’s time for a complete change of pace ā€� she will throw off her widow’s weeds and escape…to the famously dissolute house party held at Lord Strange’s country estate? But no duchess can appear at one of Strange’s parties without risking her reputation forever. So when the Duke of Villiers offers to accompany Harriet, she jumps at the chance ā€� even if it means disguising herself as a young man.]]>
384 Eloisa James 0061690635 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.44 2007 Duchess by Night
author: Eloisa James
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.44
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2011/05/19
date added: 2023/07/26
shelves: d-oh, reviewed-2011, romance-historical, meh
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<![CDATA[Double Cross (The Disillusionists #2)]]> 9176126 Some secrets come back to haunt. Others come to kill.

Justine Jones lived her life as a fearful hypochondriac until she was lured into the web of a mysterious mastermind named Packard, who gifts her with extraordinary mental powers—dooming her to fight Midcity’s shadowy war on paranormal crime in order to find the peace she so desperately craves.

But now serial killers with unheard-of skills are terrorizing the most powerful beings in Midcity, including mastermind Packard and his oldest friend and worst enemy, Midcity’s new mayor, who has the ability to bend matter itself to his will.

As the body count grows, Justine faces a crisis of conscience as she tests the limits of her new powers and faces an impossible choice between two flawed but brilliant men—one on a journey of redemption, the other descending into a pit of moral depravity.]]>
336 Carolyn Crane “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.93 2010 Double Cross (The Disillusionists #2)
author: Carolyn Crane
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2012/08/19
date added: 2023/07/26
shelves: suburban-fantasy, chonk-kitty-judges-you, fucking-love-triangles, paranormal-fix, whiny-bitches, book-crush, romance-ish, reviewed-2012, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, facepalm, cliffhangers-dont-you-love-them, meh
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Born of Ice (The League, #3) 8436674 352 Sherrilyn Kenyon “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.49 1994 Born of Ice (The League, #3)
author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.49
book published: 1994
rating: 3
read at: 2011/09/25
date added: 2023/07/26
shelves: chonk-kitty-judges-you, d-oh, reviewed-2011, cheesetacular, romance-space, meh
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<![CDATA[A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1)]]> 11304367 346 Judith McNaught “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.07 1989 A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1)
author: Judith McNaught
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.07
book published: 1989
rating: 3
read at: 2011/08/19
date added: 2023/07/26
shelves: buddy-or-group-read, d-oh, reviewed-2011, romance-historical, meh
review:

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<![CDATA[Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1)]]> 5412266 260 Rachel Caine 110112850X “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 Why Glass Houses is a good book and you should give it a try

Let me start by giving thanks to my dear friend Alk who forced me to give this book a try. If it weren’t for her I wouldn’t have given this book a second glance. You can probably blame it on the cover and on all those negative reviews that are going around Å·±¦ÓéĄÖ.

Speaking of which, I need to clear out a few things. There are many people in my Å·±¦ÓéĄÖ friend list who absolutely love this book. And there are others who loathe the mere sight of it. Now, call me an asshole but I thought that the people who loved Morganville Vampires are overreacting, and that the ones who hate it are right to do so. What made me think so is the following quote:
"What normal girl loved physics? Abnormal ones. Ones who were not ever going to be hot. And face it, being hot? That was what life was all about."

It makes the MC sound like a total douche, doesn’t it? This quote can be found in the first chapter of the book. Do you see why so many people dropped it without a second thought? Do you? Well, I do. Let me give you a piece of advice. Go on with reading the book and you’ll find out why Claire, the MC, formed this thought in the first place. [spoilers removed] This is why you cannot take the above quote seriously. It’s exactly like the time you see your crush date the beautiful, yet stupid, girl in your class and wishing to trade your intelligence with beauty just so you would be in her place. Would you actually do it? Maybe. Personally, I wouldn’t. Did I ever have thoughts similar to this? Sure I did, I’m human after all. Anyways, back to my point. It seems a bit too harsh to judge Glass Houses according to this quote only.

Claire is one fucked up character, and I love her for it. I can already see her grow out of this awkward freakish skin she’s currently wearing. And oh gosh can Rachel Caine write her shit. The characters are deep, her story is fascinating and, from what I’ve heard, she’s awesome at creating atmospheric horror scenes. I did not encounter one of those scenes yet, but I can say that I’m looking forward to them.

And another thing. The ending. What. The. Hell. I’ve never had a cliffhanger as big as this one. I have no words. I can only say that I’m grateful for having the next book available, else I would end up strangling someone because of this frustration!

Would I recommend this to you? Well, it depends. Are you into Urban Fantasy? Do you care about your characters feeling real (no Mary Sues)? Do you shy away from violence and cruelty? Would you mind reading a long series? Morganville Vamps has all that, and more. So think carefully before making your decision. I, for one, liked it a lot. There were some parts of the story that dragged on a bit too much, but the rest was badass. I can’t wait to start book #2.

Oh, and one final thing before I end the review. Morganville Vampires has 13 published books, and 2 more that will be published in 2013. 15+ books?! Holy shit, that’s a shitload of books! I do hope that I’ll be able to reach book 15 without getting fed up with the series. Here’s to hoping!]]>
3.91 2006 Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1)
author: Rachel Caine
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.91
book published: 2006
rating: 3
read at: 2013/03/03
date added: 2023/07/24
shelves: fanged-and-deadly, paranormal-fix, ya-is-dead, challenge-2013-sequels, dafuq-did-i-just-read, chonk-kitty-judges-you, cool-authors, suburban-fantasy, cliffhangers-dont-you-love-them, reviewed-2013, pretty-good, something-different, meh
review:
Why Glass Houses is a good book and you should give it a try

Let me start by giving thanks to my dear friend Alk who forced me to give this book a try. If it weren’t for her I wouldn’t have given this book a second glance. You can probably blame it on the cover and on all those negative reviews that are going around Å·±¦ÓéĄÖ.

Speaking of which, I need to clear out a few things. There are many people in my Å·±¦ÓéĄÖ friend list who absolutely love this book. And there are others who loathe the mere sight of it. Now, call me an asshole but I thought that the people who loved Morganville Vampires are overreacting, and that the ones who hate it are right to do so. What made me think so is the following quote:
"What normal girl loved physics? Abnormal ones. Ones who were not ever going to be hot. And face it, being hot? That was what life was all about."

It makes the MC sound like a total douche, doesn’t it? This quote can be found in the first chapter of the book. Do you see why so many people dropped it without a second thought? Do you? Well, I do. Let me give you a piece of advice. Go on with reading the book and you’ll find out why Claire, the MC, formed this thought in the first place. [spoilers removed] This is why you cannot take the above quote seriously. It’s exactly like the time you see your crush date the beautiful, yet stupid, girl in your class and wishing to trade your intelligence with beauty just so you would be in her place. Would you actually do it? Maybe. Personally, I wouldn’t. Did I ever have thoughts similar to this? Sure I did, I’m human after all. Anyways, back to my point. It seems a bit too harsh to judge Glass Houses according to this quote only.

Claire is one fucked up character, and I love her for it. I can already see her grow out of this awkward freakish skin she’s currently wearing. And oh gosh can Rachel Caine write her shit. The characters are deep, her story is fascinating and, from what I’ve heard, she’s awesome at creating atmospheric horror scenes. I did not encounter one of those scenes yet, but I can say that I’m looking forward to them.

And another thing. The ending. What. The. Hell. I’ve never had a cliffhanger as big as this one. I have no words. I can only say that I’m grateful for having the next book available, else I would end up strangling someone because of this frustration!

Would I recommend this to you? Well, it depends. Are you into Urban Fantasy? Do you care about your characters feeling real (no Mary Sues)? Do you shy away from violence and cruelty? Would you mind reading a long series? Morganville Vamps has all that, and more. So think carefully before making your decision. I, for one, liked it a lot. There were some parts of the story that dragged on a bit too much, but the rest was badass. I can’t wait to start book #2.

Oh, and one final thing before I end the review. Morganville Vampires has 13 published books, and 2 more that will be published in 2013. 15+ books?! Holy shit, that’s a shitload of books! I do hope that I’ll be able to reach book 15 without getting fed up with the series. Here’s to hoping!
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<![CDATA[The Dirt on Ninth Grave (Charley Davidson, #9)]]> 25348554
But no one can outrun their past, and the more lies that swirl around her-even from her new and trusted friends-the more disoriented she becomes, until she is confronted by a man who claims to have been sent to kill her. Sent by the darkest force in the universe. A force that absolutely will not stop until she is dead. Thankfully, she has a Rottweiler. But that doesn't help in her quest to find her identity and recover what she's lost. That will take all her courage and a touch of the power she feels flowing like electricity through her veins. She almost feels sorry for him. The devil in blue jeans. The disarming fry cook who lies with every breath he takes. She will get to the bottom of what he knows if it kills her. Or him. Either way.]]>
352 Darynda Jones 1466886153 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.49 2016 The Dirt on Ninth Grave (Charley Davidson, #9)
author: Darynda Jones
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.49
book published: 2016
rating: 3
read at: 2016/01/14
date added: 2023/07/24
shelves: romance-ish, ball-busting-chicks, demons, ghosties, guilty-pleasures, holy-wings, meh, suburban-fantasy, book-crush
review:

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<![CDATA[This Heart of Mine (Chicago Stars, #5)]]> 6651367
Molly Somerville loves her career as the creator of the Daphne the Bunny children's book series, but the rest of her life could use some improvement. She has a reputation for trouble that started even before she gave away her fifteen-million-dollar inheritance. Then there's her long-term crush on the quarterback for the Chicago Stars football team her sister owns—that awful, gorgeous Kevin Tucker, a man who can't even remember Molly's name!

One night Kevin barges into Molly's not-quite-perfect life and turns it upside down. Unfortunately, the Ferrari-driving riving, poodle-hating jock isn't as shallow as she wishes he were, and she soon finds herself at a place called Wind Lake. Surrounded by paintbox cottages, including a charming old bed-and-breakfast, Molly and Kevin battle their attraction and each other as they face one of life's most important lessons. Sometimes love hurts, sometimes it makes you mad as hell, and sometimes—if you're lucky—it can heal in a most unexpected way.]]>
420 Susan Elizabeth Phillips “”²Ō³śĆ» 3
In This Heart of Mine I got attached to Kevin even since the beginning. In the previous books from the series I always sided with the girls, especially since the guys were ass*s, buuuuut in this one I couldn’t help myself. Kevin is such a sweetheart and a charmer. He won my heart instantly. Molly was too immature for my taste. I know, this is coming from the queen of immaturity, but I’m telling you there’s a limit to this. I had many moments when I wished she was next to me just to give her a slap and bring her back to reality. Too bad she’s a talented person. This made me like her more, kind ofā€�

Anyways, in the end I can’t say I hated them both ending up together. I thought the last chapter was cute, and the epilogue even cuter, even though I’m not such a fan of baby stuff. But I must admit there are moments when these things make me smile. I do have a heart, you know!
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4.28 2001 This Heart of Mine (Chicago Stars, #5)
author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2001
rating: 3
read at: 2011/04/20
date added: 2023/07/24
shelves: book-crush, reviewed-2011, chicklit, romance-contemporary, meh
review:
Another wonderful story brought to us by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I must say that the whole Chicago Stars series, so far at least, is amazing. This story was simple, but what made it great were the characters. She has great talent when creating fascinating characters, and this is one of the things I love most when reading her books.

In This Heart of Mine I got attached to Kevin even since the beginning. In the previous books from the series I always sided with the girls, especially since the guys were ass*s, buuuuut in this one I couldn’t help myself. Kevin is such a sweetheart and a charmer. He won my heart instantly. Molly was too immature for my taste. I know, this is coming from the queen of immaturity, but I’m telling you there’s a limit to this. I had many moments when I wished she was next to me just to give her a slap and bring her back to reality. Too bad she’s a talented person. This made me like her more, kind ofā€�

Anyways, in the end I can’t say I hated them both ending up together. I thought the last chapter was cute, and the epilogue even cuter, even though I’m not such a fan of baby stuff. But I must admit there are moments when these things make me smile. I do have a heart, you know!
Great read! Definitely worth your time.
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<![CDATA[A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire, #1)]]> 57446423 The Flesh and Fire series is set in the beloved Blood and Ash world.

Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort.

However, Sera’s real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania—she’s not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission—one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in love, become his weakness, and then…end him. If she fails, she dooms her kingdom to a slow demise at the hands of the Rot.

Sera has always known what she is. Chosen. Consort. Assassin. Weapon. A specter never fully formed yet drenched in blood. A monster. Until him. Until the Primal of Death’s unexpected words and deeds chase away the darkness gathering inside her. And his seductive touch ignites a passion she’s never allowed herself to feel and cannot feel for him. But Sera has never had a choice. Either way, her life is forfeit—it always has been, as she has been forever touched by Life and Death.

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647 Jennifer L. Armentrout 1952457483 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.56 2021 A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire, #1)
author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.56
book published: 2021
rating: 3
read at: 2023/07/24
date added: 2023/07/24
shelves: ball-busting-chicks, cliffhangers-dont-you-love-them, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, demons, fantasy, fanged-and-deadly, meh, lust-at-first-sight, romance-fantasy, total-smut
review:
This was a total miss for me. I was having high hopes for it but the characters really fell flat. I also felt like it slogged pretty badly mid-way, but it picked up again towards the end.
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<![CDATA[Blood Past (Warriors of Ankh, #2)]]> 11382304 326 Samantha Young 1463779046 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 Favourite quotes
That little girl inside of her who had dreamed of a father who read bedtime stories, and sheltered her from the evil deeds of the world, wanted to reach out and grab hold of the connection he had declared and never, ever let go. But the little girl who had grown up with a father who murdered people in their basement shuddered with fear and shooed the hope away with a scowl.

ā€œShe’s like the Hitler of Scottish pronunciation.ā€�
ā€œI heard that!ā€�
ā€œGood, maybe you’ll stop correcting me every five seconds.ā€�
ā€œMaybe you’ll start pronouncing words correctly and stop embarrassing me.ā€�
ā€œEmbarrassing you? I’m sorry if I can’t understand why you people think it’s acceptable to name a street Cockburn Street just because you pronounce it Co-burn Street.ā€�

ā€œThey sent babies to do a man’s job.ā€�
ā€œWell, you know what they say about babies.ā€� The soul eater smirked. ā€œWhat’s that?ā€�
ā€œDon’t underestimate the amount of shit they can bring.ā€�
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4.13 2011 Blood Past (Warriors of Ankh, #2)
author: Samantha Young
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2016/03/08
date added: 2023/07/18
shelves: ball-busting-chicks, book-crush, paranormal-fix, suburban-fantasy, ya-is-dead, the-cover-made-me-do-it, cool-authors, reviewed-2012, romance-ish, meh, whiny-bitches
review:
Favourite quotes
That little girl inside of her who had dreamed of a father who read bedtime stories, and sheltered her from the evil deeds of the world, wanted to reach out and grab hold of the connection he had declared and never, ever let go. But the little girl who had grown up with a father who murdered people in their basement shuddered with fear and shooed the hope away with a scowl.

ā€œShe’s like the Hitler of Scottish pronunciation.ā€�
ā€œI heard that!ā€�
ā€œGood, maybe you’ll stop correcting me every five seconds.ā€�
ā€œMaybe you’ll start pronouncing words correctly and stop embarrassing me.ā€�
ā€œEmbarrassing you? I’m sorry if I can’t understand why you people think it’s acceptable to name a street Cockburn Street just because you pronounce it Co-burn Street.ā€�

ā€œThey sent babies to do a man’s job.ā€�
ā€œWell, you know what they say about babies.ā€� The soul eater smirked. ā€œWhat’s that?ā€�
ā€œDon’t underestimate the amount of shit they can bring.ā€�

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<![CDATA[Black Dawn (The Morganville Vampires #12)]]> 16668891 "
Ever since the draug--mysterious creatures that prey on vampires--took over Morganville, the lives of student Claire Danvers and her friends have been thrown into turmoil. Most of the town's residents have evacuated, but Claire, Shane, Eve and Michael have chosen to stay and fight.Using the city's water system to spread, the draug have rapidly multiplied. Things in Morganville look grim, especially since vampire Amelie--the town founder--has been infected by the master draug's bite.

Now, if Claire and her friends don't figure out how to cure Amelie and defeat the draug, it looks like Morganville will become little more than a ghost town...]]>
367 Rachel Caine 1101584351 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 Black Dawn wasn’t as bad as Bite Club (you can read my rant ), I mean the story was pretty good. But, I repeat, it bored me. I also noticed that the book was almost 400 pages long. Wow. When compared to the previous MV books, this is a lot. And, if you remember me saying this in my previous reviews rants, the thing I love about MV is how short and fast-paced the books are. That’s why I could handle reading so many of them without getting bored. Black Dawn proved my point. The book is stuffed with extra info and extra POVs from various characters, some of them were completely unexpected (Hannah wtf?!), which added to the length of it. They also add extra drama which also bores the crap out of me.

And it was sooo painfully slooooow to read!! So unlike the previous MV books. Sad.

I guess what I need is a break from the series. I’ve been reading it for the past few months now, and I guess I need to miss them a bit more in order to enjoy reading them again. I’ll probably resume reading them closer to the MV15 release, which is at the beginning of November if I recall correctly. I do hope I won’t end up dropping the series. That would be a shame.]]>
3.91 2012 Black Dawn (The Morganville Vampires #12)
author: Rachel Caine
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.91
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2013/07/04
date added: 2023/07/18
shelves: fanged-and-deadly, ya-is-dead, reviewed-2013, ball-busting-chicks, challenge-2013-sequels, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, chonk-kitty-judges-you, i-am-disappoint, paranormal-fix, suburban-fantasy, zzzzzzz, book-crush, meh
review:
It was boring. Like really really boring. Boring start, then got a bit better, then boring again, then I lost interest and was counting down the pages till it finished. Black Dawn wasn’t as bad as Bite Club (you can read my rant ), I mean the story was pretty good. But, I repeat, it bored me. I also noticed that the book was almost 400 pages long. Wow. When compared to the previous MV books, this is a lot. And, if you remember me saying this in my previous reviews rants, the thing I love about MV is how short and fast-paced the books are. That’s why I could handle reading so many of them without getting bored. Black Dawn proved my point. The book is stuffed with extra info and extra POVs from various characters, some of them were completely unexpected (Hannah wtf?!), which added to the length of it. They also add extra drama which also bores the crap out of me.

And it was sooo painfully slooooow to read!! So unlike the previous MV books. Sad.

I guess what I need is a break from the series. I’ve been reading it for the past few months now, and I guess I need to miss them a bit more in order to enjoy reading them again. I’ll probably resume reading them closer to the MV15 release, which is at the beginning of November if I recall correctly. I do hope I won’t end up dropping the series. That would be a shame.
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<![CDATA[One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress, #6)]]> 11058546 How do you send a killer to the grave when he’s already dead?

Having narrowly averted an (under)World War, Cat Crawfield wants nothing more than a little downtime with her vampire husband, Bones. Unfortunately, her gift from New Orleans’s voodoo queen just keeps on giving—leading to a personal favor that sends them into battle once again, this time against a villainous spirit.

Centuries ago, Heinrich Kramer was a witch hunter. Now, every All Hallows Eve, he takes physical form to torture innocent women before burning them alive. This year, however, a determined Cat and Bones must risk all to send him back to the other side of eternity—forever. But one wrong step and they’ll be digging their own graves.]]>
389 Jeaniene Frost “”²Ō³śĆ» 3
The score I’m going to give it will be a bit cruel. I really wanted to give it a perfect one but I can’t. It doesn’t compare to the previous ones. *prays* Please don’t ruin another series for me! I’ve already had a couple of them ruined this year.

I was wondering if Jeaniene Frost will manage to write a book that will kick ass even so deep into the Night Huntress series. Well, how to answer thatā€� This book kicks ass story-wise (even if it’s a bit forced) but character-wise it doesn’t.

The story was spooky and pretty awesome. The villain, Kramer, was a very good creation. Cruel and sadistic, he managed to get me angry a lot. Hell, that’s a good thing. Madigan was also a b*tch and I’m sure we’ll get more of him in the next books. I can’t help hating his guts. Ugh he was annoying.

I love Cat and Bones. They’re the best book couple in my opinion; they make such a great team. But I felt that in One Grave at a Time they were strange. Cat was ok, I didn’t mind her much, but Bones was in a really strange mood. They lacked that ā€œheatā€� that made them such a great couple. It seemed like they were old people being married for 20 years or something. They seemed so used to each other that everything they do together gets synchronized perfectly. That’s not a bad thing; I actually admire this in people. But in a book? Meh. A bit more ā€œspiceā€� please!

Ian was awesome! It was a delight seeing him make an appearance. Fingers crossed for a book dedicated to him.

I missed Vlad though. I can’t wait to get my hands on his book.

Top 5 quotes
#5 ā€œBlah blah blah, I’m a slutty witch, and the fires of hell await me, blah. You really need some new material. My mother can curse me out better than that.ā€�

#4 ā€œBugger me blind and bowlegged!ā€�

#3 Ian appeared to have recovered from his surprise. He gave Spade an almost accusatory look. ā€œYou’re shagging a woman who can turn into a dragon? Blast you, Charles, I am sick with envy!ā€�

#2 ā€œYour mum pounced on her and started sucking away. Would’ve been arousing if not for all the screaming.ā€� ā€œIan,ā€� Bones drew out warningly. He grinned. ā€œYou’re right. I was aroused anyway.ā€�

#1 ā€œI’ve watched you barely escape death several times, and each instance killed me a little inside. They may be dormant now, but we have enemies both cunning and cruel. Knowing you possess the power to defeat most of them doesn’t threaten me, luv. It relieves me to my very core.ā€�
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4.33 2011 One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress, #6)
author: Jeaniene Frost
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.33
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2011/09/03
date added: 2023/07/18
shelves: ball-busting-chicks, book-crush, suburban-fantasy, fanged-and-deadly, cool-authors, reviewed-2011, romance-ish, please-end-it-already, meh
review:
Aaaaaah *smells the book* the sweet smell of one of my favorite drugs. I’m addicted to this series. And I have a major crush on Bones. There I said it! So imagine how excited I was about this. Hell I was counting down the days until it got released. *sigh* I kind of regret it now.

The score I’m going to give it will be a bit cruel. I really wanted to give it a perfect one but I can’t. It doesn’t compare to the previous ones. *prays* Please don’t ruin another series for me! I’ve already had a couple of them ruined this year.

I was wondering if Jeaniene Frost will manage to write a book that will kick ass even so deep into the Night Huntress series. Well, how to answer thatā€� This book kicks ass story-wise (even if it’s a bit forced) but character-wise it doesn’t.

The story was spooky and pretty awesome. The villain, Kramer, was a very good creation. Cruel and sadistic, he managed to get me angry a lot. Hell, that’s a good thing. Madigan was also a b*tch and I’m sure we’ll get more of him in the next books. I can’t help hating his guts. Ugh he was annoying.

I love Cat and Bones. They’re the best book couple in my opinion; they make such a great team. But I felt that in One Grave at a Time they were strange. Cat was ok, I didn’t mind her much, but Bones was in a really strange mood. They lacked that ā€œheatā€� that made them such a great couple. It seemed like they were old people being married for 20 years or something. They seemed so used to each other that everything they do together gets synchronized perfectly. That’s not a bad thing; I actually admire this in people. But in a book? Meh. A bit more ā€œspiceā€� please!

Ian was awesome! It was a delight seeing him make an appearance. Fingers crossed for a book dedicated to him.

I missed Vlad though. I can’t wait to get my hands on his book.

Top 5 quotes
#5 ā€œBlah blah blah, I’m a slutty witch, and the fires of hell await me, blah. You really need some new material. My mother can curse me out better than that.ā€�

#4 ā€œBugger me blind and bowlegged!ā€�

#3 Ian appeared to have recovered from his surprise. He gave Spade an almost accusatory look. ā€œYou’re shagging a woman who can turn into a dragon? Blast you, Charles, I am sick with envy!ā€�

#2 ā€œYour mum pounced on her and started sucking away. Would’ve been arousing if not for all the screaming.ā€� ā€œIan,ā€� Bones drew out warningly. He grinned. ā€œYou’re right. I was aroused anyway.ā€�

#1 ā€œI’ve watched you barely escape death several times, and each instance killed me a little inside. They may be dormant now, but we have enemies both cunning and cruel. Knowing you possess the power to defeat most of them doesn’t threaten me, luv. It relieves me to my very core.ā€�

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<![CDATA[Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)]]> 8423493
Much to her shock, Katniss has fueled an unrest she's afraid she cannot stop. And what scares her even more is that she's not entirely convinced she should try. As time draws near for Katniss and Peeta to visit the districts on the Capitol's cruel Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. If they can't prove, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying.

In Catching Fire, the second novel of the Hunger Games trilogy, Suzanne Collins continues the story of Katniss Everdeen, testing her more than ever before... and surprising readers at every turn.]]>
439 Suzanne Collins “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 Catching Fire and they all went straight to hell. You may call me mean, or some other foul word, but when you start a series with an awesome book (aka The Hunger Games) you expect a mind-blowing sequel. Catching Fire is not the worst book out there, don’t worry about it. Some people may even call it amazing. I’m not one of those people.

The beginning of the book is not what I wanted. It was pretty dull, except for the accident Gale had. Plus the turn of events between Katniss and Peeta [spoilers removed] kind of ruined my mood. But thinking about it, I’m not really sure what I was expecting from the story. But I insist on this not being it. I still hope it gets fixed or something in Mockingjay.

Then things get worse! ZOMG Team Gale VS Team Peeta. Really? Are you guys going to ruin the series with this sh*t??? Katniss I thought you were better than this. I guess teenage girls are born with the idea of wanting to love all the boys around them. Katniss has changed drastically. She was an idol and now she turned into the typical YA heroine. Add a bit of a love triangle and what makes The Hunger Games series different from all the others now? NOTHING!

And does Katniss have to be in the damn arena to have feelings for Peeta? Once she’s home she wants to run away with Gale and then OMG games part two and she gets all gladiator over Peeta. If you ask me both Gale and Peeta are too good for her. I’m actually waiting for her to die in the arena and get this thing over with. But wait! I see book three on the list. I guess there’s no dying now, is it? Too bad...

The repetitiveness of the book bothered me a lot. When they announced the second Hunger Games where the victors are the offerings, or whatever they’re called, I was like



But then the eternal optimist in me was waiting for someone to come and start an uprising that will destroy the games and start the real amazing-omg-I-can’t-breathe story. This thing happened the same way my eternal optimism did. It cannot exist in this world thus it is the thing we do not speak of!

What I must add to the hate list is the fact that the whole drama revolving around the story feels fake. Hell the story itself lacks the spark I got used to finding while reading The Hunger Games. And, as my friend Dee said, the ending was predictable. I didn’t get the OMG-WTF-how-could-this-be-tell-me-now-I-command-you reaction out of me. I don’t even feel the need to start the next book ASAP. *sighs* Oh dearest spark where have you gone?]]>
4.43 2009 Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)
author: Suzanne Collins
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2009
rating: 3
read at: 2011/10/13
date added: 2023/07/18
shelves: dystoteque, ya-is-dead, chonk-kitty-judges-you, is-it-just-me-goddammit, fucking-love-triangles, d-oh, cool-authors, reviewed-2011, romance-ish, i-am-disappoint, post-apocalyptic, sooo-popular, meh
review:
Well nowā€� this was a waste of timeā€� I was having high expectations regarding Catching Fire and they all went straight to hell. You may call me mean, or some other foul word, but when you start a series with an awesome book (aka The Hunger Games) you expect a mind-blowing sequel. Catching Fire is not the worst book out there, don’t worry about it. Some people may even call it amazing. I’m not one of those people.

The beginning of the book is not what I wanted. It was pretty dull, except for the accident Gale had. Plus the turn of events between Katniss and Peeta [spoilers removed] kind of ruined my mood. But thinking about it, I’m not really sure what I was expecting from the story. But I insist on this not being it. I still hope it gets fixed or something in Mockingjay.

Then things get worse! ZOMG Team Gale VS Team Peeta. Really? Are you guys going to ruin the series with this sh*t??? Katniss I thought you were better than this. I guess teenage girls are born with the idea of wanting to love all the boys around them. Katniss has changed drastically. She was an idol and now she turned into the typical YA heroine. Add a bit of a love triangle and what makes The Hunger Games series different from all the others now? NOTHING!

And does Katniss have to be in the damn arena to have feelings for Peeta? Once she’s home she wants to run away with Gale and then OMG games part two and she gets all gladiator over Peeta. If you ask me both Gale and Peeta are too good for her. I’m actually waiting for her to die in the arena and get this thing over with. But wait! I see book three on the list. I guess there’s no dying now, is it? Too bad...

The repetitiveness of the book bothered me a lot. When they announced the second Hunger Games where the victors are the offerings, or whatever they’re called, I was like



But then the eternal optimist in me was waiting for someone to come and start an uprising that will destroy the games and start the real amazing-omg-I-can’t-breathe story. This thing happened the same way my eternal optimism did. It cannot exist in this world thus it is the thing we do not speak of!

What I must add to the hate list is the fact that the whole drama revolving around the story feels fake. Hell the story itself lacks the spark I got used to finding while reading The Hunger Games. And, as my friend Dee said, the ending was predictable. I didn’t get the OMG-WTF-how-could-this-be-tell-me-now-I-command-you reaction out of me. I don’t even feel the need to start the next book ASAP. *sighs* Oh dearest spark where have you gone?
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<![CDATA[The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1)]]> 8204158 315 Jennifer Ashley 1428506667 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3
What I didn’t like about the book? The first half when it was a bit too passive for my taste. And some other minor details that I will highlight throughout my wonderful and most-serious review.

I find Ian amusing and fascinating at the same time. I have a thing for crazy people... Let’s not be cruel and call him crazyā€� He’s an artist. Eccentric and easily distracted. End of discussion. I respect the strength that he shows and his keen intelligence. I respect his pure heart. You have to admit he acts like a kid sometimes but it didn’t bother me. Much.

Ian Mackenzie is in fact an alien who came from outer space to teach humans how to evolve from their undeveloped state. He has the ability to learn every move just by staring at it once. He can pick up emotions with only one touch. But he has one problem. No, make it two problems. First of all, he is not capable of having feelings. This will prove as a hard test (pun intended if you may) when faced with the beautiful and fiery Beth Ackerley. His second problem is his sensitivity to porcelain, which can be considered both his strength and his weakness. Will Ian be able to hide his identity amongst humans? Will he be able to grow feelings for the insatiable Beth? Stay tuned for another episode of Porcelain-Man!



Porcelain-Man! He fights crime with lots of porcelain� stuff!!! Nananananananana Porcelain-Man nananananannaa!!!!

I didn’t know how to react to Ian’s shopping spree (to call it this way). So let me get this straight. You go to the opera. You see hottie lady. You want to bed, as they say, the hottie lady. So you want to marry her in order to bed her. Am I right? Now let me put it another way. You go to the supermarket. You see a good promotion for beer. You want to drink beer badly. So you want to buy the beer in order to drink it. So what do you say? Do I have a case to present to the authorities in order to nail Ian for trying to buy the poor girl as a sex slave?

Why did I have the feeling that Beth was treating Ian like he is in fact crazy? She was way too nice to him and accepted marrying him without as much as an angry reaction. And speaking of anger, she had none. How can this be??? The book had so many moments where any human being would have steam blowing out of their ears. Her reaction? ā€œOh myā€� *pause* ā€œWhat are we having for dinner?ā€� *pause*. WTF?!? She’s either a saint (after the things she did that’s out of the question) or just considering Ian crazy. Which he is. Kinda. Shame on you Beth!! In the end, I still couldn’t decide whether I like or dislike her. I guess she’s one of those characters who’ll remain neutral to me.

Inspector Fellows is some piece of work. I imagine him having a tubby human body, short legs, and a rat’s face. And I mean an actual rat’s face. I like to keep myself entertained by imagining him going around the streets in a pale brown coat and holding a magnifying glass in front of his eyes. (Heh. At a point, Beth actually said Fellows resembles a rat! I’m good!)

Mather is also a comical character. I think they could make a comic book out of this. Oh wait!

Nananananananana Porcelain-Man nananananannaa!!!!

The brothers were also interesting. I can’t think of which I like best; I guess I have to read the other books to find out.

Before I got I must mention a few more things:

1. Why was Ian close to giving a porcelain bowl a blowjob. Is it just me? Was I imagining it?
2. Why do I have the need to break Ian’s balls bowls?
3. Am I the only one who finds Scottish accents hot?]]>
4.05 2009 The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1)
author: Jennifer Ashley
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.05
book published: 2009
rating: 3
read at: 2011/08/27
date added: 2023/07/18
shelves: buddy-or-group-read, reviewed-2011, romance-historical, meh
review:
This book is good. All the reviews I saw for it were, to say it nicely, kissing its ass pretty badly. I get why everyone reacts this way. If you’re into the genre this would be a pretty big deal. If you’re not into the genre it will be from good to decent. Since I’m not into historical romance it was ok for me. It was nice that I actually had a nice and unpredictable story to enjoy. Add some interesting characters and a nice happy ending and you get a good result.

What I didn’t like about the book? The first half when it was a bit too passive for my taste. And some other minor details that I will highlight throughout my wonderful and most-serious review.

I find Ian amusing and fascinating at the same time. I have a thing for crazy people... Let’s not be cruel and call him crazyā€� He’s an artist. Eccentric and easily distracted. End of discussion. I respect the strength that he shows and his keen intelligence. I respect his pure heart. You have to admit he acts like a kid sometimes but it didn’t bother me. Much.

Ian Mackenzie is in fact an alien who came from outer space to teach humans how to evolve from their undeveloped state. He has the ability to learn every move just by staring at it once. He can pick up emotions with only one touch. But he has one problem. No, make it two problems. First of all, he is not capable of having feelings. This will prove as a hard test (pun intended if you may) when faced with the beautiful and fiery Beth Ackerley. His second problem is his sensitivity to porcelain, which can be considered both his strength and his weakness. Will Ian be able to hide his identity amongst humans? Will he be able to grow feelings for the insatiable Beth? Stay tuned for another episode of Porcelain-Man!



Porcelain-Man! He fights crime with lots of porcelain� stuff!!! Nananananananana Porcelain-Man nananananannaa!!!!

I didn’t know how to react to Ian’s shopping spree (to call it this way). So let me get this straight. You go to the opera. You see hottie lady. You want to bed, as they say, the hottie lady. So you want to marry her in order to bed her. Am I right? Now let me put it another way. You go to the supermarket. You see a good promotion for beer. You want to drink beer badly. So you want to buy the beer in order to drink it. So what do you say? Do I have a case to present to the authorities in order to nail Ian for trying to buy the poor girl as a sex slave?

Why did I have the feeling that Beth was treating Ian like he is in fact crazy? She was way too nice to him and accepted marrying him without as much as an angry reaction. And speaking of anger, she had none. How can this be??? The book had so many moments where any human being would have steam blowing out of their ears. Her reaction? ā€œOh myā€� *pause* ā€œWhat are we having for dinner?ā€� *pause*. WTF?!? She’s either a saint (after the things she did that’s out of the question) or just considering Ian crazy. Which he is. Kinda. Shame on you Beth!! In the end, I still couldn’t decide whether I like or dislike her. I guess she’s one of those characters who’ll remain neutral to me.

Inspector Fellows is some piece of work. I imagine him having a tubby human body, short legs, and a rat’s face. And I mean an actual rat’s face. I like to keep myself entertained by imagining him going around the streets in a pale brown coat and holding a magnifying glass in front of his eyes. (Heh. At a point, Beth actually said Fellows resembles a rat! I’m good!)

Mather is also a comical character. I think they could make a comic book out of this. Oh wait!

Nananananananana Porcelain-Man nananananannaa!!!!

The brothers were also interesting. I can’t think of which I like best; I guess I have to read the other books to find out.

Before I got I must mention a few more things:

1. Why was Ian close to giving a porcelain bowl a blowjob. Is it just me? Was I imagining it?
2. Why do I have the need to break Ian’s balls bowls?
3. Am I the only one who finds Scottish accents hot?
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<![CDATA[Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane, #1)]]> 6566816 356 Jaye Wells “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 Digging graves is hell on a manicure
How can’t you love a book that starts like this?

Red-Headed Stepchild is one hell of a book. It’s fast-paced (I’m a sucker for fast-paced books), the heroine is wicked cool and the story freakinā€� awesome! Since this was a group read and I was the only one who loved it this much I guess my review will be totally subjective. My mood was perfect for it so I got lucky, I guess.

The story is nice. I found it really fun. The whole vamps have red hair was an interesting concept. Also, the story of Cain’s affair with Lilith was nicely put. Sabina being an assassin was another plus. I have a thing for assassins. They’re wicked cool.

My first impression of Sabina was that she’s cold-blooded, no joke. Killing her friend like that takes guts. Or lack of feelings. Or both. I can’t believe she’s ok about it.
*looks at David* "Ah yeah they told me to kill you"

"Wait what-"

"Yeah. Tough luck. Look we had some good times together but orders are orders" *pulls out gun and points at David’s head*

"Wait why are you-"

*pulls the trigger*

"Ah sh*t!" *looks at her watch* "I’m late for my manicure appointment"

I actually ended up loving Sabina. She’s cool, badass, brave, and a freakinā€� assassin (did I mention that she's an assassin?). How can’t I love her? Sure she’s a bit annoying at times but no one is perfect. Too bad she was slow to see she was being used. But I see this as being influenced by the love she has for her grandmother. I totally understand her behavior.

Adam Lazarus (f*ckin� awesome name!) was hot but would have loved him to be tougher than this. Sabina and Adam together are so much fun. Their chemistry was good but nothing off the charts.

Giguhl (aka Mr. Giggles ā€� lol!) is so cool. He’s actually my favorite character so far. He’s so damn funny. When he turned into a talking cat I was on the floor laughing. Wish my cat could do that.
ā€œLet me out, you misbegotten daughter of Lilith!ā€� ā€œShut it, cat.ā€� I said. ā€œIt’s for your own good.ā€�

That’s exactly what my cat was saying while I was trying to take her to the vet.

I couldn’t get myself to like Vinka (nymph pornstar ???). She’s too "bright" for my eyes to handle. [spoilers removed]

This book is a nice introduction to a story that has potential. If you see it like that you’ll surely like it. If you wish it to be another Fever or Night Huntress you’ll be disappointed.


Top 5 quotes

#5 ā€œOh, come on. It was just a stupid drug dealer,ā€� I said, forcing myself to keep up the banter. ā€œIf it makes you feel any better, he was selling to kids.ā€� David crossed his arms and said nothing. ā€œThough I have to say nothing beats Type O mixed with a little cannabis.ā€�

#4 ā€œI guess you don’t get to watch much TV in Irkalla.ā€� He propped his head on one scaly bicep and turned to look at me. ā€œNah. We stayed busy torturing the souls of the damned and playing hide the hot poker. You know, the usual.ā€�

#3 ā€œYou know I can’t let you in without the password, Sabina.ā€�
ā€œCome on, Dirk,ā€�
ā€œSorry, babe. Gotta say the words.ā€�
ā€œFine.ā€� I sighed. ā€œCount Chocula.ā€� One of these days I was going to have to tell Ewan his sense of humor sucked.
ā€œAtta girl,ā€� Dirk said.

#2 Freaking males, I thought, they couldn’t be more obvious about their territorial dispute if they’d both peed on me.

#1 Good assassins dispose of problems without remorse. Even if the problem was a friend.
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3.72 2009 Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane, #1)
author: Jaye Wells
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.72
book published: 2009
rating: 3
read at: 2011/08/31
date added: 2023/07/18
shelves: buddy-or-group-read, ball-busting-chicks, suburban-fantasy, fanged-and-deadly, demons, witchy, reviewed-2011, meh
review:
Digging graves is hell on a manicure

How can’t you love a book that starts like this?

Red-Headed Stepchild is one hell of a book. It’s fast-paced (I’m a sucker for fast-paced books), the heroine is wicked cool and the story freakinā€� awesome! Since this was a group read and I was the only one who loved it this much I guess my review will be totally subjective. My mood was perfect for it so I got lucky, I guess.

The story is nice. I found it really fun. The whole vamps have red hair was an interesting concept. Also, the story of Cain’s affair with Lilith was nicely put. Sabina being an assassin was another plus. I have a thing for assassins. They’re wicked cool.

My first impression of Sabina was that she’s cold-blooded, no joke. Killing her friend like that takes guts. Or lack of feelings. Or both. I can’t believe she’s ok about it.
*looks at David* "Ah yeah they told me to kill you"

"Wait what-"

"Yeah. Tough luck. Look we had some good times together but orders are orders" *pulls out gun and points at David’s head*

"Wait why are you-"

*pulls the trigger*

"Ah sh*t!" *looks at her watch* "I’m late for my manicure appointment"

I actually ended up loving Sabina. She’s cool, badass, brave, and a freakinā€� assassin (did I mention that she's an assassin?). How can’t I love her? Sure she’s a bit annoying at times but no one is perfect. Too bad she was slow to see she was being used. But I see this as being influenced by the love she has for her grandmother. I totally understand her behavior.

Adam Lazarus (f*ckin� awesome name!) was hot but would have loved him to be tougher than this. Sabina and Adam together are so much fun. Their chemistry was good but nothing off the charts.

Giguhl (aka Mr. Giggles ā€� lol!) is so cool. He’s actually my favorite character so far. He’s so damn funny. When he turned into a talking cat I was on the floor laughing. Wish my cat could do that.
ā€œLet me out, you misbegotten daughter of Lilith!ā€� ā€œShut it, cat.ā€� I said. ā€œIt’s for your own good.ā€�

That’s exactly what my cat was saying while I was trying to take her to the vet.

I couldn’t get myself to like Vinka (nymph pornstar ???). She’s too "bright" for my eyes to handle. [spoilers removed]

This book is a nice introduction to a story that has potential. If you see it like that you’ll surely like it. If you wish it to be another Fever or Night Huntress you’ll be disappointed.


Top 5 quotes

#5 ā€œOh, come on. It was just a stupid drug dealer,ā€� I said, forcing myself to keep up the banter. ā€œIf it makes you feel any better, he was selling to kids.ā€� David crossed his arms and said nothing. ā€œThough I have to say nothing beats Type O mixed with a little cannabis.ā€�

#4 ā€œI guess you don’t get to watch much TV in Irkalla.ā€� He propped his head on one scaly bicep and turned to look at me. ā€œNah. We stayed busy torturing the souls of the damned and playing hide the hot poker. You know, the usual.ā€�

#3 ā€œYou know I can’t let you in without the password, Sabina.ā€�
ā€œCome on, Dirk,ā€�
ā€œSorry, babe. Gotta say the words.ā€�
ā€œFine.ā€� I sighed. ā€œCount Chocula.ā€� One of these days I was going to have to tell Ewan his sense of humor sucked.
ā€œAtta girl,ā€� Dirk said.

#2 Freaking males, I thought, they couldn’t be more obvious about their territorial dispute if they’d both peed on me.

#1 Good assassins dispose of problems without remorse. Even if the problem was a friend.

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Companions of the Night 9027526 The Edgar Award-winning author of Never Trust a Dead Man puts a terrifying spin on what should be a typical night in a small town.Sixteen-year-old Kerry has got a tough night ahead of her. What begins as a simple lost-and-found trip to the laundromat to rescue her little brother's stuffed koala bear turns into a nightmarish odyssey of murder, vampires, and--quite possibly--true love."Interview with a Vampire for the learner's permit set." --The Horn Book"A freshly written thriller, an offbeat love story, an engaging twist on the vampire novel, and an exciting tale of moral complexity . . . . Point [this] book at the Lois Duncan fans as well as Anne Rice followers, and get out of the way." --The Bulletin"[Vande Velde] is a master at taking traditional fairy-tale-like themes and making them fresh and totally unique. Companions of the Night . . . does that for the vampire story . . . . The narrative is tightly wound, keeping readers ready for excitement and action." --Emma Carbone, New York Public Library]]> 228 Vivian Vande Velde 0547416202 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3
In the future, be careful whom you rescue.

Companions of the Night is a pretty decent YA Paranormal Romance about a girl doing the right thing and getting in trouble because of it. More or less.

Is it like Twilight, you ask? No, rest assured, it’s not. It has character depth, no cheesiness (at least not too much cheesiness), and a pretty decent story. And think about it, the book is a bit over 200 pages long and yet offers so much more than the YA books I usually read. The advantage is that it doesn’t have enough time to overstay its welcome. I’m always a fan of that.

Another thing that I really liked is the author’s take on vampires. Here comes the metaphor I was talking about, the dark shadow. Kerry, the MC, rescues a vampire in distress. So far so corny. The dude is a teenager (meh) and pretty much kisses her ass for saving him.

"Wait! You mean that a vampire (super strength and all that) gets rescued by a mere teenage girl?! What the hell is this crap??!"

Well yeah. Duh, right? Super strength should have gotten the dude out of trouble.

"NOT IF IT WAS TWILIGHT!!"

And you are right again. But this is not Twilight. Vampires are evil and selfish. They only care about their well-being. They might be faking it.

"Oh."

And they might threaten to kill you. Abduct you. Force you to work for them and threaten to kill your family if you don’t comply.

"OH NO!"

Oh yes. This is how things go in Companions of the Night. And I love it. It makes sense. Ethan’s (the vamp) personality matched my image of vampires. I absolutely hate the usual meh vamps in Paranormal books. No, these are not nice people that happened to grow a fang or two. No, they don’t sparkle or eat animals because they are too ā€œkindā€� to kill people. No, they don’t stay virgins for 100 years nor want to have a relationship with the Mary Sue next door. They are vile cruel disgusting creatures that belong in your nightmares, not your sexual fantasies.

Unless.. you’re into that sorta thing. Which is fine by me. Whatever rocks your boat, stranger.

Anyways, I have two main things that I disliked about Companions of the Night.

One, the story was not creepy. I was expecting something else and I didn’t get it. Disappoint.

Two, the romance. I think I would have given it four stars if it wasn’t for the romance. It didn’t bother me since it took an incredibly small part of the book, say 20 pages or so, but I think the story would have been better without it.

If you ever have the possibility of reading this book, then take it. It’s a very fast and fun read. Should you buy it? Maybe if it has a discount, yes. Else try borrowing from someone.]]>
3.46 1995 Companions of the Night
author: Vivian Vande Velde
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.46
book published: 1995
rating: 3
read at: 2013/07/07
date added: 2023/07/18
shelves: fanged-and-deadly, ya-is-dead, romance-ish, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, the-cover-made-me-do-it, excitement, chonk-kitty-judges-you, i-am-disappoint, paranormal-fix, reviewed-2013, meh
review:
Omigosh I wanted this to be good. I wanted this to be good so badly. I wanted something creepy. Look at that cover! It sure looks like a creepy book. Creepy YA Romance. YA Romance generally sucks, I know, but look at the cover! How can’t that be awesome?!
In the future, be careful whom you rescue.

Companions of the Night is a pretty decent YA Paranormal Romance about a girl doing the right thing and getting in trouble because of it. More or less.

Is it like Twilight, you ask? No, rest assured, it’s not. It has character depth, no cheesiness (at least not too much cheesiness), and a pretty decent story. And think about it, the book is a bit over 200 pages long and yet offers so much more than the YA books I usually read. The advantage is that it doesn’t have enough time to overstay its welcome. I’m always a fan of that.

Another thing that I really liked is the author’s take on vampires. Here comes the metaphor I was talking about, the dark shadow. Kerry, the MC, rescues a vampire in distress. So far so corny. The dude is a teenager (meh) and pretty much kisses her ass for saving him.

"Wait! You mean that a vampire (super strength and all that) gets rescued by a mere teenage girl?! What the hell is this crap??!"

Well yeah. Duh, right? Super strength should have gotten the dude out of trouble.

"NOT IF IT WAS TWILIGHT!!"

And you are right again. But this is not Twilight. Vampires are evil and selfish. They only care about their well-being. They might be faking it.

"Oh."

And they might threaten to kill you. Abduct you. Force you to work for them and threaten to kill your family if you don’t comply.

"OH NO!"

Oh yes. This is how things go in Companions of the Night. And I love it. It makes sense. Ethan’s (the vamp) personality matched my image of vampires. I absolutely hate the usual meh vamps in Paranormal books. No, these are not nice people that happened to grow a fang or two. No, they don’t sparkle or eat animals because they are too ā€œkindā€� to kill people. No, they don’t stay virgins for 100 years nor want to have a relationship with the Mary Sue next door. They are vile cruel disgusting creatures that belong in your nightmares, not your sexual fantasies.

Unless.. you’re into that sorta thing. Which is fine by me. Whatever rocks your boat, stranger.

Anyways, I have two main things that I disliked about Companions of the Night.

One, the story was not creepy. I was expecting something else and I didn’t get it. Disappoint.

Two, the romance. I think I would have given it four stars if it wasn’t for the romance. It didn’t bother me since it took an incredibly small part of the book, say 20 pages or so, but I think the story would have been better without it.

If you ever have the possibility of reading this book, then take it. It’s a very fast and fun read. Should you buy it? Maybe if it has a discount, yes. Else try borrowing from someone.
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<![CDATA[Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #2)]]> 11015247
Arik Wagner, a soldier with the U.S. Army's paranormal unit, the R-XR, kissed a girl and liked it. And then he went to hell as punishment. Where he's spent weeks being tortured...and plotting revenge.

Limos, Horsewoman of the Apocalypse, isn't your average girl. She's immortal, dangerous, and her fiancƩ is Satan himself. In a moment of weakness, she gave in to her desire and kissed Arik, triggering her fiancƩ's wrath - and his claim on her. In order to save Arik, and the world, Limos must make a dangerous pact with her recently turned evil brother, Pestilence. A deal that might just cost her her soul...and her heart.]]>
414 Larissa Ione “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 Immortal Rider. I kept on stalking Larissa Ione’s blog, being such a big fan and all, watching her news, and avoiding spoilers. Finally, I managed to get the book and the time to read it.



The question of the day would be: Am I happy with this book? Was it everything I was hoping for? Did I do the happy dance after finishing it?

No.

*review ends here*

.

.

.

Nah, hold your horses people, of course I’m not done. Of course I have to ramble about it for at least 15 minutes. That’s the way I work.

What is my problem you ask? First of all the story sucks balls. Yes, balls. Listen to this:

We have a little horseperson, Limos. She’s a badass warrior who dresses like a Hawaiian reject and always smells like coconut. I presume so far that even her sweat smells like coconut. I didn’t want to get into intimate details with this so let’s just stop with sweat. Ok, so she meets the hot dude Arik. He’s a human of course. You will never have two badass warriors hooking up; things would be too easy then. No fun in things being too easy. So after they kiss the dude ends up in Hell and gets tortured for a month. He escapes and forgives the chick just because she’s hot. Bla bla bla flirting oral sex bla bla bla. Then we find out that (I’ll put this in bold because it’s priceless) she is wearing a chastity belt and only her husband can remove it. The funny thing is that this is not the best part of it. Hold on, I’m getting to it. So apart from the chastity belt



we have the following: she is betrothed to Satan (yes, freakin� Satan) and he wants her fresh and untouched. You guessed it right. UNTOUCHED. AKA a virgin. So she needs someone to take away her maidenhood and save her from being raped by Satan.



Ok so after you’ve read this what’s your opinion on Immortal Rider? I don’t know if I should laugh or cry. I mean this is a joke! I can’t process itā€� *facepalm*

Second (remember the first - up there somewhere), the characters suck. Limos is not my favorite horseman and Arik is justā€� meh. Nothing special about him, don’t like him don’t hate him. He just exists. Period.

There’s actually something I liked about Immortal Rider and if I’m not wrong I said this about Eternal Rider as well. I loved Wraith, Thanatos and (surprisingly) Regan. They’re the main reason for me not giving it two stars.

So the conclusion? I’m totally neutral about this. I won’t say I hate it because I still like Larissa Ione but it’s the last chance I’m giving her.]]>
4.31 2011 Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #2)
author: Larissa Ione
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.31
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2011/12/16
date added: 2023/07/17
shelves: demons, chonk-kitty-judges-you, holy-wings, fanged-and-deadly, fuzzballs, dafuq-did-i-just-read, is-it-just-me-goddammit, d-oh, reviewed-2011, lust-at-first-sight, cheesetacular, i-am-disappoint, romance-paranormal, please-end-it-already, meh
review:
I’ve been waiting for months for Immortal Rider. I kept on stalking Larissa Ione’s blog, being such a big fan and all, watching her news, and avoiding spoilers. Finally, I managed to get the book and the time to read it.



The question of the day would be: Am I happy with this book? Was it everything I was hoping for? Did I do the happy dance after finishing it?

No.

*review ends here*

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Nah, hold your horses people, of course I’m not done. Of course I have to ramble about it for at least 15 minutes. That’s the way I work.

What is my problem you ask? First of all the story sucks balls. Yes, balls. Listen to this:

We have a little horseperson, Limos. She’s a badass warrior who dresses like a Hawaiian reject and always smells like coconut. I presume so far that even her sweat smells like coconut. I didn’t want to get into intimate details with this so let’s just stop with sweat. Ok, so she meets the hot dude Arik. He’s a human of course. You will never have two badass warriors hooking up; things would be too easy then. No fun in things being too easy. So after they kiss the dude ends up in Hell and gets tortured for a month. He escapes and forgives the chick just because she’s hot. Bla bla bla flirting oral sex bla bla bla. Then we find out that (I’ll put this in bold because it’s priceless) she is wearing a chastity belt and only her husband can remove it. The funny thing is that this is not the best part of it. Hold on, I’m getting to it. So apart from the chastity belt



we have the following: she is betrothed to Satan (yes, freakin� Satan) and he wants her fresh and untouched. You guessed it right. UNTOUCHED. AKA a virgin. So she needs someone to take away her maidenhood and save her from being raped by Satan.



Ok so after you’ve read this what’s your opinion on Immortal Rider? I don’t know if I should laugh or cry. I mean this is a joke! I can’t process itā€� *facepalm*

Second (remember the first - up there somewhere), the characters suck. Limos is not my favorite horseman and Arik is justā€� meh. Nothing special about him, don’t like him don’t hate him. He just exists. Period.

There’s actually something I liked about Immortal Rider and if I’m not wrong I said this about Eternal Rider as well. I loved Wraith, Thanatos and (surprisingly) Regan. They’re the main reason for me not giving it two stars.

So the conclusion? I’m totally neutral about this. I won’t say I hate it because I still like Larissa Ione but it’s the last chance I’m giving her.
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<![CDATA[The Devil's Right Hand (Dante Valentine, #3)]]> 1070554
The Prince wants Dante. And he wants her now. And Dante and her lover, Japhrimel, have no choice but to answer the Prince's summons. And to fulfill a seemingly simple task: become the Devil's Right Hand, hunt down four demons that have escaped from Hell, and earn His gratitude.

It's a shame that nothing is ever easy when it comes to the Devil. Because of course, he doesn't tell Dante the whole truth: there is a rebellion brewing in Hell. And there is a good chance that Lucifer is about to be pushed off the throne.

But Dante is getting really tired of being pushed around. And this time, she might be angry enough to take on the Devil himself...]]>
416 Lilith Saintcrow 1841496731 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.83 2007 The Devil's Right Hand (Dante Valentine, #3)
author: Lilith Saintcrow
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.83
book published: 2007
rating: 3
read at: 2012/12/18
date added: 2023/07/17
shelves: suburban-fantasy, demons, ball-busting-chicks, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, d-oh, i-am-disappoint, is-it-just-me-goddammit, paranormal-fix, reviewed-2012, the-future-is-dark, zzzzzzz, meh
review:
Half of the book was a snoozefest, the other half was pretty good. Saintcrow sure knows how to write her climaxes.
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<![CDATA[Girl of Nightmares (Anna Dressed in Blood #2)]]> 13519280
His friends remind him that Anna sacrificed herself so that Cas could live—not walk around half dead. He knows they're right, but in Cas's eyes, no living girl he meets can compare to the dead girl he fell in love with.
Now he's seeing Anna sometimes when he's asleep and sometimes in waking nightmares. But something is very wrong...these aren't just daydreams. Anna seems tortured, torn apart in new and ever more gruesome ways every time she appears.
Cas doesn't know what happened to Anna when she disappeared into Hell, but he knows she doesn't deserve whatever is happening to her now. Anna saved Cas more than once, and it's time for him to return the favor.
At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.]]>
336 Kendare Blake 1429948329 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 3.88 2012 Girl of Nightmares (Anna Dressed in Blood #2)
author: Kendare Blake
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.88
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2012/08/15
date added: 2023/07/17
shelves: excitement, ya-is-dead, ghosties, dafuq-did-i-just-read, d-oh, chonk-kitty-judges-you, i-am-disappoint, paranormal-fix, reviewed-2012, scumbags, whiny-bitches, zzzzzzz, facepalm, meh
review:

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<![CDATA[Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1)]]> 6479112 New edition found here

In a world that denies emotions, where the ruling Psy punish any sign of desire, Sascha Duncan must conceal the feelings that brand her as flawed. To reveal them would be to sentence herself to the horror of "rehabilitation"--the complete psychic erasure of everything she ever was...

Both human and animal, Lucas Hunter is a Changeling hungry for the very sensations the Psy disdain. After centuries of uneasy coexistence, these two races are now on the verge of war over the brutal murders of several Changeling women. Lucas is determined to find the Psy killer who butchered his packmate, and Sascha is his ticket into their closely guarded society. But he soon discovers that this ice-cold Psy is very capable of passion--and that the animal in him is fascinated by her. Caught between their conflicting worlds, Lucas and Sascha must remain bound to their identities--or sacrifice everything for a taste of darkest temptation...]]>
356 Nalini Singh “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.03 2006 Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1)
author: Nalini Singh
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2006
rating: 3
read at: 2023/06/15
date added: 2023/07/17
shelves: fuzzballs, romance-paranormal, meh
review:

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<![CDATA[Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson, #2)]]> 11334463 Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper Extraordinaire, is back in this sexy, suspenseful novel of supernatural shenanigans.

When Charley is rudely awakened in the middle of the night by her best friend who tells her to get dressed quickly and tosses clothes out of the closet at her, she can’t help but wonder what Cookie’s up to. Leather scrunch boots with a floral miniskirt? Together? Seriously?

Cookie explains that a friend of hers named Mimi disappeared five days earlier and that she just got a text from her setting up a meet at a coffee shop downtown. They show up at the coffee shop, but no Mimi. But Charley finds a message on the bathroom wall. Mimi left a clue, a woman’s name. Mimi’s husband explains that his wife had been acting strange since she found out an old friend of hers from high school had been found murdered a couple weeks prior. The same woman Mimi had named in her message.

Meanwhile, Reyes Alexander Farrow (otherwise known as the Son of Satan. Yes. Literally) has left his corporeal body and is haunting Charley. He’s left his body because he’s being tortured by demons who want to lure Charley closer. But Reyes can’t let that happen. Because if the demons get to Charley, they’ll have a portal to heaven. And if they have a portal to heaven…well, let’s just say it wouldn’t be pretty.

Can Charley handle hot nights with Reyes and even hotter days tracking down a missing woman? Will Cookie ever get a true fashion sense? And is there enough coffee and chocolate in the world to fuel them as they do?

Here is your signpost for the most hilarious read of the summer: Second Grave On The Left]]>
318 Darynda Jones “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 ok, better than the previous book. At least it made me slightly interested and wasn’t so easily predictable. It ended up being silly, but what’s not silly in the Charley Davidson series?

Aaaaaaaand I can’t think of anything else I liked. Sad, really.

Now for the things that I didn’t like. The Reyes side of things. I found Second Grave on the Left to be too similar to the previous book. Yes, Charley’s off searching for Reyes again. Yes, Reyes isn’t helping. Yes, there’s a shitload of drama and running in circles. No, there’s no development in the hell-related side of things. Reyes was acting like a spoiled dick throughout the book. His shitty ass attitude certainly reduced his hotness. Charley and Reyesā€� relationship is too melodramatic. Meh. Really. Meh. I was bored out of my mind.


**Side note here, after finishing the whole series and doing a re-read for this I felt like some things made more sense so it was a little bit more entertaining]]>
4.33 2011 Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson, #2)
author: Darynda Jones
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.33
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2015/12/04
date added: 2023/07/01
shelves: suburban-fantasy, challenge-2013-sequels, ghosties, demons, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, d-oh, facepalm, chonk-kitty-judges-you, welcome-to-snoozeville, paranormal-fix, reviewed-2013, whiny-bitches, mystery-machine, guilty-pleasures, meh
review:
There were things that I kind of liked in this one. I’m having dĆ©jĆ  vu, aren’t you? Anyways, I kind of liked Charley’s character development. I like that Reyes stopped helping her in dire situations and she was able to deal with her shit. Maybe she’ll become a badass heroine soon. I kind of doubt it, but at least it’s not because of her lack of trying. The ā€œmysteryā€� was ok, better than the previous book. At least it made me slightly interested and wasn’t so easily predictable. It ended up being silly, but what’s not silly in the Charley Davidson series?

Aaaaaaaand I can’t think of anything else I liked. Sad, really.

Now for the things that I didn’t like. The Reyes side of things. I found Second Grave on the Left to be too similar to the previous book. Yes, Charley’s off searching for Reyes again. Yes, Reyes isn’t helping. Yes, there’s a shitload of drama and running in circles. No, there’s no development in the hell-related side of things. Reyes was acting like a spoiled dick throughout the book. His shitty ass attitude certainly reduced his hotness. Charley and Reyesā€� relationship is too melodramatic. Meh. Really. Meh. I was bored out of my mind.


**Side note here, after finishing the whole series and doing a re-read for this I felt like some things made more sense so it was a little bit more entertaining
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<![CDATA[Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #2)]]> 13503544 Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love and dared to imagine a world free of bloodshed and war.

This is not that world.

Art student and monster's apprentice Karou finally has the answers she has always sought. She knows who she is—and what she is. But with this knowledge comes another truth she would give anything to undo: She loved the enemy and he betrayed her, and a world suffered for it.

In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Karou must decide how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, secrets and impossible choices, Days of Blood & Starlight finds Karou and Akiva on opposing sides as an age-old war stirs back to life.

While Karou and her allies build a monstrous army in a land of dust and starlight, Akiva wages a different sort of battle: a battle for redemption. For hope.

But can any hope be salvaged from the ashes of their broken dream?]]>
516 Laini Taylor “”²Ō³śĆ» 4 4.16 2012 Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #2)
author: Laini Taylor
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2012
rating: 4
read at: 2014/04/15
date added: 2023/07/01
shelves: the-cover-made-me-do-it, excitement, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, ya-fantasy, chonk-kitty-judges-you, holy-wings, demons, ya-is-dead, reviewed-2012, meh, fucking-love-triangles, good-guy-greg, pretty-good, book-crush
review:

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Splintered (Splintered, #1) 15751540
Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a mental hospital years before. This family curse stretches back to her ancestor Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alyssa might be crazy, but she manages to keep it together. For now.

When her mother’s mental health takes a turn for the worse, Alyssa learns that what she thought was fiction is based in terrifying reality. The real Wonderland is a place far darker and more twisted than Lewis Carroll ever let on.

There, Alyssa must pass a series of tests, including draining an ocean of Alice’s tears, waking the slumbering tea party, and subduing a vicious bandersnatch, to fix Alice’s mistakes and save her family. She must also decide whom to trust: Jeb, her gorgeous best friend and secret crush, or the sexy but suspicious Morpheus, her guide through Wonderland, who may have dark motives of his own.]]>
403 A.G. Howard “”²Ō³śĆ» 3
I’m beginning to enjoy the madness. That’s not good. Not at all.

Long story short
Alyssa Gardner is the great-great-great-[lots of greats]-granddaughter of Alice Liddell, the girl who inspired Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland novel. Because of a curse that originates from Alice’s escape from Wonderland, Alyssa’s mother becomes insane and is committed into an asylum. Alyssa later finds out that there is a way of lifting this curse and saving her mother. All she has to do is follow the velvety voice that leads her back to Wonderland.

My thoughts
I was supposed to like Splintered. I was supposed to like it a lot. The bugs, the blood, the gore, the creatures. Everything is so similar to a video game called . However, as Alice Madness Returns, the book is rather disappointing.

I could tell that something is wrong with Splintered from the beginning. The concept of the book is amazing, and the execution is close to perfect. All is well except for this itch that keeps on bothering me while reading it. The good news is that I know what the itch is. Or itches, in our case. The characters.

Let’s start with Alyssa. She is my biggest Splintered-related itch. Why? Because, like many other young adult protagonists, she annoys the crap out of me. Theoretically I was supposed to like her. Skater girl, good morbid side, artist. However, her attitude does not work for me. Most of the times she’s acting like a brat, and then a miracle occurs and she becomes the wisest creature in Wonderland. This more than ruined the story for me.

Actually, thinking about it, there are no good female characters in this book. The lead, Alyssa, is a stuck-up teenager that is pretty much annoying all the time. The soon-to-be-ex-girlfriend bitch, Taelor, who’s a mean asshole most of the times. The crazy mum who is.. well.. crazy all the time. And some other secondary characters who don’t get much development. They are evil, jealous, manipulative. No positives whatsoever.

And now the male characters. We get the best friend, Jeb, who's always treating Alyssa like a baby. He is sticking with his girlfriend because - oh noes! - he loves Alyssa too much. Fuck logic. He’s also a douche most of the times, ordering her around, taking decisions for her and all that. Meh.

Then we have the supernatural moth boy, Morpheus, who’s keen on bedding Alyssa the moment she steps into the same room as him. He’s also busy using her all the time, plotting and being a villain. Then he almost dies and all is forgiven.

But hold on kids! There is, in fact, a good male character in the book. Her father. I really liked him, even though Howard didn’t bother with developing him too much. Even so, I think he can be considered a decent character.

Back to our three main characters. Did you notice something? One girl and two boys. Do you know what this means?



Oh yes, my friends. A love triangle.



The typical Young Adult love triangle. The human boy versus the dark sexy Mothman.



As much as I love myself a sexy Mothman, the love triangle bugs (heh) the hell out of me. I feel like it’s taking away the dark feel of the story. Hell, it ruined the damn book for me. I hate hate hate HATE love triangles and this was an extremely frustrating one. Why? This is why:
Jeb is stable, strong, and genuine—my knight in shining armor. Morpheus is selfish, unreliable, and transcendent—chaos incarnate. Impossible to compare. Yet here I am, all of those things. Both light and dark at the same time. If I were to give in to one side of me, would that mean I’d have to give up the other? My heart aches at the possibility. Somehow I feel like I need both to be complete.

She is constantly jumping from one guy to another. And, of course, both of them will do anything to please the little plum. They will even die for her. They constantly snarl, growl and wave Alyssa around at each other. Next thing you know they’ll be having a pissing contest in order to see who will end up with the little Mary Sue. Ugh. Just cut the crap and focus with the story please!

Another problem I have, and this is a minor one so feel free to ignore it, is related A.G. Howard’s writing style. She is going for an extremely complex concept, and her style is a bit too simple for it. See, for example, or , both authors having amazing writing styles. I think their style would match the dark Wonderland theme better than Howard’s.

To buy or not to buy?
Splintered is between the best Alice in Wonderland related books I’ve read so far. Howard did an amazing job with the concept of a dark and disturbing Wonderland. The story is captivating and offers a good plot twist at the end. It also offers an extremely frustrating love triangle and undeveloped characters that spoil the magic of the story. If you can ignore these negative elements, then you should totally give Splintered a try.]]>
3.94 2013 Splintered (Splintered, #1)
author: A.G. Howard
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.94
book published: 2013
rating: 3
read at: 2012/09/19
date added: 2023/07/01
shelves: arc-galley, romance-ish, demons, chonk-kitty-judges-you, ya-fantasy, fucking-love-triangles, fairytales, ya-is-dead, im-a-crepe-im-a-weirdo, facepalm, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, the-cover-made-me-do-it, reviewed-2012, great-concept, meh, fae
review:
I’m beginning to enjoy the madness. That’s not good. Not at all.

Long story short
Alyssa Gardner is the great-great-great-[lots of greats]-granddaughter of Alice Liddell, the girl who inspired Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland novel. Because of a curse that originates from Alice’s escape from Wonderland, Alyssa’s mother becomes insane and is committed into an asylum. Alyssa later finds out that there is a way of lifting this curse and saving her mother. All she has to do is follow the velvety voice that leads her back to Wonderland.

My thoughts
I was supposed to like Splintered. I was supposed to like it a lot. The bugs, the blood, the gore, the creatures. Everything is so similar to a video game called . However, as Alice Madness Returns, the book is rather disappointing.

I could tell that something is wrong with Splintered from the beginning. The concept of the book is amazing, and the execution is close to perfect. All is well except for this itch that keeps on bothering me while reading it. The good news is that I know what the itch is. Or itches, in our case. The characters.

Let’s start with Alyssa. She is my biggest Splintered-related itch. Why? Because, like many other young adult protagonists, she annoys the crap out of me. Theoretically I was supposed to like her. Skater girl, good morbid side, artist. However, her attitude does not work for me. Most of the times she’s acting like a brat, and then a miracle occurs and she becomes the wisest creature in Wonderland. This more than ruined the story for me.

Actually, thinking about it, there are no good female characters in this book. The lead, Alyssa, is a stuck-up teenager that is pretty much annoying all the time. The soon-to-be-ex-girlfriend bitch, Taelor, who’s a mean asshole most of the times. The crazy mum who is.. well.. crazy all the time. And some other secondary characters who don’t get much development. They are evil, jealous, manipulative. No positives whatsoever.

And now the male characters. We get the best friend, Jeb, who's always treating Alyssa like a baby. He is sticking with his girlfriend because - oh noes! - he loves Alyssa too much. Fuck logic. He’s also a douche most of the times, ordering her around, taking decisions for her and all that. Meh.

Then we have the supernatural moth boy, Morpheus, who’s keen on bedding Alyssa the moment she steps into the same room as him. He’s also busy using her all the time, plotting and being a villain. Then he almost dies and all is forgiven.

But hold on kids! There is, in fact, a good male character in the book. Her father. I really liked him, even though Howard didn’t bother with developing him too much. Even so, I think he can be considered a decent character.

Back to our three main characters. Did you notice something? One girl and two boys. Do you know what this means?



Oh yes, my friends. A love triangle.



The typical Young Adult love triangle. The human boy versus the dark sexy Mothman.



As much as I love myself a sexy Mothman, the love triangle bugs (heh) the hell out of me. I feel like it’s taking away the dark feel of the story. Hell, it ruined the damn book for me. I hate hate hate HATE love triangles and this was an extremely frustrating one. Why? This is why:
Jeb is stable, strong, and genuine—my knight in shining armor. Morpheus is selfish, unreliable, and transcendent—chaos incarnate. Impossible to compare. Yet here I am, all of those things. Both light and dark at the same time. If I were to give in to one side of me, would that mean I’d have to give up the other? My heart aches at the possibility. Somehow I feel like I need both to be complete.

She is constantly jumping from one guy to another. And, of course, both of them will do anything to please the little plum. They will even die for her. They constantly snarl, growl and wave Alyssa around at each other. Next thing you know they’ll be having a pissing contest in order to see who will end up with the little Mary Sue. Ugh. Just cut the crap and focus with the story please!

Another problem I have, and this is a minor one so feel free to ignore it, is related A.G. Howard’s writing style. She is going for an extremely complex concept, and her style is a bit too simple for it. See, for example, or , both authors having amazing writing styles. I think their style would match the dark Wonderland theme better than Howard’s.

To buy or not to buy?
Splintered is between the best Alice in Wonderland related books I’ve read so far. Howard did an amazing job with the concept of a dark and disturbing Wonderland. The story is captivating and offers a good plot twist at the end. It also offers an extremely frustrating love triangle and undeveloped characters that spoil the magic of the story. If you can ignore these negative elements, then you should totally give Splintered a try.
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<![CDATA[The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1)]]> 13512392
To survive in a ruined world, she must embrace the darkness�

Allison Sekemoto survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a walled-in city. By day, she and her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten. Some days, all that drives Allie is her hatred of them, the vampires who keep humans as blood cattle. Until the night Allie herself dies and becomes one of the monsters.

Forced to flee her city, Allie must pass for human as she joins a ragged group of pilgrims seeking a legend, a place that might have a cure for the disease that killed off most of civilization and created the rabids, the bloodthirsty creatures who threaten human and vampire alike. And soon Allie will have to decide what, and who, is worth dying for…again.

Enter Julie Kagawa's dark and twisted world as an unforgettable journey begins.

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484 Julie Kagawa 1459227042 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 The Immortal Rules seems to be one of those books prone to becoming popular and getting only great reviews. I was afraid I might end up between the small percentages of people not liking it. This is what usually happens when I read a very well rated book. I expect too much, and I end up feeling unsatisfied and hating the book. So I tried my best not to expect anything and just jump in blindly. I didn’t read any reviews. I didn’t even read the summary properly.

The Immortal Rules is divided into four parts. Part 1 - Human, part 2 � Vampire, part 3 � Monster and part 4 � Wanderer. My favorite parts were one and two. They were dark, cruel and very real.

Allie is a magnificent heroine. She is strong, mature and intelligent even though her living conditions are horrid. She is not your typical Young Adult heroine. She does not have a happy life, a house to live in, food on her table every night. She never even went to school. And yet all of these things shaped her into what she is: a veritable leader. Allie’s metamorphosis into a vampire is very detailed and extremely well done. It is the book’s strongest point and my favorite thing about it.

Another very good point about The Immortal Rules is the charactersā€� depth. You can hardly find a shallow one. Personally, I wasn’t bothered by any character in particular but Zeke. I felt that his goodness was a bunch of bull but, after reading ahead and finding out more about him, I finally understood his attitude. He grew on me and in the end he won my respect. I still don’t see Allie sharing her life with a mere mortal though. I’m curious to see where their relationship is heading.

When I reached Part 3, my excitement started to drop. It got slightly better as the story went on, but it didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to. I hoped that Allie was going to be on her own. The fact that she stumbled upon the human group bothered me because this is the typical way post-apocalyptic stories go. I wanted something different, more from the vampire point of view and not from the human one.

I am aware that we are getting a full-on vampire point of view, duh, since Allie is a vamp herself but that’s not what I meant. I’m talking about vampire society. Ranks, kings, maybe a bit of politics. However, I guess that heading in this direction would require a change of the book’s genre. Nevertheless, it didn’t bother me so much. The story is very interesting. There are lots of action-packed moments, a bit of romance. A bit of everything I guess.

My problem is that I got bored while reading it. I kept on glancing at the progress wishing 50% was actually 80%, trying to figure out why I’m not making progress, wishing for things to pick up.

I see why so many people loved it. At least it’s a good quality book unlike other more popular ones *cough*twilightfiftyshadesofgreysweetevil*cough*

That’s a long cough. It could get even longer if you insist.

Even so, it’s not my cup of tea. Well, calling it ā€œnot my cup of teaā€� would be unfair. It’s my cup but it sure could use a bit of honey. If you manage to get your hands on a copy give it a try, why not.]]>
4.02 2012 The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1)
author: Julie Kagawa
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.02
book published: 2012
rating: 3
read at: 2012/07/14
date added: 2023/07/01
shelves: fanged-and-deadly, ya-is-dead, dystoteque, post-apocalyptic, romance-ish, ball-busting-chicks, chonk-kitty-judges-you, paranormal-fix, reviewed-2012, sooo-popular, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, not-my-cup, meh
review:
The Immortal Rules seems to be one of those books prone to becoming popular and getting only great reviews. I was afraid I might end up between the small percentages of people not liking it. This is what usually happens when I read a very well rated book. I expect too much, and I end up feeling unsatisfied and hating the book. So I tried my best not to expect anything and just jump in blindly. I didn’t read any reviews. I didn’t even read the summary properly.

The Immortal Rules is divided into four parts. Part 1 - Human, part 2 � Vampire, part 3 � Monster and part 4 � Wanderer. My favorite parts were one and two. They were dark, cruel and very real.

Allie is a magnificent heroine. She is strong, mature and intelligent even though her living conditions are horrid. She is not your typical Young Adult heroine. She does not have a happy life, a house to live in, food on her table every night. She never even went to school. And yet all of these things shaped her into what she is: a veritable leader. Allie’s metamorphosis into a vampire is very detailed and extremely well done. It is the book’s strongest point and my favorite thing about it.

Another very good point about The Immortal Rules is the charactersā€� depth. You can hardly find a shallow one. Personally, I wasn’t bothered by any character in particular but Zeke. I felt that his goodness was a bunch of bull but, after reading ahead and finding out more about him, I finally understood his attitude. He grew on me and in the end he won my respect. I still don’t see Allie sharing her life with a mere mortal though. I’m curious to see where their relationship is heading.

When I reached Part 3, my excitement started to drop. It got slightly better as the story went on, but it didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to. I hoped that Allie was going to be on her own. The fact that she stumbled upon the human group bothered me because this is the typical way post-apocalyptic stories go. I wanted something different, more from the vampire point of view and not from the human one.

I am aware that we are getting a full-on vampire point of view, duh, since Allie is a vamp herself but that’s not what I meant. I’m talking about vampire society. Ranks, kings, maybe a bit of politics. However, I guess that heading in this direction would require a change of the book’s genre. Nevertheless, it didn’t bother me so much. The story is very interesting. There are lots of action-packed moments, a bit of romance. A bit of everything I guess.

My problem is that I got bored while reading it. I kept on glancing at the progress wishing 50% was actually 80%, trying to figure out why I’m not making progress, wishing for things to pick up.

I see why so many people loved it. At least it’s a good quality book unlike other more popular ones *cough*twilightfiftyshadesofgreysweetevil*cough*

That’s a long cough. It could get even longer if you insist.

Even so, it’s not my cup of tea. Well, calling it ā€œnot my cup of teaā€� would be unfair. It’s my cup but it sure could use a bit of honey. If you manage to get your hands on a copy give it a try, why not.
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<![CDATA[Fancy Pants (Wynette, Texas #1)]]> 8272994 THEY'RE CAVIAR AND BEER. KEROSENE ON FIRE. AND THEY'RE FALLING HEAD-OVER-HEELS IN LOVE....

She was the most beautiful British bauble in Europe's jet-set playgrounds. Now she's broke, furious, and limping down a backwoods road in an ugly pink Southern Belle gown....

He was tall, lean, and all-American gorgeous. He liked his brews cold and women loved to keep him warm. Why in hell is he stopping his car for this woebegone, surly Scarlett?

Meet Francesca Day and Dallie Beaudine, two incredible characters whose tangled love affair is at the heart of this ravishing New York Times bestseller from award-winning author Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Come enjoy the adventure of a lifetime Ā— an irresistible story that's touching, hilarious, and hellcat-passionate. You'll never forget Dallie and the sassy lady who needs a good swift kick in her...

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495 Susan Elizabeth Phillips 0982639805 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3
When I started Fancy Pants I had something in mind. A bit of comedy, a feisty heroine and a jackass hero. Hell, the typical Susan Elizabeth Phillips stuff. *excitement excitement*

Soooo I was reading and reading. Strange things going on. Nothing like the Susan Elizabeth Phillips books I’ve read so far. But the eternal believer in me knew the good stuff was coming. And then I stumbled into this:
ā€œAnything in life was permissible ā€� as long as she looked pretty doing it.ā€�

Aaaand this:
ā€œI’m worried about you, Mummy. There are circles under your eyes, and you look tired all the time. You’ve also been impossible to live with. Only yesterday you brought home the beige Givenchy kimono for me instead of the silver one I asked you to get.ā€�

*awkward silence*

I hated Francesca’s guts, as you can imagine. And Dallie... Despite being a Brad Pitt lookalike, being cool and funny, being an ass to Francesca (whom I still hated) he ended up being a big ol asshole.

It felt nice growing up with Francesca. I got to hate her, admire her and in the end love her. It felt intimate and wonderful.

Gerry is awesome; loved him. He was my favorite character. Teddy is great too. A silent killer, I have to respect that. I even ended up liking Holly Grace. Imagine that!

The book was oozing drama so I have to admit this is not one of Susan Elizabeth Phillips� best. I like her books to be a bit lighter than this. I was thinking of giving it three stars but the ending deserves an extra one.]]>
4.16 1989 Fancy Pants (Wynette, Texas #1)
author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.16
book published: 1989
rating: 3
read at: 2011/09/16
date added: 2023/07/01
shelves: buddy-or-group-read, d-oh, reviewed-2011, chicklit, romance-contemporary, meh
review:
This book was like a carrousel ride for me. It had so many ups and downs that by the end I didn’t know what to think of it. I started with lots of hatred towards the main characters and bit by bit I got to love some. Others.. well they constantly sucked. Yes Dallie, I’m talking about you.

When I started Fancy Pants I had something in mind. A bit of comedy, a feisty heroine and a jackass hero. Hell, the typical Susan Elizabeth Phillips stuff. *excitement excitement*

Soooo I was reading and reading. Strange things going on. Nothing like the Susan Elizabeth Phillips books I’ve read so far. But the eternal believer in me knew the good stuff was coming. And then I stumbled into this:
ā€œAnything in life was permissible ā€� as long as she looked pretty doing it.ā€�

Aaaand this:
ā€œI’m worried about you, Mummy. There are circles under your eyes, and you look tired all the time. You’ve also been impossible to live with. Only yesterday you brought home the beige Givenchy kimono for me instead of the silver one I asked you to get.ā€�

*awkward silence*

I hated Francesca’s guts, as you can imagine. And Dallie... Despite being a Brad Pitt lookalike, being cool and funny, being an ass to Francesca (whom I still hated) he ended up being a big ol asshole.

It felt nice growing up with Francesca. I got to hate her, admire her and in the end love her. It felt intimate and wonderful.

Gerry is awesome; loved him. He was my favorite character. Teddy is great too. A silent killer, I have to respect that. I even ended up liking Holly Grace. Imagine that!

The book was oozing drama so I have to admit this is not one of Susan Elizabeth Phillips� best. I like her books to be a bit lighter than this. I was thinking of giving it three stars but the ending deserves an extra one.
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The Iron Duke (Iron Seas, #1) 9447554
But when Mina uncovers the victim's identity, she stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens the lives of everyone in England. To save them, Mina and Rhys must race across zombie-infested wastelands and treacherous oceans-and Mina discovers the danger is not only to her countrymen, as she finds herself tempted to give up everything to the Iron Duke.]]>
404 Meljean Brook 1101444088 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.00 2010 The Iron Duke (Iron Seas, #1)
author: Meljean Brook
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2011/08/08
date added: 2023/07/01
shelves: historical, buddy-or-group-read, rotten-stinky-walking-dead, d-oh, steam-funk, reviewed-2011, i-am-disappoint, romance-steampunk, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, meh
review:

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<![CDATA[The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)]]> 6428447
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them

Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin—alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.]]>
448 J.R.R. Tolkien “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.62 1954 The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)
author: J.R.R. Tolkien
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.62
book published: 1954
rating: 3
read at: 2011/07/04
date added: 2023/06/28
shelves: classics, d-oh, reviewed-2011, meh
review:

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<![CDATA[First Lady (Wynette, Texas #4)]]> 6665056
An entire nation is searching for her, but the First Lady is in the last place anybody would think to in the company of a man, an infuriatingly secretive and quietly seductive stranger whose charm, good looks, and sensuous appeal are awakening the forgotten woman within the dignitary. And with two adorable little orphaned girls in need of a family along for the ride, they're heading out across the heartland chasing their own American Dream -- on a wild journey of love, adventure, and glorious rebirth.

First A star-spangled, richly emotional story of self-discovery, celebrity, love, and family.]]>
384 Susan Elizabeth Phillips “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 4.34 2000 First Lady (Wynette, Texas #4)
author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2000
rating: 3
read at: 2011/11/27
date added: 2023/06/28
shelves: d-oh, reviewed-2011, chicklit, romance-contemporary, facepalm, meh
review:

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<![CDATA[Frost Burned (Mercy Thompson, #7)]]> 17278540
After an accident in bumper-to-bumper traffic, Mercy and Jesse can’t reach Adam—or anyone else in the pack for that matter. They’ve all been abducted.

Through their mating bond, all Mercy knows is that Adam is angry and in pain. With the werewolves fighting a political battle to gain acceptance from the public, Mercy fears Adam’s disappearance may be related—and that he and the pack are in serious danger. Outclassed and on her own, Mercy may be forced to seek assistance from any ally she can get, no matter how unlikely.]]>
343 Patricia Briggs 1101619651 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 Say hello to my most disappointing read of 2013.

Frost Burned’s plot is one of the most unoriginal and boring plots I have read in a long time. It managed to bore me to tears. Adam’s POV was a nice change, but it didn’t impress me much. It lacked the ā€œdangerā€� that I was expecting, and just brought up a way too serious and, yes this is the key word here, boring man.

Well.. Adam does seem like he is way too serious and boring. Am I wrong to expect something more exciting from his POV? Maybe.

Mercy was mostly just playing the paragon in this one. And she was extremely � let me hear it!!!! - boring as well. No surprise there.

There was a point, say 60-70% in, where things picked up a bit, thus my 2.5 star rating, but it didn’t last long enough. Say about 3 chapters long. The conclusion was a mess, the ending was a mess. Meh.

I will be reading the next Mercy though. I’m too big of a fan to give up that easily.]]>
4.50 2013 Frost Burned (Mercy Thompson, #7)
author: Patricia Briggs
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2013
rating: 3
read at: 2013/03/13
date added: 2023/06/28
shelves: excitement, ball-busting-chicks, suburban-fantasy, fanged-and-deadly, fuzzballs, challenge-2013-sequels, ghosties, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, d-oh, the-cover-made-me-do-it, facepalm, chonk-kitty-judges-you, i-am-disappoint, welcome-to-snoozeville, paranormal-fix, rotten-stinky-walking-dead, reviewed-2013, meh, fae
review:
Say hello to my most disappointing read of 2013.

Frost Burned’s plot is one of the most unoriginal and boring plots I have read in a long time. It managed to bore me to tears. Adam’s POV was a nice change, but it didn’t impress me much. It lacked the ā€œdangerā€� that I was expecting, and just brought up a way too serious and, yes this is the key word here, boring man.

Well.. Adam does seem like he is way too serious and boring. Am I wrong to expect something more exciting from his POV? Maybe.

Mercy was mostly just playing the paragon in this one. And she was extremely � let me hear it!!!! - boring as well. No surprise there.

There was a point, say 60-70% in, where things picked up a bit, thus my 2.5 star rating, but it didn’t last long enough. Say about 3 chapters long. The conclusion was a mess, the ending was a mess. Meh.

I will be reading the next Mercy though. I’m too big of a fan to give up that easily.
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<![CDATA[First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1)]]> 9732753 321 Darynda Jones “”²Ō³śĆ» 3
So far it goes like this:

Anti-Charley:
*
*
*

Pro-Charley:
*
*
*
*
*

Stuck in between:
*

Ohkay, now here’s a new one. This was supposed to be a challenge of some sort. Most of my Å·±¦ÓéĄÖ buds read this book and are torn between two sides. They either hate the living hell out of it, or love it with the power of a thousand suns. Except for , who doesn’t love it nor hate it. She’s a special snowflake, that one.

I’ll be totally honest with you. I was expecting to end up between the people who hate it. I’ve read a couple of quotes for it and they were cheesy as fuck. I still went on with the challenge for the sake of the lols. Evil, wtf were you thinking Darynda Jones, lols. Surprisingly, I actually liked it, smelly cheese and all. Weird, huh? Let’s find out why.

I need to mention that I didn’t love it, I merely liked it. There were many things that I didn’t like, and they’re mostly story-related. I didn’t like the main story. It’s not that it’s bad, I’ve read way worse, but it’s very dull. There was nothing there to impress me. Sure, I like the idea of Charley being able to see ghosts and solve their murders. I like her being ā€œa portal for the dead to cross overā€�, that part was kind of new. But the rest? Been there, done that. It’s a pretty typical Urban Fantasy plot. That’s the main reason why I can’t say that I loved the book. Universe-wise.. well, there’s not much to say since we didn’t have much interaction with ā€œthe other sideā€�.

The gold in this one is on the charactersā€� side. I absolutely loved most of the characters in this book. The secondary ones, Charley’s dad, uncle, Cookie and Garrett weren’t so bad. Charley and Reyes (the main characters), on the other hand, were loads of fun.

Charley is a cheesy ass woman. And trust me when I say cheesy I mean as cheesy as they get. She’s the reason why my compadres couldn’t go on with the book. Let me give you some examples.
I once signed up for an anger management class, but the instructor pissed me off.

Or
I pointed to my right breast. ā€œThis is Danger.ā€� Then my left. ā€œAnd this is Will Robinson. I would appreciate it if you addressed them accordingly.ā€�
After a long pause in which he took the time to blink several times, he asked, ā€œYou named your breasts?ā€�
I turned my back to him with a shrug. ā€œI named my ovaries, too, but they don’t get out as much.

Or my personal fave (which I’m going to print on a Tshirt one day)
When fighting clowns, always go for the juggler.

Yes, that’s pretty much how Charley talks. She does that a lot. And I mean a lot. I wasn’t so comfortable with it in the beginning, but later on I got used to it, and even started to giggle at her jokes. By the end of the book I loved the woman. She is something else.

And then there’s Reyes. Hooo boi.

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4.16 2011 First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1)
author: Darynda Jones
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2015/12/04
date added: 2023/06/28
shelves: romance-ish, paranormal-fix, suburban-fantasy, challenge-accepted, challenge-2013-sequels, could-have-been-sooo-much-better, demons, ghosties, funnies, reviewed-2013, well-hello-there-mister-stalker, book-crush, mystery-machine, guilty-pleasures, ball-busting-chicks, meh
review:
That's it, I'm reading it to see what team I'm on.

So far it goes like this:

Anti-Charley:
*
*
*

Pro-Charley:
*
*
*
*
*

Stuck in between:
*

Ohkay, now here’s a new one. This was supposed to be a challenge of some sort. Most of my Å·±¦ÓéĄÖ buds read this book and are torn between two sides. They either hate the living hell out of it, or love it with the power of a thousand suns. Except for , who doesn’t love it nor hate it. She’s a special snowflake, that one.

I’ll be totally honest with you. I was expecting to end up between the people who hate it. I’ve read a couple of quotes for it and they were cheesy as fuck. I still went on with the challenge for the sake of the lols. Evil, wtf were you thinking Darynda Jones, lols. Surprisingly, I actually liked it, smelly cheese and all. Weird, huh? Let’s find out why.

I need to mention that I didn’t love it, I merely liked it. There were many things that I didn’t like, and they’re mostly story-related. I didn’t like the main story. It’s not that it’s bad, I’ve read way worse, but it’s very dull. There was nothing there to impress me. Sure, I like the idea of Charley being able to see ghosts and solve their murders. I like her being ā€œa portal for the dead to cross overā€�, that part was kind of new. But the rest? Been there, done that. It’s a pretty typical Urban Fantasy plot. That’s the main reason why I can’t say that I loved the book. Universe-wise.. well, there’s not much to say since we didn’t have much interaction with ā€œthe other sideā€�.

The gold in this one is on the charactersā€� side. I absolutely loved most of the characters in this book. The secondary ones, Charley’s dad, uncle, Cookie and Garrett weren’t so bad. Charley and Reyes (the main characters), on the other hand, were loads of fun.

Charley is a cheesy ass woman. And trust me when I say cheesy I mean as cheesy as they get. She’s the reason why my compadres couldn’t go on with the book. Let me give you some examples.
I once signed up for an anger management class, but the instructor pissed me off.

Or
I pointed to my right breast. ā€œThis is Danger.ā€� Then my left. ā€œAnd this is Will Robinson. I would appreciate it if you addressed them accordingly.ā€�
After a long pause in which he took the time to blink several times, he asked, ā€œYou named your breasts?ā€�
I turned my back to him with a shrug. ā€œI named my ovaries, too, but they don’t get out as much.

Or my personal fave (which I’m going to print on a Tshirt one day)
When fighting clowns, always go for the juggler.

Yes, that’s pretty much how Charley talks. She does that a lot. And I mean a lot. I wasn’t so comfortable with it in the beginning, but later on I got used to it, and even started to giggle at her jokes. By the end of the book I loved the woman. She is something else.

And then there’s Reyes. Hooo boi.

[spoilers removed]
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Vassa şi Noaptea 35114275
Inspirat de povestea ruseasca Vasilisa cea Frumoasa, romanul scris de Sarah Porter deseneaza un Brooklyn magic, in care obiectele au suflet si intamplarile se tin lant zi si noapte.]]>
336 Sarah Porter 6067588978 “”²Ō³śĆ» 2 3.40 2016 Vassa şi Noaptea
author: Sarah Porter
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.40
book published: 2016
rating: 2
read at: 2023/06/28
date added: 2023/06/28
shelves: ya-is-dead, ya-fantasy, fairytales, romanian, dafuq-did-i-just-read, i-am-disappoint, meh, rotten-stinky-walking-dead, weird-shit-is-weird
review:

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<![CDATA[Call Me Irresistible (Wynette, Texas, #5)]]> 10145673
Lucy Jorik is the daughter of a former president of the United States.

Meg Koranda is the offspring of legends.

One of them is about to marry Mr. Irresistible—Ted Beaudine—the favorite son of Wynette, Texas. The other is not happy about it and is determined to save her friend from a mess of heartache.

But even though Meg knows that breaking up her best friend's wedding is the right thing to do, no one else seems to agree. Faster than Lucy can say "I don't," Meg becomes the most hated woman in town—a town she's stuck in with a dead car, an empty wallet, and a very angry bridegroom. Broke, stranded, and without her famous parents at her back, Meg is sure she can survive on her own wits. What's the worst that can happen? Lose her heart to the one and only Mr. Irresistible? Not likely. Not likely at all.]]>
385 Susan Elizabeth Phillips “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 Call Me Irresistible will be the best book in the Wynette, Texas series. Ted is amazing, I love him and it will ROCK! It will rock so hard the planet will shake, craters will appear everywhere and swallow all those people who hate this book. Craters will cleanse all the urban areas out there so that more trees will grow and we can have more paper in order to print more Call Me Irresistible books! And we will create a religion that reads this book non-stop. We will explore Mars (more thoroughly, those NASA bitches can’t do anything right) and find the Perfect Human Creator 3000 the aliens forgot to take when they got bored of waiting for good music on MTV. Then using the Perfect Human Creator 3000 we will create a perfect clone of Ted. He will be the next Messiah and will bless us with his wisdom and hotness. Forever!

If I could go back in time and slap my past self over the head for having those expectations regarding Call Me Irresistible I would.

Saying that I’m disappointed by this book would be an understatement. What the hell was this story? Can someone please tell me? What the hell happened to Ted? Nah, let's not call him Ted. New Jesus (a halo?? Really??)? Nah, too good. Mayor Dickhead? Perfect. So what happened to Mayor Dickhead? He was such a cute kid in whatever, the previous books ā€� forgot the names. And now he’s freakinā€� Medusa’s blow up doll. Hard-headed, heartless and boring as hell.

Did I mention that he’s a total asshole to Meg? Let me quote the dear ass:
He pointed one long finger in the general direction of her head. ā€œYou’d better be ready at seven on Friday night because that’s when I’m picking you up. And don’t expect to see me before then because I have business in Santa Fe. And I’m not calling, either. I have more important things to do than argue with a crazy woman.ā€�

Meg, the only character I respect, gets treated like a stray dog throughout the book by Mayor Dickhead and his town of minions. My message to all you mindless pricks is the following



We also have a reunion in this book. A huge amount of characters from the previous Wynette books are here. And they all are either ignorant, cruel, total bitches or assholes. All those wonderful characters I used to love are gone. Poof! Just like that. One book and all my respect is gone.

Aaand, what else do we have? *scratches her chin* Oh yeah! Golf. Want to know my opinion on golf? I’ll quote my good friend George Carlin on this one.
Plenty of good land in nice neighborhoods, land that is currently being wasted on a meaningless, mindless activity engaged in primarily by white, well-to-do male businessmen who use the game to get together to make deals to carve this country up a little finer among themselves.

It is an arrogant game on its very design alone. Just the design of the game speaks of arrogance. Think of how big a golf course is. The ball is that fucking big! What do these pinheaded pricks need with all that land? There are over 17,000 golf courses in America. They average over 150 acres apiece. That's 3 million plus acres, 4,820 square miles. You could build two Rhode Islands and a Delaware for the homeless, on the land currently being wasted on this meaningless, mindless, arrogant, elitist, racist - there's another thing: the only blacks you'll find in country clubs are carrying trays - and a boring game. Boring game for boring people. Have you ever watched golf on television? It's like watching flies fuck.

And a mindless game, mindless. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick, and then walking after it! And then, hitting it again! I say, "Pick it up asshole, you're lucky you found the fucking thing. Put it in your pocket and go the fuck home, you're a winner. You're a winner. You found it!"

ā€˜Nuff said.

Lucy’s story seems like loads of fun. I mean Panda?? Really?? Who the hell goes around calling himself Panda??

Oh wait.

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4.21 2010 Call Me Irresistible (Wynette, Texas, #5)
author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 4.21
book published: 2010
rating: 3
read at: 2012/03/13
date added: 2023/06/27
shelves: buddy-or-group-read, chonk-kitty-judges-you, d-oh, reviewed-2012, chicklit, romance-contemporary, meh
review:
Call Me Irresistible will be the best book in the Wynette, Texas series. Ted is amazing, I love him and it will ROCK! It will rock so hard the planet will shake, craters will appear everywhere and swallow all those people who hate this book. Craters will cleanse all the urban areas out there so that more trees will grow and we can have more paper in order to print more Call Me Irresistible books! And we will create a religion that reads this book non-stop. We will explore Mars (more thoroughly, those NASA bitches can’t do anything right) and find the Perfect Human Creator 3000 the aliens forgot to take when they got bored of waiting for good music on MTV. Then using the Perfect Human Creator 3000 we will create a perfect clone of Ted. He will be the next Messiah and will bless us with his wisdom and hotness. Forever!

If I could go back in time and slap my past self over the head for having those expectations regarding Call Me Irresistible I would.

Saying that I’m disappointed by this book would be an understatement. What the hell was this story? Can someone please tell me? What the hell happened to Ted? Nah, let's not call him Ted. New Jesus (a halo?? Really??)? Nah, too good. Mayor Dickhead? Perfect. So what happened to Mayor Dickhead? He was such a cute kid in whatever, the previous books ā€� forgot the names. And now he’s freakinā€� Medusa’s blow up doll. Hard-headed, heartless and boring as hell.

Did I mention that he’s a total asshole to Meg? Let me quote the dear ass:
He pointed one long finger in the general direction of her head. ā€œYou’d better be ready at seven on Friday night because that’s when I’m picking you up. And don’t expect to see me before then because I have business in Santa Fe. And I’m not calling, either. I have more important things to do than argue with a crazy woman.ā€�

Meg, the only character I respect, gets treated like a stray dog throughout the book by Mayor Dickhead and his town of minions. My message to all you mindless pricks is the following



We also have a reunion in this book. A huge amount of characters from the previous Wynette books are here. And they all are either ignorant, cruel, total bitches or assholes. All those wonderful characters I used to love are gone. Poof! Just like that. One book and all my respect is gone.

Aaand, what else do we have? *scratches her chin* Oh yeah! Golf. Want to know my opinion on golf? I’ll quote my good friend George Carlin on this one.
Plenty of good land in nice neighborhoods, land that is currently being wasted on a meaningless, mindless activity engaged in primarily by white, well-to-do male businessmen who use the game to get together to make deals to carve this country up a little finer among themselves.

It is an arrogant game on its very design alone. Just the design of the game speaks of arrogance. Think of how big a golf course is. The ball is that fucking big! What do these pinheaded pricks need with all that land? There are over 17,000 golf courses in America. They average over 150 acres apiece. That's 3 million plus acres, 4,820 square miles. You could build two Rhode Islands and a Delaware for the homeless, on the land currently being wasted on this meaningless, mindless, arrogant, elitist, racist - there's another thing: the only blacks you'll find in country clubs are carrying trays - and a boring game. Boring game for boring people. Have you ever watched golf on television? It's like watching flies fuck.

And a mindless game, mindless. Think of the intellect it must take to draw pleasure from this activity: hitting a ball with a crooked stick, and then walking after it! And then, hitting it again! I say, "Pick it up asshole, you're lucky you found the fucking thing. Put it in your pocket and go the fuck home, you're a winner. You're a winner. You found it!"

ā€˜Nuff said.

Lucy’s story seems like loads of fun. I mean Panda?? Really?? Who the hell goes around calling himself Panda??

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<![CDATA[The Demon Lover (Fairwick Chronicles, #1)]]> 11946687 I gasped, or tried to. My mouth opened, but I couldn’t draw breath. His lips, pearly wet, parted and he blew into my mouth. My lungs expanded beneath his weight. When I exhaled he sucked my breath in and his weight turned from cold marble into warm living flesh. Since accepting a teaching position at remote Fairwick College in upstate New York, Callie McFay has experienced the same disturbingly sensual dream every A mist enters her bedroom, then takes the shape of a virile, seductive stranger who proceeds to ravish her in the most toe-curling, wholly satisfying ways possible. Perhaps these dreams are the result of her having written the bestselling book The Sex Lives of Demon Lovers. Callie’s lifelong passion is the intersection of lurid fairy tales and Gothic literature—which is why she’s found herself at Fairwick’s renowned folklore department, living in a once-stately Victorian house that, at first sight, seemed to call her name. But Callie soon realizes that her dreams are alarmingly real. She has a demon lover—an incubus—and he will seduce her, pleasure her, and eventually suck the very life from her. Then Callie makes another startling Her incubus is not the only mythical creature in Fairwick. As the tenured witches of the college and the resident fairies in the surrounding woods prepare to cast out the demon, Callie must accomplish something infinitely more difficult—banishing this supernatural lover from her heart.ā€œVivid and enchanting . . . Dark’s letter-perfect gothic style is a satisfying tribute to previous gothic novels, and the paranormal elements, including incubi, fae, vampires, and witches, make this a stellar romance.ā€ā€� Booklist (Top 10 SF/Fantasy) ā€œ[Juliet] Dark develops a complex, detailed world where magic, reason, and gothic literature enjoyably intersect.ā€ā€� Publishers Weekly From the Trade Paperback edition.]]> 448 Carol Goodman 0345526279 “”²Ō³śĆ» 3 ā€œOh demon lover, typical romance story. *yawns* Boring stuffā€�. But the cover was pretty great and the summary made it sound pretty good. I'll be honest, this ended up a wonderful surprise. The story was amazing!

Demon Lover has a bit of a fairytale-ish feel to it. Fall in love, break the spell, get married, live happily ever after with your 5 kids, 2 dogs, three cats and a pet hamster. I’m a sucker for these stories, so I was having the time of my life, as you can imagine. This lasted for about 25% of the book, the rest ending up mediocre.

I’m so angry that the book didn’t continue on the Road of Awesomeness it walked on at the beginning. I can still see the scene in front of the house, heavy rain falling down and Callie seeing the beautiful demon’s face between the droplets. It got stuck to my mind. *sighs*

But back to reality. Why am I so disappointed? Good question. The book got into too many details. It made me feel like I’m watching Lost again (and I’m not happy about this, trust me). So many mysteries and very few answers. All this made me feel confused and close to getting a headache.



Callie was a normal heroine. Nothing much was standing out with her. I didn’t love nor hate her. I actually find it difficult to make an opinion on her, how strange is that? Liam (duh) and Ralph (yes, I’m talking about the mouse) are my favorite characters.

Thinking about it, I didn’t actually fall in love with any character in the book. I either liked them or was having neutral feelings towards them. I was excited about the incubus at the beginning but since the story morphed into something else he was gone.

Some characters were nice but some seemed like filler. Probably there will be more books to come and they will have an important part in them I imagine.

The ending made the book earn an extra star. It was too much of a tease but it made me want to read the next book. I guess I’ll be keeping an eye on this series.]]>
3.69 2011 The Demon Lover (Fairwick Chronicles, #1)
author: Carol Goodman
name: “”²Ō³śĆ»
average rating: 3.69
book published: 2011
rating: 3
read at: 2022/02/06
date added: 2023/06/27
shelves: arc-galley, paranormal-fix, chonk-kitty-judges-you, demons, fanged-and-deadly, witchy, whiny-bitches, d-oh, reviewed-2011, romance-ish, meh
review:
I wasn’t so excited to start this book, the title gave me the wrong impression. ā€œOh demon lover, typical romance story. *yawns* Boring stuffā€�. But the cover was pretty great and the summary made it sound pretty good. I'll be honest, this ended up a wonderful surprise. The story was amazing!

Demon Lover has a bit of a fairytale-ish feel to it. Fall in love, break the spell, get married, live happily ever after with your 5 kids, 2 dogs, three cats and a pet hamster. I’m a sucker for these stories, so I was having the time of my life, as you can imagine. This lasted for about 25% of the book, the rest ending up mediocre.

I’m so angry that the book didn’t continue on the Road of Awesomeness it walked on at the beginning. I can still see the scene in front of the house, heavy rain falling down and Callie seeing the beautiful demon’s face between the droplets. It got stuck to my mind. *sighs*

But back to reality. Why am I so disappointed? Good question. The book got into too many details. It made me feel like I’m watching Lost again (and I’m not happy about this, trust me). So many mysteries and very few answers. All this made me feel confused and close to getting a headache.



Callie was a normal heroine. Nothing much was standing out with her. I didn’t love nor hate her. I actually find it difficult to make an opinion on her, how strange is that? Liam (duh) and Ralph (yes, I’m talking about the mouse) are my favorite characters.

Thinking about it, I didn’t actually fall in love with any character in the book. I either liked them or was having neutral feelings towards them. I was excited about the incubus at the beginning but since the story morphed into something else he was gone.

Some characters were nice but some seemed like filler. Probably there will be more books to come and they will have an important part in them I imagine.

The ending made the book earn an extra star. It was too much of a tease but it made me want to read the next book. I guess I’ll be keeping an eye on this series.
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