So I finally got around to reading the most recent addition to the Merry Gentry series. It wasn't my favorite, but it was entertaining and I want to read the next one, whenever that's supposed to come out...
As you know(and for those who don't know) Merry Gentry is a fairy princess who lives as an exile of the fairy community, in LA as a private investigator and with her own harem of sexy fairy men. In this book Merry is pregnant with twins by 6 different daddies, and is investigating murders involving the demi-fay... that's the tee-tiny fairy's that look like bugs. As with all Merry books there is a lot of drama, a lot of love, and a lot of sexing it up.
If you like Merry Gentry books, then read it. If you don't want to read what boils down pretty much to porn with a plot, then avoid this whole series.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, Book 6) by Richelle Mead
The last book in the Vampire Academy series... sniff sniff. So bittersweet. I was so excited to get my hands on this book, but I am so sad that it's over. Love the story, the characters, everything! And this book didn't disappoint! Mead did a bang up job wrapping up the series. Of course it couldn't all be shiny and pretty, but it was well done and I'm pretty happy with the result! I just really hope she doesn't call it quits for these characters!
In book 5, we found Rose arrested for the murder of Queen Tatiana. So in this novel it's a mad dash to prove her innocence, find the real killer, and discover who the illegitimate Dragomir love-child is. Early on in the novel the excitement starts with a plot that breaks Rose out of jail and gets a real investigation going. Along the way Rose picks up unexpected characters and has to face her sticky love life situation. It ends with a surprise killer and with almost everyone getting a happy ending.
Mead wraps it all up in a pretty bow, leaving this fan pleased and disappointed all at the same time. PLEASE Richelle, write at least one more book to let us see what the future holds!!!
In book 5, we found Rose arrested for the murder of Queen Tatiana. So in this novel it's a mad dash to prove her innocence, find the real killer, and discover who the illegitimate Dragomir love-child is. Early on in the novel the excitement starts with a plot that breaks Rose out of jail and gets a real investigation going. Along the way Rose picks up unexpected characters and has to face her sticky love life situation. It ends with a surprise killer and with almost everyone getting a happy ending.
Mead wraps it all up in a pretty bow, leaving this fan pleased and disappointed all at the same time. PLEASE Richelle, write at least one more book to let us see what the future holds!!!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Persuader by Lee Child
And another Jack Reacher novel down. Loved this one loads. Gruesome, exciting, and so much fun!
In this novel, Jack Reacher finds himself employed off the records by the DEA to catch an illusive smuggler. Placed within the enemy hive, Reacher is playing the part of a tough as nails bodyguard, only to discover that it's not the DEA who needs to be on the case but the ATF. With mutilations, shoot outs, muscle head psychos, and kidnappings, there is never a moment without suspense. Oh and there is quiet an education on firearms through out the book!
Going to be starting another Jack Reacher novel very soon! Can't wait!
In this novel, Jack Reacher finds himself employed off the records by the DEA to catch an illusive smuggler. Placed within the enemy hive, Reacher is playing the part of a tough as nails bodyguard, only to discover that it's not the DEA who needs to be on the case but the ATF. With mutilations, shoot outs, muscle head psychos, and kidnappings, there is never a moment without suspense. Oh and there is quiet an education on firearms through out the book!
Going to be starting another Jack Reacher novel very soon! Can't wait!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
The Killing Floor by Lee Child
My 2nd Lee Child novel was his first. And it was amazing! I loved ever second of it!
Jack Reacher is a wanderer. He finds himself in the city of Margrave, Georgia after remembering that one of his favorite musicians used to stop there and was murdered there as well. Shortly upon arriving he finds himself arrested for a murder he couldn't have possibly committed. Before long a plot as a crooked as the streets in San Francisco, and as big as the city itself, comes into light and Jack finds himself fighting for his freedom and that of the little town.
Full of murder, mayhem, and mystery, this book is a fun phenomenal read! I highly suggest it for any fan of mystery novels.
Jack Reacher is a wanderer. He finds himself in the city of Margrave, Georgia after remembering that one of his favorite musicians used to stop there and was murdered there as well. Shortly upon arriving he finds himself arrested for a murder he couldn't have possibly committed. Before long a plot as a crooked as the streets in San Francisco, and as big as the city itself, comes into light and Jack finds himself fighting for his freedom and that of the little town.
Full of murder, mayhem, and mystery, this book is a fun phenomenal read! I highly suggest it for any fan of mystery novels.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
This is the 2nd part in The Forest of Hands and Teeth series. While I liked the first one, I wasn't blown away, so I didn't have high hopes for this one. But boy I couldn't have been any more wrong. I LOVED this book. More excitement, better romance, and a more believable teen angst(although that part annoyed me at times).
In this 2nd novel, Mary(our heroine from the first) is all grown up and has a child of her own, Gabry(whom is the heroine of this book). Gabry is nothing like her mother. She's not curious about the world beyond the fence, she's content to live in the safety of Vista her whole life. But one night her best friend and her best friends brother convince her to sneak out of Vista and see the crumbling remains of a Pre-Return amusement park. Because of the brothers charm and good looks, she goes against her own good judgment and ventures outside the fence. And that's when all hell breaks loose. The boy she likes, her best friend, and several other teens from Vista are forever changed by a Breaker, a fast zombie, who attacks the group. Gabry, in her fear, runs away and avoids association with the troubled group. But her guilt get the best of her and she's determined to make it right. Garby's life went from being peaceable, to chaotic, over night. She has to face her fears and her realities. And along the way she meets a handsome mysterious boy who brings some security to her new insanity.
This 3 part series comes to it's conclusion next year with book 3's release and I cannot wait. I suggest the series for anyone who enjoys a good YA preternatural romance.
In this 2nd novel, Mary(our heroine from the first) is all grown up and has a child of her own, Gabry(whom is the heroine of this book). Gabry is nothing like her mother. She's not curious about the world beyond the fence, she's content to live in the safety of Vista her whole life. But one night her best friend and her best friends brother convince her to sneak out of Vista and see the crumbling remains of a Pre-Return amusement park. Because of the brothers charm and good looks, she goes against her own good judgment and ventures outside the fence. And that's when all hell breaks loose. The boy she likes, her best friend, and several other teens from Vista are forever changed by a Breaker, a fast zombie, who attacks the group. Gabry, in her fear, runs away and avoids association with the troubled group. But her guilt get the best of her and she's determined to make it right. Garby's life went from being peaceable, to chaotic, over night. She has to face her fears and her realities. And along the way she meets a handsome mysterious boy who brings some security to her new insanity.
This 3 part series comes to it's conclusion next year with book 3's release and I cannot wait. I suggest the series for anyone who enjoys a good YA preternatural romance.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Running Blind by Lee Child
This is the first time I have ever experienced Lee Child's work, and even though I think it's more a "guy" book, it was SO good! I definitely want to read the other Jack Reacher novels of his. This is the 4th book in Child's Reacher series, but it isn't necessary to read them in order. Or so it seems from this one.
In Running Blind, you meet the manly man that is Jack Reacher. As an ex-military police officer, Reacher comes under suspicion of the FBI, when a couple of women whose assault cases he had handled in the army wind up murdered. Soon they realize Reacher's innocence, and bring him on as a consultant due to his expertise. The murder scenes are spotless, the killer is crafty and leaves not a trace of evidence, not even as to how the women are being killed! The only thing left behind is a tub full of army standard green paint with the women perfectly preserved inside.
It's an exciting, fast-paced read. Reacher is a likable character and Child is a great writer. If you like murder mystery/adventure style reads, then give this one a-go!
In Running Blind, you meet the manly man that is Jack Reacher. As an ex-military police officer, Reacher comes under suspicion of the FBI, when a couple of women whose assault cases he had handled in the army wind up murdered. Soon they realize Reacher's innocence, and bring him on as a consultant due to his expertise. The murder scenes are spotless, the killer is crafty and leaves not a trace of evidence, not even as to how the women are being killed! The only thing left behind is a tub full of army standard green paint with the women perfectly preserved inside.
It's an exciting, fast-paced read. Reacher is a likable character and Child is a great writer. If you like murder mystery/adventure style reads, then give this one a-go!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
This is another apocalyptic tale, but this one is a YA read and never once do you forget that! While not an altogether bad read, it might be a little tricky for most adults to get through as it's written in journal entry format in the voice of a 16 year old girl. I love the journal entry format of writing (ie. Bram Stoker's Dracula) but wasn't all to crazy about nearly 400 pages of teen girl talk.
The main character of the book is Miranda. She's your typical teen, in the sadly all too typical divorced family scenario well known of today. An asteroid hits the moon knocking it closer to the earth and affecting the gravitational pull and all that entails. Immediately, the earth begins to experience tsunamis and the coast lines being swallowed into the sea. Shortly, that is followed by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. And soon, killing frosts in the middle of the summer are experienced. The insanity that comes from shortages on electricity, food, gas, water, and all the comforts we have come to depend on, are imagined and touched on. Miranda's family is smart and prepared, but is it enough to survive?
While not a stellar book, it's easy enough to get through and it's entertaining. If you just want to read something, then I guess pick this one up.
The main character of the book is Miranda. She's your typical teen, in the sadly all too typical divorced family scenario well known of today. An asteroid hits the moon knocking it closer to the earth and affecting the gravitational pull and all that entails. Immediately, the earth begins to experience tsunamis and the coast lines being swallowed into the sea. Shortly, that is followed by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. And soon, killing frosts in the middle of the summer are experienced. The insanity that comes from shortages on electricity, food, gas, water, and all the comforts we have come to depend on, are imagined and touched on. Miranda's family is smart and prepared, but is it enough to survive?
While not a stellar book, it's easy enough to get through and it's entertaining. If you just want to read something, then I guess pick this one up.
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