Week in Review Oct 2-8

Books Ive Bought/received

* Better off Undead by D.D. Barant- Purchased at B&N



Books I read

*You might notice my reading decline a tad bit. My DH lost his job and I had to up my hours at work boo*

Black Heart Loa by Adrian Phoenix
Mind Over Monster by Jennifer Harlow
Better off Undead by D.D. Barant

Reviews posted


Hunt the Moon by Karen Chance
Shattered Souls by Mary Lindsey
Shadow Kin by M.J. Scott
Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead
Viper Moon by Lee Roland
Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan

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Review: Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan

Glow
Author:Amy Kathleen Ryan
Release Date: September 13, 2011
Publisher: St Martins Griffin
Sky Chasers Book #1
ISBN:  0312590563
ISBN13: 9780312590567
Genre: Young Adult
Review Copy Source: Publisher

What if you were bound for a new world, about to pledge your life to someone you'd been promised to since birth, and one unexpected violent attack made survival—not love—the issue?

Out in the murky nebula lurks an unseen enemy: the New Horizon. On its way to populate a distant planet in the wake of Earth's collapse, the ship's crew has been unable to conceive a generation to continue its mission. They need young girls desperately, or their zealous leader's efforts will fail. Onboard their sister ship, the Empyrean, the unsuspecting families don't know an attack is being mounted that could claim the most important among them...

Fifteen-year-old Waverly is part of the first generation to be successfully conceived in deep space; she was born on the Empyrean, and the large farming vessel is all she knows. Her concerns are those of any teenager—until Kieran Alden proposes to her. The handsome captain-to-be has everything Waverly could ever want in a husband, and with the pressure to start having children, everyone is sure he's the best choice. Except for Waverly, who wants more from life than marriage—and is secretly intrigued by the shy, darkly brilliant Seth.

But when the Empyrean faces sudden attack by their assumed allies, they quickly find out that the enemies aren't all from the outside.

GLOW reminded me a bit of ACROSS THE UNIVERSE with it taking place in space on the way to a new world storyline. There were two different ships sent into space on the path of to a distant planet. The one that Waverly was born on seems to work well. New babies are born and there is plenty of structure without god and religion. The other ship seems to have had there fertility taken away from them and they are desperate for children. They are very into god and religion and live by it and use it as an excuse to do some pretty despicable things in the name of god.

Waverly was a strong character. She went for what she wanted, was caring, took charge when it was needed and fought for what was right and became the voice of reason as the story went along. Kieran I never really got into. I'm not sure why but I just plain and simple didn't like him. Seth I enjoyed. He seems like a good match for Waverly and if I decide to continue the series I hope I read that they end up making a go at it at some point. GLOW was a pretty fast paced read with an interesting storyline. It was a book full of set up for future books and has absolutely nothing resolved by the end of it. One of my favorite supporting characters got killed off which was a bit disappointing. I am kinda interested in what will happen now so I might pick up book two but it wont be a priority for me.

I gave it 3/5 stars 

Review: Viper Moon by Lee Roland

Viper Moon
Author:Lee Roland
Release Date: July 5, 2011
Publisher: Signet
Earth Witches Book #1
ISBN:  045123376X
ISBN13: 9780451233769
Genre: Urban Fantasy

Cassandra Archer is the Huntress. She has faithfully served the Earth Mother for years, rescuing kidnapped children from monsters-both human and supernatural-dwelling in the ruins of the Barrows District. But when two children are kidnapped under similar circumstances, all clues point to a cataclysmic event on the next dark moon. Now Cass must race against the clock and prevent a sacrifice that could destroy the entire town..

I feel like I'm constantly saying this but the cover is awesome and was what originally drew my eye to the book (shocking right? lol) The opening scene of VIPER MOON really did a fantastic job of grabbing me and keeping me anchored to the story.  The book started with action and ended with action.

I enjoyed following Cassandra, she was easy to get to know and like. Phelan shows up at her door looking for her help in finding his missing 13 year old sister. Her starts out not really liking her but attracted to her all the same. They really work well together. There is also Micheal who is the owner of a club in the Barrows. He really likes Cassandra and she is attracted to him but she doesn't trust herself with him, nor does she trust him so she refuses to even consider him. It definitely makes for some awkward moments for the three when they are together. The world building was great, I liked all the different places that were described and imagining the Barrows was super easy. The book was fast paced.  I enjoyed the fact that Cassandra was the Earth mothers Huntress, it was unique and well written.  My biggest disappointment about the book is realizing at the end that the next book isn't going to be about Cassandra. I got to know her and got attached to her character and the excerpt for the next book doesn't look like it features her. Hey, maybe I'm wrong I do hope that I am. All in all I was very much entertained and enjoyed VIPER MOON.

I gave it 4/5 stars

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Review: Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead

Succubus Revealed
Author:Richelle Mead
Release Date: August 30, 2011
Publisher: Kensington
Georgina Kincaid Book #6
ISBN:  0758232012
ISBN13: 9780758232014
Genre: Urban Fantasy

In Georgina Kincaid, succubus and she-demon, #1 New York Times bestselling author Richelle Mead has created one of her most enticing characters. But with a shot at love, and maybe even redemption, is the ultimate seductress finally going soft? Like hell she is. . .
Georgina Kincaid has had an eternity to figure out the opposite sex, but sometimes they still surprise her. Take Seth Mortensen. The man has risked his soul to become Georgina's boyfriend. Still, with Lucifer for a boss, Georgina can't just hang up her killer heels and settle down to domestic bliss. In fact, she's being forced to transfer operations. . .to Las Vegas.
The City of Sin is a dream gig for a succubus, but Georgina's allies are suspicious. Why are the powers-that-be so eager to get her away from Seattle—and from Seth? Georgina is one of Hell's most valuable assets, but if there's any way out of the succubus business she plans to take it—no matter how much roadkill she leaves behind. She just hopes the casualties won't include the one man she's risking everything for. . .

Georgina is ready to live a normal life with her boyfriend Seth. Only problem is that her soul belongs to hell and there is no way to get it back....or is there? Just when things are settling down again in Georgina's life she receives notice that she is being transferred to Las Vegas. The higher ups are pushing everything through really fast and nothing really makes sense so Georgina with the help of some of her friends go into double time to try and figure out what is happening and why. Little did she know that the answers to her questions would change her world.

I suspected what had happened from a few books in to the series but that in no way depleted my enjoyment of every book in this series. I have loved all of the characters and all of the plots. I have enjoyed watching Georgina fight for what she wants. There were plenty of ups and downs, emotion, suspense, and mystery. Their isn't much more that I can say without giving away some of the major spoilers but I have really enjoyed this series and am sad to see it end, but it ended in a way that was realistic to the situations and closure was provided. I have never gone wrong with picking up a book written by Richelle Mead.

I gave it 4/5 stars

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Review: Shadow Kin by M.J. Scott

Shadow Kin
Author:M.J. Scott
Release Date: September 6, 2011
Publisher: Roc
The Half-Light City Book #1
ISBN:   0451464044
ISBN13: 9780451464040
Genre: Urban Fantasy

On one side, the Night World, rules by the Blood Lords and the Beast Kind. On the other, the elusive Fae and the humans, protected by their steadfast mages... 

Born a wraith, Lily is a shadow who slips between worlds. Brought up by a Blood Lord and raised to be his assassin, she is little more than a slave. But when Lily meets her match in target Simon DuCaine, the unlikely bond that develops between them threatens to disrupt an already stretched peace in a city on the verge of being torn apart...

Another fabulous cover that reeled me in. Lily is a wraith. She is hated by every Fae because she is a wraith and feared because she is the assassin slave to Lucius. The day Lucius sends Lily out to kill a human named Simon everything in Lily's life changed.

The world that Lily grows up in has made her think very little of herself so she keeps to herself, doesn't show any feelings and kills who and when she is told to. She is sent out to kill Simon and when it doesn't go as planned he is the first person to treat her like she is someone worth knowing. The story switches back and forth between Simon and Lily's POV. It was easy to keep up with things and it only added to the story to read what either person was feeling about things at the time. I was happy with the way the story progressed at most points but i found the middle to be a tad bit slow. There was times where I wanted to yell at one or the other for not understanding the other better but that is all part of a great story. The emotions came across well. Simon and Lily had great chemistry. There is a great mixture of paranormal creatures. The world that the story takes place is well described. SHADOW KIN lived up to its cover and I will be picking up book 2 BLOOD KIN in June so I can continue the story.

I gave it 4/5 stars