Early Review: Bedeviled by Sable Grace

Bedeviled
Author:Sable Grace
Release Date: December 27, 2011
Publisher: Avon
Dark Breed Book #2
ISBN:   0061964417
ISBN13: 9780061964411
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Review Copy Source: Publisher

She has done the unthinkable—turned her best friend into a dark breed: part Vampyre, Lychen and Witch . . .

Kyana thought only to save her friend’s life when she fed Haven her blood; instead, she created a monster. Now the woman she thought of as a sister is under the spell of an ancient, vengeful god, determined to set him free and wreak havoc on the mortal world . . . and only Kyana can stop her.

But time is running out. In just seven days, Kyana’s Vampyre and Lychen abilities will be gone and she’ll be completely transformed into the Goddess of the Hunt—and her blood ties to Haven will be severed. By her side is Ryker—ally, demigod, lover— who will sacrifice everything to keep Kyana safe . . . even the attraction that burns between them. Together they have one chance to save Haven from herself . . . to save humanity from hell on earth.

I really Enjoyed ASCENSION. I loved all the characters, the storyline, the gods and mythology and I could not wait to get my hands on BEDEVILED. If you have not read ASCENSION please be warned that this review will have spoilers from book 1 in it.

Kyana was a half Vampyre half Lychen and is now turning into the new Goddess of the Hunt. Her best friend and roommate Haven is processed by a god set on revenge, She is fighting feelings for her sorta lover Ryker and on top of it all she once again is expected to save humanity.

In the beginning of book 1 Kyana was very competitive and extremely arrogant and set in her ways. Kyana had to learn to work with others and let others take the lead. She made mistakes but did things in the end with the best intentions in mind. Kyana is determined to save her best friend Haven from the evil that is taking her over. Throughout BEDEVILED Kyana is plagued with inner struggles as she loses the parts of herself she has always fallen back on. The sexual tension between Kyana and Ryker continues to be high and frustrating. She really does fight her feelings to the end. There is a great deal of action and suspense from beginning to end. The plot is just as good as book 1 and hopefully will continue its awesomeness into book 3. You will be happy to know that BEDEVILED does not end on a cliffhanger like ASCENSION but you will still be left wanting more when its over. I'm not sure what comes next for the new Goddess of the Hunt but I will be looking out for Sable Grace's next release.

I gave it 4/5 stars

Guest Post : Sharde Richardson

UFI welcomes Sharde Richardson Author of Watched. Thanks for Joining us!!

Character This or That (Lucas)

Hello Stacy

Facebook or Twitter? I hunt demons with Mikayla. I’m her Sentry if she’ll have me, although I feel things may change. I have no time for Facebook or Twitter.

up or down? Up is always preferred.

music or video games? Music. After a Sentry claims his prime, their union, I suppose to you it would be marriage—is sealed to a drum song. I’m expected to claim soon, and so this drum song—this music, stays with me. I have been both dreading and welcoming this music.

angels or demons? Did you really ask me this? I destroy demons with my charge, Mikayla. I have never met an angel. They do not fight as openly as Sentries.

vampires or werewolfs? Werewolves are much easier to associate with because Sentry, in Lycan form, share a resemblance. But please don’t be confused, Sentries are nothing like werewolves. We are much stronger and not controlled by the full moon. As for vampires, the living or dead kind, they are both annoying.

left or right? Left.

pizza or pasta? I know a witch that makes pasta well enough. She is one of the few magical people I would eat pasta from. I must warn you: magical people prepare their food differently. Never accept pizza or pasta from the Fae people.

paperback or ereader? I don’t have time to read in any format.

Coke or Pepsi? Neither. I prefer water.

Magic or Mystery? Both go hand in hand. Half of all magic is concealed by mystery.

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Watched
#1
May 31, 2011

Mikayla doesn't want much: just to rock out to her favorite band, become the next Kwiki Stop video gaming champion, and keep her Q-tip habit under control. What she does want is the sight of the sudden inexplicable dark auras around everyone to stop. Problem is, those auras are demons and Mikayla is the last trait holder with the power to ban them. Which is a total buzz kill.

To make matters worse, the town folk of Sulphur Springs don't look the same, and her classmates are a little dark in the eyes. There are murders, suicides, reckless skinny-dipping, gratuitous use of Q-tips, and newfound powers that Mikayla must learn to control.

Her past becomes present when a shape-shifter tells her what her true identity is, and how to keep the demons of Hell from nipping at her Converse. Through him she'll discover who to trust, who to kiss, and how valuable her abilities are to the right beings. Because the evils of Hell aren't staying down without a fight...

Or without her soul.

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Review: Winging It by Deborah Cooke

Winging It
Author:Deborah Cooke
Release Date: December 6, 2011
Publisher: NAL
The Dragon Diaries Book #2
ISBN:   0451234898
ISBN13: 9780451234896
Genre: Young Adult
Review Copy Source: Publisher

Zoë Sorensson yearns to come into her powers as the only female dragon shifter. But being part of two worlds is more complicated than she expected. It’s bad enough that she’s the target of the Mages’ plan to eliminate all shifters—she also has to hide her true nature from her best friend Megan, a human. For her sixteenth birthday, all Zoë wants is one normal day, including a tattoo and a chance to see hot rocker Jared.

Instead, the Pyr throw her a birthday party but ban Megan from attendance, putting Zoë in a tight spot. Things get even worse when Zoe is invited to the popular kids’ Halloween party and Megan’s left out. Zoë knows the party is a trap laid by the host, an apprentice Mage. When Megan gets a last-minute invite, Zoë must save the day—and her best friend—without revealing her fire-breathing secrets . . .

If you are new to the series you should definitely pick up book 1 as there is some great character development to help you get to know all the characters but Deborah does a really good job of recapping in the first chapter of WINGING IT so you wont be to lost if you decide to jump right it. The recap was helpful to catch me back up on the series.

The book moves along at a nice speed and never leaves you feeling like something needs to happen.  I enjoyed the action and conflict in FLYING BLIND but WINGING IT brought a more grown up Zoe with to go along with the action, conflict and fun supporting cast characters to liven up every situation.

Megan, Zoe's Best friend plays a much bigger role in book 2. We get to know her better and watch as Zoe tries to hide the truth that she so desperately wants to let out. We meet a new guy and I really liked him. We got to know Jared in FLYING BLIND I have so many questions about him and still so little answers. He is never there for Zoe when she needs him in WINGING IT and Derek was able to squeeze right into the spot that he should have been in. I still feel like Jared has a huge chance but unless he jumps in to the mix in a big way I think he will be done for in Zoe's world. I enjoyed watching the young dragons continue as a team to get past the major conflict in book 2. I'm hoping book 3 brings them all back together again.

The Dragon Diaries was planned as a trilogy with the final book BLAZING THE TRAIL set to release in June of 2012 and I hope I am able to snag it as soon as its off the press so I don't have to wait that long. Great series for any Paranormal YA lover.

I gave it 3.5/5 stars

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Interview: Jaime Reed

UFI welcomes Jaime Reed Author of Living Violet. Thanks for Joining us!!
 

What I wanted to know....

Top 10 things nobody would guess about you

1. I’m double jointed on my middle finger. It’s quite amusing when I flick people off.

2. I can belly dance.

3. I can recite Hamlet’s monologue.

4. I have an unhealthy obsession with orange soda.

5. I can’t stand fried chicken.

6. I have 4 half siblings and no wholes.

7. I still listen to 80’s and 90’s music.

8. I don’t have any children. (Yes, people are shocked when I tell them this.)

9. I once stalked Winona Ryder on a movie set in NYC, and by doing so I met Adam Sandler.

10. I have two middle names.

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Living Violet
The Cambion Chronicles
December 27, 2011

He's persuasive, charming, and way too mysterious. And for Samara Marshall, her co-worker is everything she wants most--and everything she most fears. . .

Samara Marshall is determined to make the summer before her senior year the best ever. Her plan: enjoy downtime with friends and work to save up cash for her dream car. Summer romance is not on her to-do list, but uncovering the truth about her flirtatious co-worker, Caleb Baker, is. From the peculiar glow to his eyes to the unfortunate events that befall the girls who pine after him, Samara is the only one to sense danger behind his smile.

But Caleb's secrets are drawing Samara into a world where the laws of attraction are a means of survival. And as a sinister power closes in on those she loves, Samara must take a risk that will change her life forever. . .or consume it

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Week in Review 12/4-12/10

Books Ive Bought/received

*Vampires Dead Ahead by Cheyenne McCray- purchased from Barnes and Noble


* Left Hand Magic by Nancy Collins- Purchased from Barnes and Noble

* Pure by Jennifer L Armentrout-ARC- From Publisher

* Living Violet by Jaime Reed- From Publisher/Teen Book Scene tour

* Raven Cursed by Faith Hunter- From Publisher


* The Mortal Bone by Marjorie Liu- From Publisher


Books I read

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
Vampires Dead Ahead by Cheyenne McCray
Blood Rites by Quinn Loftis
Dragonswood Janet Lee Carey
Left Hand Magic by Nancy Collins

Reviews posted


The Fallen Queen by Jane Kindred
Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla
Surrender by Lee Nichols
Obsidian by Jennifer L Armentrout

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* New Releases for the week. Was there anything you were looking forward to reading?


* Monday brought Jane Kindred with a guest blog titled You Got Your Urban Fantasy in My Epic! She is offering up a copy of her book The Fallen Queen


* Michelle Madow author of Remembered stopped in on Thursday. She is offering up a blog tour wide giveaway of her book. 

* LAST CHANCE The winner of Kiss of Frost has not replied to my email.  I will be picking a new winner tomorrow (Monday at 9am eastern time)

*If you see something on my books Ive read list that you are dying to know about let me know I'm back logged on reviews and can move it up on the list if I know people are wanting one.

* I love comments so if you see something you like (or not) please comment away and let me know.