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Saturday, July 27, 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
Review: The Human by Keary Taylor
The Human
Author:Keary Taylor
Release Date: June 18, 2013
Publisher: Self Published
The Eden Trilogy Book #2
ISBN: 9780615827
Genre: DystopianReview Copy Source: Author
The city of New Eden is cleared, but it won’t stay that way forever. The Bane continue to advance in horrific ways that will wipe humanity from the face of the Earth. A storm is coming, one none of them could have dared imagine.
When a group of outsiders come to the city, everyone is on edge. They have too many questions and not enough answers about where they are from or what they want. Just because they are human doesn’t mean they can be trusted.
Eve made a choice–one that could have deadly repercussions. Desperate hearts bring about desperate actions. Now she must make another decision as her world continues to crumble: come to terms with who she really is, or risk her sanity. She thought she had unlocked all the secrets from her past, but there are truths still buried that leave her questioning what is real and what is not.
It really surprised me when I ended up liking book 1 EDEN as much as I did. I was really excited to read more about Eve and the other characters from the series.
I hate giving away spoilers so I will stick to my feelings on some things without giving away details. It was extremely sad to read what Eve was put through for some of the book. I don't know how she was strong enough to get through it but I am glad it didn't change her as a person. I loved the addition of one character in particular. They will be a great asset to Eve's allies. I was shocked at some of the information that was revealed, disgusted with characters that I thought were on Eve's side and more in love with Avian then I was in book 1. There is plenty of action, tons of twists and situations that will keep you on your toes at every turn.
The ending definitely has me wondering what is going on. I can't wait to get my hand on book 3 THE EVE.
I gave it 4/5 stars
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Review: Affliction by Laurell K. Hamilton
Affliction
Author:Laurell K. Hamilton
Release Date: July 2, 2013
Publisher: Berkley
Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter Book #22
ISBN: 0425255700
ISBN13: 9780425255704
Genre: Urban FantasyReview Copy Source: Publisher
Some zombies are raised. Others must be put down. Just ask Anita Blake.
Before now, she would have considered them merely off-putting, never dangerous. Before now, she had never heard of any of them causing human beings to perish in agony. But that’s all changed.
Micah’s estranged father lies dying, rotting away inside from some strange ailment that has his doctors whispering about “zombie disease.”
Anita makes her living off of zombies—but these aren’t the kind she knows so well. These creatures hunt in daylight, and are as fast and strong as vampires. If they bite you, you become just like them. And round and round it goes…
Where will it stop?
Even Anita Blake doesn’t know.
I really enjoyed the last two installments of the Anita Blake series but AFFLICTION fell short to me. This is a big book so when you see it know that only 1/2 of it actually comes close to being enjoyable. I did like the main storyline. Zombies are always fun but they take on a new life in AFFLICTION.
The constant spread out and over explained dialogue was annoying. I seriously skipped through 1/2 of each chapter in the book. Something important is going on yet people have to sit and have chapter long conversations about their relationship or other miniscule things. Hello! Crisis going on!
It was fun to witness Micah's family. The whole meet and greet was nothing like I (or the characters) thought it would be. It was a neat surprise. As usual the local law enforcement looks down at Anita and her men. They as usual treat Anita like a whore and we have to listen to her and them banter about it for a while until she does something crazy and they finally see she is not like her reputation makes her out to be. Same story different town. I loved that Edward was once again in the book. He is a great character, I always enjoy his dialogue. Am I the only one that felt he is being set up to sleep with Anita? I was getting that vibe but it could just be me seeing things that are not there so I would love to know if anyone else felt that way.
Sigh. I'm not sure what else to say. I miss the early Anita books and thought we were getting back to those but I'm not sure after AFFLICTION.
I gave it 2.5/5 stars
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Promo and Giveaway: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews
* Release Date: July 30, 2013 by Ace*
Atlanta is a city plagued by magical problems. Kate Daniels will fight to solve them—no matter the cost.
Mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate, Curran, the Beast Lord, are struggling to solve a heartbreaking crisis. Unable to control their beasts, many of the Pack’s shapeshifting children fail to survive to adulthood. While there is a medicine that can help, the secret to its making is closely guarded by the European packs, and there’s little available in Atlanta.
Kate can’t bear to watch innocents suffer, but the solution she and Curran have found threatens to be even more painful. The European shapeshifters who once outmaneuvered the Beast Lord have asked him to arbitrate a dispute—and they’ll pay him in medicine. With the young people’s survival and the Pack’s future at stake, Kate and Curran know they must accept the offer—but they have little doubt that they’re heading straight into a trap…
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Guest Blog: Harbinger by Philippa Ballantine
UFI welcomes Philippa Ballantine Author of The Book of the Order series. Thanks for Joining us!!
Books of the Order —the Movie!
Well, an author can dream of having a movie made of
their book. However, when writers do begin to write, they often use particular
people as touchstones for when they are imagining what their characters look
like.
In the Books of the Order, Geist, Spectyr, Wrayth and
Harbinger, I have always had people in mind when writing my characters. They
are at least physical representations of the characters, and I would love to
see them have a chance to play them. Naturally, I haven’t just used actors
working now, because if you are going to dream, dream big. I’ve plucked actors
from a variety of times to fill out my draft.
Deacon Sorcha Faris. A fiery redhead with the kind of
determination to move mountains, yet she has an ability to make connections
with people that even she doesn’t initially suspect. She is beautiful, but
somehow you know deep down just by looking at her that she’s dangerous. (Played
by Julianne Moore)
Merrick Chambers. A young man with a ready
smile, he hides his past pain very well. He wants to be valued, and he wants to
protect the citizens of the Empire above everything else; unfortunately that
means he usually puts himself last. He finds himself learning strength and
courage from his partner Sorcha that he started off being afraid of. (Played by
a young John Wayne)
Raed Syndar Rossin. Life constantly running from the
savage beast living inside him was hard, but when he met Sorcha Faris, he
learned there was more he could do with his life than just run. The guilt he
carries for the death of his mother beneath the claws of the Rossin haunts him,
and he traveled to the ends of the earth to try and save his sister. However
once he falls in love with Sorcha, he realizes that she may have the only power
that can save humanity. (Played by Sean Bean)
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New Zealand born fantasy writer
and podcaster Philippa (Pip) Ballantine is the author of the Books of the Order
and the Shifted World series. She is also the co-author with her husband Tee
Morris of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences novels. Her awards include an
Airship, a Parsec, and a Sir Julius Vogel. She currently resides in Manassas,
Virginia with her husband, daughter, and a mighty clowder of cats.
Author of: Geist, Spectyr, Wrayth
and Harbinger (2013) from Ace Books and Hunter and Fox and Kindred and Wings
(2013) from Pyr Books
Co-author (with Tee Morris) of
Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences— an Airship Award winning steampunk series.
Novels: Phoenix Rising and the Janus Affair. Also includes digital short
stories and a free award winning podcast series
HarbingerBook of the Order #4
The Deacons of the Order are all that stand between the wicked spirits of the Otherside and the innocent citizens of the Empire. They are sworn to protect humanity, even when they cannot protect themselves…
After the Razing of the Order, Sorcha Faris, one of the most powerful Deacons, is struggling to regain control of the runes she once wielded. The Deacons are needed more desperately than ever. The barrier between the world of the living and the world of the dead is weakening, and the Emperor has abandoned his throne, seeking to destroy those he feels have betrayed him.
Though she is haunted by the terrible truth of her past, Sorcha must lead the charge against the gathering hordes of geists seeking to cross into the Empire. But to do so, she will need to manipulate powers beyond her understanding—powers that may prove to be her undoing…
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