Mortal Defiance by Nichole Chase

Mortal Defiance (Dark Betrayal Trilogy, Book 2)

by Nichole Chase (Goodreads Author)

Goodreads:

One short week turned Ree McKenna’s life upside down. Not only does she have the weight of the world on her shoulders, but she still has to juggle homework, a job, and a curfew. While Ree tries to find her footing amidst the chaos, the Dark Ones and their champion are busy hunting down any humans that have a touch of the gods running through their veins. Allies have turned into foes, and enemies have become stronger.

The world is growing darker, but the passion between Ree and two irresistible guys blazes hotter. Romantic ties from a past life will threaten to break Ree away from the love of her life and will cloud her judgment. In order to follow her heart, Ree will break rules put in place by the gods, risking her life and the lives of her friends in an act of Mortal Defiance.

My Thoughts:

I loved how this book kept the tension going. It was great. There was action with the Dark Ones and there was tension with the romance. I really loved this read and the world that she has created. The love triangle was complicated even further in this book. I won’t say how, because I don’t want to spoil it, but I thought she handled it well. I have to say that the way the book ended was awesome!!! And I have my fingers crossed that one of the guys from the love triangle will get together with one of her guardians! That would make my heart happy for him.

Note: Rate this PG-13 for swearing and violence (lots of fight scenes, which were great!). I gave this book five stars.

Mortal Obligation by Nichole Chase

Mortal Obligation (Dark Betrayal Trilogy #1)

by Nichole Chase

Goodreads:

Ree will face the darkest form of betrayal before the year is out. Seventeen year old Ree McKenna has three goals: get through high school, convince her crush she is more than his best friend’s little sister, and save money for college. Fate, though, has other plans for her. After the untimely death of her older brother, Ree is haunted by dreadful nightmares and terrifying visions. To make matters worse, Ree has started to suspect that something dangerous is stalking her from the shadows. A night full of frightening surprises leaves Ree with unsettling news. Gifted by the gods with unusual powers, she must devote herself to a battle that could very well lead to not only her death, but the demise of everyone she knows and loves. After all, Ree is the only mortal standing between the Earth and utter darkness. Set in Savannah, Ga, Mortal Obligation is the first book of The Dark Betrayal Trilogy.

My thoughts:

            The story started out with someone watching her but she didn’t know who. I kept reading because of it. I really wanted to find out what was stocking her, plus there was a cute guy at her table that was taking her to a concert (had to see that play out…he he.) By the second chapter that was a major reveal, and I was hooked. The middle was a bit slow, with the tension coming mainly from the love triangle. But the ending was fantastic and left me needing the next book. The love triangle was fun as well, and I have to say that I’ve gone and fallen for both of them.  (P.S. I have read the next book in this series and I have to say that so far it is my favorite! So keep reading!)

Note: I’d rate this PG-13. There are some bloody scenes but not many and there is some swearing. I give this book four stars.

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Angel Burn by L.A. Weatherly

Angel Burn (Angel #1)

by L.A. Weatherly

Goodreads:

They're out for your soul.
And they don't have heaven in mind...
Willow knows she's different from other girls, and not just because she loves tinkering with cars. Willow has a gift. She can look into the future and know people's dreams and hopes, their sorrows and regrets, just by touching them. She has no idea where this power comes from. But the assassin, Alex, does. Gorgeous, mysterious Alex knows more about Willow than Willow herself does. He knows that her powers link to dark and dangerous forces and that he's one of the few humans left who can fight them. When Alex finds himself falling in love with his sworn enemy, he discovers that nothing is as it seems, least of all good and evil.

My Thoughts:

First off, love love loved the cover! Second, wow, what a twist on angels! They are the bad guys. I really liked the loved story and the chemistry between Willow and Alex. I thought that it was well done. Willow has some great character quirks, like mechanic. Alex is complex and alluring—gotta love that! The only thing I didn’t like about this book was that it felt bugged down with information, detail and flashbacks. There were times that I skimmed because of it. Plus, it was really weird having Willow in first person and then when it flipped to another character it was in third person. It would have been nice if the character changes were clearly marked. Overall, I enjoyed the book.

Note: PG-13, very clean romance, four stars.