Thursday, January 26, 2012

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout


Obsidian (Lux #1)
by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Goodreads Author)

Starting over sucks.

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring…. until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.

And then he opened his mouth.

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something…unexpected happens.

The hot alien living next door marks me.

You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I’m getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.

If I don’t kill him first, that is.

My Thoughts:
Amazing! Wow! I’m dying for the next book! I devoured this book, and it was as yummy as it was intense! I haven’t found a series stalk-worthy since Twilight and Vampire Academy, but this is it! I loved Daemon and Kat’s tug-a-war relationship. The conversations were witty and intense. I laughed out loud most of the book and was tensely griping my Kindle the rest of the time. I am green with envy at Armentrout’s amazing writing skills. I loved how Armentrout blended the plot and the characters. And what amazing characters they are! Okay, so I can’t say enough about this book, but a huge thank you to my friend for insisting I buy this one. It is going on my shelf to read over and over again *sigh*  
Note: Rating is PG-13 and there is swearing. Five Plus stars!!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Curse of the Beast Book Trailer!

It is finally done! I am so excited! One more piece of getting my book ready for publication is now in place. It is an amazing feeling. And I have narrowed down the release date to May! I'm hoping for the first week of May if everything goes well. I hope you enjoy the trailer! Help me spread the word by liking it and re-posting it! that would be so awesome! And I love comments! Wahoo!

Time Mends by Tammy Blackwell


by Tammy Blackwell (Goodreads Author)

After a tragic accident leaves her battered, heartbroken, and alone, Scout Donovan would rather hide in dreams than face reality. But things are changing quickly in Scout's life. Soon she's pulled back into the world of Shifters and Seers, with her best friend's fate depending on Scout's ability to protect her. Can Scout pull it together in time to save Talley, or is the past too much to overcome?

My Thoughts:
Wow! She nailed this one! I really loved all the banter and witty comments. I loved the plot line and the gray wolf!! The ending had me wishing for the next one! (*spoiler* Even though I liked Alex and was really sad he died, I have to admit I was rooting for Liam from the first time we met him in book one).  
I like the twists and that Scout finds out more about herself. Blackwell also did a great job with realistic emotions. And let me just say that the Alpha Pack female needs to go down. Lol. It was full of tension and growth for the characters. Loved it!
Note: I rate this PG-13. Five stars. Enjoy!

Destiny Binds by Tammy Blackwell


by Tammy Blackwell (Goodreads Author)

Scout Donovan is a girl who believes in rules, logic, and her lifelong love of Charlie Hagan. Alex Cole believes in destiny, magic, and Scout. When Alex introduces Scout to the world of Shifters, men who change into wolves or coyotes during the full moon and Seers, women who can see your most private thoughts and emotions with a mere touch, the knowledge changes everything and everyone Scout thought she knew.

My Thoughts:
I thought Scout was really spunky and had a personality all her own. Really, I loved all the characters. The whole love triangle was believable, but I have to say that Liam was always in the back of my mind. Alex was just a sweetie, and Charlie was caring. Loved the pack, too.

*Spoiler* After this point.

I cried at the end! I was like, “This is not okay.” But it was also the best scene of the whole book! So of course I had to have the next one so I could stop crying...lol. And it took me chapters into the next book to stop crying (the people at the gym must have thought I was crazy—me walking on the treadmill and tears rolling down my cheeks!). So good!
I do wish the author had taken more time with edits and added tension in the middle. It would have made a great book, amazing!
Note: I rate this PG-13. It was a fun romance with high stakes. Three stars. Enjoy!