Pride's Run by Cat Kalen

Pride's Run (A Wolf's Pride novel #1)

by Cat Kalen

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Seventeen year old Pride is a tracker—a werewolf with a hunger for blood. Taught to trick and to lure, she is the perfect killing machine.

Kept leashed in the cellar by a master who is as ruthless as he is powerful, Pride dreams of freedom, of living a normal life, but escape from the compound is near impossible and disobedience comes with a price.

When she learns her master intends to breed her she knows she has to run.

Pride soon learns if she is to survive in the wild, she must trust in the boy who promises her freedom, the same boy she was sent to hunt.

With life and death hanging in the balance the two find themselves on the run from the Paranormal Task Force—officers who shoot first and ask questions later—as well as her master’s handlers.

Can Pride flee the man who has held her captive since birth and find sanctuary in the arms of a boy who has captured her heart? Or will her master find her first?

My Thoughts:

This book had me flipping the pages eager to find out what happens next! It was great! I felt so sad for Pride and her life. I love the two alphas, but have to say that Logan is hot and so sweet! I really enjoyed all the time that Logan and Pride got to spend together. They had some really funny adventures and some not so funny ones. I really enjoyed this book!

Note: 15+ Some hard captivity scenes and a bit of swearing. Five Stars!

The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter

The Goddess Test (Goddess Test #1)

by Aimee Carter (Goodreads Author)

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In a modern-day take on the myth of Persephone, 18-year-old Kate Winters is thrust into a mythical world, where she must pass seven impossible tests and outsmart a spiteful god in order to save the life of not just her mother but of her captor as well.

My Thoughts:

I so loved this book. The emotions were real, and I love Henry! There were many twists and reveals that I wasn’t expecting, but thought it was cool. It was great to see the love story grow into something sweet. A really great story.

Note: 14+ A sweet romance. Five Stars.

Anew by Chelsea Fine

Anew (The Archers of Avalon #1)

by Chelsea Fine (Goodreads Author)

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Two years ago, Scarlet awoke in the forest alone, afraid, and unable to remember anything. Lost and confused, her life was a mystery...until she met a boy with a familiar voice.

Gabriel Archer has a voice from her past, and Scarlet's determined to remember why. She immerses herself in his life only to discover he has a brother he's kept hidden from her: Tristan Archer.

Upon meeting Tristan, Scarlet's world becomes even more muddled. While she's instinctively drawn to Gabriel, she's impossibly drawn to Tristan--and confused out of her mind. As she tries to piece together her history Scarlet realizes her past...might just be the death of her.

My Thoughts:

By the middle of the book, I was so wrapped up in the tension between her and Tristan that I couldn’t put it down. The beginning was a little bit slow for my liking, but I thought the kissing festival was hilarious. And I was totally wanting more of the mysterious boy in the black shirt (Tristan). I liked Gabriel, but he was just too good, I guess. From the very first I was team Tristan! I loved the twists to the love triangle she added. The whole curse was awesome. And I thought the end of the book rocked! I almost had tears in my eyes. To say the least, I will be buying the next one when it comes out Summer 2012!

Note: 14+ a clean book…5 Stars!!

Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

Bloodlines (Bloodlines #1)

by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author)

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The first book in Richelle Mead's brand-new teen fiction series - set in the same world as Vampire Academy.

When alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir, the last place she expects to be sent is a human private school in Palm Springs, California. But at their new school, the drama is only just beginning.

Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Bloodlines explores all the friendship, romance, battles and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive - this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone's out for blood.

My Thoughts

I have so missed the Vampire Academy world! I have always loved Sydney and seeing the world from her viewpoint was awesome for me. I could feel the emotions and the complexity of the characters. Meads characters just leap off the page and sucking into her world (no pun intended..he he). I really love Adrian too, and I have high hopes for book 2! There were many twist and turns, mostly at the end. I do have to say the beginning was kind of slow, but I didn’t mind so much. Mead was setting up the character dynamics and I’m totally hooked now. I think I need to find the widget count down for book 2! It is a great read! Can’t wait to read more!

Note: 15+ some swearing and bloody scenes (but pretty mild for Mead’s books) Five Stars!!!!

I have read a lot of review given on Bloodlines, (the 1 or 2 stars) and I have to say that this book is a bit different from VA series. For one, Sydney is so different from Rose it is like night and day. Two, this book is more about relationships and healing and finding your self. I didn't mind this aspect, and in fact, I was near tears the whole way through (both happy and sad tears). I think this series is going to me amazing in a totally different way than VA was, and I'm excited about it!