After and Again - Michael McLellan Review

Book: after and again

Author: Michael A. Mclellan

Book Synopsis:

Centuries after a cataclysmic event drastically changed the world, fifteen-year-old Zack McQueen stumbles upon a cave filled with relics from a nearly forgotten era. Relics that could both reshape his destiny, and forever change the future for all living things. Returning home, he finds his town in ruins, and his loved ones missing. Vowing to find them, he embarks on an epic journey of danger, love, and self-discovery that will take him to places that he’d never imagined possible.

Book Review:

It always seems like something military/war related that brings on the end of the world. In After and Again, we follow the trail of our hero Zack as he attempts to rescue those dearest to him. This book combined several different genres including adventure, romance, and even a western theme to the story, and did so quite nicely. I enjoyed the determination of our hero, and the fact that as the story played out we learned more about the blunders made in the past which helped explain why the world was as it was during Zack's present. One thing I did wish for was maybe more from the point of Zack's 'sidekick' Max. We get one snippet but it leaves me wanting to know more from him and his loyalty to our hero. With an ending that left me wanting to continue the tale, After and Again is a great read that probably has a little bit of something everyone loves. 

Favorite Quotes:

 “You go to hell!” the old man spat.   “Yes yes, if such a place exists, I will surely go there someday.

Book Blast & Review - Fractured Dream KM Randall

 

Fractured Dream by KM Randall

Published by: Booktrope

Published On: June 21, 2014

Genre: Fantasy

Blurb:

Have you ever wondered where fairytales go once they're created?

It's been eight years since Story Sparks last had a dream. Now they're back, tormenting her as nightmares she can't remember upon waking. The black waters of Lake Sandeen, where her Uncle Peter disappeared decades before, may hold the secret to Story's hidden memories, or a truth she'd rather not know. On a bright summer afternoon, Story and her two best friends, Elliott and Adam, take a hike to the lake, where they dive into the cool water and never reemerge. What they find is beyond anything they've ever imagined could be possible, a world where dangers lurk in the form of Big Bad Wolves, living Nightmares and meddlesome witches and gods.

Now Story must remember who she really is and somehow stop two worlds from ultimate annihilation, all while trying not to be too
distracted by the inexplicable pull she feels toward a certain dark-eyed traveler who seems to have secrets of his own. The fates of the worlds are counting on her.

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Book Review:

A book review is going to be difficult for me to do for this book. I mean, I think I just read one of the most amazing books I have ever read my entire life, and trust me when I tell you that is a lot of books. Fractured Dreams captured my heart and I hungered for more and more with every turn of the page as I wanted, no needed, to know what happened next. The plot was original, the characters love able and with twists and turns I wasn't sure what would happen next. The only thing I didn't like was the info dump. I felt lily there a little too much unnecessary information at times, the story could had continued without some of it. All in all, I loved this book and I can't wait for the next one! 

About the Author

As a girl, K.M. always wished she’d suddenly come into magical powers or cross over into a Faerie circle. Although that has yet to happen, she instead lives vicariously through the characters she creates in writing fantasy and delving into the paranormal. When K.M. is not busy writing her next novel, she is the editor-in-chief of a blog covering the media industry, as well as an editor with BooktropePublishing. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree in English-Lit from Nazareth College of Rochester. K.M. lives in Upstate New York’s Finger Lakes region with her husband and her extremely energetic little boy. Fractured Dream is her first novel.

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Witch Hunt - Patti Larsen Review

Series: Hayle Coven
Book: Witch Hunt
Author: Patti Larsen
Genre: Paranormal, Young Adult, Fantasy

Book Synopsis:
Teen witch Sydlynn Hayle finally did it. Despite the fact she's a social outcast, Syd finally made friends. Even the captain of the football team wants to be her boyfriend. When an ancient power is freed to ravage her new town, Syd does her best to help her family fight. Too bad the mysterious Chosen of the Light don't see things her way. Their interference could lead to her family's destruction


Book Review:
Syd is back and better than ever! Just when things seem to finally be going her way (yay!), something new pops up that just brings her back to the life she wants to leave behind so bad (boo). My heart raced as I read this book, hanging onto every word as I turned the pages. I didn't know what to expect, but what popped up half the time was definitiely not something I dreamed up. Not just when it came to the world of magic she had always known, but also when it simply came to being normal. Now that was a new adventure for Syd, and she handled it pretty well (sort of, okay, well, just read it I can't find the best way to be honest here). 

Family Magic - Patti Larsen Review

Series: Hayle Coven
Book: Family Magic
Author: Patti Larsen
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Book Synopsis:
Her mom's a witch. Her dad's a demon. And she just wants to be ordinary. I batted at the curl of smoke drifting off the tip of my candle and tried not to sneeze. My heavy velvet cloak fell in oppressive, suffocating folds in the closed space of the ceremony chamber, the cowl trapping the annoying bits of puff I missed. I hated the way my eyes burned and teared, an almost constant distraction. Not that I didn't welcome the distraction, to be honest. Anything to take my mind from what went on around me. Being part of a demon raising is way less exciting than it sounds. Sydlynn Hayle's life couldn't be more complicated. Trying to please her coven, starting over in a new town, and fending off a bully cheerleader who hates her are just the beginning of her troubles. What to do when delicious football hero Brad Peters--boyfriend of her cheer nemesis--shows interest? If only the darkly yummy witch, Quaid Moromond, didn't make it so difficult for her to focus on fitting in with the normal kids. Add to that her crazy grandmother's constant escapes driving her family to the brink and Syd's between a rock and a coven site. Forced to take on power she doesn't want to protect a coven who blames her for everything, only she can save her family's magic. If her family's distrust doesn't destroy her first.



Book Review:
An amazing start to what appears to be a fantastic series from what I have read so far. I was hooked from the beginning, I don't think I have ever read a series quite like this one, which makes it all the better. The main character is a gem, there's a little bit of Syd in all of us, I know she has traits that definitely remind me of myself. The thing i think I love most about her is that fact that no matter what is happening, she still puts the love for her family ahead of things. So what if it means disobeying her mother aka coven leader, she's a badass heroine so it's okay. As the story unravels, my heart sped up at certain points where I thought it was going to jump out of my chest and find another body to inhabit. You know, get away from all the stress I was probably causing it. A story like this would be hard to maintain as it progressed, there would be lost of authors who lose the point in the middle of the book leaving readers unsattisfied. That is not the case here. Patti has given me all I could hope for and more.


Favorite Quotes:

"There's only one problem with mooping in your room for a whole day with no one to talk to. You have no one to talk to."

"I was done being a target, for my mother, for the Alison Morgan's of the world. They wanted a battle? They'd get one, Sydlynn Hayle style. Damn, I was late for class."

"The people who think witches are dangerous were never bullied in high school."

All in All:
A series with the promise of giving me more than I hoped for with each new book coming into my possession. I could barely put them down when I got my hands onto them, and I can't wait to read more of the series! You should too!

Cover Reveal: The Lost Kingdom (The Elements Series #1) - Stephanie Beerden

The Lost Kingdom by Stephanie Beerden 
(The Elements Series #1)
Publication date: May 28th 2014
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

Designed by Amygdala Design

Synopsis:

A Prophecy made long ago, announced the arrival of the new Ladies of Elements.
And now almost a millennia later, it finally came true …
All her life Arima thought she knew who and what she was. That is until the day of her sixteenth birthday came and her world is turned upside down, when she’s told she’s not a White Witch but Lady Spirit. And that she is the one that has been foretold, will unite the Five Ladies of Elements once again and save Ilendia and the Other Lands from Ahriman, the Demon King.
At first Arima refuses to accept her new fate, but when Shanums come and destroy her village and kill her loved ones, she has no choice but to flee and fall right into the destiny she never wanted.
As she grudgingly starts her journey into the unknown, she is accompanied by her unicorn familiar Sirrim, Blythe, a Vampire with a dark past and Myrddin, a mysterious Ljosalfar.
And the longer her journey lasts, the more Arima begins to realise that she can’t escape her own destiny and she must learn to control her powers and learn to be a Lady for the sake of the Sisters she doesn’t know and the people of Ilendia and the Other Lands.
However, things get more complicated when Arima comes into the possession of a key. Her instincts compel her to go towards danger when she discovers that the key she holds, can unlock the legendary kingdom of Eléssima, the home of the Ladies of Elements.
She will have to make the choice to follow her instincts …
…or stay on the path that has been laid out for her.

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AUTHOR BIO

Stephanie Beerden was born on Friday the 13th (no joke, she really was) in a small city called Genk and has always been fascinated with the occult, magic and books. Her childhood and teen years were filled with reading lots and lots of books and imagining what life would be like as a Vampire. Until one day she decided that she wanted to try her hand at writing her own books and that was the beginning of her writing adventure.

Her first book is a YA Fantasy called De Elementen – Het Verloren Koninkrijk and after many, many trials and tribulations, one small Dutch Publisher, named Jaylen Books decided “Hey, let’s give this girl a shot”. Her second book De Elementen – Archandir has recently been published by same publisher and she couldn’t be happier about that.

Stephanie hopes to keep writing as long as she can and already has several writing projects in the works for the future.

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The Hunted One - Meg Collett Review

Series: End of Days

Book: the Hunted One

Author: Meg Collett

Genre: Fantasy

Book Synopsis:

The fallen have trespassed into Heaven for the first time in eternity. Prepared for battle, Michaela and her Archangels open Heaven’s gates to confront the fallen. Only, Michaela’s Archangels—her brothers and sisters in Heaven—betray her. And when the fallen attack the sanctuary in the skies through the gates Michaela inadvertently left open, the holy angels accuse Michaela of planning the invasion.

One simple mistake with a thousand consequences.

Dragged to Earth by an Archangel turned fallen, Michaela will do anything to return to Heaven and save it. In her fervor, she kills the Archangel—something no angel has ever done before. Wingless, without any hope, Michaela welcomes death when an unlikely human ally, Clark, finds her. With the help of Clark and Gabriel, an innocent Archangel whose friendship deepens into something far more torrid and unexpected on Earth, Michaela must prove the holy angels have their own plan for Heaven, and it is one that may prove to be the End of the Days.

It may be too late to save herself, but Michaela is the only one who knows the truth about the holy angels. If she fails, she may never be able to return to Heaven. But even that may be a hopeless dream

Book Review:

Holy cow.

This definitely puts a new view in perspective on how to view angels. Even they aren't so pure. 

First off, one of the things I truly adored about this book was how fresh the plot and ideas in this book were. I have never read anything that came close to this before, and I love to read books that are against the norm plot. I also loved our main characters, even if they aren't human they have traits about them that helped me connect with them as a reader. Michaela was definitely stubborn and thick headed at times, but you had to love her. Clark was just too funny and a real loyal friend, which I definitely like since most everyone in this book would had, and did, turned on her in a second. Throw in some romance, a great sense of humor from our pink haired protagonist, crazy angels, the devil himself and just about any other holy (and unholy) creatures you can think of and you've got this magnificent book right here. With just the right amount of great plot twists (because let's be honest if there are too many I will get very lost) every now and then that kept me on my toes, I was in reader heaven (I feel silly for even using that phrase now). 

Favorite Quotes:

"Heaven was a grave, and Michaela knew it was meant for her."

"'Maybe they will be so distracted killing you that I will have enough time to explain what really happened,' she muttered. 

Clark drew up beside her, a fresh spring to his step and laughed. 'I'm too handsome to die.'"

"Heaven is not about power. It is about servitude and honor."

"For once, Clark couldn't find an appropriate curse word."

"But just because it was a mistake doesn't mean it wasn't my fault."

"I've talked to her, poured water in her mouth, striped down naked and did a rain dance."

"'What will happen if I go back,' Michaela asked. She stare at Clark with wide, unsure eyes. She was worried about who else would get hurt.

'What will happen if you don't?'"

"'I haven't needed you once,' she lied. He had saved her in many ways. 'You've been more of a pain than help.'

'Clearly lying is the one sin you can't commit. That should make you feel better.'"

"'They said I wanted to start a war. Well, you know what?' Her glare leveled on Gabriel. In that moment she hated him. She hated everyone. They had made her this way, and then they had to nerve to judge her for what she had become. It was time for a change. 'I do.'"

All in all:

Meg has definitely crafted a book that has ended up in my list of favorites right from the beginning, with great characters and an amazing plot... Well, I can't wait for book 2!! And I might go crazy if I don't get my hands on it soon. 

Meet Meg: 

Meg Collett lives deep in the hills of Tennessee where there the cell phone service is a blessing and internet is a myth of epic proportions. She is the mother of one giant horse named Elle and one giant dog named Wylla. Her husband is a saint for putting up with her ragtag life. End of Days is her first series, and trust her when she tells you that she hopes you enjoy it, because it has been a big pain in her #%&. Just kidding. Sort of.

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Forever Changed - Belinda Boring Review

Series: The Mystic Wolves
Book: Forever Changed
Author: Belinda Boring
Genre: Fantasy, YA, Romance


Book Synopsis:
Waking up after an amazing night with her new husband and mate, nothing could've prepared Darcy for the epic bombshell Devlin dropped—explaining her heritage and revealing truths that completely blow her mind. When all she wants is to settle into marital bliss and Pack life, Darcy's world is once again thrown into turmoil, forced to face a challenge that may very well break her and Mason.

Not one to sit back and watch the one he loves more than life itself in danger, Mason immediately formulates a plan of action—taking a small group of trusted friends across the United States in the hot pursuit of answers. Time is running out, though. With each attempt to control Darcy's wild magic thwarted, and the dark presence of evil dogging their every move, they will be left with no other choice but to make a stand—fight or risk losing everything they cherish most.

Decisions will be made. Love will be pushed to the breaking point. Mason and Darcy face their greatest challenge to date, one that will leave them ... FOREVER CHANGED?

Book Review: 

Belinda I hope you're happy. This book destroyed me. Completely. I just finished reading and I'm literally crying as I read this. If I didn't love you I'd hate you right now. 

Lord, where do I begin this review? I guess I'll start here. This is yet another great installment in a fantastic series. All our favorite characters are back, just as amazing as ever. Darcy as kind, Mason as sexy (don't deny it), Devlin as Devliny (this is now a word), Daniel ever as much the charmer, I can go on and on but I won't. 

The stakes are higher than ever before (I know I didn't think it was possible either but Belinda doesn't disappoint, well... I'm not gonna go there right now >.>) and it seems like everything is on the line. Every moment I was on my toes, waiting for things to come and being completely blown away when they did, no matter how much I tried prepare myself. If there is one thing I love about books, but there isn't just one thing I have a list, it's their ability to keep me up on my toes. Excitement helps make em sell, let's be honest. 

Belinda has delivered more to the table than I could have ever dreaded and hoped for in Forever Changed. No matter what, our characters hold true to what they believe in and see as right, making them all the more endearing in their steadfast ways when the going gets rough. No matter how much it pained me, I don't think id change how it all went down. Unless of course he next book destroys everything, then I am hunting Belinda down, with the help if an angry mob of readers who are also upset, and taking away our characters from her until she learns to play nice. 

Favorite Quotes:

"Personally, that meant more than anything. It meant that I could always rely on him to be there-to be my rock when I wasn't certain myself"

"Make no mistake, a knife carefully maintained and honed over they years doesn't diminish the weapon, it simply makes the blade all the more lethal."

"'Why can't I help?' 

'Because.' They both responded at the same time.

'Caveman, much?'"

"Isn't courage the definition of bring scared of something, but doing it anyway?"

"Rule number two: focus only on what you're able to control. There's no need beating yourself up over something that hasn't even happened. You'll just drive you awl crazy."

" 'To me you've always been brave but now?'

'Im totally badass.' I chuckled and reached up to kiss his lips. 'Its okay to say it out loud. I know you think it.'"

" 'Keep this up and your future lucky someone will be in for a rude awakening. I have no problem highlighting all your delightful flaws and weaknesses.'

'Pfft, she'll be too infatuated with my captivating charm and rugged good looks.' Daniel beamed, puffing out his chest in mock pride. 

'So she'll be blind, huh? Good to know.'"

" 'Never!' With. Roguish flourish, Daniel bowed before me, every bit the charmer. 'I don't have a gift, per se, but what I can offer is just as priceless. For one week, I will be at your beck and call.'

'Aren't you already?' Mason chimed in.

'Shush, don't interrupt me. What was I saying? Oh yeah. For one week, I'll be your slave. Your wish is my command, milady.'

I couldn't keep from giggling. 'Anything?'

'Anything within reason.'

Mason barked out a snort. 'And there's the loophole.'

Daniel rolled his eyes, ignoring him as he focused solely on me. 'And any mocking of your idiotic husband is a freebie. Because that's how much I love you.'"

"'If you keep this up we may have to start calling you Sleeping Beauty.'

His compliment made me smile. 'Beauty and the Beast, huh?'

'I think you have your Disney movies mixed up Darcy.' Devlin jokes moving away from the curtains so he could see me better. 'Although your husband did resemble one for a while out there.'

'I heard he wasn't the only one. Do I need to kick both your butts? Don't ever neglect yourselves!' I pointed my finger at him and then Mason for good measure.

'Well, if she's already bossing us around, I'd say that's a good sign she's feeling better.'"

"Pain didn't always break a person; sometimes it helped them keep the control they needed."

All in all: 

This is another great book in one of my favorite series and I don't regret reading it what so ever. No matter how much I get upset, there is no denying how much I loved both this book and series. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great werewolf read. You won't be disappointed. 

Seven Bullets- Cloud Buchholz Review

Book: Seven Bullets

Author: Cloud Buchholz 

Genre: Choose Your Own Adventure (Action, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-fi, Thriller)

Book Synopsis:

You’re a skilled assassin ready to retire, but before you can call it quits, the Boss kidnaps your little sister, and now you need to use your arsenal of deadly skills to get her back. Will you make the choices that bring her home safely? Or will you get caught in a web of intrigue, assassins, and deadly combat? Only you can decide how this story ends...Do you have what it takes to survive?

Seven Bullets contains 280k words, more than 470 unique choices, and over 80 different endings. If you’re a kid looking for adventure or a grownup nostalgic for the Choose Your Own Adventure books of the 80’s, Seven Bullets has what you’re looking for.

Book Review:

This is the first time I've ever been asked to review an interactive book, and I'm very happy to say I don't regret it one bit. It was really interesting to make decisions for a change, instead of getting mad when the main character makes what I would feel to be the dumbest mistakes ever. No I can get mad at myself when I mess something up (better closure). 

The characters I ran in along the way (they won't be the same for everyone keep that in mind) were a real treat. Trusting some of them was very tricky to decide, and sometimes I made the "Right choice" and other times not so much. I believe what I truly enjoyed about this was the fact that it reminded me to life. The decisions that we make can have the biggest impact on the paths we take. Mine just happened to be me dying at the end but hey, thank goodness it was just a book because then I wouldn't be here to write this. 

Favorite Quotes:

"You hope bullets isn't on the breakfast menu."

"You wonder why Hallmark hasn't made ammunition. Nothing says I'm thinking of you like a bullet."

"Able frowns. You feel like you're going into battle with the three stooges. If someone throws a pie..."

"'Yeah alright," you shrug. 'Ill go with you. Besides, I've never seen a Ferralliise King before.'

'Few have,' Avengral agrees. 'And lived,' he adds with a stiff nod.' 

'We really need to work on your motivational speaking skills.'"

All in all:

I definitely loved this. It's nice to take a break from something familiar and step into doing something different. Having power to pick my fate in a book is definitely a treat and I recommend this book to someone who is looking for something different to do. Even if you're not, take a step out of your comfort realm and give it a try. 

Severed Bonds - Kyra Dunst (Nikki)

Series: Annwn Unveiled
Book: Severed Bonds
Author: Kyra Dunst
Genre: Fantasy


Book Synopsis: My life will never be the same again…

Sometimes I wonder if my life would have gone differently if I had been a little less impulsive. Most people would think twice about driving into a snowstorm, but not me. Now I am caught up in all sorts of trouble, and not of the weather variety.

Vampires, werewolves, and the Fae, oh my!

Yup, they exist, all right. And I landed smack dab in the middle of their little dispute. One faction wants to keep everything quiet, and the other? Well, they seek nothing less than total world domination. Or something.

And they both want me. Well, isn’t that special?

Now I am pulled so deep into their world that I can never hope to break free. Not only have I risked those I hold most dear, but I have discovered some things about myself that will change who I thought I was.

It really sucks when you find out your whole life was a lie…

My name is Alexandra Blakely, Lexi for short, and this is how it all began.


Book Review: There's a lot of books about vampires, or werewolves, or fae, or all three thrown together in one pot and cooked until it's a mess of confusion. This book did contain all three, but I felt that it flowed a lot better than some of the books I've read thus far. There were portions where I found myself skipping a few pages, though I think this is more my impatience and slight anxiety than it is the book. I enjoyed the love triangle, it was done in a more interesting way than others, and many of the plot twists kept me on my toes (though I did manage to guess who she would end up with). It may surprise you to know, if you've read the book, that my favorite character was Sierra. I love how she was portrayed. I must say she was rather unique, being what she is. I'm torn between wanting to have more of the story and enjoying where Alexandra is at the end of the book. I will admit, going from a book written extremely poetically with extremely detailed descriptions to a fast paced, more action and romance novel was a big change, but this was still a wonderful book. I loved this book, I can't wait to read more. 

Quotes: I have to find these later. My kindle app and I are having a disagreement.

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Email her: kyra@kyradunst.com

Sacrifice Of Love (Grey Wolves Series #7) - Quinn Loftis Review

Series: Grey Wolves Series
Book: Sacrifice of Love
Author: Quinn Loftis
Genre: YA, Romance, Fantasy

Book synopsis: As one evil falls, another rises in its place. The powerful witch, Desdemona, has finally been killed by an alliance of wolf, elf, and fae. But Reyaz, brother to Cypher the warlock king, has vowed retribution for a life that was taken from him. Now Cypher must decide not only how to protect his newfound mate and his people, but also how to destroy the only family he has left.
Meanwhile, Jen’s pregnancy progresses and the fateful due date draws ever nearer. The thought of losing Decebel’s child constantly threatens to overwhelm her. With each passing day, Decebel grows more distant, causing Jen to wonder what toll the impending loss of their child is taking on him. Unbeknownst to Jen, in an act of desperation to protect his unborn child and mate, Decebel strikes a deadly bargain with the Great Luna—his life in place of his child’s. There is only one way for that to happen; the bond between he and Jen must be broken.
As Jen as Decebel struggle through their darkness, another kind of darkness is infiltrating Fane’s heart. Doubts and questions linger as he tries to cope with the emotions brought on in the aftermath of Desdemona’s curse. He knows what happened wasn’t real, but still he can’t rid himself of the terrible images seared into his memory. Jacque is his light, the one who keeps the darkness at bay, yet he won’t let her inside to do just that.
Sally continues to learn what it means to be a gypsy healer and Costin struggles to protect her as she runs full speed ahead to help her wolves, heedless of her own safety. She sees her best friends struggling, each enduring their own trials. She’s desperate to help them, but can she keep them safe?
With all of these things hanging heavy over the heads of the Serbia and Romania packs, their attention is divided. The wolves do not even realize a threat has slowly infiltrated their midst. Will they recognize the threat in time to save the lives that precariously hang in the balance?
Against this backdrop of darkness, choices will be made, fears will confronted, and the ultimate sacrifice will be made. Will the wolves stand together to defeat the threats arrayed against them, both from within and without? Will love conquer all? Or will the beleaguered wolves finally succumb to their demons?

Book Review: 

I don't know where to begin, I don't even have a word or a phrase to start with for this review. I'm at such a loss for what this book, what this series has put me through, but I don't regret a second of it.
Quinn has once again proven why she is one of my all time favorite authors, with this last installment in the series. I felt joy, pain, I cried for literally an hour (Freaked my mom out A LOT but I digress). All our favorite furry, and non possible throw rug pelt, bearing characters are back in a story that will probably make you feel more destroyed than you have in some time, if at all. 
Jen is still sassy, even more so now that her butts gotten big along with that belly, Jacque is still the in between of the trio, and Sally is still Sally with her inner Jen letting loose every now and then.
In this story, Quinn not only tests everything in her characters, but in her readers as well as we embarked on the final moments of our time with them. I threw down my kindle onto my couch a very large amount today, and just pointed in frustration. Twists and turns at every corner kept me on my toes, as Quinn always does to me, and I felt the need to pull my hair out. 
It seems like things have spiraled down worse than ever seen before for our characters, and with every turn of the page it seems all is lost. If you have stuck through the series as I have, you will cry your eyes out. You will feel frustration, anger, hurt, and the need to punch things. But, you will also revel in the feelings of joy, laughter, and love brought out in the story with characters who could only bring such things forth even in the bleakest and darkest of times. With an ending that threw me off my couch (literally) you will be left breathless as you turn those final pages of the tale.
It saddens me to know this is what we will know as the end of our favorite characters tales, but its also calming to know that hopefully her worst had passed and no more evil shall be passed unto them. Quinn, has driven me crazy with the laughter and tears in not just this book but series, and once again and I do not and never will regret grabbing the first book out of curiosity. We had a great run, and for all things considered this series will forever be one of my all time favorites for the rest of my life. 
Great job Quinn. Keep it up. We believe in you and everything you do.

Favorite Quotes:

"Something inside me has changed, grown darker, and colder. My wolf rages inside, constantly fighting me for control. I know I musn't give in. For if I do, chaos will come crashing down around us, along with lifeless bodies"


"'No, I'm not giving up on you, but I just might kill you.' She was coming to him; he could feel her getting closer.
'If dying by your hand means I can feel your touch, then you can kill me a thousand times.'"


"'How did I ever deserve to have you as a mate, Mina?' he asked her gently.
He felt her hand brush the back of his neck and her lips against his own.
'When I figure it out, I'll let you know,' she teased."


"'A tonic for what?'
'Overbearing, jealous, obnoxious, yet hot, werewolves.'
Costin let out a laugh that filled the room and flooded Sally's heart with joy.
'Will it affect my good looks,' he asked her playfully.
'Oh yes perfect' she muttered to herself ignoring his question.
'What's perfect?' he asked as he leaned over her shoulder to see what she was doing.
'You just reminded me that I forgot to add something to shrink your ego.'"

"'We aim to please, Peri fairy.
Peri snorted. 'Judging from the look of your expanding belly, I would say you must be succeeding.'
Jacque spewed the water she had been drinking out of her mouth as laughter bubbled up.
Jen patted her rounding stomach and grinned over at her mate. 'What do you think B? How's my aim.'
'Jen,' Jacque was still laughing as she tried to talk, 'your aim is not the one you should be worried about.'
Jen paused as she thought about Jacque's words and then a wicked, wicked grin spread across her face. 'Good call, Jacque. Alright, I'll revise my question,' she looked back over to Decebel. 'B, how's your aim?'"


"Couldn't we just have some pixies hell bent on stealing all the lime Popsicle in the world?"


"You know that isn't true. We can't see in the dark. There is nothing to light the way, so we stumble. We grope around hoping to find out way safe and sound. But there is nothing to grasp onto, and in the dark we can't see those who could help us."

*Note* Not all my favorite quotes I just don't have all the time to type them ALL *Note*

All In All: 

This book as well as the whole series was absolutely amazing! I recommend it to anyone who loves werewolves as much as I do (where are my werewolf loves show me some love!). Remember the first book is free! What are you waiting for? Go! Go! Go!

Remembrance (Transcend Time #1) – Michelle Madow Review

Series: Transcend Time

Book: Remembrance

Author: Michelle Madow

Genre: YA, Fantasy, Science Fiction,

Book Synopsis:

Lizzie Davenport has been reincarnated from Regency Era, England ... but she doesn't know it yet.
Then Drew Carmichael transfers into Lizzie's high school at the beginning of the year, and she feels a connection to him, almost like she knows him. She can't stop thinking about him, but whenever she tries talking with him about the mysteries behind her feelings, he makes it clear that he wants nothing to do with her. Reaching him is even more difficult because she has a boyfriend, Jeremy, who has started to become full of himself after being elected co-captain of the varsity soccer team, and her flirtatious best friend Chelsea starts dating Drew soon after his arrival. So why can't she get him out of her mind?
Even though Lizzie knows she should let go of her fascination with Drew, fighting fate isn't going to be easy

Book Review:

I myself am a large fan of the Victorian time, and I do love books where past lives are uncovered, I find that to be one of the most interesting topics to throw into a novel, and this book just happens to encompass both of these things. Madow has most definitely earned my respect as an author with this work. She has created characters who you will feel a connection with. I shared in their pain and their joy, my heart quickened as they are thrust into certain scenarios, and I found it very difficult to put the work down.

This book has several plot twists, and in all honesty, I saw none of them coming which just heightened my excitement to plow through the rest of the book. There are times where you are sure you know something before the other characters, and sometimes you do and sometimes you don’t, but the excitement of finishing this book actually took a few days to wear off of me. Madow has crafted a story of love, past loss, possible future loss, risk taking, past lives, and present pain. Just a little bit of everything that fits just so well together.

Favorite Quotes:

“It was like trying to recall a forgotten dream – each time I felt close to remembering where we’d met, the memories slipped away.”

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”

“Soccer had to be the most boring, slowest game ever. It would be much more interesting if every so often, the ball spontaneously exploded.”

“But it was time to realize that I wasn’t Cinderella, and no matter how hard I wished it were true, life wasn’t a fairy tale where everyone lives happily ever after.”

“Music is powerful; it transforms emotions and experiences into something tangible. Every time you hear a familiar song, the feelings from it bubble to the surface, bringing back memories you might have otherwise forgotten.”

All In All:

This book is a great first installment in what is sure to quite an amazing series. I would recommend that you grab a copy and see for yourself what I am talking about.

Contact Michelle Madow:

Website: www.michellemadow.com

Before I Fall? Too Late I Have Fallen! - Book Review

Book: Before I Fall 
Author: Lauren Oliver
Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy

Book synopsis:
What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life? Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High- from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12th, should be just another day in her charmed life.
Instead, it turns out to be her last.
Then she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death - and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

Book Review:
I had heard nothing but good things about this book before I purchased it a while back, but I had never had the opportunity to read it. Am I glad I did though! This book will make you reconsider all the things you have done and will do in life, realizing that even the slightest decision can change everything. If there is ever a life lesson to learn about the value of the things you have and the path you will take due to decisions you make, take it away from this book.  It seems that sometimes in the face of something like death we learn to change, but this book will help you change before you get to a point like that. It's 7 days of decision making that will keep on your toes, with characters that charm their way into your life one way or another. The characters were easy to love, though at first Sam was just another run of the mill have it all girls, as the plot continues you really start to see her change into someone you know you will not be forgetting any time soon.

Favorite Quote: 
"I guess that's what saying good-bye is always like -- like jumping off an ledge. The worst part is making the choice to do it. Once you're in the air, there's nothing you can do but let go."

All In All: This book was more amazing than I thought it would be. This book made me reconsider who I am and everything I have ever done. Lauren Oliver has created a world where we are stuck inside  dejavu, with characters you don't mind repeating the next 7 days with. If you get the opportunity go and buy this book. You will not regret it, I promise you.

Contact her:
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Get Ready For The Apocalypsis (Apocalypis - Elle Casey)

Series: Apocalypsis
Book Name:  Apocalypsis Kahayatle
Author: Elle Casey
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Horror, Thriller, Action

Book Synopsis:   
 My name's Bryn Mathis. I'm seventeen years old, and I live in a neighborhood outside of Orlando. Florida. I live alone because my dad died almost a year ago, along with all the other adults in the world. I'm almost out of food and the gangs of kids that roam around my town are getting more vicious by the day. It's time for me to leave and find another place to live... a place where I can find food and shelter... a place where they won't be able to find me. Alone, it might have been possible; but now I've got company. I'm worried that I don't have what it takes to get from here to my final destination. And I have no idea what might be waiting for me when I get there.

Book Review:     The world has come to end for all those between the ages of 10 and 20, while the rest have found their solace in death. Now those who are left must fend for themselves and some have become desperate, desperate enough to eat anything. I have to say, this book blew me away. With action, humor and a small hint at a possible romance I loved it. At every moment reading this book you were highly aware of everything going on in this book but nothing around you as you were pulled deeper and deeper into this sometimes fast paced plot. The characters were developed quite well, and as the book goes on you learn more about them.   

If you get pulled in as much as I did, you may want to be careful not to attack anyone that comes near you when you are reading thinking they are there to attack you. The plot and the story line kept me glued to my seat with my kindle in my hand at almost all times. The tension you felt like the characters did coursed through me as I read, I felt their pain and smiled as they joked along the way.

Favorite Quote:       "No wonder the world came to an end. Everyone living in it was a bunch of assholes."~Peter

All In All:        Elle has once again rocked my world with another amazing cliff hanger (dang her and her cliff hangers). She has created a world that en wraps the reader into a place where we can only hope we don't end up. If you are into young adult post apocalyptic books that will keep you in your seat then you know you have to check out this book. I give this book a 4.5 stars!

Find Her On:
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