Really, really enjoyed the book but was a bit disappointed because the blurb likened it to books by Lois Duncan. Wasn't like Lois Duncan, but it was sReally, really enjoyed the book but was a bit disappointed because the blurb likened it to books by Lois Duncan. Wasn't like Lois Duncan, but it was still good. ...more
I have to admit that this is not my usual reading material. At the first chapter, I wasn't sure what to think. But as I kept reading I got totally sucI have to admit that this is not my usual reading material. At the first chapter, I wasn't sure what to think. But as I kept reading I got totally sucked in by the snarky voice, the dark underbelly and the hot scenes. Night moves is steamy and sexy. A cold shower might be in order after reading this book! ...more
Love LOVE LOVE it. Love the creepy, fantastical feel. And Morpheus is one of the best characters I've read.Love LOVE LOVE it. Love the creepy, fantastical feel. And Morpheus is one of the best characters I've read....more
First of all, let me say that this book has the absolute best first chapter in the history of first chapters. And the rest of the book does not disappFirst of all, let me say that this book has the absolute best first chapter in the history of first chapters. And the rest of the book does not disappoint. A paranormal mystery that is wacky and wild. I had a great time reading this book. Waiting for the next installment!...more
Fun, fun, fun. This book was a good time. The dialogue was fantastic and funny and spot on. It was pure YA with a YA attitude that rocked. I couldn't Fun, fun, fun. This book was a good time. The dialogue was fantastic and funny and spot on. It was pure YA with a YA attitude that rocked. I couldn't read this book fast enough and I am now going to pick up all I can by this author. Seriously, Margo Bond Collins reminds me why I love YA....more
Aliens. Zombies. Book of Revelation. All together. Guess what? Pauline Creeden makes it work! Unique story. I'm not one that usually reads books labeleAliens. Zombies. Book of Revelation. All together. Guess what? Pauline Creeden makes it work! Unique story. I'm not one that usually reads books labeled "Christian" but this didn't have an over-the-top preachy feel....more
Xandra lives with her, uh, ghost parents, her aunt and her little brother in a secluded place in the mountains. She rarely sees other people and rarelXandra lives with her, uh, ghost parents, her aunt and her little brother in a secluded place in the mountains. She rarely sees other people and rarely goes down to the city. But then a walk in the woods shows footprints in the snow and her parents freak. Apparently, her mom had been keeping a rather large secret from Xandra. Namely, that she's half-fairy half-witch and that some major people want her dead.
The premise was pretty awesome, but I found it took a while for the book to gain speed. This is not unique in the first novel of a series where there is a lot of set up for the following books. But Lamer manages to get the story going when the relationship between Xandra and the fairy Kallen takes over. It's a love/hate thing that keeps the reader on her toes.
FYI: Young adult novels where the main love interest is insulting and manipulative are often on my black list. And the prevalence in which this sort of relationship occurs in these books (and how popular they are) turns my stomach. I feel girls have enough self-esteem issues nowadays, that they don't need that kind of relationship to seem like something good. And Kallen was insulting and manipulative. There's even an undercurrent of violence in some of his attempts to kiss Xandra that grates on me (see my post is what we're reading hurting women)...
And yet...
And yet Lamer kept me reading. She ramped up the romantic tension to such a high, she got me to like Kallen enough that I was sitting there going, "Come on! Kiss her!" despite my regular standpoints and beliefs. In short, she got me turning pages, wanting more.
There are some things I question -- the mother's motivation for many things, Xandra's attitude at times. But overall, I found this book a fun read. It's FREE on Amazon so I suggest you grab it and decide for yourself. If you do like it, it's the first in a series, so you'll have more to look forward to....more
What can I say about this book? When I think about it.... Um. Yeah. Let me just...
*goes away, come back*
Okay, had to get a cold shower in there beforWhat can I say about this book? When I think about it.... Um. Yeah. Let me just...
*goes away, come back*
Okay, had to get a cold shower in there before I could discuss anything. Because this book is steamy.
I didn't read any of the reviews and I barely glanced at the blurb before picking this up. I liked the cover and it was free. No-brainer.
Thing is, had I read what it was like I probably wouldn't have gotten it. I don't usually read hot romance. Books that refer to a certain part of male anatomy as a "man rod" or "pulsing shaft"are not my thing. (Hey, I was brought up Catholic, you know. Better to pretend that particular part of the body doesn't exist. Ahem.) And this novel, minus the sex scenes would have been half as long.
However, I have to say, I really enjoyed this book. It was a romp (and not only that kind!). Yes, there was a lot of sex. But there was also some kick-ass creative use of the Greek gods. Hart used the Greek mythology as a starting point to build up backstory for all of these characters, and then she ran with it. Hart's take on Aphrodite, Apollo, Persephone and others borders on genius. And the basis of the plot? Nothing like a friendly competition between gods to create some fantastic tension and fun.
Hart managed to make me -- someone who doesn't like sexy romance -- read with gusto to the end. If you like romance but are looking for something unusual, you'll devour this.
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