Yes! Yes! Yes! The second installment of this series is absolutely awesome! *huge grin* After I finished 'Every Last Kiss' I was terribly afraid that Yes! Yes! Yes! The second installment of this series is absolutely awesome! *huge grin* After I finished 'Every Last Kiss' I was terribly afraid that nothing could top it. Apparently I misjudged Courtney Cole's writing, because this book rocked me so hard! First of all, I am SO glad that we got to see so much love between Macy and Gavin (or is it Harmonia and Cadmus? *winks*) and it was just such a treat to watch their immortal love unfold even further. Sometimes all the romantic drama in young adult books can be painful to read, but these two lovebirds are just so constantly blissed out with each other. It's very refreshing and uplifting! I also love that we see a different mythological background in this story. As much as I love ancient Egypt, I love ancient Greece ten times more so this book was really fun to read on so many levels! In any case, this is a young adult series that should not be passed up! And let me just tell you, after reading the ending you will be DESPERATE to start reading the third book! ...more
I recieved this book from NetGalley in return for my honest review. Selia is a barkeep that inherited her tavern from her mother. She's a tough gal whI recieved this book from NetGalley in return for my honest review. Selia is a barkeep that inherited her tavern from her mother. She's a tough gal who likes being the one to keep all the rowdy men in line. One night she fins a wounded man near her property, and feels compelled to nurse him back to health. One problem-the man is a Svistra, a barbaric race that humans fear. As they come to know one another and learn to trust each other they find their feelings begin to grow deeper.
This book was really awesome! I truly enjoyed all the characters and their interactions, it was great to watch all the different relationships unfold. Selia, especially, caught and held my interest because of her strong personality! She kicked ass time and time again and it was quite admirable! Another aspect of this book that I enjoyed was the romance between Jaden and Selia. It was great to watch their relationship grow from uncertain trust to full blossomed love during their adventures, and it was done at a realistic pace which was comfortable to read. Plus, the sexual tension between them was downright sizzling! If you enjoy fast-paced fantasy novels with lots of romance, you will certainly enjoy this book as much as I did!...more
This book was amazing, but I am really sad that it's over! This book was a great end to a fantastic series; of course lots of romance, intrigue, and aThis book was amazing, but I am really sad that it's over! This book was a great end to a fantastic series; of course lots of romance, intrigue, and all the action that I've come to expect from M. Leighton. I loved the vivid imagery that she portrays; I actually almost cried when we first see Bo's gorgeous wings! And I also really enjoyed reading the scenes where Ridley fed from Bo. It was just so beautiful and sensual and filled with wonderful imagery. I would really reccommend this book (actually this whole series) to anyone who loves paranormal romance stories with lots of action!...more
Inara is a pretty typical high school girl. She plays soccer, crushes on guys from the football team, and has friends. But every night she dreams abouInara is a pretty typical high school girl. She plays soccer, crushes on guys from the football team, and has friends. But every night she dreams about exactly what is going to happen to her the next day. She's had these dreams since she was seven, and never really tried to counteract anything she saw in them-until she dreams of someone setting a bomb off at school. When she anonymously calls in the bomb threat and averts the danger to the school, strange things start to happen around her and she realizes that she diverted Fate. And he is pissed!
This book was such an exciting page turner! I loved it! I was immediately hooked by this book's unique storyline and awesome characters! The suspense kept me guessing until the very end and I LOVED watching Nara and Ethan's relationship unfold. This was a very different type of YA book and was really entertaining! This is definately the type of story you will want to read over and over again!...more
I LOVE THIS BOOK EVEN MORE THAN THE FIRST ONE! Wow. I can't actually believe that I said that, because I fell hardcore in love with the first book in I LOVE THIS BOOK EVEN MORE THAN THE FIRST ONE! Wow. I can't actually believe that I said that, because I fell hardcore in love with the first book in this trilogy. But there you go. :) I fell in love with Ridley and Bo all over again in this book, which I didn't expect. They had so many sweet moments together (not to mention all the steamy ones that made me swoon). Angels are also introduced in this vaampire mythology which I found very fascinating. Also, there were so many mysterious things going on that I just couldn't put this story down. Who exactly is Sebastian? Why did Savannah see her mom and Devon? Is Bo really the boy who cannot be killed? This book is great, and if you enjoyed the first book then you are going to fall head over heels for this one. ...more
This book was absolutely without a doubt SO FREAKING INCREDIBLE! Okay, sorry...I'm calmer now. :) But seriously folks, this is definately one of my faThis book was absolutely without a doubt SO FREAKING INCREDIBLE! Okay, sorry...I'm calmer now. :) But seriously folks, this is definately one of my favorite young adult books that I've read this year. It starts out present day with Macey, a seventeen year old girl dealing with a lying, cheating boyfriend and then BAM we're transported back to Egypt in the time right before it was invaded by Rome. I've always been fascinated with Egypt and Cleopatra, and this book provided such lush descriptions and hauntingly beautiful dialogue that it made my heart sing! Past lives, reincarnation, and soul mates are themes throughout this book that are just so exceptionally played out that you will wonder where this author has been your whole life! Courtney Cole is just an outstanding author and I can't wait to see what she writes next! But I have to say that my favorite part of this book was the ending. I won't give away any spoilers but let me just say that I feel like a lot of young adult books end leaving me with a feeling of...well...hanging on the edge. Alot of books are trilogies or series and the books seem to end with a cliffhanger that makes you want to die while you wait a year or six months or whatever until the next one comes out. This book, although obviously being the first one in a series, had probably the best and most emotionally satisfying conclusion ever. It left me in happy tears and I carried that floaty-happy feeling around with me all day! I would reccomend this book to anyone because it is definately amazing!...more
It was absolutely one of the best 'vampire romance' books I have read in a long time. The romance betweenThis book, to put it simply, ROCKED MY WORLD!
It was absolutely one of the best 'vampire romance' books I have read in a long time. The romance between Ridley and Bo made me swoon. Throughout the story I found myself sighing giddily because the relationshop between these characters really took my breath away!
This is a remarkable book and I can't wait to read the second one!...more
The first book in a brand new series by Richelle Mead set in the 'Vampire Academy' world!
There has been a lot of hype and anticipation of this new serThe first book in a brand new series by Richelle Mead set in the 'Vampire Academy' world!
There has been a lot of hype and anticipation of this new series and I feel that it definately lived up to all of that! It was great to be back in a familiar setting in a world that is as beloved as this one. It was also great to see some of the supporting characters from the Vampire Academy series (Sydney, Jill, Adrian, and Eddie) get the starring role in this series. The plot was excellent, with lots of twists and turns that I never expected, and the ending left so many questions unanswered that I am now eagerly awaiting the next installment! If you love the original Vampire Academy series, then you will definately love this book! ...more
I recieved this book from NetGalley in return for my honest review. Callie is a new teacher in the folklore department at Fairwick college. At first CI recieved this book from NetGalley in return for my honest review. Callie is a new teacher in the folklore department at Fairwick college. At first Callie adores the small town, with its deep forests, friendly neighbors, and bright students. But there is more here than meets the eye. The town is actually a sanctuary for many strange people: Faeries, vampires, spirit familiars, and more. After buying the old Victorian 'Honeysuckle House' Callie begins having strage dreams. Erotic dreams. A shadow lover comes to her each night, fulfilling her every desire. The townspeople call him an incubus, a night demon who steals the energy of its victim until they are drained to the death. But despite this, Callie's incubus seems to actually have feelings for her. SO when the townspeople urge her to banish her demon, she has to come to terms with the fact that she may not want him to leave.
This book really rocked my world. It was very unique and refreshing to read about an incubus instead of the usual vampire (not that I don't adore vamps too :D ). Fairwick is a truly beautiful town. The authors writing was so descriptive about its beauty and small-town charm that I really felt as if I wanted to move there myself! I also REALLY felt myself falling for the incubus, despite his being a demon. He was a wonderful, mysterious, captivating character. The story, while containing some AWESOME sex scenes, also had so many twists and turns that kept me fully interested until the very end! In regard to the ending, there is alot of room for the characters and story to continue, so I really hope that the author writes more! This was a fantastic story!...more
Phoebe is a girl who lives to run. She has her track competitions, her best friends, and a whole bright future ahead of her. Her life is completely blPhoebe is a girl who lives to run. She has her track competitions, her best friends, and a whole bright future ahead of her. Her life is completely blissful until her mom drops the news that she is getting remarried and they are moving to a remote part of Greece. After they arrive she learns that the people on the island are actually all descended from Greek Gods! Phoebe has to deal with the uncertainty of fitting in at her new school surrounded by people related to deities and the stress of competing with them.
Think Percy Jackson and the Olympians + high school drama = AWESOME! I knew I would like this book because I adore stories focusing on Greek mythology, but I honestly didn't expect to like it as much as I did! I was really cheering for Phoebe the whole time, as she learned to find her place in her new home. This was a really fun, feel-good story, and I'm really looking forward to reading the next one!...more
I really like this one, it's a very good book! Great fast and fun summer read!I really like this one, it's a very good book! Great fast and fun summer read!...more
This was a very good read! I started it last night and finished it last night because I could just not put it down! I loved the romance in the story, This was a very good read! I started it last night and finished it last night because I could just not put it down! I loved the romance in the story, and the authors new take on sirens was really interesting. Plus the ending was perfect! All in all this is a great book and I really recommend it!...more
I REALLY enjoyed this book, although not as much as the first one, Lament. The writing was engrossing and lyrical, which is just what I have come to eI REALLY enjoyed this book, although not as much as the first one, Lament. The writing was engrossing and lyrical, which is just what I have come to expect from this very talented author. The storyline was very engaging as well. I was glad to see the story focusing on James, since he's a great character, but I just coudln't get into the romance between him and Nuala like I could with Dee and Luke in the previous book. And it was just heartbreaking to see Dee is such torment throughout this book due to the absence of Luke. But all in all, this book was great and very enjoyable to read! ...more
Amazing, Amazing, AMAZING! That's what this book is. I was hooked from the first moment I picked it up until I finished it. The story is haunting and Amazing, Amazing, AMAZING! That's what this book is. I was hooked from the first moment I picked it up until I finished it. The story is haunting and gripping, the characters engaging, and the romance between Deirdre and Luke is beautiful to watch as it unfolds. Very great book....more
*sighs* What can I say about the ending to one of the best young-adult series I have ever read? Epic pretty much sums it up in one word. :) There were*sighs* What can I say about the ending to one of the best young-adult series I have ever read? Epic pretty much sums it up in one word. :) There were a lot of intense moments, espescially regarding the wolves. There were also alot of beautiful, sweet moments between Sam and Grace, which were very swoon worthy. I also came away from this book with an even bigger love for the characters of Isabel and Cole, which I was not expecting. I highly recommend this series, and although I'm sad that it's over, it's just such a fantastic story!...more
As soon as I started this book I was hooked! The author surrounds the main character and the surroundings with such intriging mystery that you can't hAs soon as I started this book I was hooked! The author surrounds the main character and the surroundings with such intriging mystery that you can't help wanting to read it all in one sitting. I really enjoyed the character interaction also, especially between Clara and Finn. Overall, this was a very good book and i am looking forward to reading the next installments! ...more