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Early Review: Tempest Reborn by Nicole Peeler

May 132013

Tempest Reborn by Nicole Peeler Book #6 in the Jane True series Genre: Urban Fantasy Publication Date: 28 May 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Orbit Synopsis from Goodreads: Anyan may be trapped in an evil dragon and Blondie may be gone, but Jane knows one thing: she’s not about to give up. She’s ready to tear down heaven and earth to save her lover, despite those who believe he’s lost. Luckily for Jane, those who’ve given up on Anyan do not include those closest to her. Defying The Powers That Be, Jane and Company form their own crack squad [ Read More of this Review ]

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Reviews: Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz and Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

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Apr 292013

Reviews: Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz and Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

I recently read two well-written YA novels whose storylines were a bit off the beaten path. If you are looking for a unique read, Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz or Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff might satisfy your reading itch. Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz Genre: YA Fantasy/Magical Realism Publication Date: 1 January 2013 Book Borrowed from Local Library Synopsis from Goodreads: A gritty, romantic modern fairy tale from the author of Break and Gone, Gone, Gone. Be careful what you believe in. Rudy’s life is flipped upside-down when his family moves to a remote island in a last attempt to save his sick younger brother. [ Read More of this Review ]

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Early Review: Deep Betrayal by Anne Greenwood Brown

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Mar 072013

Early Review: Deep Betrayal by Anne Greenwood Brown Book 2 in Lies Beneath series Release date: March 12, 2013 Book provided by NetGalley and Random House Synopsis from Goodreads: Once you dive into Deep Betrayal, the sequel to Lies Beneath, you won’t come up for air! It’s been thirty days, two hours, and seventeen minutes since Calder left Lily standing on the shores of Lake Superior. Not that she’s counting. And when Calder does return, it’s not quite the reunion Lily hoped for. Especially after she lets her father in on a huge secret: he, like Calder, is a merman. [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Fire Baptized (Habitat #1) by Kenya Wright

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Feb 092013

Review: Fire Baptized (Habitat #1) by Kenya Wright

Fire Baptized (Habitat #1) by Kenya Wright *e-book purchased from Amazon.com* Regina’s Rating: 4.5 stars/Grade A+ Blurb: Since the 1970s humans have forced supernaturals to live in caged cities. Silver brands embedded in their foreheads identify them by species: a full moon for Vampires, a crescent moon for Shifters, a pair of wings for Fairies, and the list goes on, for each supernatural species has been tagged and categorized by humans. Lanore Vesta is marked with a silver X, the brand of Mixbreeds, second-class citizens shunned by society. She stays to herself, revealing her ability to create fire only during [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Kept by Shawntelle Madison

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Nov 202012

Kept by Shawntelle Madison Book #2 in the Coveted series Publication Date: 27 Nov 2012 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and Ballantine Books Synopsis from Goodreads: Fresh from defending her pack in battle, Natalya Stravinsky, a whip-smart werewolf with a lovable neurotic streak, wants a little rest and relaxation. Once an outcast, she’s now eager to rejoin the ranks of her New Jersey pack, and has even gotten a handle on her obsessive urge to hoard holiday ornaments. Yet Nat barely has time to revel in her progress before the next crisis comes howling at her door. Nat’s father has suddenly [ Read More of this Review ]

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Release Day Review: River Road by Suzanne Johnson

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Nov 132012

Release Day Review: River Road by Suzanne Johnson

River Road by Suzanne Johnson Book #2 in the Sentinels of New Orleans series Publication Date: 13 Nov 2012 ARC Provided by Suzanne Johnson and Tor Books Christal’s Review – 4 Skulls – A- *** Check back on Monday, 19 Nov, for a guest post from author Suzanne Johnson and a chance to win a signed copy of River Road!*** I really enjoyed Suzanne Johnson’s debut novel Royal Street, but I think that River Road was even better. The characters were great and the plot was fast-paced and twisty. It kept me guessing until the end! This book left just enough threads [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review:Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

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Jun 072012

ARC Review:Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown Book Provided by NetGalley and Random House Children’s Books Release date: June 12, 2012 Genre: Young Adult AH’s Review – 3.5 Skulls – B+ Killer mermaids! Now this was a very different take on mermaids. Step aside Ariel and let author Anne Greenwood Brown tell us all about her mermaids. Lies Beneath’s mermaids are predators that feed upon humans’ positive emotions, leaving shriveled husks of their prey behind. These mermaids have special abilities: they are able to communicate telepathically with other animals, they have speed, they have beauty, they are able to compel and [ Read More of this Review ]

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