Review: Geek Girl

Author : Cindy C Bennett
Publisher : Cedar Fort, Inc.

Pub date: December 8, 2011

How Received : For Review
Rate : 5+


Summary: "Think I can turn that boy bad?" 17-year-old Jen turns her life upside down when, out of boredom, she makes a bet that she can turn school geek Trevor into someone like her. Instead, the goth girl finds herself sucked into his world of sci-fi movies, charity work, and even-ugh!-bowling. To truly belong with him-and with her new foster family-she must first come to terms with her violent past. 

Review: Geek Girl is an amazingly crafted story. It kind of reminds me of my life at the current moment. I loved all the nerdy and geeky references. This is funny and cute from the beginning to the end. I love the sarcasm and the wit. Must read for all. you know like everyone :) The force is strong with this one I can feel it. (Sorry this book has brought out my not so inner nerd!) 5+ stars.

Review: Unclean spirits by M.L.N. Hanover

Author : M.L.N. Hanover
Publisher : Pocket Star

Pub date: December 2, 2008

How Received : For Review
Rate : 5+


Summary: Jayné Heller thinks of herself as a realist, until she discovers reality isn't quite what she thought it was. When her uncle Eric is murdered, Jayné travels to Denver to settle his estate, only to learn that it's all hers -- and vaster than she ever imagined. And along with properties across the world and an inexhaustible fortune, Eric left her a legacy of a different kind: his unfinished business with a cabal of wizards known as the Invisible College. Led by the ruthless Randolph Coin, the Invisible College harnesses demon spirits for their own ends of power and domination. Jayné finds it difficult to believe magic and demons can even exist, let alone be responsible for the death of her uncle. But Coin sees Eric's heir as a threat to be eliminated by any means -- magical or mundane -- so Jayné had better start believing in something to save her own life. Aided in her mission by a group of unlikely companions -- Aubrey, Eric's devastatingly attractive assistant; Ex, a former Jesuit with a lethal agenda; Midian, a two-hundred-year-old man who claims to be under a curse from Randolph Coin himself; and Chogyi Jake, a self-styled Buddhist with mystical abilities -- Jayné finds that her new reality is not only unexpected, but often unexplainable. And if she hopes to survive, she'll have to learn the new rules fast -- or break them completely....


Review: Unclean spirit's. I can tell you already this series will be a force to be reconed with. Its strong and powerful. It keeps you locked in even when you need to turn away. It has just the right amount of romance and drama. It has a never ending source of humor. But be prepared to learn more about this  world then you think already do. There are many more urban fantasy beings then ever I thought possible. So shit back, buckle up and enjoy the wild ride that is surley to come with this series. Must read

Waiting On Wednesday (1)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted here, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Title & Author: Charmfall (Dark Elite) by Chloe Neill

Publisher: NAL Trade

Publication Date:  (Jan 3, 2012)

Summary: High school can be a battlefield, but for Lily Parker, surviving at St. Sophia’s School for Girls is a matter of life and death... 

Protecting Chicago from the dark side can be an exhausting job, especially when you’re a junior. So when the girls of St. Sophia’s start gearing up for Sneak, their fall formal, Lily decides to join in on some good, old-fashioned party prep—even if it means not giving demons, vampires and the twisted magic users known as Reapers her undivided attention. 

But when a Reaper infiltrates the school, Lily doesn't forget what she’s sworn to protect. She reaches deep into herself to draw out her magic—and finds that it’s gone. And it turns out she’s not alone. A magical blackout has slammed through paranormal Chicago, and no one knows what—or who—caused it. But Lily knows getting back her magic is worth the risk of going behind enemy lines...

What books are you waiting for?

Guest Post: Nova Sparks

Hey Guys!

 

This is Nova Sparks, author of the DOME trilogy, a sci-fi urban fantasy romance series. The first installment, the DOME is available for ereaders, and the second installment, the DOMErevelation will be available for ereaders on November 30th! Am I excited? Yes!

 

So what is the DOME trilogy about? The DOME trilogy follows an all American family fromColorado that have to live in a Dome on a distant planet after being saved by aliens from a crumbling Earth. The story starts off with the dad, Sam who has this dream depicting the exact events leading to Earth's demise. At first he dismisses it as just a dream, but then certain parts of his dream start to come true. Soon he's in a race against time to try and save as many people as possible by taking them to a remote location, a place that keeps showing up in his dream.

 

I decided in this story that I wanted there to be dual perspectives so the story has two main characters, Sam and his daughter Emma. Emma is this seventeen year old rebel girl with this really hard exterior but after getting to know her, you realize that she is so soft and mushy on the inside. Her relationship with her father is very strained and after this big event happens with the destruction of Earth, she sort of has no choice but to work on that relationship. Readers can definitely see how the relationship between Sam and Emma progresses and evolves throughout the story.

 

And what would the story be without love? Sam and his wife Kris have this relationship full of tension and secrets. I love their relationship because they represent the average married couple. A couple with their problems but through their hardships, realize that keeping the family together is more important than anything else. Their whole relationship really speaks about trusting your spouse and that it's okay to constantly build new relationships with that same person that you've been with for years. People change as they get older.

 

And of course there's Emma. On Earth, Emma had this slacker boyfriend that used to be everything she wanted but all of sudden became the object of her hate. Now on the new planet, she meets this dark and mysterious alien boy named Ked who forces her to open up with herself and with others without even knowing it. Ked, this alien boy, has no idea what many human emotions are and Emma is sort of forced to help him learn about human ways without herself really understanding it all. I had so much fun writing their relationship.

 

And all this is happening while this bigger question keeps popping up. Why did the aliens save the humans and what do they want from them? Sam being this macho man goes off to discover the aliens secret about the Dome and their intensions, and of course it isn't an easy task. Then we have Emma who is on her own mission but is unknowingly discovering pieces of the big puzzle.

 

With the alternating perspectives for each chapter, its interesting to see what Sam discovers that may be part of Emma's journey and what Emma discovers that may be part of Sam's journey. And their both doing all of this without knowing what each other are doing. This sort of works as a glue for their relationship. Emma and Sam both feel as if they have nothing in common but they unknowingly have this huge thing in common that is this journey to discover the truth about the aliens. Something that can very well save their lives.

 

This whole series has been sooo fun to write. I love aliens. I love dabbling in the science fiction world. I love fantasy and I love romance even more. To have all of that balled into one story is great for me and I hope you all think the story is great, too! Please check out the DOME (the DOME trilogy, #1) today and check out the DOMErevelation (the DOME trilogy, #2) on November 30th!

 

A special thanks to Kati Lear for letting me stop by and ramble about my baby!

 

Nova Sparks Author of the DOME (the DOME trilogy #1)

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Review: The Magi

Author : Kevin M. Turner
How Received : For Review
Rate : 5


Summary: Thirteen-year-old Elijah Hawk has never heard of the Magi. He knows nothing about their three thousand-year-old secret. He has never been to Savenridge, the Magi city hidden deep inside the northern woods. Most of all, Elijah is unaware of the dangers hunting him. 
After one terrifying night, however, all of that changes! 
On a quest to solve the horrific murder of his parents, Elijah stumbles upon the land of the Magi. Learning their ancient secrets and training with their power is the least of his problems. In order to find out why his parents were killed, Elijah learns that he must confront the dangers that are hunting him, even though it means almost certain death. What's more terrifying is discovering that his journey to this new world may not have been an accident after all.

Review: The Magi is a book I just couldn't put down. It reminded me a bit of The Avatar but its still amazing. I cant wait for the next installment. This is a definite must read. Although, I might not have much to stay. Its only because what I could say wouldn't be enough. I have no clue how else to describe this book other then amazing! (I apologize for the short review but the book is very indescribable.)

Borrowing Abby Grace, Girl Steals Guy

Author : Kelly Green
Publisher : Backlit Fiction

Pub date: October 16, 2011, October 21, 2011

How Received : For Review
Rate : 5


Summary:
Episode 1 Borrowing Abby Grace: 
When Abby Grace wakes up in the back of a van, she has no idea who she is, how she got there, or why anyone would want to kidnap her. After escaping her masked captors, she hurries home, only to discover that she unknowingly left her younger brother behind in the van. Unable to answer the police’s questions with her memories gone, she retreats to the safety of her bedroom where she tries to reconstruct her life. Just as she is settling into the belief that things will one day return to normal, she looks in the mirror—and sees a stranger’s face. 
As Abby learns next, she has become a Shadow, sent to inhabit the lives of strangers in trouble. With nothing to go on except the vague hints of her cute but maddening Guardian, a 19th century ghostly teenager named Will, Abby sets out to rescue the missing brother. But she will need all of her intelligence, fearlessness, and wit, because if she fails to find him in time, she will remain trapped in this unfamiliar body forever.

Episode 2: Girl Steals Guy:

As Abby has learned, she is now a Shadow, sent to inhabit the lives of strangers in trouble. Dropped into the life of a gorgeous senior with a heartbroken best friend, Abby is instructed to “reunite the lovers” by her cute but maddening Guardian, a 19th century ghostly teenager named Will. Now Abby must navigate high school keg parties, football games and power couples, only to discover that love and revenge are sometimes the same thing. 

Review: Both episodes of Borrowing Abby Grace are fantastic. I can not wait to read episode 3. I know this is defiantly the thing for those who like short story's or who dont like to read. I may just get this for my cousin. I know she will love it as much as I did. Hope you all do to.

Review: Cloudburst by V.C. Andrews

Title: Cloudburst

Author: V.C. Andrews

Publisher: Pocket Star

Release Date: October 25, 2011

Received: For Review

Summary: OUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKY . . .Since being taken in by wealthy Mrs. Jordan March and living in her exquisite home like a daughter, Sasha Porter’s traumatic past—destitute on the streets, and the shattering accident that killed her mother—seems like a fading nightmare. Beautiful and sophisticated, as bold and daring as her “sister,” Kiera March, Sasha still keeps her mother’s wise words close to her heart: never fully trust anyone. Inside her privileged new world, it’s advice that will prove more precious than gold.. . . CAN ANYTHING STOP THE DOWNPOUR?Against the wishes of Jordan’s husband, Donald, Sasha attracts the attention of Duane Banks, a shy, handsome athlete, and maneuvers her way into his heart. But Duane’s hidden torment soon explodes in a horrific tragedy that pulls Sasha into a flood of guilt and despair. And when someone she thought she could trust targets her vulnerability, Sasha recalls her mother’s warnings—and a violent storm of dark deceptions and shocking family secrets is unleashed. Will she sink or swim?

Review: Without a doubt V.C. Andrews has an amazing gift for crafting stories. You never want to put the books down and you want to know every tiny detail of the main characters life. Sasha's foster sister is absolutely banana's and Jordan is an amazingly strong women. I loved the book and series beginning to end. Well OK I didn't like how in this page she took almost 40 pages to recap the last book. Other then that it was amazing. I just couldn't put it down.