Thursday, August 18, 2011

Follow Friday (15)


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This weeks question:

Q. If you could write yourself a part in a book, what book would it be and what role would you play in that book?


Oh… this is super hard! Ok I would want to be in an Urban Fantasy. And since in real life I have epilepsy I would want that to spring into some sign that I had this kick ass power that I never knew how to harness. Then once trained would be a total badass warrior…lol

Happy Hopping Everyone
~Rebecca

Review: Caressed by Moonlight by Amanda J. Greene

Caressed by Moonlight (Rulers of Darkness, #1)

* This is a new edition of Caressed by Moonlight by Amanda J. Green. It has been reedited for the Kindle, and all eBooks. The rerelease was on August 12, 2011. New edition of the bound books with the new cover will be released in a month.

 

Description


Dorian Vlakhos is no ordinary aristocrat. He is a vampire king, who will do anything to save his clan from complete annihilation, before an ancient curse can claim his immortal life.

Penniless and orphaned, Victoria Kingston has nothing to bring to a marriage, yet she must shackle an unsuspecting gentleman into marriage by the end of the month or forfeit her rights as guardian of her younger sister. With the help of her dearest friend, Victoria begins her hunt, and vows to stay far away from the dark, mysterious, Prince Vlakhos.

After meeting the beautifully innocent Miss Kingston, Dorian had to have her. He would do absolutely anything to make Victoria his. One sweet stolen kiss would bring them together while a force, more powerful than any vampire would bind them for all eternity. But treachery, war, and death rule Dorian’s dark world and Victoria would be fortunate to survive. (Goodreads)

Book Details

Title: Caressed by Moonlight
Author: Amanda J. Greene
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 285 KB 
ASIN: B004EEONLK
Source: Author

Review


Every now and then you come across a book that is the first in the series and it’s so good you want to kick yourself for reading it. Not because it wasn’t good, because you think to yourself well damn now I have to wait a whole year to read about these characters again. Caressed by Moonlight is one of those books for me.

Amanda J. Greene has created a world in Caressed by Moonlight that you can really sink your teeth into. Set in 1814 England for most of the book, I honestly could envision all of the book. And I don’t generally care for historical romance, but Caressed by Moonlight was just so well done to me.  She has also created characters that you want to continue reading about after the last page has been turned.

Speaking of characters I loved Victoria. Victoria has had every obstacle imaginable thrown her way, and every time she picks herself up and continues on. She was not some simple, wimpy girl. Victoria was strong, smart, and tenacious. Then Dorian comes into her life. Oh and talk about a hot vampire, not that she knows what he is at first. The chemistry between these two packed enough power to charge my eReader for eternity.

Caressed by Moonlight has everything! There is action, suspense, lots of sexual tension, family drama, and love. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this read.

I want the next one in this series, which will be out no later February 2012, and will be titled Caressed by Night. So, be on the lookout for that.

Happy Reading,
Rebecca

5 moons
5 moons: I absolutely loved it, and will be looking into everything this author writes.

Recommended For

Adults: For graphic sex scenes and violence. 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday (14)

 

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"Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly event, hosted by “Breaking the Spine”, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

My Pick This Week

Born Wicked (The Cahill Witch Chronicles, #1)

Description


Cate Cahill and her sisters are considered eccentric bluestockings—a little odd, a little unfashionable, and far too educated for their own good. The truth is more complicated; they’re witches. And if their secret is discovered by the priests of the Brotherhood, it could mean an asylum, a prison ship—or an early grave. Before their mother died, she entrusted Cate with keeping them safe and keeping everyone, including their father, in the dark about their powers. When her father employs a governess and Cate begins to receive notes from her missing, presumed-mad godmother, her task becomes much more difficult. As Cate searches for answers in banned books and rebellious new friends, she must juggle unwanted proposals, tea parties, and an illicit attraction to the new gardener. Cate will do anything to protect her sisters, but at what cost to herself? (Goodreads)

Book Details

Title: Born Wicked
Author: Jessica Spotswood
Genre: YA, Paranormal
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Release Date: February 7, 2012 
ISBN-10: 0399257454
ISBN-13: 978-0399257452

Why I’m Waiting


I saw this a month ago and thought it sounded amazing. And I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover but have you looked at the cover? Can you say GORGEOUS!?!

Happy Reading Everyone
~Rebecca

Monday, August 15, 2011

Early Review: The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson

The Girl of Fire and Thorns (Fire and Thorns, #1)

Description


Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness.


Elisa is the chosen one.


But she is also the younger of two princesses, the one who has never done anything remarkable. She can’t see how she ever will.


Now, on her sixteenth birthday, she has become the secret wife of a handsome and worldly king—a king whose country is in turmoil. A king who needs the chosen one, not a failure of a princess.
And he’s not the only one who seeks her. Savage enemies seething with dark magic are hunting her. A daring, determined revolutionary thinks she could be his people’s savior. And he looks at her in a way that no man has ever looked at her before. Soon it is not just her life, but her very heart that is at stake.

Elisa could be everything to those who need her most. If the prophecy is fulfilled. If she finds the power deep within herself. If she doesn’t die young.
Most of the chosen do. (Goodreads)

Book Details

Title: The Girl of Fire and Thorns
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Release Date: September 20, 2011 
ISBN-10: 0062026488
ISBN-13: 978-0062026484
Source: NetGalley/ Publisher

Review


When I finished The Girl of Fire and Thorns I had to step away from it before writing the review. Not that I didn’t like it, I was so engrossed in the world that Rae Carson created while reading it everything else faded away.

Now if your thinking because there is a princess and this is a fantasy that this is some mild sweet little romance then I am here to tell you you are wrong. The Girl of Fire and Thorns is action packed. I read this in one day and I was so sad when it was over. Don’t get me wrong there is some romance, but there is also friendship, betrayal, and deceit.

Elisa is The Girl of Fire and Thorns. I have to say I loved her character from the beginning of the book. When Elisa is first introduced she is an overweight princess that pours over religious writings all day. But this is what she has been raised to do. Elisa does not stay this way for long. After a quick marriage to a bordering king(who I could not stand), then from the kings kingdom to being kidnaped, and then she moves on to help lead an army. All this from a girl who was a fat bookworm. Looking back Elisa’s character development never felt forced, she grew as a person from one event to the next.

This Girl of Fire and Thorns is made of awesome and you need to read it! I have happily learned that this will be a series and I am so excited to read more and get lost in this amazing world.

Happy Reading,
Rebecca 

4 moons 
4 moons: I loved it. It's reread worthy.

Recommended For

Teen and up: There is violence and blood, some kissing.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Follow Friday (14)

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This weeks question:

Q. How has your reading habits changed since you were a teen? or If you are still a teen what new genres are you in love with currently?


My reading habits have changed drastically since I was a teen. I would say the paranormal/ fantasy genre love is still the same but I didn’t read even 20% of the books I read now. I don’t know why I have way less time now, but I just can’t stop readingWinking smile 

Happy Hopping,
Rebecca