Review: Tempting Evil

Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur

My rating: 4 of 5 stars







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Review: Kissing Sin

Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This story is so damn complicated! I mean...I love it but it's so complex its actually hard to process certain things. So much cross-breeding and experiments and characters that appear for the briefest of times only to be killed right afterwards...wow.

Its hard to keep up let me tell you!

The romance/sex part is interesting but there's so much of it that its just kinda of expected and stopped impacting on the main part of the book.

Quinn is proving to be somewhat unreliable about his relationship with Riley. Kellen, the new alpha interest, is cute but never showed up much.

Kade, the horse-shifter was the most interesting because he actually cared for her enough to give her peace and rest when she needed it the most.

Everyone else just seems to want a part of her. Either sex,blood, kids or DNA. It's very disturbing. Only her brother seems to like her no matter what.



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Review: Full Moon Rising

Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Overall:

The main characters. They all seemed well developed and are very likeable. I think, however, that the connection between Rhoan and Riley was not fully developed. They are twins and pack. I think they should present a more powerful connection between each other.

Quinn was a nice surprise and I can admit I even appreciate his stubbornness not to fully give in to Riley.

Jack seems like a genius mastermind inside a little package and I like him.

I liked Kelly too. I am sad to see her go so soon.

Misha seemed like a nice guy but I guess I was fooled just like Riley. Talon never did though. I never liked him no matter Riley's excuses. He just seemed to get on my nerves since the very beginning and Riley was an idiot to never suspect the damn champagne. That rang so many warning bells inside my head.

Gaultier seemed like an important piece at first and he heavily leaned on the creepy factor so I gotta say I'm not very interested in reading more about him but I somehow suspect he'll be a huge presence in the next book. Can't say I actually look forward that little tidbit.

I was a little shocked with the sex factor in this book. I'm not a puritan. I have read books that make me blush just by remembering but I was surprised with the force the author put in the moon heat. I gotta say it blew my mind. The fact that a wolf either gives up control and literally fucks any available or simply gets blood-lust and tries to go on a bloodbath. Wow. It's a totally new approach to the moon phase. I was thinking more along the lines of...having less control over emotions and not simply want to mate at a simple touch or gaze. But hey it works. I'm anxious to learn more!



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Review: Keeping Secret

Keeping Secret by Sierra Dean

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



So...No cliffhanger this time. Not much of one anyway. I still keep wanting to read the next one as soon as possible though. These books are so damn addictive!

Secret's life just gets better and better. The more powerful she is, the more enemies she gets. I gotta say after constant betrayals I'd be pretty wary and tired of every f***ing person in my life but somehow Secret just keeps going and going.

Desmond's reaction to her werewolf marriage with Lucas was pretty understandable and predictable. C'amon! The man was always going to be upset by her wedding be it human or werewolf. A werewolf one simply stated more clearly she was Lucas that's all. No way was he gonna be okay by that after the meltdown he had when they mated.

Lucas missing his own wedding though...men. That was low! Yes, he sent Morgan to warn Secret without knowing she was a traitor...but flying to Louisiana on his wedding day without telling her! Leaving her to deal with the most expected ceremony of the year alone without a heads-up. Worse! Leaving her at all. Short of death there is no possible good reason to leave a person waiting for you at the altar. And right after she did absolutely everything for him. Wow. That was either cold or f***ing moronic. I'm thinking both. But more moronic would be to actually forgive him. Just saying...I really hope she doesn't.

I have nothing against werewolves per se but I always had a certain difficulty accepting pack mentality. The idea of being subservient to someone...just rubs me in all the wrong places. I wasn't overly thrilled by the soul bond and all that crap but I went with it because it was part of Secret and she seemed to enjoy the family concept even if their rules and laws baffled her (and me for that matter). She loves Desmond but also somehow loves Lucas and of course also loves the pack so she does what's better for everyone and mates with Lucas. Ok. Confusing but I get it. Not my preferred choice of events but...I could live with it.
And then Lucas never shows up for his wedding. Leaves her alone despite knowing there is someone trying to kill her. Someone who knows her every step and doesn't have a problem with public places! He leaves her f***ing alone to deal with a crazed werewolf with a group of contracted assassins trying to snuff her life in front of huge wedding crowd. Congratulations Lucas Rain! You couldn't have gone faster to my sh*t list if you had tried.

I'm not saying I trust the vampires...for instance I just know Brigit being a life locker for Alexandre Peyton is just going to backfire enormously. It cannot be helped. It just screams IDIOTIC! And Sig with his ulterior motives and all the crap he never tells Secret...but I honestly prefer them right now. I keep missing Sig. I like Holden too but Sig just seems too god damn fascinating! I keep expecting him to make some kind of move on her but he never does and it just makes me more and more excited everytime he shows up.
Besides...Vampire politics have been more forthcoming and simple than the Werewolves. I always thought it would be the other way around.

Anyway. Overall reaction to this book was something along the lines:

Oh. My. God.

Lucas Rain. You did not!

Wow. Desmond...that was low.

And...

Go Holden! GO!



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Review: Something Secret This Way Comes

Something Secret This Way Comes by Sierra Dean

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Well I have to recognize a well delivered suspenseful novel. And the cliffhanger was...wow. I cannot wait to read the next book. It has been awhile since I've last seen such great ending. It was out of the blue and caught me totally by surprise. I gotta admit I never saw that one coming...and the mother thing? Nope.

The main character seems like someone I'd like to know. She's an assassin for the vampire council but she's not yet too hardened by her job. She doesn't dwell and whines about stuff she can't prevent.

Her being a were/vampire hybrid is a novelty worth reading about.



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Review: Ice Gods

Ice Gods by Helen Scott Taylor

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Very short story but pleasant. Keeps things simple and entertaining. It's also a very light read. There isn't much development of characters or plot. It goes straight to the point and ends well. The writing flows smoothly and captivates the reader until de end. It leaves the reader with a want for more unfortunately.



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Review: Measure of Strength

Measure of Strength by Caethes Faron

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Wonderful book. I would have given it a 5 star rating if not for the fact that I wanted to read more about what their lives would be with Kale a free man and it was kind of shorted out. I am glad Renee didn't even made an appearance though. I was pissed at her from the 1st book and I gotta say she would have been more happy if she hadn't separated Jason from Kale. I can't seem to shake the impression that because she wanted everything from Jason she ended having nothing. Although the idea of divorce never gets hinted at so she will apparently keep married to him simply not really a part of his life.

I loved seeing them together again. Kale kept blaming Jason for his treatment for those 3 years they were apart but I think it was both their fault. They both made mistakes and I was happy to read they'll overcome them together. Martin becoming the company's president was a surprise but a pleasant one! I thought Jason would take Sophie and Martin with them but I guess it sort of makes sense. It was gratifying to read such a wonderful ending.

Thank you Ms. Caethes Faron. You did an amazing job. It was brilliant.



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Review: Measure of Devotion

Measure of Devotion by Caethes Faron

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This a book with sexual content between two men so if it's not your type of book...please retreat while it's safe!

I find this book so much interesting. I loved to see the dynamic between Kale and Jason develop. It was dramatic, painful, happy and so very sweet. It truly broke my heart seeing them go in different directions. I understand Kale's sacrifice so Jason could have a chance at being happy...but ultimately he's just making it worse because he pretty much destroys the only thing Jason had left. Their relationship. Their love for each other.

And while I also understand Renee...where she is coming from and how she loves Jason and wants Jason to love her and only her, I can't keep thinking that Jason was right the first time she refused to marry him if he kept Kale: if she really loved him she wouldn't have wanted to make him give up someone he loved so much. Like Kale was obviously trying to do. He set Renee and Jason together and he always tried to help them even though it was killing him inside.

I kinda liked her and pitied her at the beginning but now..I don't hate her exactly. More like I don't care if she suddenly disappears of this story altogether!







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Review: Haunted

Haunted by Jeanne C. Stein

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I simply have loved all Anna Strong books so far...some more than others but still. Anna Strong is such a great character, always struggling to keep her moral human code intact while also being aware of her duty to protect others.

This book starts with Anna alone on Christmas Eve because she's way too tired to pretend she's human. She decides to go to Culebra's bar, who is another awesome character we get know substantially more than on any of the other books. Culebra tells her about his past as an assassin and Anna is pretty upset and leaves. The next day her family shows up to spend Christmas with her. Anna exchanges Christmas wishes with Stephen, her boyfriend, who I gotta admit I didn't remember one bit from Crossroads. Her family leaves a couple days after Christmas and soon after Frey shows up with John-John. I was pleasantly surprised Frey came to spend time with Anna and tell her he is thinking about moving back to San Diego with the kid to be with Anna. I actually dreamed about it after finishing Crossroads last year. I keep cheering for them to be together. I think he understands Anna better than she understands herself. He is so supportive of her! I truly adore him .Her boyfriend Stephen on the other hand...she acted badly towards him by not telling him she was helping Culebra but his actions weren't exactly good either...If you have a girlfriend who says she has to take care of some business and then don't hear from her again in days...You get worried. You call. You leave messages. You don't accept a job is DC, pack and leave before she returns and then proceed to say she's a bitch.

Anyway after Frey leaves, Anna decides to go talk to Culebra and helps a guy along the way. When she gets to Beso De La Muerte (Culebra's bar), she's surprised Culebra knows the guy. He asks Anna to leave and she does reluctantly. She phones Max, her DEA ex, about her suspicions and they agree to return to the bar. They get there and the bar is empty. They follow the trail. Culebra notices them and tell them he needs to help the guy. Anna ends up saying yes too...and then all hell breaks loose.

It involves Mexican gangs, shooting, betrayals and what not. In the end we say goodbye to Max, who dies at the end from his injuries in the last battle with the Pablo, the Cartel's boss. Culebra gains a daughter in Adelita, a girl they helped save from the cartel and Anna returns home to an empty house except for all the stuff Stephen returned her. I was not sorry to see him go.

Anna dreams with Max. He says goodbye. She soon leaves to go after Frey.

I gotta say that last part was my favorite. I kept thinking Frey would call her or something along the book but he never did so I was very happy when in the end Anna decided it was time to go to him. I hope they get together finally! I can't believe I have months to endure until the release of the next book!



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Review: Five

Five by Christie Rich

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Surprisingly good. A little over dramatic for my tastes but interesting enough to keep me going. The characters are okay, specially the men. They were so yummy.

The storyline felt fresh and exciting. It is a brand new side of the faerie world, apart from the hot lords because I've never actually read about an ugly fae. Not really. The authors always manage to make them mouth-watering and I can't say I don't like it!

Rayla, the main-character, is somewhat frustrating but I don't exactly hate her so that's a plus. Christie presents an action packed world filled with magic and the fact that Rayla is learning about everything at the same time as the reader is pretty cool.

I can't wait to get my hands on the next one!



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