Monday, September 30, 2013

Review: Kick the Candle


Kick the Candle
Kick the Candle by Genevieve Jack

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Definitely better than the first novel, more solid if you will. Rick actually turned out to be a great romantic prospect and Logan a good friend. Grateful also became a better main character with a backbone, self-respect and self-worth. She grew into her powers while dealing with some messed up feelings and situations and it showed when it was necessary to really kick ass and prove herself. I was, however, a little confused by the whole thing about the house. I mean, I understand its use considering the direction the plot needed to take but I can't really see a father sell a house behind his daughter's back out of the blue. It's just weird and doesn't really fall into the general behaviour of this character. Then again...he was dating a supe with less than half his age. Men are such suckers for pretty faces. Anyway it was enjoyable and interesting to read. Grateful actually made a pretty decent heroine and Rick's devotion blew me away. I did thought Grateful spent way too much time being bound though.

I wonder if there's another book. This ended with some loose ends but it wouldn't be a terrible finish if necessary. Hmm. I would read another one.



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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Review: The Ghost and the Graveyard


The Ghost and the Graveyard
The Ghost and the Graveyard by Genevieve Jack

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



The premise didn't warrant much but I expected more anyway. The writing is good, the plot is interesting but the delivery fell somewhat short for me. I also felt deceived by both romantic prospects and ended up wishing Grateful was able to stand on her own two feet. In a way this romantic mismatch only added to the general confusing feeling of the situation and kind of took some of my enjoyment of everything. Having a heroine with no backbone or self-respect regarding men also helped form this opinion.



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Friday, September 27, 2013

Review: Written in Red


Written in Red
Written in Red by Anne Bishop

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Very, very good. I loved everyone. Meg is a wonderful and interesting character and I was rooting for her all the time. I was so sorry Hurricane died and even that wolf that wanted to eat her, Fenrur or something. All the bad guys received exactly what they deserved and I can only hope her Controller will be found and eaten too. Can't wait for the next one. The writing is witty and captivating and the plot is totally worth following. Very well done.



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Friday, September 20, 2013

Review: Feral Dream


Feral Dream
Feral Dream by Talon P.S.

My rating: 2 of 5 stars



I mostly read it for the sex scenes, I admit. Although I thought the idea behind the book somewhat interesting...I wasn't impressed with the execution. It felt pretty stuffy. Too complicated for this type of book or maybe I was just expecting something better. Either way..it's readable and even enjoyable but don't expect too much.



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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Review: Prisoner 374215


Prisoner 374215
Prisoner 374215 by Angel Martinez

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



I usually tend to find short stories pretty much a waste of time considering I never quite understand the story or like the characters but this one was pretty powerful. It's pretty violent, sad and grimy but I couldn't stop hoping for a happy ending for Tal or for an actual novel for the full story. It was pretty captivating and addictive for a short.



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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Review: Tulle Death Do Us Part


Tulle Death Do Us Part
Tulle Death Do Us Part by Annette Blair

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Well I liked it a lot. I'm only sorry we never got to see much of Maddie and Werner's relationship before the end although, of course, I know they were perfect for each other. I'm also sorry for Nick. He was a class A *sshole 'till the damn end. Amazing the amount of time one spent thinking he was actually a good guy. Oh well. Honest mistake. He fooled us all well. Anyway...I'll miss them all. They were really good company while this series lasted. I'll miss the quirky personality of all Mystic residents specially Maddie and Eve. Oh and Werner, my hunkalicious dream man. Such a good one. Never even batted an eyelash when he found out about Maddie's gift. Can I have one to go too please?



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Review: Cloaked in Malice


Cloaked in Malice
Cloaked in Malice by Annette Blair

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Meh. This one wasn't much fun for me. Too much weird things happening. Too many secrets. Too many feds and guns. I prefer old school mysteries. I also didn't see much of Werner and way too much of Nick. Hopefully it will get better in the next.



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Monday, September 16, 2013

Review: Skirting the Grave


Skirting the Grave
Skirting the Grave by Annette Blair

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Here I was silently cheering Maddie on about Werner while they traded some kisses and dances and then she goes and ends up with Nick again. Seriously? I mean, I like him a lot but he only seems to remember her when he wants sex between FBI assignments while Werner seems to always be there for her when she needs him. Literally. One call away and he's there. The man even took vacation time to follow her to NY for protection. Nick visited 3 times in seven years. I say it again, seriously? Also Maddie only seems to remember 3/4 characteristics about Nick: Italian hunk, hot, steamy and/or mouthwatering. Why? Oh wait...I know. Because they know each other since high school but they don't really know each other perhaps? In the mean time...Werner went from frenemy to seriously hot detective ready to either grab her hair while she pukes, help her solve a crime or kiss her 'till she can't breathe. Yes. Difficult choice.



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Review: Death by Diamonds


Death by Diamonds
Death by Diamonds by Annette Blair

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Finally a kiss between Werner and Maddie. Yay. I waited three whole books for this...God. The tension. The anxiety. Anyway it happened and I loved it. Very well done. Now I'm just waiting for Nick to get a kick in the ass and see Maddie get consoled by Werner with a very hot kiss. And a hug. And a cuddle. And another kiss and..you know where I'm going, don't you?



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Review: Larceny and Lace


Larceny and Lace
Larceny and Lace by Annette Blair

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Loved it and I'm still waiting for something to happen between Maddie and Werner. The rest was in typical fashion, pun intended, of this series. Witty, creative and fun as hell. Great book.



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