Again I was taken out of the game by bronchitis which turned into pneumonia. I'm sorry for being so behind!
Stormie
Sunday, November 4, 2012
The Girl in the Lighthouse.
Let me say first, I have NEVER promised to be nice in my reviews, but I try to find positives. In this series...there are none!
There was no overview for this series. I have to admit, I picked up the first from Free Friday give aways. I liked the first one and it intrigued me to pick up the second....though....the author has no clue about the south. It's collard greens, not collard beans....they are eaten together, but never in the same pot. Plus even in the 1800's, not all "corn bread" was called corn pone. The references to the south really was annoying making us look as if we were uneducated and stupid. Which in itself was not the brightest thing sense the main characters parents were from Savannah, GA.The second book was a headache!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lillian NEVER caught a break EVER! Everyone's life has some up's but this girls was continual downward spiral the whole way. She finally marries the love her life only to have her husband show back up, who's dead?! And chooses the dead husband? Come on! The whole thing was a V.C. Andrews rip off in my opinion, and not even the great author V.C. Andrews, not the lame one's that have been ghost writing under her name.
Boo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't waste your money!
Loves!
The Bookworm
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Curse of the Ice Dragon by Tara West
OVERVIEW BY B&N
From the bestselling paranormal author of The Whispers Series comes a new fantasy saga.
Born with mark of the Mighty Hunter, Markus saves his village from the brink of starvation --for whenever he releases an arrow, his aim is true. But despite his skill and strength, Markus is unable to confront his tyrannical father. Shamed by his cowardice, he distracts himself by needlessly shooting the forest creatures.
When Markus takes no heed of the village prophet's warning that his actions will attract The Hunter’s Curse—for every animal Markus kills, his loved ones will suffer the same fate—the Sky Goddess unleashes her ice dragon. Now, Markus must flee the dragon without killing it ... or his beloved brother will be the next to die.
REVIEW BY THE BOOKWORM
Eragon with a twist! Actually to me, this is better than Eragon. Yes, you Paloni people beat me to death. I didn't say I didn't like him. I own all the books. It's just, simply put, BETTER! There is more meat on the bones so to speak.
Markus is a more developed character right from the start. He is growing in ways that Eragon does not need to grow, and I find myself compelled to get to know more and more about it. The overview gives you all the information that you need.
But this is a read that you have to do! I'm serious! You will NOT regret it!
From the bestselling paranormal author of The Whispers Series comes a new fantasy saga.
Born with mark of the Mighty Hunter, Markus saves his village from the brink of starvation --for whenever he releases an arrow, his aim is true. But despite his skill and strength, Markus is unable to confront his tyrannical father. Shamed by his cowardice, he distracts himself by needlessly shooting the forest creatures.
When Markus takes no heed of the village prophet's warning that his actions will attract The Hunter’s Curse—for every animal Markus kills, his loved ones will suffer the same fate—the Sky Goddess unleashes her ice dragon. Now, Markus must flee the dragon without killing it ... or his beloved brother will be the next to die.
REVIEW BY THE BOOKWORM
Eragon with a twist! Actually to me, this is better than Eragon. Yes, you Paloni people beat me to death. I didn't say I didn't like him. I own all the books. It's just, simply put, BETTER! There is more meat on the bones so to speak.
Markus is a more developed character right from the start. He is growing in ways that Eragon does not need to grow, and I find myself compelled to get to know more and more about it. The overview gives you all the information that you need.
But this is a read that you have to do! I'm serious! You will NOT regret it!
Krysta's Curse by Tara West
REVEIW BY THE BOOKWORM
Let me say, I forgot to put the overview on here. >.< Completely my fault. But you can find it at BN.com. This is the last book so far in the Whispers series, and I am completely in love. I have love Krysta's character the most so far.
She looks at her gift as a curse, but she doesn't know that there are people that she loves, or could have loved around her. I won't give away the book, but if you haven't read this series, it is a definate must!
Loves!
The Bookworm!
Let me say, I forgot to put the overview on here. >.< Completely my fault. But you can find it at BN.com. This is the last book so far in the Whispers series, and I am completely in love. I have love Krysta's character the most so far.
She looks at her gift as a curse, but she doesn't know that there are people that she loves, or could have loved around her. I won't give away the book, but if you haven't read this series, it is a definate must!
Loves!
The Bookworm!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
50 Shades Freed by EL James
Overview by B&N
When unworldly student Anastasia Steele first
encountered the driven and dazzling young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked
a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably. Shocked,
intrigued, and, ultimately, repelled by Christian’s singular erotic tastes, Ana
demands a deeper commitment. Determined to keep her, Christian agrees. Now, Ana
and Christian have it all—love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of
possibilities for their future. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will
not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them
would anticipate. Ana must somehow learn to share Christian’s opulent lifestyle
without sacrificing her own identity. And Christian must overcome his compulsion
to control as he wrestles with the demons of a tormented past. Just when it
seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle, misfortune,
malice, and fate conspire to make Ana’s deepest fears turn to reality.
Review by the Bookworm
What can I say? I was left hanging. I enjoyed this book immensely, but I'm also glad to be getting out of the series, for now. Why? Because Mrs. James has left us hanging. Seems like she will be approaching the story by the way of Christian's point of view. Why does this sound familiar? Maybe like our favorite sparkly vampire Edward? We have been left hanging by Miss Meyer for years now. I can only hope that James doesn't do the same to us.
The overview goes into everything that you know. I just wish the sex was cut out. I mean...yeah, we get it...they are sexually active for pete's sake. The storyline was slow in the first book. It only picked up in the second book. I can't say I liked the ending. I wanted Elena to get it up the arse and be the bad guy. Was kinda disappointing on that side.
Should you read it? I will leave that up to you. Will I pick it up again? Most def!
Loves!
The Bookworm!
Saturday, September 22, 2012

Overview by B&N
Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the
beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has
broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing
house. But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and
when he proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. They rekindle their
searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of
her damaged, driven and demanding Fifty Shades. While Christian wrestles with
his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who
came before her, and make the most important decision of her life. This book is
intended for mature audiences.
Review by the Bookworm
This should have been the first book. Period. The first one was way too slow and you wanted to slap Christian for taking so long, and you wanted to beat Ana for just hanging around. Sure, us women want a little mystery, but there was basically no plot in the first one. At least this one had a plot and you got to delve deep into Christian's mind. WAAAAAY BETTER!
Highly recommended.
Loves!
The Bookworm!
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Review for Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James
OVERVIEW BY B&N
When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms. Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family—Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires. Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.
REVEIW BY THE BOOKWORM
SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PROCEED NO FURTHER IF YOU HAVE NOT READ!
I am sitting here contemplating on just how to proceed with this review. I read the ones that were out here and my sister in law convienced me into reading it. I will say this is for a mature audience and NO TEENAGER SHOULD BE READING THIS!
Anastasia Steele meets greek god Christian Grey and falls into the dark world of binding, spanking, and use of adult toys. Yep. That's about it. Her confusing thoughts on Christian are minimal. Her character and his are lacking in development with only glimpses into his past.
I nearly found myself skipping pages and stuck to it, because I wanted to give this book a fair shake. Finally, nearing the end of the book you start to fall in love with tortured Christian Grey who is hiding his fair amount of secrets in his past. You start to see him through Ana's eyes and yearn to learn more about the vunerable man who hides behind his 50 shades of f'd up.
I give it a four out of five stars, not for the sex, for that really didn't appeal to me, but for the development that started to happen at the end of the book. Needless to say Mrs. James saved it from total disaster, but could have delved deeper into Christian in the middle of the book than at the end.
I have just picked up the second in the series....that is saying something...right?
Loves!
The Bookworm!
When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms. Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family—Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires. Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.
REVEIW BY THE BOOKWORM
SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PROCEED NO FURTHER IF YOU HAVE NOT READ!
I am sitting here contemplating on just how to proceed with this review. I read the ones that were out here and my sister in law convienced me into reading it. I will say this is for a mature audience and NO TEENAGER SHOULD BE READING THIS!
Anastasia Steele meets greek god Christian Grey and falls into the dark world of binding, spanking, and use of adult toys. Yep. That's about it. Her confusing thoughts on Christian are minimal. Her character and his are lacking in development with only glimpses into his past.
I nearly found myself skipping pages and stuck to it, because I wanted to give this book a fair shake. Finally, nearing the end of the book you start to fall in love with tortured Christian Grey who is hiding his fair amount of secrets in his past. You start to see him through Ana's eyes and yearn to learn more about the vunerable man who hides behind his 50 shades of f'd up.
I give it a four out of five stars, not for the sex, for that really didn't appeal to me, but for the development that started to happen at the end of the book. Needless to say Mrs. James saved it from total disaster, but could have delved deeper into Christian in the middle of the book than at the end.
I have just picked up the second in the series....that is saying something...right?
Loves!
The Bookworm!
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Review of Don't Tell Mother by Tara West
Overview by B&N
Raised under the shadow of her popular and
spoiled brother, AJ Dawson struggles to get any kind of compliment from her
mother. She can't escape her troubled home-life at school, when she is forced to
deal with a lot of the same issues. Her immature coach is determined to turn the
team against her, her teammates are bent on losing every game, and the rest of
the school population cowers in her presence. AJ's mounting frustration could
turn her into a ticking time bomb, and she knows the first step to solving her
problems is to gain acceptance from her mother. Easier said than done. Her
relationship with her mother goes from bad to worse when AJ's green-haired
boyfriend knocks on the door. She knows she'll have to clean up her guy if she
wants to earn Mom's respect. But AJ's secret ability to foretell the future is
driving her and her mom further apart, and if she doesn't tell her mom about her
horrible vision soon, her brother will die.
Review by the Bookworm
Miss West has done it again. These have quickly become some of my top reads! I don't have to go into an overview because Barns & Noble covered it all. All I can say is two thumbs up and read read read read read!
Friday, September 14, 2012
Review Don't Judge a Book By Its Magic by Kate Policani
Overview
Colleen is a normal girl. She loves shoes, chick
flicks, and cute clothes. The only thing abnormal about her is that she’s just
become a magician; not the disappearing bunny kind, but the
power-shooting-out-of-your-hands kind of magician.Her problem now is that she
doesn’t believe in magic. Well, she believes in it. She’s seen it shoot out of
her own hands, but she opposes it in a moral sense; no hexes, no spells, no
incantations, no potions, no amulets, no tomes, no casting circles, no eye of
newt, none of that. She has to be very clear because people pressure her about
it. Whatever they say about “how it’s done”, this is a morality issue for her
and she will not cave in to their pressure.Join Colleen at Seattle Pacific
Regional University, where she becomes a part of The Convergence. She’ll learn
the freaky side of Work Study, Financial Aid, and Vyxhepiocht. Seriously, she’s
never seen so many hot guys. It’s going to be wild!
Review by the Bookworm
Max, Tynan and London, OH MY!
In "Don't Judge a Book by its Magic", we are introduced to Colleen Underhill. A fresh from high school eighteen year old that still isn't positive on what she wants to do with her life.
She spends her time in the local library indulging in her love of the literary world, when she happens to find a book that belongs to no one. The library or anyone else. Within a few chapters, Colleen's world changes. A Christian girl with Christian beliefs, she is thrown into a world of things that were not suppose to exist, but do.
Taken from her family, she begins to learn the ways of the folk that she did not know lived within her own neighborhood, and thus finds herself not in a love triangle, but a love square!
I was pulled in immediately with the sense of style, humor, wittiness and overall actions that Miss Policani put into her characters. Change the hair and eye color, I AM Colleen, minus the whole "magic" bit! This book was beyond enjoyable in every sense of the word. My one question...WILL THERE BE A SEQUAL? Lord, I hope so!
Loves!
The Bookworm
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Review of Kindred by Erica Stevens
Overview by B&N
What do you do when the one you love is also you worst
enemy? Trapped in a destiny she does not want, Cassie finds herself lost and
adrift, until he walks into her life, turning it upside down and awakening her
in ways that she never dreamed possible. Cassie is stunned and devastated to
learn that she belongs to a long line of vampire slayers known as The Hunters. A
murderous rampage by a group of elder vampires has left the Hunter line
decimated and the remaining Hunters scattered around the world. With her friends
Chris and Melissa’s aid, Cassie struggles to rid the world of the monsters that
murdered her parents. Though Cassie knows it is her fate, she chafes against her
heritage, and is resentful of the shortened lifespan that has been placed upon
her by the circumstances of birth. Struggling to get through every day, Cassie
finds herself simply going through the motions of living. That is, until Devon
arrives. Tall, dark, and mysterious his arrival turns the school, and Cassie’s
life, upside down. Fighting against her fierce attraction to him, and the chaos
he represents in her carefully ordered days, she is irresistibly drawn to him.
Though worried that what she truly is will place Devon in danger, she is unable
to fight her feelings for him. He is the one light, and the only source of hope
she has in a world that revolves around death and fear. What she does not know
is that Devon has some dark secrets of his own, secrets even more frightening
and dangerous than hers. Secrets that threaten to tear them apart
forever.
Review by the Bookworm
Entertaining. A draw. Sucks you in and doesn't let you go. Not the typical girl falls in love with vampire. I wished it had ended differently, but I understand do to sequels. I just would like for things to end on a more grounded note without leaving the reader hanging.
I highly recommend the book to anyone looking for a good supernatural thrill that leaves you looking for the next book!
Loves!
The Bookworm!
Monday, September 10, 2012
EXCITED, EXCITED, EXCITED!
I will be reviewing a book titled "Don't Judge a Book by It's Magic," by Kate Policani. I am so excited I can't see straight. She will be sponsoring other blogs, givaways, discounts as well as guests!
http://katepolicani.com/works-in-progress/dont-judge-a-book-by-its-magic/
Check her out! I am dying to get my hands on this book!
http://katepolicani.com/works-in-progress/dont-judge-a-book-by-its-magic/
Check her out! I am dying to get my hands on this book!
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Review of Ravenous by Erica Stevens
Overview by B&N
The world didn’t end with a bang, didn’t go out in a ball of fire and fury. Nor did it end in ice, but in some strange way, ice was the end; or maybe it was the beginning of something more.Bethany is stunned and horrified when she finds herself suddenly alone in a world that was alive only moments before. Terrified, she flees into the streets of her town, looking for answers, and desperate to reach her family. Panicked, she is nearly captured by the monsters hunting her until Cade steps in to rescue her. Dark and distant, most people in school are weary of Cade, yet oddly fascinated by him. They had been close as children, but it has been years since Bethany has had any real contact with Cade. Inexplicably drawn to his dark presence, Bethany finds herself torn between her growing desire for Cade, and her boyfriend, Bret’s, unwavering love. As their situation becomes even more perilous Bethany struggles to come to terms with her past, her terrifying new reality, and her growing love for a boy that is powerful, mysterious, and deadly.
Book one of The Ravening Series.
Review by the Bookworm
So, I'm not into books about world takeovers....especially by aliens, but this one had me on edge, trying not to revert to an age old habit of biting my nails, and literally screaming at the characters to run!
I am totally in love with the character Cade. Though there is something a little mysertious/off about him, that I think will be revealed in the second book.
Bethany finds herself in a world of frozen people. Frightened and alone, she does find some others and try to fight their way off of a island.
Trust me, there isn't much I can say without giving everything away. But if you like "never a dull moment," action, romance, a love triangle and a little gore, this is the book for you!
RECOMMEND!
Review of Lucy and The Letter Eaters by Alisia Compton
Overview By B&N
The small town of Whiskey Falls is still reeling from a tragic accident that claimed the lives of a local resident and his infant daughter. The town is unprepared for the force of evil that has stepped down on their soil and the unlikely heroes who must stand against it. The perfect, god-like-in-status group of jocks that rule Whiskey Falls high, The Letter Eaters, does not tolerate imperfection and Lucy Bennett is not perfect.Lucy can dream the future, but she has no idea why. She meets Cole, a handsome young man with mesmerizing blue eyes, a fast car and a dark profession. Cole is the darkness that surrounds you when you die. He is the eternal, immortal Angel of Death and he can’t hide his passion for Lucy. Not only are the two drawn to each other, but his sudden appearance in town sets off events that will reveal the real reason why The Letter Eaters torment Lucy. Moreover, the events will ultimately change the lives of Lucy, Cole and the rest of the Whiskey Falls residents forever.
Review by the Bookworm
Odd, few punctuation and writing errors. But I can not say that it was one of my favorites. I kept wanting Lucy to stand up for herself instead of letting the Letter eaters push her around. The ending was slightly surprising, which was a definate pleasure.
I do recommend the book, but not for ages under 15 or so. I believe it could cause a few nightmares to freshmen! LOL
Sorry, Sickness and Family.
I haven't gotten to be here because of a onlaying sickness and other family issues. Most have cleared up, thank heavens and I will now be posting upon a regular basis! Sorry for the delay!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Review of Angry: A Novel by Laura L. Smith
Overview by B&N
Emma is angry. She’s angry at her siblings, who she always has to baby sit; her parents, who are divorcing and ruining her life in the process; and herself for not measuring up to anyone’s standards.
With her simmering feelings ready to spill over at any time, Emma's self-worth plummets. Her faith in God is tested in the face of overwhelming hurt that threatens to send her over the edge. Can she turn back in time?
Review by the Bookworm
Okay, so it's rare that I pick up a book with religious overtones. I grew up in the bible belt and was raised tride and true. Not that I don't like Christian books, on the contrary there are many Christian authors that I do love. It's just rare that I do pick one up.
In Angry we meet Emma. Emma is a teen girl with her life going well. All except for babysitting. I disagree with the overview, she snaps at her sibs, but she's not angry at them. And in the book, she doesn't act angry with them. She just has moments where she snaps as we all do.
Now, her mother and father are a different breed all together. She is angry at them. Who wouldn't be when you are 16, you just won a major role in the Les Mis play, you find a shoebox filled with things from his mistress and acts like it is you that did something wrong, and your mother is quickly becoming a sodden alcoholic mess while you are trying to keep your life on track as well as your younger siblings?
I'd be angry too. Anyway, Emma has been to youth group and knows that you find peace when talking to God. She always felt better, but with everything that is going on, everything that she's trying to keep together, she pushes Him further and further away. Will Emma find the peace she's looking for without Him, or will she need to push aside her anger for a few moments and just have a little talk with Jesus?
All in all, it's a good quick pool read that will leave you thinking.
Loves!
The Bookworm!
Emma is angry. She’s angry at her siblings, who she always has to baby sit; her parents, who are divorcing and ruining her life in the process; and herself for not measuring up to anyone’s standards.
With her simmering feelings ready to spill over at any time, Emma's self-worth plummets. Her faith in God is tested in the face of overwhelming hurt that threatens to send her over the edge. Can she turn back in time?
Review by the Bookworm
Okay, so it's rare that I pick up a book with religious overtones. I grew up in the bible belt and was raised tride and true. Not that I don't like Christian books, on the contrary there are many Christian authors that I do love. It's just rare that I do pick one up.
In Angry we meet Emma. Emma is a teen girl with her life going well. All except for babysitting. I disagree with the overview, she snaps at her sibs, but she's not angry at them. And in the book, she doesn't act angry with them. She just has moments where she snaps as we all do.
Now, her mother and father are a different breed all together. She is angry at them. Who wouldn't be when you are 16, you just won a major role in the Les Mis play, you find a shoebox filled with things from his mistress and acts like it is you that did something wrong, and your mother is quickly becoming a sodden alcoholic mess while you are trying to keep your life on track as well as your younger siblings?
I'd be angry too. Anyway, Emma has been to youth group and knows that you find peace when talking to God. She always felt better, but with everything that is going on, everything that she's trying to keep together, she pushes Him further and further away. Will Emma find the peace she's looking for without Him, or will she need to push aside her anger for a few moments and just have a little talk with Jesus?
All in all, it's a good quick pool read that will leave you thinking.
Loves!
The Bookworm!
Review of Thoughtless by Jacqueline Gardner
Overview by B&M
When Bridget finds a dead cheerleader in the janitor’s closet, she becomes the killer’s next target. High school just got worse. It’s bad enough that she can hear the shocking truths that pass through her classmate’s heads. Now she has to worry about staying alive, and all clues point to the one person whose thoughts she can’t read - her boyfriend Terrence. Someone is taunting her, threatening to expose her secret. And when Bridget tries to single out her blackmailer, she’s nearly beaten to death by a mind controlled minion with fiery eyes.But when Bridget finally comes face-to-face with the killer, suddenly a horde of brainwashed students programmed to destroy her life doesn’t seem so bad.
Review by the Bookworm
The book starts off fairly quickly, which took me by surprise, usually there is a chapter or two that is leading you up to the big moment, instead it's only a few pages. That was worth just picking up the book to begin with, in my opinion.
We meet Bridget who isn't any other normal teen. Instead, (weirdly like Edward Cullen) anyone who is close to her she can hear their thoughts which is a massive pain in the arse. In getting away from overbearing thoughts, she helps out her friend only to walk in on a murder. Now the killer is after her and another student who just happened to find Bridget with the body.
Both on the run, they become closer, with the exception that Bridget's new boyfriend, that incidently she is drawn to be cause she can't hear his thoughts, doesn't like her new found friend, nor the fact that she keeps ruining their dates. Or does it intrigue him instead?
The book wasn't necessarily surprising, but it was very enjoyable, but the ending made me wonder if we would be seeing a sequel??????? I'd like to see how Bridget's story ends.
Loves!
The Bookworm!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Review of Dagger Heart by Ronnell D. Porter
Overview by B&N
Norway, 704 A.D.The valiant King Ulfur defeated the evil that swept the seaside village of Nornör into despair; Morgan, the demon witch, has been dead for nearly twenty years. The truce between King Úlfur and the Queen of the Fae has remained intact since the day that Morgan’s dark curses vanished. It seemed that peace had finally come to the wounded souls of the village.
But this peace is shaken when three curses that Morgan promised with her dying breath are placed upon the Norwegian village: who among them has cast the spell?
Seventeen-year-old Erica finds herself trapped in the middle of a witch’s deadly revenge scheme with no way out but to fight for survival. On top of trying to end the curses devouring her village like a savage beast she finds herself at the center of attention when it comes to Viking King Úlfur’s three sons: Kriger, Paul, and Finn.
Three of them will fight alongside her.
Two of them want to marry her.
One of them could be the son of King Úlfur… and Morgan.
Review by the Bookworm
Simply amazing. Puts me in mind of Game of Thrones yet totally different. When I cracked this book, I thought, "Ugh...what possessed me?" Then I was sucked in. I finished the book in less than six hours. I was constantly in it. I was wondering what was going to happen, who was Erica going to choose. Even though her pick is clear, my heart was thudding.
This girl is a hammer toting dynomite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just love love love loved this book! GET IT!
There were minor spelling errors, and a few instances were I became confused because there were past tense in a present tense, and vice versa. But nothing that a good editor could not fix! It ends well, but it leaves me yearning for more!
Loves!
The Bookworm.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Review of Ethereal by Addison Moore
Overview by B&N
****Celestra Series OPTIONED for FILM by 20th CENTURY FOX****Praise for Ethereal…
Most addictive book for me since Sookie! – Amazon Review
Best Kindle read of the year – MissT
Ethereal is a must read – Amelia Sweet
the book is written beautifully and the plot unfolds delicately. It's a great story and I found the characters to be well thought through and impassioned. – Amazon Review
It’s one of the best stories I’ve read recently and I would place it on the bestseller shelf with out hesitation. – Amy Jones Young Adult Fantasy Fiction Blog
Wow, oh, wow, is this book amazing! It has been a while since I read a book I absolutely couldn't put it down. – Book Escapes
I LOVED this book... I cannot wait to see what happens with the characters. I recommend this book to anyone who is tired of the same old paranormal romance book. This book has it all.
–Love thy teen author Blog
Definite must read, and another new series I cant wait to read more of.
– YA lit lovers
Ethereal is a very well written story that captured our attention very early on and kept us quickly thumbing through the pages up until the very end. Addison Moore has the ability to create this complex, amazing backdrop in her stories that deposits a reader right into her fantasy world using just minimal, yet extremely descriptive words. – The Book Hookup
Solid Success for Ethereal – Kids Ebook Bestsellers
Sixteen year-old, Skyla Messenger is a dead girl walking.
When her newly remarried mother moves the family to Paragon Island, to a house that is rumored to be haunted, Skyla finds refuge in Logan Oliver, a boy who shares her unique ability to read minds.
Skyla discovers Logan holds the answers to the questions she’s been looking for, but Logan’s reluctance to give her the knowledge she desires leaves her believing Logan has a few secrets of his own.
Skyla’s bloodlines may just be connected to the most powerful angelic beings that roam the earth, and the more she knows, the more danger she seems to be in.
Suddenly an entire faction of earthbound angels wants her dead, at least she still has Logan, or does she?
Review by the Bookworm
4 out of 5 stars.
I've read several books lately on the Nephilim, but this one doesn't, well as of yet, go into a bunch of drivel, instead it focus's on the main character Skyla and the way she comes to find out she is an angel. My only problem thus far was her lack of ANYTHING when she finds out. She isn't thrilled, and she isn't dismayed. It's more like, "Oh, well isn't that nice," which I find a bit strange, and a bit refreshing.
I don't like book molds and these days they are all on one formula. While this book doesn't exactly break the formula and present you with something totally new, it does give you a awesome look into a normal teen that finds out she's anything but.
Look into it and give me your thoughts on it.
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Review of Vampire Manifesto by Rashaad Bell
Overview by B&N
The hardest thing most kids my age have to deal with is graduating high school. I wish my life was that tranquil. There is a price on my head for three point five million dollars and my every move is being shadowed by a collection of individuals calling themselves the Marauders. The only thing standing between them and me is a Vampire who takes offense to Immortals making power moves in his city without asking his permission first. Apparently I am destined to open one of the Boxes of Pandora and supernatural forces are converging on my position to either use me, because they want the contents for themselves or kill me, so the Box stays sealed forever. Vampires. Mutants. Werewolves. This is my life now. My name is Madison Amber Rose and this is the story of how I died.Review by the Bookworm
Characters are well developed, the book was a breath of fresh air.....until page 438. Things there started to get hairy. And I don't mean the werewolves. I mean the whole stinking book. It went so far off track with subtle cracks to Twilight, puppy killing, cursing, I just stopped reading. The whole Time Thread thing was confusing.
My honest opinion. The writer is a genius that obviously thinks far beyond what my brain can comprehend, and looses touch with what his readers are willing to accept.
Don't even bother with Vampire Manifesto. It's a literal drag.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Review of The Vampire Castle by Malla Duncan
Review by the Bookworm
This book, when I picked it out said it was from 8 to 12 years old, and I nearly didn't get it. Then I thought, well, Harry Potter an dthe Sorcerer's Stone was for the same age division and look at it now. This book is exactly the same! It is another twist on the story, only this isn't a wizard, there are no spells being cast, but there is mystery and a young 11 year old girl that has found out that she not only has a lot to live up to, but alot of questions for a mysterious grandfather.
At this moment, the heroine's name is slipping my mind. I've been under the weather as of late, so pay me no mind. But this is definately a book you could pick up and enjoy reading without any problems. Just don't read it to your 8 year old.....there are some scenes that made me question if such a young child could read it without being frightened. It frightened me, otherwise, it's great!
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