Valefar Vol. 2 (Demon Kissed) by H.M. Ward

Goodreads Summary:

The dangerous and beautiful Collin Smith just made the biggest mistake of his life, and there is no way to fix it. In his quest to restore his soul, he destroyed the only person he truly cared about, Ivy Taylor. Collin tries to deny his love for her, but his desire to protect Ivy drives him to do things Valefar shouldn't do. If Collin exposes his weakness—his affection for Ivy—he endangers them both and risks the wrath of Kreturus.

If you haven't read the series this review may contain spoilers!

My Review:

I love the fact that we get to see things from Collin’s point of view. It’s nice to know what’s going on inside his head vs. Ivy’s head. Valefar #2 kind of made me realize how deep Collin’s feelings for Ivy really were. During the books I felt like Collin was being mean to Ivy but, from his point of view it makes more sense! It’s like someone flicked on the light bulb! It’s the same for when Kreturus summoned him. That was crazy and I never knew how hard something like that would have been for Collin. I was always on Collin’s side and it is really nice to get to see things from his perspective. I will be getting volume 3! I also love these covers! Just throwing that out there as well!

Delirium (Delirium #1) by Lauren Oliver

Goodreads Summary:

Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the government demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy.

But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love.

Review may contain spoilers if you haven’t read the book yet! FYI! Click Read More at the bottom to see the full review :)

Untouched (Denazen #1.5) by Jus Accardo

Goodreads Summary:

Until he met Dez, Kale’s days were filled with violence and death. He was used as a weapon of destruction by the power hungry men of Denazen. He’s a Six. A person with an abnormal ability. Some people call them gifts, but not Kale. Kale’s touch means instant death.

But now there’s Dez, the girl he can touch, and they’re hunting down Sixes and warning them about Denazen. Kale is learning about the world outside captivity and trying to put his dark past behind him. But they underestimated how badly Denazen wanted him back.

When Dez sacrifices herself to save the new Six they’d rescued from falling into the corp’s hands, Kale is lost. Denazen has brought out its best to get the job done. Samsen, a nightmare from Kale’s past—the only person he’s ever truly feared—has come for them, and it soon becomes obvious he has his own twisted agenda.

Kale will need all his training to get Dez back and ensure they make it out, free—and alive. But will it be enough?

My Review:

 Dez and Kale are out looking for Sixes to warn them about  Denazen. It seems to go ok until they meet one Six. This novella is definitely not all unicorns and rainbows. There is some crazy stuff that takes place. It tests Kale to the fullest extent you could imagine. I felt so bad for him at one part specifically but, I won’t say what it is. Sorry, I want to try to be spoiler free!

Samsen is a truly terrible person. You will see why. I understand why Kale feared him so much. I felt bad that he had to go through that as a child with no way of stopping it. I feel like Kale is a good person despite what he thinks about himself.

The relationship between Kale and Dez is soooo cute! They are an awesome couple. I like that there was no crazy love triangles and that they just love each other. It’s nice and refreshing. I have no idea what book 2 Toxic will hold for them but, I hope they stay strong together.

I thought this book would tide me over until Toxic’s release in September. However, it did the opposite…I want Toxic NOW! Haha. It renewed my love for the series and I can’t wait to get my hands on Toxic! 

A Cupcake and a Latte is doing an amazing giveaway everyone!!

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Hey everyone A Cupcake and a Latte is giving away a SIGNED COPY of The Calling by Kelley Armstrong!! Kelley Armstrong is one of my favorite authors and has written one of my favorite series The Darkest Powers. The Calling is book 2 in the Darkness Rising series. It is a spin off of The Darkest Powers series. If you haven't read The Gathering (book 1 in Darkness Rising series) then I highly recommend that you do! I will post the Goodreads summary and book trailer below. 

Goodreads Summary:

Maya and her friends--all of whom have supernatural powers--have been kidnapped after fleeing from a forest fire they suspect was deliberately set, and after a terrifying helicopter crash they find themselves pursued by evildoers in the Vancouver Island wilderness.

Pure (Covenant #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Goodreads Summary:

There is need. And then there is Fate...

Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome--especially when Alexandria's "other half" is everywhere she goes. Seth's in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom--so not cool. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it has no effect on what Alex feels for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. Or what he will do--and sacrifice--for her.

When daimons infiltrate the Covenants and attack students, the gods send furies--lesser gods determined to eradicate any threat to the Covenants and to the gods, and that includes the Apollyon... and Alex. And if that and hordes of aether-sucking monsters didn't blow bad enough, a mysterious threat seems willing to do anything to neutralize Seth, even if that means forcing Alex into servitude... or killing her.

When the gods are involved, some decisions can never, ever be undone.

If you haven't read any of these books or have not read Pure yet, my review may contain spoliers!! FYI! 

My Review:

Wow. All I can say is WOW!!!! This book was absolutely amazing. Jennifer Armentrout succeeded in blowing me away yet again. This book was a great follow up to Half Blood. I really like Alex. She is an amazing female character. She grew even more in this book and had to deal with some tough stuff. She sticks up for herself and the half-bloods when it could get her in serious trouble. I was found myself laughing at times and crying at other times throughout Alex's roller coaster of a life.The Furies were also a very interesting twist! I won't say why, happy reading :)

I have something else to confess…..I am now team Seth. Yes, I know, crazy right? There are a lot of reasons that Aiden and Alex can’t be together. A lot of them have to do with society and the breed laws. I hope that those get changed. I felt so bad for all the half-bloods throughout Pure. They do not get treated well. And I loathe the Minister!!!! Ugh, such a dud. Enough said about the Minister. Back to Seth, I felt that he was really there for Alex, like he actually cared. I have grown fond of Seth .There "connection" proves to be very interesting.

I have a feeling there is more going on under the surface of Seth and I think huge changes are coming. I am also very curious to see what happens when Alex turns 18. Deity should be interesting!! I can’t wait for it! Especially since there is part of chapter 1 of Deity at the end of Pure!! Great job Jennifer Armentrout! Keep them coming!

Stone Prison (Twisted Tales #1) by H.M. Ward

Goodreads Summary:

This dark tale is like the fables of old, with a twist...

While other seventeen-year-old girls are dreaming of marrying the prince, Ella is hoping that she doesn't get caught. Ella is a thief, forced to live that way by the witch who slaughtered her father fifteen years ago. Since that gruesome night, Ella has been locked in a stone prison—kidnapped—with no chance of freedom. No one can escape from the witch. Ever. But this year, everything changes.

My Review:

I am a huge fan of fairy tales! This was a fairytale like no other I have ever read. The summary says it best. It is an old tale with a heck of a twist! 10,000 words and I couldn’t put it down. I don’t want to give too much away and it was such a short tale which makes it hard. She fit a very entertaining story into a short novella. I was like, oh Ella such a nice girl. Then I was like oh love it’s so cute! Then I was like holy crap O_o! Sorry that is the best way to summarize my feelings. That’s a lot of feelings for 10,000 words. I should not be surprised that I enjoyed this short story so much. Demon Kissed is one of my favorite series. I can’t wait to see what happens in later installments of the Twisted Tales books.

The 13th Prophecy (Demon Kissed #5) by H.M. Ward

Goodreads Summary:

The time has come for Ivy to face her dark fate. There are no other options—she must destroy Kreterus. Failure to destroy him will result in the annihilation of the world we know and Ivy being doomed to reside in the Underworld for eternity.

If you have not read this series my review may contain spoilers. Sorry!

Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades #2) by E.L. James

This is not a YA book it is for adults! Please do not read this review if you are not an adult!

Stuck in YA Books March Madness Box Giveaway!!

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Happy Release day to The 13th Prophecy by H.M. Ward!

Happy release day to The 13th Prophecy! This is one of my favorite series if you haven't read it yet I would highly recommend it!! Book list is also on here!

Amazon Summary:

The time has come for Ivy to face her dark fate. There are no other options—she must destroy Kreterus. Failure to destroy him will result in the annihilation of the world we know and Ivy being doomed to reside in the Underworld for eternity.

DEMON KISSED SERIES ORDER:

#1. Demon Kissed

#2. Cursed

#3. Torn

#4. Satan's Stone

#5. The 13th Prophecy

Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades #1) by E.L. James

THIS IS NOT A YA BOOK. JUST AN FYI THIS IS INTENDED FOR MATURE READERS.

Goodreads Summary:

When literature student Anastasia Steele is drafted to interview the successful young entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, she finds him attractive, enigmatic and intimidating. Convinced their meeting went badly, she tries to put Grey out of her mind - until he happens to turn up at the out-of-town hardware store where she works part-time.

The unworldly, innocent Ana is shocked to realize she wants this man, and when he warns her to keep her distance it only makes her more desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her - 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 adoptive family – Grey is man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a passionate, physical and daring affair, Ana learns more about her own dark desires, as well as the Christian Grey hidden away from public scrutiny.

Can their relationship transcend physical passion? Will Ana find it in herself to submit to the self-indulgent Master? And if she does, will she still love what she finds?

Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.

Shadows (Lux 0.5) by Jennifer Armentrout

Goodreads Summary:

The last thing Dawson Black expected was Bethany Williams. As a Luxen, an alien life form on Earth, human girls are…well, fun. But since the Luxen have to keep their true identities a secret, falling for one would be insane. Dangerous. Tempting. Undeniable.

Bethany can’t deny the immediate connection between her and Dawson. And even though boys aren’t a complication she wants, she can’t stay away from him. Still, whenever they lock eyes, she’s drawn in. Captivated. Lured. Loved.

Dawson is keeping a secret that will change her existence...and put her life in jeopardy. But even he can’t stop risking everything for one human girl. Or from a fate that is as unavoidable as love itself.

If you haven't read Obsidian or don't know this story my review may contain spoilers!

Gravity (Book #1) by M. Leighton

Goodreads Summary:

Holy men have foretold their birth for thousands of years. Supernatural creatures have awaited it for thousands more. Now, in the presence of an eclipse, three souls mature for a single purpose—to fight. They must fight for their lives, for their freedom and for the liberation of everyone possessed of a second nature.

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Peyton Giles’s world is turned upside down when she learns that everyone in her life and in her school is much more than they appear, she most of all. Peyton is the one person in all of time and history powerful enough to bring peace to the darkness and to the light. Not knowing that her powers could kill her, however, Peyton nearly loses her life only to have her brother’s best friend save it. Drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, Trace is the one person that she literally can’t live without. Her soul is tethered to her world through her connection to him. Without it, she will die.

For the most part, Trace Kramer has always steered clear of his best friend’s sister. Until now. He never would’ve expected that Peyton would hold his life and his future in her hands the way she’s always held his heart. But she does.

Peyton and Trace soon learn that love and fate aren’t easier than duty and destiny, at least not when you’re being hunted. Together, they are more powerful than any other creature on the planet—and more valuable—but apart, neither can survive to fight for freedom, for the only life they’ve ever known and for the lives of everyone they’ve ever met.

Their need for one another is undeniable. Their love for one another is irresistible. But can it endure all that they must suffer?

Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood #5) by J.R. Ward

Goodreads Summary:
In Caldwell, New York, war rages between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Now the cold heart of a cunning predator will be warmed against its will...

Ruthless and brilliant, Vishous, son of the Bloodletter, possesses a destructive curse and a frightening ability to see the future. As a pretrans growing up in his father's war camp he was tormented and abused. As a member of the Brotherhood, he has no interest in love or emotion, only the battle with the Lessening Society. But when a mortal injury puts him in the care of human surgeon, Dr. Jane Whitcomb compels him to reveal his inner pain and taste true pleasure for the first time-until a destiny he didn't choose takes him into a future that cannot include her...

This is not a YA book and may not be appropriate for young readers. Just an FYI.

Dead to You by Lisa McMann

Goodreads Summary:

Ethan was abducted from his front yard when he was just seven years old. Now, at sixteen, he has returned to his family. It's a miracle... at first. Then the tensions start to build. His reintroduction to his old life isn't going smoothly, and his family is tearing apart all over again. If only Ethan could remember something, anything, about his life before, he'd be able to put the pieces back together. But there's something that's keeping his memory blocked. Something unspeakable…

May be spoliery if you haven't read it sorry!

Anew (The Archers of Avalon, #1) read ebook Anew (The Archers of Avalon #1) by Chelsea Fine

Goodreads Summary:
Two years ago, Scarlet awoke in the forest alone, afraid, and unable to remember anything. Lost and confused, her life was a mystery...until she met a boy with a familiar voice.
Gabriel Archer has a voice from her past, and Scarlet's determined to remember why. She immerses herself in his life only to discover he has a brother he's kept hidden from her: Tristan Archer.
Upon meeting Tristan, Scarlet's world becomes even more muddled. While she's instinctively drawn to Gabriel, she's impossibly drawn to Tristan--and confused out of her mind. As she tries to piece together her history Scarlet realizes her past...might just be the death of her.

Review may contain slight spoilers!

Happy Release day to Dead to You by Lisa McMann!!!!

I have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting for this book. I love Lisa McMann's books! Can't wait to get through this one!


Goodreads Summary: 

Ethan was abducted from his front yard when he was just seven years old. Now, at sixteen, he has returned to his family. It's a miracle... at first. Then the tensions start to build. His reintroduction to his old life isn't going smoothly, and his family is tearing apart all over again. If only Ethan could remember something, anything, about his life before, he'd be able to put the pieces back together. But there's something that's keeping his memory blocked. Something unspeakable...

Darkest Powers Bonus Pack by Kelley Armstrong

Amazon Summary:

Contains three companion stories to the #1 NYT bestselling Darkest Powers trilogy.

Dangerous (prequel to The Summoning) The story of how Derek and Simon came to Lyle House, told from Derek’s point-of-view

Divided (set between The Summoning and The Awakening) Derek and Simon’s adventures while separated from Chloe and Rae in the factory. Also told from Derek’s point of view.

Disenchanted (overlaps part of The Awakening) Simon and Tori continue their journey after Chloe and Derek are left at the truck stop. Told from Tori’s point of view.

Please note: these are stories, not novels. Combined, they equal half the length of a Darkest Powers novel.

My Review:

I was so excited to see this bonus pack out. I loved The Darkest Powers series! It was the second YA series I read and I instantly fell in love with it. I really enjoyed Chloe. She was an awesome character.  I was so sad when the trilogy ended . I have enjoyed the Darkness Rising series so far and am looking forward to The Calling. I was excited to hear that the Darkest Powers series may not be done that the author just needed a break from the characters. 

The bonus pack helped set up a lot of important parts of the book. I really liked learning a bit more about how Derek and Simon ended up at Lyle house. It was nice to hear some of the story from Derek’s point of view. .He  was kind of hard to get a read on in the series and it was nice to hear his perspective on things. It was also nice to hear a little from Tori’s point of view. It just helped to better understand the characters.

 I hope we hear more about them in the future and get to enjoy stories with these characters and the bonus pack was really nice to break up the wait time. 

Incarnate (Newsoul #1) by Jodi Meadows

Goodreads Review:

New soul

Ana is new. For thousands of years in Range, a million souls have been reincarnated over and over, keeping their memories and experiences from previous lifetimes. When Ana was born, another soul vanished, and no one knows why.

No soul

Even Ana's own mother thinks she's a nosoul, an omen of worse things to come, and has kept her away from society. To escape her seclusion and learn whether she'll be reincarnated, Ana travels to the city of Heart, but its citizens are afraid of what her presence means. When dragons and sylph attack the city, is Ana to blame?

Heart

Sam believes Ana's new soul is good and worthwhile. When he stands up for her, their relationship blooms. But can he love someone who may live only once, and will Ana's enemies--human and creature alike--let them be together? Ana needs to uncover the mistake that gave her someone else's life, but will her quest threaten the peace of Heart and destroy the promise of reincarnation for all?

Jodi Meadows expertly weaves soul-deep romance, fantasy, and danger into an extraordinary tale of new life.


Review may contain spoilers for those who haven't read the book! I try to keep my reviews spoiler free but, sometimes it is hard!

Happy Release Day to Incarnate (Newsoul #1) by Jodi Meadows!!!

I have been waiting patiently to get my hands on this book! I purchased it and will start reading it today! I can't wait. This book has been hyped up pretty good so I hope its as good as it sounds. My review will follow shortly I'm sure :)


Goodreads Summary: 

NEWSOUL

Ana is new. For thousands of years in Range, a million souls have been reincarnated over and over, keeping their memories and experiences from previous lifetimes. When Ana was born, another soul vanished, and no one knows why.

NOSOUL

Even Ana’s own mother thinks she’s a nosoul, an omen of worse things to come, and has kept her away from society. To escape her seclusion and learn whether she’ll be reincarnated, Ana travels to the city of Heart, but its citizens are suspicious and afraid of what her presence means. When dragons and sylph attack the city, is Ana to blame?

HEART

Sam believes Ana’s new soul is good and worthwhile. When he stands up for her, their relationship blooms. But can he love someone who may live only once, and will Ana’s enemies—human and creature alike—let them be together? Ana needs to uncover the mistake that gave her someone else’s life, but will her quest threaten the peace of Heart and destroy the promise of reincarnation for all?

Jodi Meadows expertly weaves soul-deep romance, fantasy, and danger into an extraordinary tale of new life.