Wishlist Wednesday #8

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper Blog. Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

Title: Toxic

Author: Jus Accardo

Release Date: September 11, 2012

Series Number: 2

Goodreads Summary:

When a Six saved Kale’s life the night of Sumrun, she warned there would be consequences. A trade-off. Something taken for the life they gained. But Dez never imagined she’d lose the one thing she’d give anything to keep… And as if it’s not enough Dez finds her immunity to Kale fading, the Six brought in to help Kale learn to control his killer touch starts drooling on him the moment they meet. Worse than that? Jade can touch Kale. But bimbo Barbie is the least of Dez's problems. 

After Dez and Kale got away at Sumrun, her father lost not only his most powerful weapon but an important piece of the Supremacy project. Forced by Denazen to remedy the situation, he poisons Dez and offers her a choice—surrender to Denazen for the cure…or die. Determined to find a solution that doesn’t involve being bagged and tagged—or losing someone she loves—Dez keeps the poison a secret. But when a rash of Denazen attacks hit a little too close to home, Dez is convinced there’s a traitor among them. Jade. 

Sacrifices, broken promises, and secrets. Dez will have to lay it all on the line if there’s any hope of proving Jade’s guilt before they all end up Residents of Denazen. Or worse, dead...

My Thoughts:

I have loved the Denazen series since book 1 and I can't wait for book 2. I have had it pre-ordered for a while. Kale is probably one of my favorite guys ever! I hope we get to meet some awesome new characters!

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

Goodreads Summary:

The second thrilling installment in Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy spinoff series

Tough, brainy alchemist Sydney Sage and doe-eyed Moroi princess Jill Dragomir are in hiding at a human boarding school in the sunny, glamorous world of Palm Springs, California. The students--children of the wealthy and powerful--carry on with their lives in blissful ignorance, while Sydney, Jill, Eddie, and Adrian must do everything in their power to keep their secret safe. But with forbidden romances, unexpected spirit bonds, and the threat of Strigoi moving ever closer, hiding the truth is harder than anyone thought.

Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Richelle Mead's breathtaking Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive. In this second book, the drama is hotter, the romances are steamier, and the stakes are even higher.

My Review:
I was lucky enough to win an ARC of this book. I read it a few weeks ago and it was more they I expected!! I have grown to like Sydney more then I thought I would. She is a very likeable person. There were some points where I was like Sydney come on! He likes you!!! But, she has lived a sheltered life with they Alchemists. The book picks up pretty quickly after the first book ends. She is still worried about her weight and eats right most of the time. She is still very concerned about her work and wants to do things right to make her family see how good she is at what she does. I like that she stays who she is and doesn't change as much. Some of her views seem to be changing and she doesn't agree with everything her fellow Alchemists do. I hope this continues in later books!

Oh Adrian...I think I like him more then Dimitri which I never expected! He has grown into a pretty awesome guy. He's actually going to school and is good at art! The bond between him and Jill was funny at times in this book. I don't want to spoil it but, it was really funny when certain feelings would come through. He is fiercely loyal to his friends and willing to protect them. He goes to a self defense class with Sydney, which she needed trust me!

There are a lot of twists and turns in this book. Sydney even gets a boyfriend! We get to learn some very interesting things about people I never expected! What I thought was going to happen was so far off. The Golden Lily was an awesome read and I recommend it to everyone! Even if you haven't read Vampire Academy. Can't wait for the next one!

Wishlist Wednesday #7

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper Blog. Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

Title: Lies Beneath
Author: Anne Greenwood Brown
Release Date: June 12, 2012


Goodreads Summary:
Calder White lives in the cold, clear waters of Lake Superior, the only brother in a family of murderous mermaids. To survive, Calder and his sisters prey on humans, killing them to absorb their energy. But this summer the underwater clan targets Jason Hancock out of pure revenge. They blame Hancock for their mother's death and have been waiting a long time for him to return to his family's homestead on the lake. Hancock has a fear of water, so to lure him in, Calder sets out to seduce Hancock's daughter, Lily. Easy enough—especially as Calder has lots of practice using his irresistable good looks and charm on ususpecting girls. Only this time Calder screws everything up: he falls for Lily—just as Lily starts to suspect that there's more to the monsters-in-the-lake legends than she ever imagined. And just as his sisters are losing patience with him.


My Thoughts:
I am on a mermaid kick. I blame M. Leighton for this. The underwater world is so fascinating and I am just plain intrigued. Maybe it's because I was on the swim team in high school and love the water haha. The cover is also very nice. So I am anxiously awaiting this one! Enjoy the book trailer! Looks awesome!

ReVamped by Ada Adams

Goodreads Summary:
A simple mission turned deadly.

Nineteen-year-old vampire Dawn has led a sheltered life within the confines of her father’s presidential headquarters. Upon being sent on a mission to revamp four goofy misfits into guardians of a peaceful little town of Angel Creek, Dawn believes that all her dreams have finally come true. What starts off as a simple task, turns into something unexpected, changing Dawn’s life forever and leading the action-loving, thrill-seeking vampire teen on a path of mystery, danger and intrigue.

When a human girl is kidnapped by a group of rogue vamps, Dawn discovers that there is more going on in Angel Creek than meets the eye. And it all connects to Ethan, the cute newcomer who seems too perfect to be true, Sebastian, the mysterious vampire with a turbulent past, and even Dawn herself. Dawn must not only succeed in revamping the troubled recruits, but must also prevent the vampire race from being overtaken by a malevolent villain who has a strange and obsessive fascination with her. As threat escalates, romance blooms, and ghosts from her past begin to surface, Dawn is sure of only one thing: her life will never be the same.

My Review:
This was a completely different kind of vampire book then I thought it would be. Most of the books I have read about vampires they are creepy and mysterious and drink only human or animal blood. I thought that a lot of the ideas in this book were very modern like Transylvania Shore and blood pop! Because come on in this day and age that would defiantly happen! The book also ties in some really cool things that I never saw coming! I don't want to The story was really inventive too. Dawn gets to live her dream by training a group of miss-fit vampires and truly prove how much she has trained and grown.

I really liked Dawn. I always like it when a girl can kick some serious butt! Dawn is not someone I would want to make mad or run into in a dark alley. She takes her work seriously and would do anything for her loved ones and friends. I think that is a very important characteristic for the female lead. Sebastian...I am kind of rooting for him! He seems like a very interesting character and it should be interesting to see where things go. Especially with how the book started.

It will be interesting to see what happens with this series. Especially with Aurora!

50 Follower Giveaway for the OLDER readers!

50 Follower Giveaway for the Older Readers!!!

Oh wait there is MORE!!! For the OLDER readers! Yes that's right. I also have a SIGNED copy of Scandalous!! Eeep!! This is an adult book written under H.M. Wards pen name Ella Steele. I am putting an 18 AND UP rule on this giveaway since it is an adult book and contains adult content with sexual situations. Please be honest about your age when entering this giveaway! I am using the honor system here. And yes the cover is absolutely gorgeous! Giveaway ends on 6-25-12!

Giveaway Rules: 

1. U.S. Only

2. Must be 18 or older (please be honest)

3. I am not responsible for items lost in the mail.

4. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to get back to me or a new winner will be picked.
5. Giveaway ends 6-19-12

Goodreads Summary:

Millionaire Jack Gray earned his fortune creating erotic art for a discerning clientele. He doesn’t use a brush to depict these hauntingly beautiful portraits—he uses bare skin. A sterling reputation is the only thing standing between Jack and poverty as he skirts the thin line between fine art and cheap sensationalism. To ensure that his character remains beyond reproach, an assistant observes his sessions.

While interviewing for a new assistant, Jack hears her voice—Abby Tyndale—the girl who got away. The last time Jack saw her was over a decade ago. After years of romantic tension she had nearly kissed him, but then disappeared without a trace. He hasn’t seen her since. Until now. When he learns that his lost love joined the clergy after she fled to West Texas, his heart sinks. She’s forbidden, forever set apart by her vows.

Jack’s life quickly spins out of control as Abby grows closer to him, and worsens when his client list is stolen. The financial blow alone is damning, but it’s the scandal brewing beneath the surface that he fears the most. Jack and Abby’s livelihoods rely on their reputations. A single scandal will destroy them both. While fearing a contrived scandal, they have courted a very real one as their romance reignites.

This erotic romance is an addictive tease that will leave you breathless and begging for more.

I really enjoyed this book. I am an older reader and enjoy a good romance every now and then. I mean, which lady doesn't?!

See my review here: Scandalous Review

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50 Follower Giveaway!!!

Hello everyone! I have reached 50 followers and luckly have received some awesome prizes to giveaway!   You may know that I am a huge fan of H.M. Ward and she was nice enough to give me some signed books and swag to giveaway on my blog. This is my first giveaway so please be aware of this! I have a signed copy of Valefar Vol #1 and Stone Prison! I also have some swag that will be thrown in there as well! One winner will win both books and some signed book plates for your other H.M. Ward books! YAY! I just want to say thank you to H.M. Ward for being totally awesome and you guys for entering! Blogging is something that I really enjoy and I have won some great books through blogger giveaways. So thanks for supporting me and my hobby!!!

 Here are some rules about the giveaway:
1. U.S. ONLY
2. Must be 13 or older to enter.
3. I am not responsible for items lost in the mail.
4. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply before a new winner is picked!
5. Giveaway ends 6-19-12

Here are the summaries of both books:

Goodreads Summary:

It's 369 days before Ivy loses her soul to a demon kiss. And, Collin Smith, the most powerful Valefar this side of Hell, wants his soul back. He thinks he'll get it too, until a bargain with a powerful demon proves to be more costly than he hoped. As his world shifts, Collin tries to protect Ivy, but he knows he can't be with her. Torn between his affection for the girl and his loyalty, Collin is forced to be the evil creature he tries so hard to deny - a Valefar.

The VALEFAR volumes are meant to read in one sitting, and generally takes about an hour. VALEFAR Vol. 1 is a YA Paranormal Romance and has 12,500 words (84 pages).

VALEFAR VOL 2 will be released April 1, 2012. These novellas are part of the DEMON KISSED series or can be read as stand-alones.

Goodreads Summary:

Bestselling author of the DEMON KISSED series presents TWISTED TALES. 

The Stone Prison is a macabre tale told in the spirit of Grimm. An evil enchantress, a stone tower, and a girl whose fate hangs in the balance as the clock approaches midnight make for a bone-chilling fairy tale.

Link to my review: Stone Prison Review

I personally really enjoyed both of these books! Both books are the fist books of the series and I would recommend them! Especially if you are fans of the Demon Kissed series. 

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Wishlist Wednesday #6

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper Blog. Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

Title: Bane (Vampire Apocalypse #1)
Author: H.M. Ward
Release Date: June 15, 2012
Series Number: 1


Goodreads Summary:

The world as we know it is gone. The ice caps have melted and shifted south, devastating the northern territories and eradicating major cities such as New York and London, which are now under water and frozen.

Humans died off during an epidemic prior to the ice disaster, and many more died during the floods at the start of this new ice age. These events have forced vampires out of hiding. In order to ensure that their food source wouldn't completely die off, the vampires have sequestered the remaining humans into farms and taken control of all that remains of civilization. Over time, the humans breeding on these farms became anemic. Their blood no longer sustains the master race.

But not all of the humans were captured and sent to the farms. Some of the humans evaded the hunters, hiding in safe houses across the frozen tundra. As decades passed, the free humans disappeared, died, or were captured, until all that remains is one.

Kahli is the last wild human. BANE is her story.

My Thoughts:
I don't know if you know this. I LOVE VAMPIRE BOOKS. It doesn't matter what kind or what genre really. Also I'm a nurse so anything that has to do with epidemic's I will read. And when you put them all together into a vampire apocalypse well....that's like the perfect storm. I am a huge fan of H.M. Ward so I pretty much will read everything she writes! I loved the Demon Kissed series, Scandalous, and Assassin (Demon Kissed 6). I will be getting this book when it's released and am counting down the days!

Assassin: Fall of the Golden Valefar by H.M. Ward

Goodreads Summary:

There is neither pure goodness nor pure evil in your heart—you are what you choose to be.

Those are the words Ivy spoke to him three years ago when she sent Eric to the surface. But she had no way to know that every day the curse would twist his mind further, making Eric more depraved and more desperate to stop the monster he is becoming. Eric puts a lethal plan into action. Once started, it cannot be stopped. The plan will result in his ultimately finding peace—and destruction.
However, Natalia has other plans. She's spent three years getting close to Eric and doesn't plan on letting him slip between her fingers. But when she finds the opportunity to destroy him, she hesitates--seeing the spark of goodness he still possesses.

My Review:

From what the author put on Facebook I knew this book would be more adult then the first 5 Demon Kissed books. All I have to say about that is....YES! AWESOME! I knew there was a lot about Eric that we didn't know. This book gave me way more incite into why he is how he is and how he deals with it. I loved that. He always made me curious in the other books. I'm glad we finally got to know more about him. We also got to see some of Ivy and Collin which was nice. I really enjoyed their story and was glad to see them make an appearance.

I think his relationship with Natalia was perfect for him. She wasn't afraid of him and talked back! She didn't take any crap from him. It's about time someone did that. She was kind of ice to his fire in a way. She distracted him at times from his pain. She has a secret though...and I have to say that it wasn't what I thought it was. 

I think this is the first book to a great installment to this series. The ending left me craving more of the story and I can't wait to see what happens next!

Original Sin (Personal Demons #2) by Lisa Desrochers

Goodreads Summary:

Luc Cain was born and raised in Hell, but he isn’t feeling as demonic as usual lately—thanks to Frannie Cavanaugh and the unique power she never realized she had. But you can’t desert Hell without consequences, and suddenly Frannie and Luc find themselves targeted by the same demons who used to be Luc’s allies.


Left with few options, Frannie and Luc accept the protection of Heaven and one of its most powerful angels, Gabe. Unfortunately, Luc isn’t the only one affected by Frannie, and it isn’t long before Gabe realizes that being around her is too…tempting. Rather than risk losing his wings, he leaves Frannie and Luc under the protection of her recently-acquired guardian angel.


Which would be fine, but Gabe is barely out the door before an assortment of demons appears—and they’re not leaving without dragging Luc back to Hell with them. Hell won’t give up and Heaven won’t give in. Frannie’s guardian exercises all the power he has to keep them away, but the demons are willing to hurt anyone close to Frannie in order to get what they want. It will take everything she has and then some to stay out of Hell’s grasp.


And not everyone will get out of it alive.


If you haven't read the series yet this review may contain spoilers for you. FYI.


My Review:
This book had a different feel then the first one. I felt great that she was with Luc. I totally love him! Gabe isn't around as much in this book either. Which I am also ok with. I liked Gabe just fine. I just didn't like how whenever things got hard with her and Luc she would run to Gabe and make out with him. The new guardian angel was a very interesting twist. I'm up in the air about this particular person, we will have to see what happens in Last Rite and based on what when down at the end of Original Sin in should be great! This book is also way more steamy in the romance department then the first one. I think that's why I liked it more because it wasn't the typical safe romance in a lot of books. 


Like I said early. I am totally in Luc cheering section. I want him to be happy and with Frannie. I'm not sure what will happen with them at this point but, I have high hopes for Last Rite. I think they would be very good for each other. If her Sway was powerful enough to turn him human then I'd say the love their is strong.  Fingers crossed!


I will be reading Last Rite as soon as I can get my hands on it :) This has turned out to be on of my favorite series this year! 

Wishlist Wednesday #5

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper Blog. Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

 Title: Rapture
Author: Lauren Kate
Release Date: June 12, 2012
Series Number: 4

Goodreads Summary:
The sky is dark with wings . . . .

Like sand in an hourglass, time is running out for Luce and Daniel. To stop Lucifer from erasing the past they must find the place where the angels fell to earth. Dark forces are after them, and Daniel doesn’t know if he can do this—live only to lose Luce again and again.

Yet together they will face an epic battle that will end with lifeless bodies . . . and angel dust. Great sacrifices are made. Hearts are destroyed. And suddenly Luce knows what must happen.

For she was meant to be with someone other than Daniel. The curse they’ve borne has always and only been about her—and the love she cast aside. The choice she makes now will be the only one that truly matters.

In the fight for Luce, who will win?

The astonishing conclusion to the FALLEN series. Heaven can’t wait any longer.

My Thoughts:
Fallen was the first book I ever read on my Kindle. I have a soft spot for this series and I'm sad that this is the final book in the series. Although I am excited to see how it ends. And I swear if Luce doesn't end up with Daniel I will throw a fit! I have wanted to see them together since book 1. I can't wait until June 12th!

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Personal Demons (Personal Demons #1) by Lisa Desrochers

Goodreads Summary:

Frannie Cavanaugh is a good Catholic girl with a bit of a wicked streak. She has spent years keeping everyone at a distance---even her closest friends---and it seems as if her senior year is going to be more of the same . . . until Luc Cain enrolls in her class. No one knows where he came from, but Frannie can’t seem to stay away from him. 


What she doesn’t know is that Luc is on a mission. He’s been sent from Hell itself to claim Frannie’s soul. It should be easy---all he has to do is get her to sin, and Luc is as tempting as they come. Frannie doesn’t stand a chance. But he has to work fast, because if the infernals are after her, the celestials can’t be far behind. And sure enough, it’s not long before the angel Gabriel shows up, willing to do anything to keep Luc from getting what he came for. It isn’t long before they find themselves fighting for more than just Frannie’s soul.


But if Luc fails, there will be Hell to pay . . . for all of them.


My Review:
I would first off like to say that I LOVED this book! I read it a while back before I had a blog. I then won a giveaway on Lisa Desrocher's blog of a signed copy of Original Sin and decided to refresh my memory by re-reading this Personal Demons. And I would have to say that I loved it even more. I picked up on stuff I missed the first time because I read it so fast. Frannie is way more of a kick butt female character then I thought. She is so set in her ways and that is awesome! I felt kind of bad for her when she was drawn to both men in her life. I kind of felt like they may have been using their powers to get her close to them in order to tag her. More so with Gabe. So yea, I am rooting for Luc all the way! There is something about a bad boy that is just....hot! And he plays that role very well. 


Frannie's abilities kind of caught me off guard. When I first understood what her abilities were I was like hmm...ok, how is it so special. But, as the story continues and you see the extent of how her abilities affect Luc and everyone around her (even the higher ups) I was like... that's huge!! I now see why both teams are so antsy to tag her!


I can't wait to see where this goes. A lot of stuff took place and some crazy stuff happened at the end and I can't wait to read Original Sin!! I hope that Frannie and Luc stay together personally and I hope the cover isn't insinuating that her and Gabe get together. I will loose it!

Happy Release day to Suffocate (The Breathless Novelette series) by S.R. Johannes

Goodreads Summary:

Suffocate is the first novelette in THE BREATHLESS series. It is a 15,000 word young adult thriller that combines the dystopic and science fiction genres.

For centuries, the world outside the Biome has been unlivable. Today, marks the first time anyone will attempt to leave the suffocating ecosphere. Eria is not worried because her scientist father has successfully tested the new Bio-Suit many times. It's a celebratory day until something goes horribly wrong. In the midst of tragedy, Eria uncovers a deep conspiracy that affects the very air she breathes. 

If those responsible find out what she knows, they won't stop hunting her until she takes her last breath.

The 2nd novelette in the series, CHOKE, is scheduled for Fall 2012. The 3rd, EXHALE, is scheduled for Winter 2013.

My Thoughts:

Sounds completely awesome!! It is available in ebook format only at Amazon and Barnes and Noble for only $0.99! I love novellas, they are short and quick fun reads. I will have my review up as soon as I get my hands on this one. Happy reading! 

Happy Release day to Assassin: Fall of the Golden Valefar by H.M. Ward

“There is neither pure goodness nor pure evil in your heart—you are what you choose to be."

Assassin is considered book 6 of the Demon Kissed series. It takes place where book 5 left off. If you haven't read this series yet you must! Assassin follows Eric as the main character and it is more adult then the rest of the series. Basically, Eric will encounter some hot lovein! I for one am very excited about this story. It will be interesting to see how spicy things get for Eric. I will be getting this book as soon as it goes up on Amazon. 

I have listed the covers of the first 5 books below: 

1. Demon Kissed

2. Cursed

3. Torn

4. Satan's Stone

5. The 13th Prophecy

I will also post the link to the author H.M. Ward's website. Where you can learn more about the series as well as links to purchase the books. Happy reading everyone!

H.M. Ward's website link

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

Just finished the ARC of The Golden Lily! Yes it was awesome! My review will be up closer to the release date of this book. Trust me it is worth the wait and you will love it!

Waiting on Wednesday #5

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper Blog.Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

Title: Madly and the Jackal 

Author: M. Leighton

Release Date: End of May!

Series Number: Book 3

Goodreads Summary:

 How deep does love run? Deeper than the ocean? Deeper than memory? Deeper than magic?


Following their plan to save Atlas, Madly and Jackson return the spirit of Wolfhardt to his prison beneath the sea. But even the best laid plans couldn’t account for the surprises they find. This time, Lore aren’t their only challenges. 


Madly is special in ways no one could have guessed and dark forces seek to control her. They want her power, but first they must weaken her. They need her beaten. Vulnerable. Near death. And alone. But that task isn’t an easy one with Jackson at her side. The strongest of their kind, the only way to separate Jackson from Madly is to destroy his love for her, to erase it from his mind. And his heart. 

Is it possible to steal Jackson’s love from Madly? Or is their love the only truly unbreakable thing?

My Thoughts:

I purchased Madly and Wolfhardt in about a day and a half. I absolutely loved it! I ordered it as a signed copy from the author and could not put it down! There isn't an exact release date but hopefully it will be out by the end of May! Eep! If you didn't know already this book series is about mermaids! There is love, heartache, supernatural creatures and more. Click HERE for a link to my review of Madly and Wolfhardt (Book 1&2). 

Daemon Invasion Kicks off today!

Daemon Invasion 2012 officially kicks off today!! YAY!! My team is Team Daemonation Girls! We are going to try to get as many points as possible throughout the Invasion. There is some serious swag on the line people! The button on the left side bar, the same as the picture above, is our team button! Grab it to support us! Check it out! Click HERE to be taken to the page that lists off all the tasks for the teams as well as the prizes!  

Obsidian is book 1 in the Lux series, Shadows is 0.5 a prequel to Obsidian. And Onyx is book 2 that comes out on August 14, 2012~! If you haven't read these books they are a must read!!! This was one of my favorite series of 2012. If you want to see my reviews The links are listed here. Check them out:

Shadows Review and Obsidian's Review

Endure (Need #4) by Carrie Jones

Goodreads Summary:
It’s all-out war (and no-holds-barred romance) in the climactic conclusion to Carrie Jones’s bestselling series.


Zara is at the center of an impending apocalypse. True, she’s successfully rescued Nick from Valhalla, but it simply isn’t enough. Evil pixies are ravaging Bedford, and they need much more than one great warrior; they need an army. Zara isn’t sure what her role is anymore. She’s not just fighting for her friends; she’s also a pixie queen. And to align her team of pixies with the humans she loves will be one of her greatest battles yet. Especially since she can’t even reconcile her growing feelings for her pixie king . . .


Unexpected turns, surprising revelations, and one utterly satisfying romantic finale make Endure a thrilling end to this series of bestsellers.


If you haven't read this series yet this review will probably have spoilers for you!


My Review:
I was sad to know that this was the last book in the series. However, I completely loved it! The story was an amazing conclusion to the Need series. The book starts with Zara and life post Valhalla and the Nick rescue. She is kind of heart broken throughout this book because Nick no longer feels the same about her because she is a Pixie. She is also conflicted because she is starting to realize her feelings for Astley. They are still at war with Frank's pixies, who are nasty by the way, and are trying to prevent the Apocalypse.


Zara and Astley are just cute together. I used to be a big Nick fan but, the last couple books I have switched teams and joined team Astley. He is such a caring loving person/pixie. I have no doubt he would be a great King. The poor guy still can't land but, I loved that about him! I was shocked during a couple altercations during this book. Particularly towards the end. I was like O_o. I was reading during my class because I had to know what was going to happen. My other favorite characters did their parts as well. Issie, Devyn, and Cassidy were all there. I really enjoyed these characters. They seemed to play a bigger role in this book. They were a very good support system for each other.


The war is coming in this book and not everyone will survive. If you haven't read these books yet you really should. The portrayal of pixies is awesome and by far my favorite. The ending was a perfect fit for the story.

Wishlist Wednesday #4

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper Blog.Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

Title: Sacrifice (The Descendants #2)

By: Mayandree Michel

Release Date: June 2012

Series Number: Book 2

Goodreads Summary: 

War has never been won and Love has never been saved without... Sacrifice.


As the new Empress of the Ischero Empire, Cordelia fights for the safety of her divine disciples, including Victor – the only powerless demigod, from the threat of Hades’Apolluon. While Cordelia awaits her anointment from Zeus, she finds solace in her growing relationship with Evan and believes that everything is falling into place, until the Apolluon increase their attacks on the Ischero and the mortals of Nickel City, and the elders object to the mission of searching for her parents, causing division in the empire. 
Just when Cordelia believes things can’t get any worse, Victor vanishes, bringing about a new threat to end her union with Evan for good, and the mortals begin to suspect that the Ischero are nothing like them at all. Due to the growing persecution from the residents of the town, Cordelia decides that relocating is the answer. 
In the new city, just as the members of the empire begin to find peace, familiar faces begin to emerge and true identities are revealed. In order to guarantee her empire's safety, Cordelia must decide between saving herself and making the ultimate sacrifice without any help from the gods.


My Thoughts:
Betrayal was the first book in this series and I loved it! Full of love, scandal, and awesome goddess power. I have been patiently waiting for this one for some time now and can't wait for it to come out! 

Drip Drop Teardrop (Drip Drop Teardrop #1) by Samantha Young

Goodreads Summary:

Avery hasn’t had it easy. 


When she was ten years old her parents died in a car crash. Now nine years later her Aunt Caroline is the only family member she has left. And Caroline is dying. 


So when Death comes knocking (quite literally) in the form of the damaged and dangerous, Brennus, Avery makes a deal with the reaper in order to save Caroline.


Brennus is an Ankou.


One of the many, once mortal men and women, who were given the choice to become an immortal in exchange for ferrying the dead over into their afterlife. 


Nine years ago Brennus took Avery’s parents and tried to take Avery, but she fought him and won. Amazed by her strength Brennus followed Avery and has watched over her. 


Now he knows Avery is the one to offer him freedom from his obligation to the dead. 


And he’ll stop at nothing to have her.


My Review:
This book tells quite a story in such a short amount of time. I give Avery a lot of credit doing what she is doing. Working full time to help support her aunt with cancer. She still makes time to go out with her friends even if she doesn't always enjoy it. I read some reviews that said Avery had issues and wasn't likable. I disagree. She has had a tough life and if she is crabby sometimes well so be it! We all are. She had a lot of pressure to deal with at such a young age. She manages to cram quite the story into a novella. There was kind of  a lot going on! 


The relationship between Avery and Brennus took a while to get going but, once it did. There is something to be said about natural attraction and bond between people. The only bad thing about this novella is that it was short!! I want more!!

Fragile by M. Leighton

Goodreads Summary:

Her heart, as delicate as glass. His love, as strong as steel. Can either survive life and death? 


Hardy Bradford is an eighteen year old football phenomenon who has the girl, the school, the town and the future in the palm of his hand. His life is all mapped out for him, right down to who he’ll marry and how he’ll become a professional football player. It doesn't seem to matter that Hardy would’ve chosen a much different life if it was up to him. But it's not. At least not until his Miracle comes along. 


The first time Hardy laid eyes on Miracle St. James, he didn’t know who she was, but he knew she was something different and that he’d never get her out of his head. And he didn’t. Now, months later, Hardy’s world is turned upside down when Miracle shows up in his class, stealing his heart and forever changing the course of his life. 


Miracle’s sick. Very sick. And Hardy might be losing the only thing in his life that has ever mattered. How much is too much to sacrifice for the one you love? For just a little more time? For just one more chance? Can Hardy be the hero Miracle needs? Or is it Hardy that needs saving?


My Review:
The song that came on Pandora while I am typing this is so perfect, Kiss the Rain by Yiruma on piano. It is perfect for this book haha. Just a coincidence I suppose but, worth noting. This book was probably one of the sweetest love stories I have ever read. It was from Hardy's point of view which was refreshing. I don't read very many books that are so sweet and romantic that are in a guys point of view. There were a few pages that were from Miracle's point of view as well. I read this book in about 6 hours, in mostly one sitting. I couldn't put it down. Hardy's life sounds like the typical football players. Dating the hot cheerleader with the seemingly "perfect family." He is troubled though and not as happy as he could be. That's when he meets Miracle. 


Their relationship is hard to explain. You must read this book to get the full extent of it. I can only describe it in words. It is sweet, beautiful, and full of love. The kind of love and sacrifice that we wish for every day. The kind of relationship that can change the course of your life completely, change your hopes and dreams. That is the best way to describe it I think without bursting into song. Could you risk everything for the one you love?


The ending is perfect. I couldn't have seen it going any differently at all. Hardy is the kind of man all women hope to find and the kind of son we want our sons to be. Pick up this book people. It left me in tears.