Title: Something Wicked
Author: Michelle Rowen
Date Read: January 2011
Number of Pages: 368
Why did you read it: It was a sequel to a book I liked
What was it about: Living in Eden isn’t exactly heaven on earth…
Darrak, the demon inside Eden Riley, is able to take physical shape during the day. And Eden wouldn’t mind getting her hands on him-if it wasn’t a threat to her immortal soul. But while trying to rid themselves of the curse that binds them, they could get the distance they need..or each have their own private hell to pay.
How did you feel after reading it: Happy and Sad at the same time. It was a great book but the next one isn’t coming out until next year. The first book was a lot of Eden freaking out every other day but this book was much better because it was developing Darrak more. The author seems to enjoy building a character up and drawing you in and then killing the character up. I can only hope that habit will stop and perhaps we will see Theo again sometime. I had a hard time finishing this book but I think it was more because it was so good that i didn't want it to end and less about the book being bad. I am definately looking forward to the next book coming out in December of 2011.
Questions/Comments: Paranormal Romance
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Devil's Due
Title: Devil’s Due
Author: Arliss Adams
Date Read: January 2011
Number of Pages: 216
Why did you read it: Was a sequel to a book I read yesterday.
What was it about: Jen Connor has withstood violent rape, a near-fatal illness, the loss of a husband, and the smashing of her dreams. But that was only the beginning. Unappeased, fate has dealt her a new set of challenges. As she rises from the ashes to achieve renown in the theatrical world, she must face what awaits her in Los Angeles: powerful, vindictive former in-laws who are deteremined to fight for custody of Jen’s young son at all costs. What she doesn’t know is that an ancient enemy will surface, firing her desire for retribution. She has an arsenal of formidable friends-a Russian ballet instructor with shadowy contacts, an acid-tongued critic, a new man in her life, and a long-lost sister. Together they stand against Jen’s adversaries, but will they be enough? (From Amazon Product Description)
How did you feel after reading it: Satisfied that Jen finally got her revenge and happy ending. I was both dreading and looking forward to reading this book after finishing the first. The first one had left me feeling so connected the Jen. The second book was less about Jen, it instead followed her sister Judy and what happened to the people who hurt Jen in the past. This made it not as heart wrenching as the first one was but it was still very good. As I said earlier it was satisfying to see Jen get her happy ending. Arliss Adams did not disappoint in this sequel and I will recommend both books to my friends and family.
Questions/Comments: Fiction
Author: Arliss Adams
Date Read: January 2011
Number of Pages: 216
Why did you read it: Was a sequel to a book I read yesterday.
What was it about: Jen Connor has withstood violent rape, a near-fatal illness, the loss of a husband, and the smashing of her dreams. But that was only the beginning. Unappeased, fate has dealt her a new set of challenges. As she rises from the ashes to achieve renown in the theatrical world, she must face what awaits her in Los Angeles: powerful, vindictive former in-laws who are deteremined to fight for custody of Jen’s young son at all costs. What she doesn’t know is that an ancient enemy will surface, firing her desire for retribution. She has an arsenal of formidable friends-a Russian ballet instructor with shadowy contacts, an acid-tongued critic, a new man in her life, and a long-lost sister. Together they stand against Jen’s adversaries, but will they be enough? (From Amazon Product Description)
How did you feel after reading it: Satisfied that Jen finally got her revenge and happy ending. I was both dreading and looking forward to reading this book after finishing the first. The first one had left me feeling so connected the Jen. The second book was less about Jen, it instead followed her sister Judy and what happened to the people who hurt Jen in the past. This made it not as heart wrenching as the first one was but it was still very good. As I said earlier it was satisfying to see Jen get her happy ending. Arliss Adams did not disappoint in this sequel and I will recommend both books to my friends and family.
Questions/Comments: Fiction
Friday, January 21, 2011
Devil's Dance
Title: Devil’s Dance
Author: Arliss Adams
Date Read: January 2011
Number of Pages: 229
Why did you read it: I got it as an early reviewers copy
What was it about: Jeanette Connor’s struggle to reclaim her life carries to California-a land of opportunity-and looming nightmares. It’s winter in Chicago, 1955 and Jeanette Connor is on the brink of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A contract with the New York City Ballet. But her mother has other ideas for the 16-year-old prodigy and a tragic die is cast. Thrown into deep depression by her mother’s actions, the teenager shifts her trust to the wrong people. This earns her a kidnapping and a violent turn as a teenage prostitute, ending when she is left for dead in a snow-covered vacant lot. Rescued in time by a twist of fate, she must now put her broken body and shattered emotions back together. (from Amazon Product Description)
How did you feel after reading it: This book was hard for me to read but got really good in the end and am interested in the second one. The first 50 pages of the book showed Jenny to have such a horrible turn in life I wasn't sure It was the kind of book I wanted to read. But I pushed through and then about 50 pages from the end I didn't feel I could read anymore because so many things had happened for poor Jenny I was afraid that if I kept on reading more bad would happen to her. The author has an amazing ability to wrap you up in the story so you are smiling when Jenny is happy and crying when she is. I felt quite connected to the main character and shared her triumphs and heartbreaks all along the way. I both dread and look forward to the sequel for that exact reason and any author who can make me feel that way is a great author in my eyes.
Questions/Comments: Fiction
Author: Arliss Adams
Date Read: January 2011
Number of Pages: 229
Why did you read it: I got it as an early reviewers copy
What was it about: Jeanette Connor’s struggle to reclaim her life carries to California-a land of opportunity-and looming nightmares. It’s winter in Chicago, 1955 and Jeanette Connor is on the brink of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A contract with the New York City Ballet. But her mother has other ideas for the 16-year-old prodigy and a tragic die is cast. Thrown into deep depression by her mother’s actions, the teenager shifts her trust to the wrong people. This earns her a kidnapping and a violent turn as a teenage prostitute, ending when she is left for dead in a snow-covered vacant lot. Rescued in time by a twist of fate, she must now put her broken body and shattered emotions back together. (from Amazon Product Description)
How did you feel after reading it: This book was hard for me to read but got really good in the end and am interested in the second one. The first 50 pages of the book showed Jenny to have such a horrible turn in life I wasn't sure It was the kind of book I wanted to read. But I pushed through and then about 50 pages from the end I didn't feel I could read anymore because so many things had happened for poor Jenny I was afraid that if I kept on reading more bad would happen to her. The author has an amazing ability to wrap you up in the story so you are smiling when Jenny is happy and crying when she is. I felt quite connected to the main character and shared her triumphs and heartbreaks all along the way. I both dread and look forward to the sequel for that exact reason and any author who can make me feel that way is a great author in my eyes.
Questions/Comments: Fiction
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