Showing posts with label Wrap up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wrap up. Show all posts

Sunday, July 26, 2015

July 2015 Wrap Up



 Recurve  by Shannon Mayer  3 Stars

My cousin recommended it to me & I thought I would check it out.

This book was a solid 3 stars for me.

This was a good fast paced book. I did find myself lost a few times with the world building, but since its a first in a series I expect it will be fleshed out more in the next books. I'm really looking forward to the next book. 

Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis. 3 Stars


Another solid 3 stars. This was a cute contemporary romance. I can't wait for the rest of the series. I really wanted to know more about some of the side characters, but I think that will come in time with future books.

Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 2.5 Stars


I felt like I was missing things throughout this whole book. I'd checked to make sure it was the first in a series before I bought it even! And it was and it wasn't. This was the first book in a second trilogy in a trilogy of trilogies. And I'm pretty sure you're supposed to read a different series before starting the trilogy of trilogies. Yeah. So now I'm trying to hunt down the other books.


It was cute but annoying since I felt like I was missing things. By the time I hit the middle I just wanted the story to be over. 

House of the Rising Sun by Kristen Painter 4 Stars


I really liked this book. It took awhile for me to get into it, I had to switch from the audiobook to a physical copy, but once I did I only put it down to eat! I can't wait until I can put my hands on the next book! I really want to find out what happens next!

The characters are great & I love the world that is being built. I did feel there were some things that could have been explained better, but I'm hoping as I read it will work itself out.


The Witness by Nora Roberts 3 Stars

This was a reread, or relisten as its an audiobook. Though parts of it I still find unrealistic, but it was still enjoyable.

Aisling Grey: Guardian Series by Katie MacAlister Series Review Overall: 4 Stars


So I got sick for a few days & spent the time reading. I picked up the four books in this series because I felt like I was missing stuff in Love in the Time of Dragons.

Book 1: You Slay Me  4 Stars

Book 2: Fire Me Up   4 Stars

Book 3: Light My Fire   4 Stars

Book 4: Holy Smokes    4 Stars

This series was fun! They were light fun reads, which is what I needed at that point in time. I loved the talking dog, demon thing. 

4 Iron Druid Short Stories/Novellas by Kevin Hearne

Three Slices #7.5             5 Stars

Kabib Unbound #0.6       5 Stars

Test of Mettle #3.5           4 Stars

The Chapel Perilous #4.6        5 Stars

I have all but The Chapel Perilous as audiobooks. I love how Luke Daniels portrays the characters in this series. The Iron Druid series is a solid favorite & I have read all but Shattered, book #7, at LEAST twice. I tend to reread/listen to them right before the next book is released. They really hold up to multiple readings, mostly because you keep finding things that you forgot or oh! I know what that is foreshadowing! Its really cool! There is also a talking dog in this series, Oberon, LOVE HIM! 





Saturday, June 6, 2015

2015 Spring Wrap Up

So I went on a massive reading binge. Then became overwhelmed with how much I'd read & did NOT want to write about everything I'd read! So I'm going to do a quick update on what I've read since March.

March, April, & May 2015


3 Stars:

Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz

Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis

Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis

Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis

Dark Witch by Nora Roberts (reread)

On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

Double Play by Jill Shalvis

Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis

Shelter Me by Catherine Mann

Rescue Me by Catherine Mann

Four Stars:

Magic Gifts by Ilona Andrews

Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs

Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

Kraken King (Parts 1-8) by Meljean Brook

Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs

Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs

River Marked by Patricia Briggs

Still the One by Jill Shalvis

Black Hills by Nora Roberts (reread)

Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews

Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster (reread)

Five Stars:

Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews

Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews (reread)

Written in Red by Anne Bishop

Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop

Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop


Friday, March 6, 2015

February Wrap Up

Here’s all the books I finished in February:


Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews 4 stars
I read this as an audiobook. I love this series & recommend it to anyone who loves Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Magic Steals (Night Shift) by Ilona Andrews 4 stars
This is a novella about two side characters. All I have to say about it is: I want more!!

Lucky Charms (Night Shift) by Lisa Shearin 4 stars
This is the prequel novella to Lisa Shearin’s SPI series. Its a supernatural detective-ish series. The novella intrigued me I want to read the first book in the series.

The Job by Janet Evanovich 4 stars
This is the third book in the Fox & O’hare series. I’ve described this series as a combination of White Collar & Leverage. I love it & will keep reading them!

Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis 3 stars
Animal Magnetism book two.

Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis 3 stars
Animal Magnetism book three

Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis 3 stars
Animal Magnetism book one

Kiss Me If You Can by Carly Phillips 3 stars
Contemporary romance. I found it unrealistic, even the subplot. I thought it was ok.

Then Came You by Jill Shalvis 3 stars
Animal Magnetism book five
Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede 5 stars
This is the first book in the middle grade series, Enchanted Forest Chronicles. I found this book very engaging & a bit silly. Its about a princess who runs away to live with dragons.

Night Diver by Elizabeth Lowell 3 stars
I found this story to be pretty predictable. Now I say that after having read almost all of Elizabeth Lowell’s romantic suspense novels since I was in high school.