The Winner's Curse

The Winner's Curse
Net Galley
Farrar, Straus and Giroux 
for review
1st in a series
march 4

Kestrel loves to play and win at Bite and Sting. She is best friends with Jess and Ronan.  Ronan is attracted to her. She is the daughter of the General and a Valorian.

She is shopping with Jess in the market place. She bids the highest amount and buys a slave. Smith is not what he seems to be. By the winter's end , Kestrel needs to make up her mind about marriage or joining the military.

Kestrel starts to spend time with Smith/Arin . He is of a different race, and he is Halleni.  She can't seem to figure him out. They are both studying each other, and they both like to play Bite and Sting. There is an attraction, but he is her slave.

Things change on for both of them on the Midwinter's Ball. Many secrets come to light that night.

This book had action, romance, and secrets. This book was amazing, and I didn't know what to expect. I found the characters lovely, and this book made me thing of Leverage ( The long con) . I loved the wit and interaction between Kestrel and Arin. I loved that Kestrel is smart , sassy girl. I can't wait too see what happens next in the story. That last line was a ending and I have so many feelings about this book. I finished it last night and still thinking about. This is one book I will reread again.

Book Review = A

Thanks so much to Macmillan and this is my Honest Review

Split Second Book Review

 Split second
harper teen
for review
2nd in series
feb 24

Addie sends a letter to Leila to help her out. Leila is having some issues at home. She has ask for help from Conner. Addie is back living with her dad, and she has no idea of what happened before in the previous book ( Pivot Point ) .

Addie ends up meeting Trevor again. She also finds out that her family has secrets. Leila is also trying to work on her powers even more.

I loved this book, and it was so good to see everyone again. I loved Leila and Conner even more. It was great to see Duke again. I think that she is a great author , and her books are amazing. I think her books get better and better. This is a two book series.

Book Review= B

Thanks so much to Harper Teen and this is my Honest Review

Cover Lusting again # 16

 Aren't these covers so pretty ?? I think so

Faking Normal Book review

Faking Normal
edelweiss
for review
Harper teen
Feb 25 2014

Bodee has lost his family to murder . He moves into a family friends home and the girl also has secrets too. Alexi loves getting notes from captain lyric's on her desk. They always brighten her day. She is keeping a secret so big that she is hurting her self . Her friends are there but also dealing with their own boyfriend issues.

Alexi and Bodee are both trying to normal since their incidents. Bodee is the only one she can talk to , and she finally starts opening up to him. Hayden is interested in Alexi but her heart is set on captain lyric's.

I adored this book and all the songs . I finished this book in one day . I loved the ending and enjoyed seeing active parents and friends in the book. There was mention of hook ups and drinking. This book was well done dealing with some very tough topics.

Book Review= B+

Thanks so much to Harper teen and this is my Honest Review

Moth and spark

Moth and Spark
Viking
adult
stand alone
for review
Feb 24

Corin has a special destiny. He is the crown prince in the kingdom of Caithen. He is recruited by the fire keepers , and is given the task to free the dragons from the empire.

Tam is visiting the castle, and a friend of someone at court. She is book smart , and not looking for love. She is commoner. She also the ability to see many magic things. She see's a death at the castle.

They meet in the library , and there is an attraction . Corin changes over knowing and meeting this lady. But many things are changing for them both.

This book was great in the world building. I loved that they didn't fall into bed right away. This was a slow burn/ insta romance. I loved that there were dragons in the book. I loved Corin's father. I would love read more by this author.

Book Review= B

Thanks so much to penguin and this is my Honest Review

She will be at Copperfields tonight, and the Booksmiths tomorrow

Unforgotten Book Review

Unforgotten
Farrar Straus Giroux
2nd in a series
for review
Feb 25

Sera and Zen have been transported to 1609 and are hiding from Diotech. They have been helping a family . Zen isn't feeling to well , and Sera gets tried for witchcraft.

Sera is transported to the future , and there is someone else just like her only better. Kaelen is just like her but has different abilities. She doesn't know who to trust . She runs into someone from her past, and the key to helping her and Zen.

Sera still has many strong feelings for Zen , but she is attracted to Kaelen. This book had twists & turns. Many more secrets are revealed, and things aren't what they seem. This book was a decent 2nd book in a series, and I so wanted to see what would happen with them. This book had action, romance, and even some laughs.

Book Review= B

Thanks so much to Macmillan and this is my Honest Review

Vicious & Half Bad Book reviews

Vicious
from Karen
Tor
adult
sept 2013

Victor Vale is the son of famous people. He loves to blackout books. He meets Eli , and they both have a thesis due. He choose EO people.
Victor and Eli both try to become Extraordinary people. They both die in different ways, and this affects their powers. Victor meets some others, and his life hasn't been easy. Eli's life changes too.

I loved this book and how it discussed superhero's and how they came to be , and the discussion about nature & nurture. Also whether or not someone has a soul after they die, and come back. This book was a wild ride, and loved all the different point of views. This book was amazing good.

Book Review= B+



Half Bad
1st in a series
Viking
for review
March 4

Nathan is a half code of white witch and black witch. His father is the most evil man , and has killed others for their powers. His mother has killed herself, and has been living with Grandma.

His mother married and loved another, but she also loved Marcus who is Nathan's dad. Nathan has two other siblings and they both treat him differently. Nathan has been living away from his family , and also has been living in a cage. When he is 17 , he will get his 3 gifts. Nathan knows that he is different from other witches.

This book at times did remind me of Harry Potter. I loved that this book explored prejudices with black and white. Evil is also subjective because the supposed good people are hunting and torturing them. Some of them are tattooed  . I have had some time to think about this book , and it didn't wow me . I do want to see what happens next to Nathan, and those he trusts. I adore the cover , and loved that this took place in England.

Book Review= B-