The Star-touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

Title: The Star-Touched Queen

Author: Roshani Chokshi

Series Title: The Star-Touched Queen

Published: April 26, 2016

Pages: 342

Format: Audiobook

Source: Audible - Self Purchased

Narrator: Priya Ayyar

Summary: Fate and fortune. Power and passion. What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when you’re only seventeen?

Maya is cursed. With a horoscope that promises a marriage of death and destruction, she has earned only the scorn and fear of her father’s kingdom. Content to follow more scholarly pursuits, her whole world is torn apart when her father, the Raja, arranges a wedding of political convenience to quell outside rebellions. Soon Maya becomes the queen of Akaran and wife of Amar. Neither roles are what she expected: As Akaran’s queen, she finds her voice and power. As Amar’s wife, she finds something else entirely: Compassion. Protection. Desire…

But Akaran has its own secrets—thousands of locked doors, gardens of glass, and a tree that bears memories instead of fruit. Soon, Maya suspects her life is in danger. Yet who, besides her husband, can she trust? With the fate of the human and Otherworldly realms hanging in the balance, Maya must unravel an ancient mystery that spans reincarnated lives to save those she loves the most…including herself.

Gemini (ARC) by Sonya Mukherjee

Title: Gemini

Author: Sonya Mukherjee

Published: July 26, 2016

Pages: 336

Format: Paperback

Source: Given as an ARC read for an honest review.

Summary: Seventeen-year-old conjoined twins Clara and Hailey have lived in the same small town their entire lives—no one stares at them anymore. But there are cracks in their quiet existence, and they’re slowly becoming more apparent.

Clara and Hailey are at a crossroads. Clara wants to stay close to home, avoid all attention, and study the night sky. Hailey wants to travel the world, learn from great artists, and dance with mysterious boys.

As high school graduation approaches, each twin must untangle her dreams from her sister’s, and figure out what it means to be her own person.

Dust and Shadow (ARC) by Lindsey Pouge

Title: Dust and Shadow

Author: Lindsey Pouge

Series Title: Forgotten Lands

Published: September 10th 2017

Pages: 366

Format: PDF file

Source: Given as an ARC read for an honest review.

Summary: Eleven years ago, my mother was murdered, and still, her killer lives in plain sight. In Sagebrush Canyon, thirst rules, ignorance is power, and nothing is as it seems. It’s been two centuries since the boom of the Industrial Revolution sent the Victorian world into a devastating climatic shift. Now, chivalry is dead and the frills and frivolities of the romantic era are no more than a fading memory. Jo has kept to the safety of her family’s farm, desperate to forget the horrific day that took her mother and left Jo battered and broken. But the marshal of Sagebrush is everywhere--he controls everything--and for years Jo has had to stomach the false pleasantries and knowing glint in the eyes of the man who killed her mother. When Jo discovers how deep the marshal’s seedy dealings run she decides that fear will no longer keep her silent. But just when Jo plans to expose him for what he really is, the marshal plays a card of his own—his notoriously scandalous son, Clayton. As Jo and Clayton are thrust together, lines become blurred, truths are revealed, and Jo must decide what she is willing to sacrifice in exchange for retribution. Dust and Shadow is a post-apocalyptic love story and Victorian adventure set in a devastated and forgotten world of the American wild west.

Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh

Title: Angel's Blood

Author: Nalini Singh

Series Title: Guild Hunter

Published: January 1, 2006

Pages: 339

Format: Mass Market Paperback

Source: Self Purchaced

 

Summary:

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux knows she is the best- but she does not know if even she is good enough for this job. Hired by the dangerously beautiful archangel Raphael, a being so lethal that no mortal wants his attention, Elena knows failure is not an option—even if the task is impossible.

Because this time, it's not a wayward vamp she has to track. It's an archangel gone bad.

The job will put Elena in the midst of a killing spree like no other—and pull her to the razor's edge of passion. Even if the hunt does not destroy her, succumbing to Raphael’s seductive touch just might. For when archangels play, mortals break.  

Review: World Before (ARC) by Lindsey Pouge and Lindsey Fairleigh

Star Rating: 4/5 stars

Recommend: Yes

Final Thoughts: Excellent intro to characters

I received a copy of this book for an honest review by the wonderful Lindsey Pouge. This is possibly the shortest review I have ever written. I absolutely enjoyed this novel. I felt as though I was able to connect with the characters better knowing their stories of Before. I can't say if I have a favorite part and I do not intend to do any spoilers. Again, shortest review ever! Do I recommend? Yes, I recommend after completing the series. Final thoughts: sobbing my eyes out and smiling like a girl who got her favorite treat You can order World Before on Amazon for Kindle HERE or for Paperback HERE

Until next time my Dragons! 

Jenny

Review: The Jewel (Lone City #1) by Amy Fleming

Star Rating: 4/5 stars

Recommend: Yes

Final Thoughts: Distraught from cliffhanger

I got The Jewel on a whim during a buy two for one sale via Audible. Which is narrated by Erin Spencer. I read the reviews for the audiobook and got a lot of mixed reviews. A lot of people didn't enjoy the narrator's speech and way of narrating. They said she "constantly sounded as though she was complaining." However, I found it rather enjoyable. Erin was clear and simple. It felt as though she was the character, Violet.

My overall rating for the audiobook: 4/5 Stars.

My overall rating for the narrator: 4/5 Stars

My overall rating of the cover: 5/5 Stars. The cover is absolutely gorgeous. At first glance you'd be under the impression that The Jewel was apart of The Selection Series by Kiera Cass.

Below is my official review for the book.

Review: Expiation (Touched #4) by Elisa S. Amore

Star review : 3 out of 5

Conclusion: disappointed 

I preordered Expiation with excitement for an excellent ending... but I was a little more upset about it than anything. It felt more like fan fiction, it wasn't true to the "true love" theme of the series.

Review: Conflict (ARC) By Shannon Drawe

3.5 stars. Review to come shortly

I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

This book gave me a feel of The Hunger Games with Super naturals

Review: After You by JoJo Moyes

Star Review: 5/5 stars

Recommend: Highly!

This was such a great way to continue Lou's story.
It is a sequel not like any other. With twists and turns you wouldn't expect.
I loved reading as Lou learned to trust herself again. Learned to move on from the past. As well as learning to tell the past to a stranger she notices looks a lot like Will Traynor.
I was heartbroken with the way it was portrayed of Lou's way of coping with loss. But if you really looked at it, everyone has their own way of coping and finding a way to move on.
While reading After You, I had the distinct feeling that Lou was never going to live again. (As Will had told her many times.) however, the more I read, the more I saw her discovering herself, except the past and welcome the future.
JoJo Moyes as a talent of showing you a real life scenario and makes you learn from it. That was what I got from Me Before You and what I got from After You.

You know what my favorite part of Lou's story? In Spring of 2018, we will be able to get book 3!

That's right, Book 3 of Lou's story! JoJo Moyes announced it last month on Facebook! EEECK! I m so excited!

Review: Spring Clean By Proxy by Robert Bayley

Star review: 2.5/5 stars

Recommend: If High on Shrooms

I received this book to read for an honest review. You are following Vanessa, a middle aged woman living in a small town in England. She owns a well established day care after her divorce with her husband, Jack. You follow her journey in her belief that she will end up suffocating to death from the lack of air, and her sanity slowly going, when she believes that she is the last human alive. Vanessa also has an interest in her mail man, John. John has told Vanessa about his idea of going back to sch I received this book to read for an honest review. You are following Vanessa, a middle aged woman living in a small town in England. She owns a well established day care after her divorce with her husband, Jack. You follow her journey in her belief that she will end up suffocating to death from the lack of air, and her sanity slowly going, when she believes that she is the last human alive.

Review: Secret of Camp Whispering Pines by Tara Ellis

Star Rating: 4/5 Stars

Recommend: Yes for your Nancy Drews out there

Here is my extremely short review for Tara Ellis's second book in her Samantha Wolf Mysteries.

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

I was not disappointed. Tara Ellis did it once again. This book not only was just as fun and fast paced as the first book, but it was another good mystery. I was so excited to get a message from Tara, asking me to read this book for an honest review, since I loved the first one. Sammantha Wolf reminds me of a younger, modern Nancy Drew. I highly recommend this book to any kids or younger teens who loved Nancy Drew. Forgive me for the short review, but I just loved it so much, I can't write it do I was not disappointed. Tara Ellis did it once again. This book not only was just as fun and fast paced as the first book, but it was another good mystery. I was so excited to get a message from Tara, asking me to read this book for an honest review, since I loved the first one. Sammantha Wolf reminds me of a younger, modern Nancy Drew. I highly recommend this book to any kids or younger teens who loved Nancy Drew. Forgive me for the short review, but I just loved it so much, I can't write it down!

You can check out The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines HERE 

Review: The Mystery of Hollow Inn by Tara Ellis

Star Rating: 4/5 Stars

Recommend: Great for Middle School Grade

I reached out to Ms. Ellis on GoodReads when she first came out with this book. She was looking for reviewers who was willing to read her new middle school level mystery novel.

I was so thrilled to get a chance to read it because I LOVE (still do) Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. So I gave this book a chance and love it! I highly recommend if you have a middle school grade reader who loves Nancy Drew.

So here is my short and quick review!

Review: The Fallen Vampire by Beata Blitz

The Fallen Vampire by Beata Blitz

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Summary:
THE FALLEN VAMPIRE is the first volume in the FLUX & FIRMAMENT romance series for young adults. This epic adventure takes place in an entirely new universe—The Realm of the Cloud Lords, created by a catastrophic experiment at the Large Hadron Collidor, which has led to a fusion between our world and another dimension.

Review: Just Another Season by Avery Longley

Star Review: 2.5 /5

Recommend: It's okay

Summary:

Emma is just another sports reporter...except she hates sports. Ryan is just another hockey goalie...except an injury has his career in doubt. What happens when these two are forced to live with each other over the course of the year? Will it simply be Just Another Season or will sparks fly?

Review: Three Dark Crowns

Star Rating: 3/5 stars

Recommend: Yes but stay focused.

This review is for 2016's release Three Dark Crowns. I have done periodic updates during my progress with this book. I started this book in December, intending to make it my final read for 2016. but then something happened.

Review: Girl of Fire by Norma Hinkens

Star Ratings: 3.5/5 stars

Release date: January 10th 2017

Recommend: Yes

What caught my eye about this book when I first received it was the cover! OMG it's so cool!

I received a copy of Girl of Fire from the author for an honest review before release.

Review: Nothing But Trouble by Lindsey Pogue

Star Review: 5/5 Stars

Recommend: YES!!!!

I received a copy of Nothing But Trouble from the author for an honest review.
Thank you Lindsey Pogue.

Review: Apex Predator (book 1) by Glyn Gardner

Star Review:  4/5 stars

Source: The author sent me a ecopy of this book for an honest review. Apex Predator had a great plot, great characters and it was a page turner. I really enjoyed this book. I had no idea it was a zombie book, which is one of my weaknesses. I really enjoyed reading it! I couldn't put it down. As for what I disliked... The editor of this book has disappointed me. I've read books with typos before but the Editor is suppose to fix all the typos. I constantly ran across typos and words that don't fit. Source: The author sent me a ecopy of this book for an honest review. Apex Predator had a great plot, great characters and it was a page turner. I really enjoyed this book. I had no idea it was a zombie book, which is one of my weaknesses. I really enjoyed reading it! I couldn't put it down. As for what I disliked... The editor of this book has disappointed me. I've read books with typos before but the Editor is suppose to fix all the typos. I constantly ran across typos and words that don't fit. For example. One page the character Jackson was talking but the name Anderson was there instead. (This happened sometime after the "Body Shop" incident.) Other than the editor's failed attempt at doing his/her job, this book was wonderful! I really enjoyed it

Review: Elixer by Ted Galdi

Star Rating: 5/5

This novel was second author requested read and my first physical ARC copy. I would re-read this book, however, it was lost during the hurricane.

I find it funny really, a friend of mine read this book and she hated it. Which I couldn't see. I fully enjoyed this book.

Read my really short review, for Elixer, below.

Review: Determined Hearts By Diana Stout

Star Review: 4/5 Stars

I received a pdf file of this book for an honest review.

In Determined Hearts, you follow Jennifer as she tries to follow the famous Hawk Hunter while he introduces Bald Eagles on his ancestors' mountains in Iowa. Trying to leave her current boss for a big name wildlife magazine, she strikes a deal, only catch, she has to write an article for both companies. Being forced to spend two weeks with Hawk, Jennifer starts to question if she wants to pursue her love of photography or her womanly desire to the ex romance novel model.
You also follow Hawk, a Native American who grew weary of the city life. Making a promise to his great grandfather, Hawk leave New York to reintroduce Bald Eagles in his ancestors old land. With the unannounced arrival on Jennifer, Hawk starts to wonder if his living in solitude was actually suppose to be easy, or if having a companion is what he needed.... Just like his Eagles.