Thursday, March 12, 2020

Instinct by Hanleigh Bradley

 Title: Instinct Author:  Hanleigh Bradley Series Title: Unknown Published: July 27th 2019 Pages: 101 Format: AudioBook Narrator: Debbie Soelter Source: Given for an honest review by author

Summary: I’m not like the vampires in your books, little girl. I’m not agonising over my own soul or the ethics of drinking your blood. I don’t want saving or to find some great love that will alter my very existence.
I’m not a monster. I’m the devil himself and I have no problem playing that role.
I take what I want and right now, what I want is you…
And there’s nothing you can do to stop me.

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Reader’s Thoughts:

I received this audiobook in return for a 100% honest review. 

This is book one for a novella series. I enjoy the characters a lot. And while the vampire theme is must more darker than your typical vampire book…. I wanted more. It was hot and fast paced. Over all quick and leaves you hanging. 
Again I will remind you that it’s a novella series, so it will be short, but I want them all so I don’t have to wait. 
Everett is so dark and screams death and danger. Farah is so sweet. I love how she is more relatable than your typical female lead in this kind of subgenre. She is clearly afraid but her curiosity is getting the best of her. Everett hasn’t lied to her, he told her up front what will happen, yet she is willing to except that. 
The narrator, you can tell it’s rough on her voice to do a lower octave for Everett’s POV. I think It might have been better if there was a male narrator for Everett, but she does a good job

Purchase Instinct HERE

Until Next Time Dragons

** I was asked to write an honest review for this novel. It was not agreed for the review to be positive. I’m not compensated for my reviews.**


Friday, January 31, 2020

Edge of Collapse by Kyla Stone

 Title: Edge of Collapse Author: Kyla Stone Series Title: Edge of Collapse Published: January 31st 2020 Pages: 318 Format: AudioBook Narrator: Stacey Glemboski Source: Given for an honest review by author as an ARC

Summary:

In the middle of the deepest winter on record, a super EMP destroys the nation’s power grid. No electricity. No cars or phones. Worst of all: No heat. The country is plunged into instant chaos.

But for twenty-six-year-old Avery Sheridan, it’s the best day of her life. For the last five years, she’s been held captive by a sadistic psychopath–until the EMP releases the lock of her prison.

Avery emerges from her underground cell into a hostile winter landscape with no way to call for help, no vehicle that will drive, armed with nothing but the clothes on her back and her own determination to survive.

Cynical loner and ex-soldier Liam Coleman is headed nowhere fast. He believed he was prepared for any disaster–until the EMP took everything he’d ever cared about in a matter of seconds. When he runs across a fierce, desperate woman who will die without his help, he’s forced to make a choice.

One hundred frozen, perilous miles stand between them and Avery’s hometown in rural Michigan–and the husband and son who believe her dead. But the lack of power, desperate people, and the treacherous elements aren’t the only threats.

Avery’s captor isn’t about to let her go. He will hunt her to the ends of the earth and beyond, destroying anything and anyone who gets in his way. For she has something he wants. She’s nine months pregnant–with his child.

Edge of Collapse is a gripping post-apocalyptic EMP thriller perfect for fans of Ryan Schow, Grace Hamilton, Harley Tate, Jack Hunt, and Boyd Craven.

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Reader’s Thoughts: Such a suspenseful first book. I was gripped from the beginning. Kyla created excellent characters. The plot of a woman escaping her captor during an EMP strike. Is genius. 
This is a whole knew level of EMP and horror . I HIGHLY recommend this novel. The narrator did an excellent job for the characters. I hope she is used again.

Purchase Edge of Collapse HERE

Until Next Time Dragons!

** I was asked to write an honest review for this novel. It was not agreed for the review to be positive. I’m not compensated for my reviews.**

Monday, January 6, 2020

Midnight Sun by Lindsey Pouge

 Title: Midnight Sun Author: Lindsey Pouge Series Title: Savage North Chronicles Published: January 6th 2020 Pages: 566 Format: File Source: Given for an honest review by author as an ARC

Summary:

X-Men meets The Walking Dead in Lindsey Pogue’s superpowered survival story, fraught with Crazies, compelling characters, and bursting with raw emotion you can feel deep in your bones.

They survived the Alaskan winter after the Virus devastated the North, but summer in the land of the midnight sun is fraught with a brutality of its own—long, grueling days, mosquito-ridden evenings, and woods with lurking shadows more dangerous than grizzlies. With the discovery of impossible superhuman Abilities, and the looming threat of General Herodson in the lower forty-eight, the Yukon is no longer the refuge it once was.

After deciding to stay in Whitehorse, Elle and Jackson work tirelessly to build a self-sufficient home and protect their newfound family. But, it’s not long before they realize that even if the world as they once knew it is long gone, everyone’s turbulent pasts still linger, and surviving the Virus was only the beginning.

Sophie’s troublesome dreams begin to worsen, and her Ability makes it impossible for the people she cares about to get closer to her, especially Alex. As her friendship with Phil strengthens, and Alex pulls further and further away, she begins to question her reality, and above all else, her sanity.

When whispers of dissension and chaos among the General’s ranks reach Whitehorse, and other survivors begin to amass in Hartley Bay, Alex jumps at the chance to explore the world beyond the group’s safe haven, and leave his bitterness behind. But when alarming news from home reaches him, Alex must face his fears once and for all, or risk losing everything good he’s ever known.

From the author of the bestselling, post-apocalyptic world of The Ending Series, comes a new standalone series of epic adventure set in the virus-ravaged world of The Ending. The Savage North Chronicles contain new characters, locations, and adventures — they can be enjoyed on their own or in conjunction with The Ending Series novels.

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Reader’s Thoughts:

Recieved this book as an ARC for an honest review.

Such a great sequel to Thr Darkest Winter. 
In Midnight Sun we see our main crew establish new roots in the Yukon with a few other survivors. Together, they all learn how they have changed and adapt to their new life. 
However, danger still lurks and concerns about the lower 48 seem so realistic. I love how the kids are starting to get a better understanding of themselves and that Elle and Jackson have taken it upon themselves the work together to raise the kids. 
The new characters we meet are interesting and fun. I enjoyed this book thoroughly and can’t wait for the next installment. 
Review is short and sweet y’all, because you just need to read it for yourself.

Purchase Midnight Sun HERE

Until Next time Dragons!

** I was asked to write an honest review for this novel. It was not agreed for the review to be positive. I’m not compensated for my reviews.**


Sunday, December 22, 2019

Guilty Bookish Tag

 I cam across a fun tag that was posted by AdventuresofaBookishGirl It looks like a fun tag. The original creator of this tag has their profile private, so due to inconvenience, I will not be linking the creator in this post. Their username is ReadLikeWildfire but that’s about all I know. So without further adieu, lets begin.

HAVE YOU EVER REGIFTED A BOOK YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN?

Not that I am aware of. I usually keep all of my gifts that are books. I will give it away or donate it after I’ve read it. But I don’t regift.

HAVE YOU EVER SAID YOU’VE READ A BOOK WHEN YOU HAVEN’T?

I don’t think I have. As a reviewer, I will read a book so I can give an honest opinion and review. If the book drags on too much I start to struggle. And really it’s not that I haven’t read it, I never finished it. The way it was written was horrid and I never could get myself to finish.

HAVE YOU EVER BORROWED A BOOK AND NOT RETURNED IT?

Never, I always returned books that I have borrowed. However, there are only 3-4 books that I borrowed from my mother. Sadly after I got them, I lost my house to a flood. I told my mother that I will replace them and she told me not to worry about it. So I guess that counts? maybe? I mean there is really nothing you can do if your entire house is submerged under water, right?

HAVE YOU EVER READ A SERIES OUT OF ORDER?

Adult books or YA, no. I read them in order. If I purchase a book and learn before I read it, that it takes place later, I will hold onto it until I can get the prior books. 
Childrens books, yes I have read out of order. For example, Nancy Drew and Black Stallion I have read entirely out of order. I am pretty sure I read The Chronicles of Narnia out of order too, until I learned the proper order and corrected my reading.

HAVE YOU EVER SPOILED A BOOK FOR SOMEONE?

Yes, I have. I know I have spoiled at least one book to my best friend. Sorry Anna!!! I can’t remember which book it was, but I’m sure she still remembers.

HAVE YOU EVER DOG EARED A BOOK?

As a child I did a lot. It stopped when I got into my teen years. I could’t stand the crinkle in the page, so it bugged me to keep doing it.

HAVE YOU EVER TOLD SOMEONE YOU DON’T OWN A BOOK WHEN YOU DO?

No, not at all. I don’t care what people think of my reading habits. It’s mine and mine alone. At one point I swore I would never own a trilogy, which I do own now. My reading choices change constantly. So why should I be ashamed for what I read?

HAVE YOU EVER TOLD SOMEONE YOU HAVEN’T READ A BOOK WHEN YOU HAVE?

Same question as before, really. As a reviewer, I have to put out there reviews for books I have read. I need to give my honest opinion about the book. So if someone asks me if I read a book, I need to be able to tell them the truth. Yes or No.

HAVE YOU EVER SKIPPED A CHAPTER OR A SECTION OF A BOOK?

Yes. I have. If a book I’m reading drags on to much, I will skip a chapter or two to skip the unnecessary stuff. Or if I am reading a book that I have totally lost interest in, I will start skipping to finish and learn how it ended. 
I have done that with at least one of my club’s reads. I completely lost interest in it after the 6th or 7th twist. At that point it just became a nuisance. I skipped quite a few chapters in that one to finally figure out what was going on.

HAVE YOU EVER BAD MOUTHED A BOOK YOU ACTUALLY LIKED?

No. I have not. Nor do I think I ever will. I don’t bad moth any books I hated either. (Except one because I have no freaking clue how it even became published, It was THAT bad.) 
I don’t even post reviews for the books I didn’t enjoy. I will do a star rating, but I will email the author (if I am reading for them) and explain why I can’t post a review. Even then, I have yet to email an author to give a reason.

That concludes this tag. Please check out AdventuresofaBookishGirl. Her site it rather enjoyable.

Until next time my dragons!

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Cursed By Fire by Danielle Annett

Title: Cursed by Fire Author: Danielle Annett Series Title: Blood and Magic Published: April 24th, 2018 Duration: 5 hours 52 minutes Format: Audiobook  Narratedby: Nicole Poole Source: Given for an honest review by author.

Book Summary: Blood is going to spill…. I just hope it won’t be mine.

After two weeks of searching, I found the seven-year-old I’d been hired to find too late. His body broken and discarded. Dead. My boss doesn’t want me to hunt down his killers. It’s too dangerous. But the Pacific Northwest Pack steps in, hiring me to bring the bastards to justice.

Turns out the kid was half shifter. And shifters don’t abandon their own. In a search that takes me through the maze of shifter hierarchy and the depths of the paranormal underworld, these killers underestimate how determined I am to mete out their punishment. Vigilante justice is the only kind these people understand. Yes, blood will spill. And I’m determined it will be theirs.

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Listener’s Thoughts: I really enjoyed listening to Cursed by Fire. the characters were well developed and the plot perfect. i connected well with Ari. Love the shifter James, personally team James. I find paranormal a little out of my usual reads but this made me want to jump back in. 
I loved the new concept on how the supernatural was brought into the world. I hope we discover more of how that happened. The author thought this through. She made it to where her audience felt every emotion Ari experienced. The scenes were detailed nicely. Not to much to make it over bearing and not to little to make it jump around. 
The cliff hanger though!!!! I need more!!!

This was my first time listening to an audiobook for a review. It was a great experience and I loved it. You can listen to Cursed by Fire on Audible HERE. Or purchase in on Amazon HERE.

Until next time my dragons!

** I was asked to write an honest review for this novel. It was not agreed for the review to be positive. I’m not compensated for my reviews.**

 

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Dead Aware: A Zombie Journey by Elenor Merry

 Title: Dead Aware: A Zombie Journey Author: Eleanor Merry Series Title: Dead Aware Published: August 23, 2019 Pages: 251 Format: Kindle Source: Given for an honest review by author as an ARC

Summary:Fever Induced Rapid Encephalitis; AKA. F.I.R.E.

This is the name humanity gave for the virus that covered the globe within days. A highly contagious disease that first seemed to be a run of the mill flu but soon turned into something much more sinister. 
When Max and Clara Jacobs married 20 years ago, they promised to love each other until death did them part. But what happens after that? 

The devoted couple are at opposite ends of the country when a highly contagious virus sweeps across Canada, making zombies of a third of the victims. Waking after death, Max and Clara must learn to accept their new forms, and navigate a chaos-ridden world filled with people who are out to get them. 

Dead Aware is a post-apocalyptic novel written mostly from an undead point of view. Motivated by love this is a story of death, adventure, acceptance… and zombies

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Reader’s Thoughts: Dead Aware is an exciting debut for a new author. Eleanor did so well on developing her characters and she thought through each scene.
The exciting thing about this new series is that it takes place in Vancouver, Canada. So we get a new location besides the typical American major city.
This book is fast paced and full of interesting characters. It reminds me of a mix between The Walking Dead and Warm Bodies (minus the obvious Romeo and Juliet romance.)
Excellent work Eleanor! You have a new fan!

You can read Dead Aware: A Zombie Journey on Kindle Unlimited for FREE here

Until Next Time my Dragons!

** I was asked to write an honest review for this novel. It was not agreed for the review to be positive. I’m not compensated for my reviews.**

The Longest Night by Lindsey Pouge

 Title: The Longest Night Author: Lindsey Pouge Series Title: Savage North Chronicles Published:, August 9th 2019 Pages: 119 Format: Kindle Source: Given for an honest review by author as an ARC

Summary:Alaska can be a bleak and dangerous place, especially in the dead of winter. But when hair-raising whispers about an outbreak reach the small harbor town of Whitely, the townspeople face a new, unfathomable fear— the virus is coming for them.

Sophie thought life was complicated when she had teen pregnancy and her squeaky-clean reputation as the mayor’s daughter to worry about. But strict schedules and perfectly groomed hair become yesterday’s concerns as bloodcurdling screams pierce the night air and lurid memories haunt feverish dreams. Weak and alone, Sophie must survive the longest, most terrifying night of her life and pray she won’t be the only one left when she wakes.

Alex is the kid from the wrong side of the tracks and trouble seems to follow him wherever he goes. It’s all he can do to keep his head down until his eighteenth birthday when he can leave his life in foster care behind him. But Alex doesn’t realize he and the quiet girl from class with lonely, blue eyes are fated in the most impossible way imaginable. Death is everywhere, and even in the gray dawn of morning, after the fever subsides and the world echoes in silence, Alex will have to face his darkest fear yet.

The Longest Night is a prequel novella in the Savage North Chronicles, part of the bestselling, post-apocalyptic Ending World. You do not have to read The Ending Series in order to enjoy the Savage North Chronicles

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Reader’s thoughs:I can’t put into words how much Lindsey blew me away with this prequel. I love how we got a glimpse of what Sophie and Alex went through as the world ended in the Last Frontier before meeting Elle and Jackson. The fear and trials they went through, makes you wonder what kids/teens today might have to experience if the world came to a terrible end. Such a great prequel to an amazing series!!

Until Next time my dragons!

** I was asked to write an honest review for this novel. It was not agreed for the review to be positive. I’m not compensated for my reviews.**