I can fianllly breath a big sigh of relief! Most of you know that I have spent the last week researching and writing to complete my Capstone, which is the final step of my MLS. I can breath easily...I finished yesterday! I am awaiting my results.
Since I have been working so hard, I have not had much of a chance to read. I actually have lots to read and will be writing some reviews of books that were submitted to me by an author.
Please keep checking me out!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Jekel Loves Hyde by Beth Fantaskey
How much do the secrets of our anscestors affect life today?
Jill Jekel is a shy smart girl whose father was murdered. After his death, rumors of his thievery, experimentation and deception affect Jill and her mother.
Tristen Hyde is a good looking intelligent violent loner. Tristen feels his ancestoral beast legacy growing inside him. He has some deep dark secrets; and is chocked when he discovers his psychoanalyst father has some beastly secrets of his own.
Can Jill and Tristen work together to tame that beast that is both Jill and Tristen's legacy?
Using the story of Jeykell and Hyde, Fantaskey creates an intriguing love story. Just when you suspect the story is ending, surprising plot twists pull you further into the story. Watching the struggle the characters go through unfold really makes it hard to put this book down without finishing it in one sitting.
Somewhat disturbing dreams intertwined with slight graphic violence make this book appropriate for mature readers (14 and up).
Jill Jekel is a shy smart girl whose father was murdered. After his death, rumors of his thievery, experimentation and deception affect Jill and her mother.
Tristen Hyde is a good looking intelligent violent loner. Tristen feels his ancestoral beast legacy growing inside him. He has some deep dark secrets; and is chocked when he discovers his psychoanalyst father has some beastly secrets of his own.
Can Jill and Tristen work together to tame that beast that is both Jill and Tristen's legacy?
Using the story of Jeykell and Hyde, Fantaskey creates an intriguing love story. Just when you suspect the story is ending, surprising plot twists pull you further into the story. Watching the struggle the characters go through unfold really makes it hard to put this book down without finishing it in one sitting.
Somewhat disturbing dreams intertwined with slight graphic violence make this book appropriate for mature readers (14 and up).
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Kiss of Death by Rachel Caine
This is the eigth book in the Morganville Vampire series. It helps to have read the others in the series before reading this one, however, this one can almost stand on its own.
After Amelie and her minions defeat Bishop, the town of Morganville is slowly getting back to normal. Of course normal in Morganville is not normal anywhere else. Morganville is a town of vampires and humans. Their is also a university, but they stay within the gates, and don't know the real Morganville.
Clare and her group of friends are under the protection of Amelie. Claire's friends consist of Eve, a beautiful Goth girl, Michael Glass, a vampire and Eve's boyfriend, and Shane, Claire's boyfriend.
Before being turned into a vampire, Michael had a promising future as a singer. Now, he has received the call he has been waiting for; a chance to cut a demo in Dallas. The only way they are allowed to leave town is if Oliver, the towns meanest Vamp, comes as their chaperone.
Of course this crew of people can't go anywhere without trouble following. Their first bit of trouble comes in the form of outsider vamp Morley, who is trying to get out from being under Amelie's rule. They end up in a town being chased by "sick" townspeople.
In the end, help comes from the most unlikely place.
It is amazing that after seven previous books, they series is still good. The characters of Claire and her friends are very entertaining. They have stayed consistent throughout all the books. This story line is a great way for Caine to spread out her story.
After Amelie and her minions defeat Bishop, the town of Morganville is slowly getting back to normal. Of course normal in Morganville is not normal anywhere else. Morganville is a town of vampires and humans. Their is also a university, but they stay within the gates, and don't know the real Morganville.
Clare and her group of friends are under the protection of Amelie. Claire's friends consist of Eve, a beautiful Goth girl, Michael Glass, a vampire and Eve's boyfriend, and Shane, Claire's boyfriend.
Before being turned into a vampire, Michael had a promising future as a singer. Now, he has received the call he has been waiting for; a chance to cut a demo in Dallas. The only way they are allowed to leave town is if Oliver, the towns meanest Vamp, comes as their chaperone.
Of course this crew of people can't go anywhere without trouble following. Their first bit of trouble comes in the form of outsider vamp Morley, who is trying to get out from being under Amelie's rule. They end up in a town being chased by "sick" townspeople.
In the end, help comes from the most unlikely place.
It is amazing that after seven previous books, they series is still good. The characters of Claire and her friends are very entertaining. They have stayed consistent throughout all the books. This story line is a great way for Caine to spread out her story.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Crazy time!
Ok, I know I missed a week, but the end of the year is a crazy time. I will catch up starting next week because the last day of school (with kids) is June 2. Yeah!!!! I am ready for a summer of reading!
I am currently reading the lastest Morganville Vampire book by Rachel Caine and Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Killer.
I am currently reading the lastest Morganville Vampire book by Rachel Caine and Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Killer.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
I actually finished this book 2 days ago, but I haven't been able to put my thoughts into words. This book is the sequel to Shiver,and it has lingered in my mind.
Shiver was told from two different points of view, Grace and Sam. Linger is told from four points of view: Grace, Sam, Isabel and Cole. All four of these character's stories are enticing.
Grace and Sam are uncertain of what the future holds for them. Sam realizes he finally has a future to plan for while Grace is trying to figure out what form her future will take. Isabel is trying to deal with her feelings for the new "guy" in town-Cole. Cole is struggling with his own inner demons.
Their struggles are captivating from the first word to the last word. This book was difficult to finish because I didn't want it to end. I highly recommend this series of books for 7th grade and up. Lovers of Twilight will love these books.
Shiver was told from two different points of view, Grace and Sam. Linger is told from four points of view: Grace, Sam, Isabel and Cole. All four of these character's stories are enticing.
Grace and Sam are uncertain of what the future holds for them. Sam realizes he finally has a future to plan for while Grace is trying to figure out what form her future will take. Isabel is trying to deal with her feelings for the new "guy" in town-Cole. Cole is struggling with his own inner demons.
Their struggles are captivating from the first word to the last word. This book was difficult to finish because I didn't want it to end. I highly recommend this series of books for 7th grade and up. Lovers of Twilight will love these books.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
I had seen this book awhile ago on my friends bookshelf. I have never really gotten into the werewolf stories, so I was not planning on reading it. Then one of the ladies I went to ALA with was raving about this book and could not wait to read the next in the series Linger. I luckily got an ARC of Linger, so of course I had to read Shiver first.
I had no idea what I was missing!
As a young child Grace was dragged from her porch swing by hungry wolves. She was saved by a lone wolf who protected her. As she was growing up she looked forward to winter time when she know the wolves would be back. She felt a tie to them that she did not understand. She would oftern feel "her wolf" watching her and felt him howling for her.
When she is in high school, her friend Olivia, a budding photographer, captures pictures of the wolves. Grace sees her wolf and, for the first time, he allows her to touch him. She is mesmerized by his golden eyes.Then a classmate of theirs, Jack, is killed by the wolves. The town's men decide to get rid of all the wolves; Grace finds out and tries to stop the hunt. As she goes back to her house, she finds a bleeding boy on her porch. He has the golden eyes of her wolf and then she knows...it's him.
She learns his secret. A secret that she feels bound to keep. Bound by the wolf pack. Then Jack's sister starts asking questions. Olivia pulls away from Grace, and has secrets of her own to keep. Sam and Grace relish the time they have together, as the weather gets colder, and as Sam's inner wolf tries to escape.
If you enjoyed the love story of the Twilight Saga, this series of books will enthrall you. I am halfway through Linger, and will blog about that next week.
ENJOY!
I had no idea what I was missing!
As a young child Grace was dragged from her porch swing by hungry wolves. She was saved by a lone wolf who protected her. As she was growing up she looked forward to winter time when she know the wolves would be back. She felt a tie to them that she did not understand. She would oftern feel "her wolf" watching her and felt him howling for her.
When she is in high school, her friend Olivia, a budding photographer, captures pictures of the wolves. Grace sees her wolf and, for the first time, he allows her to touch him. She is mesmerized by his golden eyes.Then a classmate of theirs, Jack, is killed by the wolves. The town's men decide to get rid of all the wolves; Grace finds out and tries to stop the hunt. As she goes back to her house, she finds a bleeding boy on her porch. He has the golden eyes of her wolf and then she knows...it's him.
She learns his secret. A secret that she feels bound to keep. Bound by the wolf pack. Then Jack's sister starts asking questions. Olivia pulls away from Grace, and has secrets of her own to keep. Sam and Grace relish the time they have together, as the weather gets colder, and as Sam's inner wolf tries to escape.
If you enjoyed the love story of the Twilight Saga, this series of books will enthrall you. I am halfway through Linger, and will blog about that next week.
ENJOY!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
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