Ink Flamingos (Tattoo Shop Mystery #4) by Karen E. Olson

Ink Flamingos by Karen E. Olson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Dee Carmichael, lead singer of the pop sensation The Flamingoes, has been one of Brett Kavanaugh's most dedicated customers at her tattoo shop. When Dee is discovered dead surrounded by ink pots and needles, Brett is branded a suspect.

It seems that someone is impersonating Brett. And if she doesn't act fast, the killer is sure to put the dye in dying once again...

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Finished this back in July but did not journal.



I absolutely love this series. Each one seems to be a little bit better than the last. Really like where these are going as far as Bret's personal life. Very much looking forward to the next one.



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Dead Reckoning (Sookie Stackhouse #11) by Charlaine Harris

Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
With her knack for being in trouble's way, Sookie witnesses the firebombing of Merlotte's, the bar where she works. Since Sam Merlotte is now known to be two-natured, suspicion falls immediately on the anti-shifters in the area. Sookie suspects otherwise, but her attention is divided when she realizes that her lover Eric Northman and his "child" Pam are plotting to kill the vampire who is now their master. Gradually, Sookie is drawn into the plot-which is much more complicated than she knows...

ETA- I read this book in July of 2011

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As always I enjoy Sookie. The books are always quick reads and enjoyable. I had a little trouble with this one, only because I kept wanting to relate it to the television series. lol



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ReVamped (Void City #2) by J.F. Lewis

ReVamped by J.F. Lewis

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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REVIVED. REFRESHED. AND READY FOR REVENGE.

Eric survived a vicious showdown with his double-crossing former best friend and some angry lycanthropes—barely: he’s lost his strip club, his treasured red Mustang, his love life, and even his body. But with a little magic, the die-hard Vlad returns to corporeal form, and “Fang the ’Stang” is restored—with an unlife of its own. Now Eric’s ready to match wits with one of Void City’s most powerful demons to rescue the soul of Marilyn, the love of his (mortal) life. But salvation comes at a high price, forcing Eric to enter his own worst nightmare, vampire High Society, to uncover the truth about the origin of his powers. Having to deal with the Void City elite is bad enough, but the more Eric sniffs around, the more it looks like someone is after his soul, too. Now blood will flow and fangs will be bared, because revenge is never pretty . . . and Eric has plenty to pass around.
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Interesting. Definitely has something a little different than most of the books out there in this genre, but for me it just did not hold my attention. I found myself kind of ho hum about picking it up and reading more of it. Not sure why. I am moving on to #3 since I have it sitting here.



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Staked (Void City, #1) by J.F. Lewis

Staked by J.F. Lewis

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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UNREPENTANT. UNIMPRESSED. AND TOTALLY UNDEAD.

Eric's got issues. He has short-term and long-term memory problems; he can't remember who he ate for dinner yesterday, much less how he became a vampire in the first place. His best friend, Roger, is souring on the strip club he and Eric own together. And his girlfriend, Tabitha, keeps pressuring him to turn her so she can join him in undeath. It's almost enough to put a Vlad off his appetite. Almost.

Eric tries to solve one problem, only to create another: he turns Tabitha into a vampire, but finds that once he does, his desire for her fades - and her younger sister, Rachel, sure is cute. And when he kills a werewolf in self-defense, things really get out of hand. Now a pack of born-again lycanthropes is out for holy retribution, while Tabitha and Rachel have their own agendas - which may or may not include helping Eric stay in one piece.

All Eric wants to do is run his strip club, drink a little blood, and be left alone. Instead, he must survive car crashes, enchanted bullets, sunlight, sex magic, and werewolves on ice - not to mention his own nasty temper and forgetfulness.

Because being undead isn't easy, but it sure beats the alternative.

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Definitely an interesting read. The storyline was not as smooth as I would have liked and the character building could have been better, but lots of action and enough plot to keep you wanting to read. I am happy that I have book #2: Revamped sitting here because this one ends right in the middle and the next one takes up right there. Looking forward to reading the next book to see where Eric, Tabitha and Marilynn go from here.



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Afterburn (Bio Rescue #2) by S.L. Viehl

Afterburn by S.L. Viehl

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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After driving their mutual enemy out of the Pmoc quadrant, the Allied League of Worlds gather for a peace summit on K-2, the homeworld of the underwater-dwelling 'Zangians. With the Bio Rescue team assigned to protect the delegates, Sub-Lieutenant Burn mu Znora's attention is placed on the daughter of one of the ambassadors, who is hiding a deadly secret-a secret that may alter the fate of four worlds.
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Great sequel to Viehl's Bio Rescue. I love this author. I enjoyed reading Burns story and wrapping up some of the events from the first book. Totally enjoyed it and looking forward to reading more by Viehl soon!



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The Chaos (Numbers #2) by Rachel Ward

The Chaos by Rachel Ward

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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The curse of the NUM8ERS continues in Rachel Ward's CHA0T1C, earth-shattering sequel!

Adam has more than inherited his mother's curse: When he looks in someone's eyes, he not only sees the date of their death...he feels the searing, shocking pain of it. Since Jem died, Adam has lived by the sea with his great-grandmother, Val. But when rising tides flood the coast, they return to London. The city is an alien, exciting, frightening place. Most disturbing of all, Adam can't help but clock how many people's numbers are in January 2027; how many are on New Year's Day. What chaos awaits the world? Can he and Sarah stop a catastrophe? Or are they, too, counted among the "twenty-sevens"?
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Wonderful follow up to Numbers #1. Loved the characters and the storyline kept moving right along. There was a 'Wow' moment at the end and all around a fantastic story. Very much looking forward to more in this series and by this author.



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50 Ways to Hex Your Lover (Jazz Tremaine #1) by Linda Wisdom

50 Ways to Hex Your Lover by Linda Wisdom

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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Jazz can't decide whether to scorch him with a fireball or jump into bed with him.

Jasmine Tremaine, a witch who can't stay out of trouble.

Nikolai Gregorivich, a drop-dead gorgeous vampire cop on the trail of a serial killer.

The sizzling love affair between Jazz and Nick has been off-again, on-again-for about 300 years. Mostly off, lately. But now Nick needs Jazz's help, and while Jazz and Nick try to figure out their own hearts and resist their ever-increasing attraction, they must steer clear of a maniacal killer with super-supernatural powers. They are surrounded by a hilarious cast of oddball paranormal characters, including Irma, the chain-smoking ghost who haunts Jazz's sports car, Dweezil, her ghoul of a boss, and Fluff and Puff, a pair of bunny slippers with sharp teeth and short tempers (watch your ankles)!
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I have to say that I fully expected this book to be a fun fluff read, between the cover and the description of the characters on the back of the book. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was wrong. It really was a darker storyline than I was expecting, but that is a good thing. I totally enjoyed the story and while there are some interesting and quirky characters this is by no means fluff. Looking forward to more in the series.



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Chloe, Queen of Denial (Smooch) by Naomi Nash

Chloe, Queen of Denial by Naomi Nash

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


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One of two books in which two girls discover an Egyptian archaeological dig is a lot more than surviving blistering heat and scorpions-hot guys, a cursed bracelet, and ancient tombs make it the adventure of a lifetime.
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This was a quick cute read. Of course I already knew 'who done it' since I have already read 'Eyeliner of the Gods'. But it was still fun to read about things and see where they intertwined with the other book. I did enjoy this one a bit more than the other. It was a little more entertaining of a storyline.



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Merry Christmas, Baby (Men of Rogues Hollow #4) by various authors

Merry Christmas, Baby by Lucy Monroe

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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DONNA KAUFFMAN - Making Waves: The last thing playboy captain Burke Morgan needs is a last-minute replacement cook for his yacht who also suffers from motion sickness. But once he sees luscious Kamala Apolo, he's got a perfect idea for getting her body in sync with the rhythm of the water...
NANCY WARREN - Let It Snow: When perky Chicago weather girl Marisa Langley gets stuck in the cold with her survivalist cameraman, Rob Sheridon, she can't begin to forecast just how steamy it can get between the two of them...

ERIN McCARTHY - And About Time, Too: Josh Black is so in love with his friend Cassidy that he writes her into his cartoon strip, making Cassidy think he's fallen for another woman. Can two confirmed "friends" unwrap their true feelings in time to share a night of unforgettable holiday passion?

MARYJANICE DAVIDSON - Undercover Clause: Dressed as a sidewalk Santa, undercover cop Corinne mistakes Tony Danielson for a purse snatcher. What Tony sees is a beautiful, lonely workaholic, and he'd love to take her out of disguise and help her slip into something a little more comfortable...

LUCY MONROE - Silver Bella: Successful model Bella Jackson may look steamy on covers, but under them, she's a total novice. What she needs is someone who can make her feel the way she looks. And hunky Texan Jake Barton seems exactly what she needs in her Christmas stocking...

SUSANNA CARR - Snow Day: Showing up naked in Tyler's bed has more to do with Karen's rotten luck and bad sense of direction than actual intent. But Tyler's sure she's right where she belongs, and he's got one Christmas snowstorm to prove it to her...

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Glad that I decided to read this before sending it on. Great stories. The one that I enjoyed the least was the MJD one which is surprising as she is the only author who I have read before. Her story just did not have the substance that the others did. Granted each story was a lust/love at first sight story, but they were fun and told good stories. Definitely steamy enough for a cold winter night. lol

Great anthology. Gonna go check out some of the other books out by these authors.



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Blue Diablo (Corine Solomon #1) by Ann Aguirre

Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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Other women change their hair color on a whim or to impress a new boyfriend; Corinne Solomon dyes hers because she's running scared. She's a handler, a paranormal who can touch something and almost instantly know its history and, if she's lucky (or unlucky) its future, too. Now hiding out in Mexico, she wants to keep a low profile, but when people come begging for her help, she can't refuse, although she knows that she should know better
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Very much enjoyed this first book in the Corine Solomon series. I love Aguirre's Grimspace series and so am not surprised that I like this one as well. This reminds me a little bit of the Psychic Eye Mysteries by Victoria Laurie which happen to be my favorite mystery series. I like the main character Corine and the storyline is interesting. Very much looking forward to getting my hands on the other books in the series soon!



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Doubleblind (Sirantha Jax #3) by Ann Aguirre

Doubleblind by Ann Aguirre

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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It’s not easy to tread lightly wearing steel-toed boots.

Sirantha Jax isn’t known for diplomatic finesse. As a “Jumper” who navigates ships through grimspace, she’s used to kicking ass first and taking names later—much later. Not exactly the obvious choice to sell the Conglomerate to the Ithtorians, a people whose opinions of humans are as hard as their exoskeletons.

And Ithiss-Tor council meetings aren’t the only place where Ambassador Jax needs to maneuver carefully. Her lover, March, is frozen in permanent “kill” mode, and his hair-trigger threatens to sabotage the talks—not to mention their relationship.

But Jax won’t give up on the man or the mission. With the Outskirts beleaguered by raiders, pirates, and the flesh-eating Morgut, an alliance with Ithiss-Tor may be humanity’s only hope.

Which has Jax wondering why a notorious troublemaker like her was given the job…

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Love this series!! This book started out slow. The first half was mostly politics as Sirantha and her crew attempt to broker an alliance with the Ithtorian. But about half way through the book we get back into the action that makes this series such a great read. Looking forward to more of this series soon.



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Dark Nights, Dark Dreams (Sisterhood of the Sight, #1) by Savannah Russe

Dark Nights, Dark Dreams by Savannah Russe

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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Introducing the sisterHOOD of the sight
The first in an all-new series featuring sexy paranormal romance, government secrets, and female special-ops with very special talents.

Government agent Susan Chase always kept her psychic abilities a secret. Now her secret is out and the C.I.A. needs her help. A highly classified all- female team of paranormal agents, Susan and her squad are now entrusted with the government's most unusual and dangerous assignments.

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I really enjoyed this book. Look forward to more in the series so we can learn more about the other women in the group.



This book is a lot like Russe's Darkwing Chronicles, in that it deals with modern day terrorism and plots. I loved the supernatural twist, especially since it was more about psychic phenomena rather than the typical vampires.



The storyline was a bit odd and really was a little erratic, I guess, but it did come together and sets us up for more of a series about the AngelWay group and their future adventures. Looking forward to reading more about them.



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Peeling the Onion by Wendy Orr

Peeling the Onion by Wendy Orr

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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Following an automobile accident in which her neck is broken, a teenage karate champion begins a long and painful recovery with the help of her family.
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A very powerful book about a young girl who gets into a life changing automobile accident. We follow her as she struggles with the physical and the emotional damage caused by the accident. Wonderfully touching story.



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Bio Rescue (Bio Rescue #1) by S.L. Viehl

Bio Rescue by S.L. Viehl

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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A new interstellar adventure from the bestselling author of the Stardoc saga... Lieutenant Dair mu T'resa finds a new calling in life as an interstellar paramedic with a Bio Rescue team. But the entire project faces opposition from a lupine species with a hatred for native 'Zangians like Dair...

Lieutenant Dair mu T'resa heads a squadron of SEAL (surgically enhanced/altered lifeform) pilots responsible for the security of the quadrant containing her home world of Kevarzangia Two. She finds a new calling in life as an interstellar paramedic leading the first Bio Rescue team. But the entire project faces opposition from a lupine species with a hatred for native 'Zangians like Dair..

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I think that I might have mentioned before that I love

Viehl's Stardoc series. I was excited to read this one since it takes place on K-2 which is where Stardoc started out. I was not disappointed. This book was just as hard to put down as the Stardoc books. Totally enjoyed the characters. Love the wonderful descriptions that Viehl gives us of her non-human characters and loved the storyline. Looking forward to getting my hands on 'Afterburn' soon so that I can read more about these wonderful characters and this fabulous world that Viehl has created.



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Blood Rites (The Dresden Files #6) by Jim Butcher

Blood Rites by Jim Butcher

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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The Barnes & Noble Review
Blood Rites, the sixth book in Jim Butcher's Dresden Files (Storm Front, Fool Moon, Grave Peril, et al.) pits Harry Dresden -- a Chicago detective who happens to be a powerful wizard -- against a mysterious killer who is systematically targeting people working on an X-rated movie set.

When an unlikely acquaintance of Harry's -- a self-absorbed vampire named Thomas -- asks him as a favor to help out a friend, Harry is compelled to agree. The friend, Arturo Genosa, is a motion picture producer in the process of starting his own adult entertainment company. But someone, or something, doesn't want him to succeed. One by one, his employees are dying incredibly gruesome and seemingly accidental deaths. Harry, posing as a production assistant, investigates.

What he uncovers is pure evil. Someone is ritualistically killing members of Genosa's staff with a powerful magic curse that involves raising a demon. As Harry digs deeper, he finds himself in the middle of a deadly vampiric civil war that not only puts his life in danger but also risks the lives of hundreds of innocents. Further probing leads Harry to some jaw-dropping insights, both about the vampires and about himself.

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Excellent story in the life of Harry Dresden, professional wizard. Loved getting to know Thomas a bit more since I liked him in previous books. Thinking I like the path that Harry and Murphy seem to be headed down and enjoyed the story in general. Love this series and look forward to reading more soon.



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Death Masks (The Dresden Files, #5) by Jim Butcher

Death Masks by Jim Butcher

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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HARRY DRESDEN — WIZARD
Lost Items Found. Paranormal Investigations. Consulting. Advice. Reasonable Rates. No Love Potions, Endless Purses, or Other Entertainment.

Harry Dresden, Chicago's only practicing professional wizard, should be happy that business is pretty good for a change. But now he's getting more than he bargained for.

A duel with the Red Court of Vampires' champion, who must kill Harry to end the war between vampires and wizards...

Professional hit men using Harry for target practice...

The missing Shroud of Turin...

A handless and headless corpse the Chicago police need identified...

Not to mention the return of Harry's ex-girlfriend Susan, who's still struggling with her semivampiric nature. And who seems to have a new man in her life.

Some days, it just doesn't pay to get out of bed. No matter how much you're charging.
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Non-stop, action packed chapter in the life of Harry Dresden. Great read with some great characters. Looking forward to the next book in the series.



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Summer Knight (The Dresden Files # 4) by Jim Butcher

Summer Knight by Jim Butcher

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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Private detective/wizard-for-hire Harry Dresden is suckered into tangling in the affairs of Faerie, where the fate of the entire world-and his soul-are at stake.

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It has been a while since I spent time with Harry. Glad to get back. Another action packed, hard to put down, book. Lots going on but still a lot to be resolved. Looking forward to getting caught up with the series.



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Driven to Ink (Tattoo Shop Mystery #3) by Karen E. Olson

Driven to Ink by Karen E. Olson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Brett Kavanaugh is a tattoo artist and owner of Vegas's hottest tattoo shop, The Painted Lady. And in her spare time, she does some sleuthing. After discovering the corpse of a Dean Martin impersonator-sporting a spider web tattoo and a clip cord from a tattoo machine wrapped around his neck-Brett infiltrates That's Amore, a drive-through wedding chapel, as a bride-to-be looking for the mark of a murderer...



Had a harder time getting into this book than I did the previous couple. Overall it was an enjoyable read. Almost too much going on, but it all came together in the end. I do like the path that Brett and Jeff's relationship is taking.



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Kiss of Death (Morganville Vampires, Book 8) by Rachel Caine

Kiss Of Death by Rachel Caine

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Vampire musician Michael Glass has attracted the attention of a big- time producer who wants to cut a demo and play some gigs-which means Michael will have to enter the human world. For this, he's been assigned escorts that include both a dangerous immortal as well as Michael's all-too-human friends. And with that mix of personalities, this is going to be a road trip from hell...

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I always enjoy reading about the newest trouble that Claire and friends get into. They finally get a taste of freedom and of course end up in the middle of a war. Great storyline. We actually get to see Oliver show some humanity. I really enjoyed this book and very much look forward to the next in the series.



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Wanderlust (Sirantha Jax #2) by Ann Aguirre

Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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Broke and unemployed, "Jumper" Sirantha Jax accepts a diplomatic mission for the government— only to find herself up against Syndicate criminals, man-eating aliens, and her own grimspaceweakened body.
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Enjoyed this second book in the Sirantha Jax series as much as if not more than the first book. Wonderful characters and lots of action. Really looking forward to getting my hands on the rest of this series soon.







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Grimspace (Sirantha Jax #1) by Ann Aguirre

Grimspace by Ann Aguirre

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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As the carrier of a rare gene, Sirantha Jax has the ability to jump ships through grimspace-a talent which makes her a highly prized navigator for the Corp. Then a crash landing kills everyone on board, leaving Jax in a jail cell with no memory of the crash. But her fun's not over. A group of rogue fighters frees her...for a price: her help in overthrowing the established order.

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At first I was not sure that I liked the author's writing style, but the more I read, the harder it got to put down. Ended up totally loving this book and look forward to reading more about Sirantha and March as well as their adventures.







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The World at the End of Time by Frederik Pohl

The World at the End of Time by Frederik Pohl

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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"Frederick Pohl succeeds where others wouldn't even dare..."
The Denver Post

Wan-To was the oldest and must powerful intelligence in the universe, a being who played with star systems as a child plays with marbles. Matter occupied so tiny a part of his vast awareness that humans were utterly beneath his notice.

The colonists of Newmanhome first suffered the effects of Wan-To's games when their planet's stars began to shift, the climate began to cool down, and the colony was forced into a desperate struggle to survive.

Viktor Sorricaine was determined to discover what force had suddenly sent his world hurtling toward the ends of the universe. And the answer was something beyond the scope of his imagination -- even if he lived for 4000 years...

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No I remember why I love Sci-fi so much. This was a great science fiction story. I loved how the two main characters' stories (Wan To - the godlike plasma being and Viktor the human being originally from Earth)were told simultaneously but separately. Very thought provoking!!



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Firestorm (Weather Warden, #5) by Rachel Caine

Firestorm by Rachel Caine

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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Putting aside the personal chaos that has plagued her, rogue Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin must rally the remnants of the Weather Warden corps against a double threat-the Djinn who have broken free from Warden control, and a cranky Mother Earth who's about to unleash her full fury against the entire world.



Another good chapter in Joanne, Weather Warden's life. This book was a little chaotic. A lot going on between Jo and David's relationship, their daughter Imara, the fight with the Djinn, Mother Nature waking up, and the end of the world. It almost got to be too much, but with another cliff hanger of an ending I want to keep reading the series. I am going to take a short break while I read some other books I owe, but will be back to the Weather Warden series very soon!



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Windfall (Weather Warden #4) by Rachel Caine

Windfall by Rachel Caine

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin's stormy personal life is taking its toll on her patience-and her powers. But when the truce between the Wardens and the mystical Djinn starts to self-destruct, Joanne finds herself forced to choose between saving her Djinn lover, saving her Warden abilities-and saving humanity.
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Wow! What a life Joanne leads. I am so happy that I have this entire series on my bookshelves. Each book seems to contain a action packed week in the life Of Joanne, Weather Warden. I don't know what I would do if I had to wait 6 months or a year to see what happens next. Loving this series and am off to the next book!



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Chill Factor (Weather Warden #3) by Rachel Caine

Chill Factor by Rachel Caine

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin has protected the human race from monster storms, been killed, reborn as a Djinn, and then restored to her original form. Now she's throwing the dice to stop an infinitely powerful, deeply disturbed kid-who is holed up in a Vegas hotel-from bringing on a new ice age.

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Another great chapter in Joanne's very adventurous life. Lots of action and one heck of an ending. Looking forward to moving right on to book #4. Great series!



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Heat Stroke (Weather Warden #2) by Rachel Caine

Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Accused of murder, Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin was chased across the country—and killed—by a team charged with hunting down rogue Wardens.

Five days later, Joanne had a lovely funeral and was posthumously cleared of all charges. Her human life was over, but she had been reborn in Djinnhood. Now, until she masters her enhanced powers, Joanne must try to avoid being "claimed" by a human. But when a hazard that only a Djinn could sense infiltrates Earth's atmosphere, Joanne must somehow convince someone to do something about it—or the forecast will be deadly. So who said being all-powerful was going to be easy?

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Definitely more action packed than the first book. I like that it takes up right where "Ill Wind" ends. Very much enjoying this series. Can't wait to read about Joanne and David's next adventure.







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Ill Wind (Weather Warden #1) by Rachel Caine

Ill Wind by Rachel Caine

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



First in the new Weather Warden series...

Joanne Baldwin is a Weather Warden. Usually, all it takes is a wave of her hand to tame the most violent weather. But now, she's trying to outrun another kind of storm: accusations of corruption and murder. So, she's resorting to the very human tactic of running for her life...

Her only hope is Lewis, the most powerful warden known. Unfortunately, he's stolen not one but three bottles of Djinn-making him the most wanted man on earth. Still, she's racing hard to find him-before the bad weather closes in fast...

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Good start to a series that I have heard a lot of positive reviews on. Lots of action and just a touch of romance. Looking forward to working my way through this series.







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Vampires by John Steakley

Vampire$ by John Steakley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is bestselling author John Steakley's vampire classic: Vampires infest the modern world and a group of brave people--professional vampire killers--devote their lives to hunting them down.
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This one is hard for me to give an opinion on. I like it. It was an interesting read and I very much want to see the movie (again) just to compare it to the book. It just was not a 'great' book. The writing style was not that great. The character development was not really great. The plot was just okay. But for some reason I really wanted to finish the book and I did find it very interesting. Glad that I read it and looking forward to seeing the movie to see how it ties in.



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Eyeliner of the Gods by Katie Maxwell

Eyeliner of the Gods by Katie Maxwell

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Synopsis
One of two books in which two girls discover an Egyptian archaeological dig is a lot more than surviving blistering heat and scorpions-hot guys, a cursed bracelet, and ancient tombs make it the adventure of a lifetime.

Publishers Weekly
In interlocking novels, two teens sweat it up in the tomb of Queen Nefertari's twin manicurists. They also separately stumble on a bracelet that may be cursed. In Nash's (You Are So Cursed) book, "chicken liver" Chloe feigns bravery; she faces a scorpion, leads her team to protest their lack of washing water and attracts the attention of wise Dr. Battista (and affection from Connor, a schoolmate from home). Chloe feels fake, but more complications arise when she accidentally pockets an artifact-the bracelet-and cannot seem to get rid of it. In Maxwell's (The Year My Life Went Down the Loo) book, Jan, a loquacious aspiring journalist, buys the bracelet in Cairo, not realizing it is stolen. She bonds with brooding Seth, but people say he's cursed, blaming him for thefts and accidents. When Jan learns the bracelet was stolen, she vows to solve the mystery, imagining journalistic fame and refusing to believe Seth is responsible. The puzzle is resolved at each book's end, though readers must finish both to understand all the pieces. Chloe and Jan interact, even planting their bracelet on each other after Jan catches Seth kissing Chloe, but readers may be disappointed that the books do not fully jibe (they include some but not all the same events and do not emphasize the same characters). Overall, this is fairly shallow fare, but the interesting premise and spunky protagonists make it fun. Ages 13-up.

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This was a cute YA book. Little bit of mystery, little bit of romance. I was a little annoyed with the main character, Jan, and her immaturity. She is supposed to be 16 but acts more like a 12 year old. But overall it was an okay read. I am going to read the companion book -- Chloe, Queen of Denial as soon as I can put my hands on it. lol



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Alpha (Shifters, #6) by Rachel Vincent

Alpha by Rachel Vincent

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The unscrupulous new Council chair has charged Jace, Marc and me with trespassing, kidnapping, murder and treason. Yeah, we've been busy. But now it's time to take justice into our own hands. We must avenge my brother's death and carve out the rot at the heart of the Council.

It's not going to be easy, and loss seems unavoidable, but I have promised to protect my Pride, no matter what. With a target on my back and Marc at my side, I'm heading for a final showdown that can—that will—change everything forever. A showdown I'm not sure I'm ready for.

But life never waits until you're ready.

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Absolutely loved this book. So sad to see this series end, but definitely looking forward to reading more by Rachel Vincent. She brings her stories to life. I laughed, I cried and I cheered as I read about Faythe and her Prides adventures. Faythe had to do a lot of growing up and make some adult decisions. Wonderful final book in Rachel Vincent's were cat series.



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