Saturday, April 10, 2010

Faefever by Karen Marie Moning (Fever #3)

Faefever: The Fever Series
From the book: He calls me his Queen of the Night. I’d die for him. I’d kill for him, too. 

When MacKayla Lane receives a torn page from her dead sister’s journal, she is stunned by Alina’s desperate words. And now MacKayla knows that her sister’s killer is close. But evil is closer. And suddenly the sidhe-seer is on the hunt: For answers. For revenge. And for an ancient book of dark magic so evil, it corrupts anyone who touches it. 
Mac’s quest for the Sinsar Dubh takes her into the mean, shape-shifting streets of Dublin, with a suspicious cop on her tail. Forced into a dangerous triangle of alliance with V’lane, an insatiable Fae prince of lethally erotic tastes, and Jericho Barrons, a man of primal desires and untold secrets, Mac is soon locked in a battle for her body, mind, and soul.
I have been behind on many of my series but found some time and decided to continue the fever series since Shadowfever isn't too far away! I have to say that KMM does not disappoint with this third installment of Mac and Barrons. There were times (as there was in the other two books) when you just wanted to either kick Mac or Barrons in the "petunia" so they would both be straight with each other. Of course, if I didn't feel this way in this book, I would wonder if I picked up another series by mistake. The book is fast paced and enjoyable read until...

I had pondered about even mentioning the ending, but several people had mentioned it as a cliffhanger. Well, yes, it is a cliffhanger (I usually hate those) but there was something more in the ending I hated. All I will say is that it almost made me give it one star less. Upon reflection and the note by the author in the book, I decided this was EXACTLY the end and emotion that was intended so I gave back the star I almost stole. Therefore, this book has 5 stars and I recommend this series. If you haven't read it yet, I suggest you start at the beginning with Darkfever. The series comes together much better that way for readers. 

Friday, April 9, 2010

Award!

I had received this award from Melissa (gotta love that name!) from My World in Words and Pages. She also has the best comments here on my blog!

I'd like to pass this award to the people who have supported this blog with their awesome comments:

StephanieD from Misfit Salon
K.C. from Smokinhotbooks
Nina from J'adorehappyendings
Melissa from i swim for oceans
C.K. Twilighter from Lovin' & Livin' Life in the 808

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Misfit Salon Spring Fever Giveaway!













The Misfit Salon is giving away 2 sets of books to 2 winners. If you aren't familiar with these books, she has wonderful reviews that make you want to read them. The contest ends on April 30.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Santa Olivia by Jacqueline Carey

Santa Olivia
From the book: There is no pity in Santa Olivia. And no escape. In this isolated military buffer zone between Mexico and the U.S., the citizens of Santa Olivia are virtually powerless. Then an unlikely heroine is born. She is the daughter of a man genetically manipulated by the government to be a weapon. A "Wolf-Man," he was engineered to have superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and senses, as well as a total lack of fear. Named for her vanished father, Loup Garron has inherited his gifts. 
Frustrated by the injustices visited upon her friends and neighbors by the military occupiers, Loup is determined to avenge her community. Aided by a handful of her fellow orphans, Loup takes on the guise of their patron saint, Santa Olivia, and sets out to deliver vigilante justice - aware that if she is caught, she could lose her freedom... and possibly her life.
When I first picked up this book, I was thinking that it was another version of a werewolf story. Not exactly, it is more of a sci-fi superhero story. In fact, parts of it reminded me of the tv show, "Dark Angel." If you look at the cover, her coat is made to look like a cape (and I do love the cover).


This book is such a great read. Even in the slower parts of the book, it builds tension as to what is coming next. You also have great characters in the book, all you either like right away or learn to like as the story goes on. And although there is some vigilante justice, there isn't that much in the book as perhaps you'd like, but it makes sense in the story. Plus, you really root for the Santitos (the orphan's nickname) because of why and how they chose to help the other unfortunate people in the outpost. It's just a fun ride and one that keeps going until the end. Unfortunately, it is the end why I could not give it 5 stars. It lost it's star because of the way it ends. It leaves way too many open questions. I couldn't find out if there was going to be another sequel or if this book is a stand alone.  So, if it had given me, say 10 more chapters or guaranteed me a sequel (which I would certainly read), then it would regain it's last star.


It is an adult book. I must also say that there is sexual content, some violence and a lot of cussing. So, I wouldn't recommend it to the very young set. Otherwise, I do recommend this book wholeheartedly! It is such a good read. I give it 4 stars! Oh, and before I forget, there are parts to the book I would not recommend reading while in the presence of a sensitive, empathic dog (maybe that's just me...). In other words, make sure there is a tissue around in at least one or two parts of the book. 

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Awards

I wanted to acknowledge some awards I received recently...


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This one was from Larissa from Welcome to Larissa's Life


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This one is from Sarah from My World of Books


I wanted to officially thank these two sweet people for thinking of me. And because I have received so many awards, I will only pass on the one that I haven't received before (since I already passed the other two on).


This one I received from Trini of A Book Lover's Review. I am supposed to:



Thank and link to the person that gave you the award.


Pass this award to 15 bloggers you've recently discovered and think are fantastic.


Contact the blogs and let them know they've won.


State 7 things about yourself.

  1. This blog was supposed to be a painting a day blog with book reviews. Looks like it's the other way around.
  2. I have long hair and have been threatened by strangers not to cut it.
  3. I am a Coloradan
  4. I love large dogs
  5. I've owned the sweetest pit bull on earth when I was a kid.
  6. I love Mexican and Italian food.
  7. I have no more boring factoids to add. ;)
I pass this on to (in no particular order):


Seriously, visit these blogs. They are great!!!