Lots and Lots of books read!

I thought it had been longer since I posted.  I am sitting here with 3 books beside me, desperately trying to remember what else it is I have read!

Probably out of all of them "On the Edge" by Ilona Andrews is my drop dead favourite.  It is sit in a parallel, in between world called the Edge.  It's main heroine is a girl called Rose Drayton who has the care of her 2 younger brothers, one of whom is a shapeshifter and Georgie who raises the dead.  Rose has had a hard life and been let down by many people in her life.  She is also and expert at 'flashing'.  Obviously this is not running around naked, but is usually only reserved for people in the "Weird".  It is the ability to send a concentrated flash of power to protect oneself.  It seems only 'bluebloods' can produce the white flash that Rose can.  In being able to do this, it has made her a very valuable commodity and men have been trying to trick her into slavery so that they can get children (who will have her ability) from her.  Along comes Declan Camarine a blueblood noble who wants to marry her.  Rose has to set him 3 challenges.  He needs to complete every challenge and then she will leave the Edge for the Weird to serve as his wife or mistress.  It hard doing a review on a book when there are so many twists and turns.  How do you convince someone that this is a book that they just have to read?  Rose is small and seemingly a touch insignificant but it is all a ruse.  She is a strong, vibrant, caring, supportive loving character.  There are not enough descriptive words for her.  She protects her two brothers with love and confidence even though they both have issues that she and they are struggling to cope with.  One of my favourite parts of the book is when Jack (brother) was trying to comfort William (friend of Declan's and also a shape changer).  "You're in a good place.  Nobody can hurt you here. You don't have to be afraid".  He hesitated.  "There is some mushy love stuff that goes here, but it probably won't work for you.  The important thing is, this is a good place.  It's safe and warm, and there is water and food.  And you don't have to be scared, because there are ward stones and they keep bad people away.  And Rose won't let anybody hurt you."  Jack doesn't understand that when William was young, because he was a shape shifter he was treated as an abberation, as someone not worthy and was shown no love or compassion.  Jack has always had all that William wants.

Anyway please read this book.  I think that you will love it as much as I have and wait in anticipation for the next one Bayou Moon. 

I have also just finished Sins of the Flesh by Eve Silver and Touch of Madness by C T Adams and Cathy Clamp.

Sins of the Flesh is 3rd in the Otherkin series and is the story of Malthus Krayl and Calliope Kane.  Another magnificent story, that I am not going into now, but worth a good read. 

Touch of Madness is sequel to Touch of Evil.  It follows Kate Reilly and her boyfriend Tom.  This book was action packed from beginning to end.  For a girl, she seems to spend a bit of time in hospital, getting over near death experiences and fights.  She is in love with Tom her werewolf, but after only being responsible for herself she is finding it hard to let Tom in and rely and share with him.  She has been ordered to find the lost eggs of the Thrall.  They seem to have an ulterior motive (as they do for everything) but she is on a time limit.  She is been chased by deranged wife of her ex boyfriend, she brings her brother Bryan out of his zombie status, which is unheard of, and she is desperately trying to keep out of the way of a vampire that is 'just keeping' an eye on her and making sure that she finds the eggs.  Whew, action packed from beginning to end.

Anyway, that's it for the time being.  Still got a few books to get through.  What with work, kids and family, it's hard to fit it all in.  But i do live by the adage, "always make time for reading!!!!"

A quick post, just to keep up with all the books

I am reading like an animal at the moment.  I have purpose and drive to get through a whole list of books.  So here they are.

Wander Lust andDouble Blind by Ann Aguirre.  Love this series.  Sirantha Jax is a fantastic and complex character.  I have been lucky enough to watch her grow up over the last two books and she is someone to be proud of.  It may sound like I am waxing lyrical but she has gone from tragedy to crisis to crisis and has the ability to put her friends and lover first even if they don't quite realise it.  In Doubleblind she saved March's mind.  You just have to read it.  She shows respect for her friend Vel who is not of the human kind, she shows compassion for her computer PA and she accepts people for who they are.  READ IT.

Also finished is Riding Temptation by Jaci Burton.  This was a surprising book, I'm not going to give any of it away but it was hot, hot, hot.  Great story line with lots of potential for other character stories.  Two thumbs up here as well.

Embrace the night by Joss Ware.  This is the story of Sage Corrigan and Simon Japp.  It is set in a earth after a tragedy.  There are not many left and there are a group called 'The Strangers' who have mysterious blue gems in their bodies that keep them immortal.  I really liked this book.  I love story lines that depict earth and humanity trying to re establish themselves in a life that is different to eaht we live now.  Sage is from a cult that believes it is there job to re populate the world.  She left the clan and has made her way to Envy where because of her distinctive colouring she is looked down on.  Simon is part of a group of men who have special powers and have not aged in the 40 odd years since the catastrophe.  Anyway, I could go on and tell you more, but you need to find out for yourself.  Read it and enjoy.  Sage seems fragile but is surprisingly strong and a worthy heroine. 

And last but not least.  Blood Born by Linda Howard.  Luca Ambrus is a blood born vampire, the product of 2 vampire parents.  Very rare and very powerful.  Chole  Fallon is human and a conduit.  A descendant of Chloe's "a Warrior" is trying to get Chloe to acknowledge her so that she can come 'through' to battle the rebel vampires who want to take over the world.  That is a really condensed version and obviously the story is much better than my poor attempt at reviewing, but I really don't like giving away a lot.  Except I really did enjoy this book, as I enjoyed the rest.  What can I say.

I will admit, it sounds like I haven't had a book that I haven't liked, but there is one which I haven't quite finished yet, but want to, hoping that it will get better.  When I have finished it, I will give you all (just me) my verdict.  I am reading a few books at the moment soooooooo...back to it I go.

Another 2 books finished, and one almost finished...

Well, I refuse to become behind in reviewing my books.  I can see the benefits, because I have just finished Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan and I am hanging out for the next one.  So one look here and I will be able to keep track of what I've read, and what I need to keep my eyes open for.  And despite some reviews I've read, I really enjoyed Immortal Beloved.  Nastasya has some issues to work through.  I suppose when you get to live for 400 some years, you would.  She seems to have found a haven, but this place is also fraught with problems.  Bring on the next one Cate.

Note to self...  Anything that Sherrilyn Kenyon writes I like if not love.  I finished No Mercy over the weekend and several times I wanted to go back and revisit some stories especially Acheron's and Nick's story.  Maybe separately they can fall down slightly but together with all the other books, pretty cool.  I'm looking forward to seeing how Nick's story pans out.  Did I mention that I really liked No Mercy.  I love Samina and her need to give all up for love and Dev was just a joker from start to finish.

Just in the middle of 'Touch of Evil' by C T Adams and Cathy Clamp.  Powering through this one as well.  I'm on a roll.

Dragons Prefer Blondes by Candace Havens

This was a really good book.  I haven't had the chance to read the first one yet, but I didn't miss it.  For background the Caruthers sisters are Guardian Keys who protect Earth from faries, dragons and all other sorts of things that go bump in the night.  Alex's speciality are Dragons and with the help of the security team and Jake Alex is trying to not be married off to a dragon by pretending that Jake is her boyfriend, she is also trying to track down dragons that are stealing humans and staying one step ahead of the Manteros.  All the while looking after her clubs and battling gryphons and being poisoned by toxic claws and trying to keep her mother (who is on the Council) off her back  Fantastic story, very fast paced, lots of action, lots of heated looks, lots of innuendo.  Borrow of buy, it's worth the effort

Sins of the Soul by Eve Silver

FINISHED!!!!  Nice book.  This is the story of Naphre and Alastor.  Alastor is a soul reaper and Naphre is a assassin for hire.  Alastor and his brothers are looking for their brother Lokan who has been killed and Alastor thinks that Naphre may have some evidence.  Obviously there is an attraction betoween Naphre and Alastor although Alastor is unsure about which side Naphre is on.  Naphre in her short life has been a Daughter of Aset and has also sold her sould to a demon to save her father.  They will face many trials and Alastor will prove his love for Naphre to the only goddess that matters.  I did like this book.  Alastor is a strong character and Naphre can certainly look after herself.  I am looking forward to reading the next in the series "Sins of the Flesh". 

I'm still here... Library Conference was great

Hi all,

That 'all' really means only me though.  But I am vain enough to like reading my own words.

I have been away and very busy for the last few days.  I had a library conference in Echuca which was absolutely fantastic and work as always has been busy and varied.  This time of the year is quietly called 'Tissues, pens and lollies' for very obvious reasons.

So what have I read????  Quite a few books over the last few days so the reviews won't be up to my usual standard (ha ha).  I have been lucky enough to read some really great books and I have much to look forward to when the 'next' in the series comes out.

Raven by Allison Van Diepen

I am a bit of a fan of a nice tattoo and this book.  I like the way that Allison writes.  This is a story about a girl called Nicole and the boy she is in love with Zin.  They both dance in a break dancing group and Nicole gets a job at the same club that Zin works at.  Zin carries a old secret with him and Nicole even though she is drawn to him can't get him to open up to her until she is attacked on her way home from work.  Zin opens up a whole new world to Nicole and she has to decide if she can live with what she has learnt.  It will affect her life in many extraordinary ways.   This is classed as Young Adult.  I loved this book and it had me hooked from page to page.  Read it!!!!

Stormwalker by Allyson James

It might seem that I love every book that I read, but I did LOVE this book.  I love Janet, I love Mick and I love Coyote.  Janet is a Stormwalker which means she can harness the power of the storms and use it for good.  She finds out that her mother is an evil goddess from 'Beneath' that needs Janet's powers to open a vortex so that she can escape and wreak havoc on the world.  Mick is her on again, off again boyfriend.  I wish there was a picture of him somewhere because I reckon he would be gorgeous.  Allyson's description is almost as good though.  Coyote is a 'God' who hasn't quite made up his mind about Janet yet.  There are several other characters who are just great including Sherriff Nash.  I can't recommend this highly enough.  Go out and get it!!!  And next in the series "Firewalker". 

I am just starting Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Holly Harper

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

It was a rush to finish this book as it was due back at the Library.  No fault of my local library's though, more my unrealistic expectations of myself and how many books I can read whilst working full-time.

I really liked this book.  It has been some time since I read the Mortal Instruments series so the fact that it was a prequel sat fine with me.  The ending answered all my questions that reading this book had created and I liked the different relationships that Clare created in this book.  Will was sort of shitting me for a bit but I grew to understand why he hides behind his wit and sarcasm.  I really liked Tessa.  She came across as a strong individual and I look forward to seeing how she copes with her powers and I wonder what other powers she might have.  It makes me want to go and re read City of Glass, just to see if it all ties in.

Next book I am reading is Demons Hunger by Eve Silver.