Really liked getting to know the characters better, especially Hysan! Love the title of Wandering Star for Rho. It's interesting to see how the rebellReally liked getting to know the characters better, especially Hysan! Love the title of Wandering Star for Rho. It's interesting to see how the rebellion is playing out. The ending was especially surprising!...more
The formatting of this book was exceptional. Loved going back and forth between the two parallel universes and seeing how the story was unfolding. WhaThe formatting of this book was exceptional. Loved going back and forth between the two parallel universes and seeing how the story was unfolding. What a brilliant way to weave a tale! The whole concept of reading bones to see the past, present, or future in visions is fascinating. I really hope there's more to come in this universe. I'm not ready to let go of these characters yet....more
Loved this fresh take on the history of werewolves and their relationship to the Dracula family. I hope there's a sequel someday! The matriarch of theLoved this fresh take on the history of werewolves and their relationship to the Dracula family. I hope there's a sequel someday! The matriarch of the family is amazingly wicked. I can totally picture that gray old bat. ;)...more
This is not the type of book I typically pick up but I was really drawn in from the first page. The heroine is easy to identify with and following herThis is not the type of book I typically pick up but I was really drawn in from the first page. The heroine is easy to identify with and following her on her journey into substance abuse was far too easy which is a little scary and very eye opening. This was so well written. I'm still thinking about it. ...more
I liked this one better than the first. Morpheus really grew to be my favorite and we learn lots of juicy secrets in this one. I loved and I mean loveI liked this one better than the first. Morpheus really grew to be my favorite and we learn lots of juicy secrets in this one. I loved and I mean loved the ending. Can't wait to dive into the next one!...more
That boo-hag gives me the shivers! Genuinely one of the most disgusting creatures I've ever read about. Love the addition of the granddaughter and allThat boo-hag gives me the shivers! Genuinely one of the most disgusting creatures I've ever read about. Love the addition of the granddaughter and all the havoc she brings with her and ends up inflicting upon our heroes. Nice to finally figure out what's going on with Cooper's dad. Ready to move on to book three!...more
The conclusion to the series is very fulfilling. Everything comes full circle and you get a good sense of how everything is going to move forward fromThe conclusion to the series is very fulfilling. Everything comes full circle and you get a good sense of how everything is going to move forward from there. All the players are in the game and the stakes are high. My favorite scene was the epilogue. ...more
I really loved how this series ended. Can't recommend this series enough, especially if you're like me and love fantasy and adventure and epic tales. I really loved how this series ended. Can't recommend this series enough, especially if you're like me and love fantasy and adventure and epic tales. This one was awesome. There were some tears but overall you'll really enjoy the story and the characters....more
Loved this book and the slow, building romance. The characters are awesome and really like learning about the home world. I found myself craving pot rLoved this book and the slow, building romance. The characters are awesome and really like learning about the home world. I found myself craving pot roast, but not bland pot roast. If you're a sci-fi fan, pick this one up....more
This was a fast moving, fulfilling conclusion but I still can't help wishing for more. Love these characters and the world. There's a teeny bit of a lThis was a fast moving, fulfilling conclusion but I still can't help wishing for more. Love these characters and the world. There's a teeny bit of a love triangle which makes it very interesting. Great duology!...more
From the ruined skyscrapers of New York to the flooded city of Chicago to the acid plains of Colorado, this is one story that will keep you on the edgFrom the ruined skyscrapers of New York to the flooded city of Chicago to the acid plains of Colorado, this is one story that will keep you on the edge of your seat constantly. Danger lurks around every corner. Poor horses! If you're a fan of dystopia, you need to pick up this series. We learn a lot more secrets in this book and it's very fulfilling to learn them, but the story isn't over yet. =)...more
Loved this one! Especially the twist at the end. Every time Jackaby speaks I hear David Tennant's voice. Really liked the zombies too. I liked gettingLoved this one! Especially the twist at the end. Every time Jackaby speaks I hear David Tennant's voice. Really liked the zombies too. I liked getting to meet some members of Charlie's family and wouldn't mind a spin off series about them. =)...more
This one had as much danger and intrigue as the first. Just when you think everything's going to work out the way it should nothing goes as planned anThis one had as much danger and intrigue as the first. Just when you think everything's going to work out the way it should nothing goes as planned and you wonder if our heroes will even survive let alone end up together. If you're like me and love pre-historic settings, pick this duology up and give it a try....more
Liked this one just as much as the first. The world building in this series is incredible! If you love fantasy, you'll really enjoy this one. I reallyLiked this one just as much as the first. The world building in this series is incredible! If you love fantasy, you'll really enjoy this one. I really related to the reluctant heroine and I liked her a lot. Great characters!...more
Loved the Belles, from the food and dresses to the obsession over beauty and the power of the arcana. The whole idea of this world is captivating. TheLoved the Belles, from the food and dresses to the obsession over beauty and the power of the arcana. The whole idea of this world is captivating. The world is lush and beautiful on the surface but underneath there's an ugliness that threatens. My favorite read of the year so far!...more
A very scary version of the future. Love the dystopian setting with the cars piled up on the side of the road and broken down cities and malls. I coulA very scary version of the future. Love the dystopian setting with the cars piled up on the side of the road and broken down cities and malls. I could easily see this one translating into film. The most memorable scene for me is when the heroine is captured by the enemy....more
I am really wishing I knew how to play a musical instrument after reading this duology. I really liked how it ended. I'm not sure I could ever be as rI am really wishing I knew how to play a musical instrument after reading this duology. I really liked how it ended. I'm not sure I could ever be as resilient as the heroine. She's such a strong person. Love her! My favorite scene was the train scene. Such a vivid chase scene. I can totally see that one happening in the movies....more
I loved heading into another mystery with Jackaby and his assistant. This time they are headed to the underworld with the help of Charon. We finally gI loved heading into another mystery with Jackaby and his assistant. This time they are headed to the underworld with the help of Charon. We finally get to see what happened to our resident ghost. I totally hear David Tennant in my head as I read these. If you're a Doctor Who fan, you need to pick up these books!...more
This book was nothing like I expected and that's not a bad thing at all. I am so impressed with the dark, heaviness of this book. Full of rich charactThis book was nothing like I expected and that's not a bad thing at all. I am so impressed with the dark, heaviness of this book. Full of rich characters who stick with you long after you set it down. What a feat of writing!...more
I waited way too long to read this one. I've always loved prehistoric stories and this one makes you feel the cold. As if the frozen tundra wasn't danI waited way too long to read this one. I've always loved prehistoric stories and this one makes you feel the cold. As if the frozen tundra wasn't dangerous enough, the other clans sure make life interesting. Love the characters and the unique way of telling the story. My favorite scene was when our hero was being hunted....more
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