What an interesting thing to revisit Twilight a decade later. The films are so prominent in my mind that I often have to stop and wonder if I'm remembWhat an interesting thing to revisit Twilight a decade later. The films are so prominent in my mind that I often have to stop and wonder if I'm remembering things wrong. There are so many cool additions that come from Edward's POV that we missed from just seeing Bella's. I love all that detail. It also makes me appreciate the writing process because I read the rough draft on Stephanie's website back in the day when she made it available and these two things are nothing alike. Reading this was sweet. It felt like strolling hand in hand with your sweetheart around the park where you got engaged on a ten year anniversary....more
I haven't read an Anne Rice book in a long time. It was a nice break from all the YA I read. I listened to this one as an audiobook and it threw me ofI haven't read an Anne Rice book in a long time. It was a nice break from all the YA I read. I listened to this one as an audiobook and it threw me off a bit as the voice of Lestat was much older than I expected and very vampire sounding. In fact, he sounded a bit like the count on Sesame Street. Not at all the romantic, brooding Lestat I imagine in my head. This is an interesting chapter in his long, long, long history....more
I hadn't read the Hunger Games for a long time, so at first, I wasn't sure if this was a prequel or set far in the future. I'd settled on far in the fI hadn't read the Hunger Games for a long time, so at first, I wasn't sure if this was a prequel or set far in the future. I'd settled on far in the future for some reason so a lot of things didn't make sense to me. I liked it though. When I finally figured out who Corio was, it was near the end for some reason, and that made it all the more shocking for me. I thought it was brilliant. If I had gone in knowing it was a prequel, it would have ruined that surprise. Not sure why my mind didn't go there on its own. Guess I was distracted by everything. ...more
This story felt so real, I could smell the plumeria blossoms. Is it weird that I think this could actually happen? I loved all the references and the This story felt so real, I could smell the plumeria blossoms. Is it weird that I think this could actually happen? I loved all the references and the epileptic dreams and conversations with the goddess who was actually...well, you'll find out. I don't want to give it away. On to book two!...more
I picked this one up at a book conference in Texas. Very sweet romance with a strong emphasis on family and friendship. Also an intriguing mystery. I I picked this one up at a book conference in Texas. Very sweet romance with a strong emphasis on family and friendship. Also an intriguing mystery. I love fixer-upper shows so I liked the idea that the two ladies were doing that for a job....more
This was a fun audiobook short story featuring lots of Korean food I couldn't pronounce, time-travel done in a really unique way, and family bonding. This was a fun audiobook short story featuring lots of Korean food I couldn't pronounce, time-travel done in a really unique way, and family bonding. Really cute....more
What a creepy villain! This guy really gave me the heebie-jeebies. I really wasn't sure what group to root for. They all had their own agenda. I thinkWhat a creepy villain! This guy really gave me the heebie-jeebies. I really wasn't sure what group to root for. They all had their own agenda. I think I would have struck out on my own. It would have been hard to trust anyone, I think. This was a fun read....more
This is a cute middle-grade audiobook with a paranormal twist on crazy family dynamics. What happens when you adopt a new brother from hell, literallyThis is a cute middle-grade audiobook with a paranormal twist on crazy family dynamics. What happens when you adopt a new brother from hell, literally? Fun read....more
This was a fun read. If you like danger, magic, spells, villains, twists & turns, this is one you might want to pick up. I'm not going to give away alThis was a fun read. If you like danger, magic, spells, villains, twists & turns, this is one you might want to pick up. I'm not going to give away all the secrets but there are some really juicy ones in here. ;)...more
I am a sucker for an ocean setting and this one captured my imagination. I love the islands built on the bones of leviathans and spirits that play witI am a sucker for an ocean setting and this one captured my imagination. I love the islands built on the bones of leviathans and spirits that play with the sea creatures. Such a cool story. I love this one even more than the Renthia on land books. If you love the Queens of Renthia you definitely need to check this one out. You'll love it so much!...more
This one is kind of a Viking/Quest/Zombie mashup. Loved it! If you're a fan of quest books, this one is for you. Love these characters. And if you're This one is kind of a Viking/Quest/Zombie mashup. Loved it! If you're a fan of quest books, this one is for you. Love these characters. And if you're looking for a female warrior who can wield a battle-ax better than the boys, then you definitely need to pick this book up. I'd love to get a prequel of some kind and figure out more about the god and those things that roam the woods....more
This is a really cute contemporary romance for those of you who like reading romances. I'm curious to watch the tv show now. Really enjoyed the book aThis is a really cute contemporary romance for those of you who like reading romances. I'm curious to watch the tv show now. Really enjoyed the book and the heroine. The family was front and center in this book and I loved how the sisters relied on one another. Very sweet. ...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
This was a fun middle-grade sci-fi read for any of you who have science fiction readers out there. A pre-teen saves the ship from space pirates with sThis was a fun middle-grade sci-fi read for any of you who have science fiction readers out there. A pre-teen saves the ship from space pirates with some pretty cunning tricks. It's a bit like Home Alone in Space. Loved the part where he's eating reconstituted cheeseburgers and fries with ketchup floating in front of his face. Awesome! ...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
Talk about angst and inner conflict. If you like stories about fallen angels you need to check out this one. You've got the swoon-worthy son of the deTalk about angst and inner conflict. If you like stories about fallen angels you need to check out this one. You've got the swoon-worthy son of the demon of lust who also happens to be a singer in a rock band who falls for the half angel girl he's supposed to corrupt. Love the back story and can't wait to keep reading to see these characters meet their destiny!...more
It was wonderful and a bit bittersweet to finally reach the end of the series. There were some sad endings but some very promising beginnings too. LovIt was wonderful and a bit bittersweet to finally reach the end of the series. There were some sad endings but some very promising beginnings too. Loved seeing how it all came together. Those eyes were creepy! Saying goodbye to these characters is hard....more
I loved this last book even more than the first two! It's full of suspense and romance and danger. If you're looking for a great summer series to pickI loved this last book even more than the first two! It's full of suspense and romance and danger. If you're looking for a great summer series to pick up, you need to check out this one. Love these sisters!...more
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