I do a little jig every time I read a book where the vampires don’t glitter and have blood lust. Can I get a hell yes for a story that evokes Buffy? I won’t lie, I love a good kick ass story. I enjoy a whole lot of action, especially when that action involves stakes. […]
Scary Short Story Sunday: The Highest Justice by Garth Nix
September 5, 2010
I am sure you have all heard of the (R)eaders (I)mbibing (P)eril challenge hosted by Carl at Stainless Steel Droppings? I have decided to participate in all facets of the challenge this year. Expect a declaration of my participation in the Good Books & Good Wine Update. I have decided to declare Sundays from […]
Review of Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
September 4, 2010
Tick, tock. Tick, tock. Tick, tock. Hear that? That is the sound of time you could be spending reading Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. I will admit, I had low expectations for Clockwork Angel. I had previously read City of Bones, which I enjoyed but was not blown away or anything. I haven’t yet continued […]
Review of Losing Faith by Denise Jaden
August 12, 2010
There are not enough YA books with cults in them. For serious, cults are fascinating and riveting. Losing Faith by Denise Jaden has a cult, thus making it full of win. It also has: character development, death, high school, home school, kissing and religion. Elements of appeal to me. Brie is a self-absorbed teenager, more […]
Review of Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
July 14, 2010
I deeply, desperately want the next book in this planned trilogy. Oh my goodness! Nevermore by Kelly Creagh is on my list of top 20 favorite books of 2010 so far. Holy Edgar Allen Poe was Nevermore good! FIRST, there is build up. Y’all, Nevermore by Kelly Creagh is LONG! But, we actually get to […]
Review of She’s So Dead To Us by Kieran Scott
June 9, 2010
Ally Ryan used to lead a charmed life. She was popular, dated the cutest boys, and was super rich, living in the biggest mansion on the Crest, a ritzy neighborhood. Of course, the plot would be sort of boring if there wasn’t some kind of big huge change. Well, friends, Ally’s dad is no financial […]