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
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
Loved this one! If you are a fan of the tiger series, this is one you'll want to try. This heroine is one you'll want to root for. I want to see thoseLoved this one! If you are a fan of the tiger series, this is one you'll want to try. This heroine is one you'll want to root for. I want to see those dresses. They sound amazing! Can't wait for the next book....more
I loved this book more than the first. It's hard to define exactly but it's guaranteed to sweep you away. Love Legend and the mystery as it unfolds. II loved this book more than the first. It's hard to define exactly but it's guaranteed to sweep you away. Love Legend and the mystery as it unfolds. If you love bad boys and swoonworthy guys, this one's for you!...more
A very satisfying conclusion to the series. Love Vic and his nemesis sword. Also really love the wolf pup. If you don't end up craving some of grandmaA very satisfying conclusion to the series. Love Vic and his nemesis sword. Also really love the wolf pup. If you don't end up craving some of grandma's sweets after this, I'd be surprised. Libraries haven't been this exciting since Buffy the Vampire Slayer....more
Another great read. If you're into mythology, mystery, and mayhem, then this is the series for you. Really like how the series is coming together. AlsAnother great read. If you're into mythology, mystery, and mayhem, then this is the series for you. Really like how the series is coming together. Also like the new characters. On to the next one....more
We found out the answers to some secrets in this one. I loved the wolf best and wish I had a cub. So cute! It's interesting to see how the gypsy gift We found out the answers to some secrets in this one. I loved the wolf best and wish I had a cub. So cute! It's interesting to see how the gypsy gift is growing. I really like how this one ended....more
I love that the author painted backgrounds to the chapters. So pretty! This one is full of Asian mythology, goddesses, and frightening creatures. The I love that the author painted backgrounds to the chapters. So pretty! This one is full of Asian mythology, goddesses, and frightening creatures. The thing made of body parts? So cool yet disgusting! The attire and customs were so detailed and fascinating, I felt swathed in silk just reading. Lovely....more
A satisfying conclusion. It was a nail biter though. Love the griffin the dragon and the unicorn. Clearly, I'm a fantasy lover. What a great story oveA satisfying conclusion. It was a nail biter though. Love the griffin the dragon and the unicorn. Clearly, I'm a fantasy lover. What a great story overlapping the history of the Roman empire!...more
I loved entering the dreams of the two main characters. What a rich, fascinating world Laini has created. So cool to have blue skinned offspring of goI loved entering the dreams of the two main characters. What a rich, fascinating world Laini has created. So cool to have blue skinned offspring of gods with powers! The moths are so interesting and unique. Favorite scene is when our hero discovers his origins....more
What a stellar conclusion to the series! I love Helen's new powers. They are pretty much amazing. I want her world building power. I could totally rocWhat a stellar conclusion to the series! I love Helen's new powers. They are pretty much amazing. I want her world building power. I could totally rock that one. The ending was so perfect....more
If Gladiator had magic and was YA then you'd have Mark of the Thief. This one is for all you history geeks who love ancient Rome. Love the griffin andIf Gladiator had magic and was YA then you'd have Mark of the Thief. This one is for all you history geeks who love ancient Rome. Love the griffin and the way the magic is imbued on the hero. Favorite scene was the final battle in the Colosseum....more
I love the warrior side of Astrid. She's so brave. The answer to where the remedy comes from was such a surprise. Didn't see that coming at all. My faI love the warrior side of Astrid. She's so brave. The answer to where the remedy comes from was such a surprise. Didn't see that coming at all. My favorite thing about this book was Angel. Hope there is a book three coming....more
First of all I love Ry, also his full name Orion. He's so sweet. Practically perfect in every way. Love the heroine's superpower of interior decoratinFirst of all I love Ry, also his full name Orion. He's so sweet. Practically perfect in every way. Love the heroine's superpower of interior decorating. I was like, "Yeah, that totally IS how the room should be." I'm not great at it. I'm an I-know-it-when-I-see-it decorator and I'm never good at explaining it. So cool to read another YA about Egypt. Felt like I knew all these gods and goddesses really well and I can really appreciate the story more because of it....more
Since I wrote this one, I won't review it except to say I have never, ever cried while writing a book like I did with this one. It's an emotional rollSince I wrote this one, I won't review it except to say I have never, ever cried while writing a book like I did with this one. It's an emotional roller-coaster from beginning to end....more