Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood #2) by J.R. Ward

4 Stars

Within the brotherhood, Rhage is the vampire with the strongest appetites. He’s the best fighter, the quickest to act on his impulses, and the most voracious lover—for inside him burns a ferocious curse cast by the Scribe Virgin. Possessed by this dark side, Rhage fears the times when his inner dragon is unleashed, making him a danger to everyone around him.
Mary Luce, a survivor of many hardships, is unwittingly thrown into the vampire world and reliant on Rhage’s protection. With a life-threatening curse of her own, Mary is not looking for love. Her faith in miracles was lost years ago. But when Rhage’s intense animal attraction turns into something more emotional, he knows that he must make Mary his alone. And while their enemies close in, Mary fights desperately to gain life eternal with the one she loves…


You see that 4 Stars? Yep, I must say..the second book was better than the first! I was afraid I was going to be reading this book for a couple of weeks like the first one but nope, half way through it really drew me in! I also have fallen in love with Rhage! I think I'm starting to see a pattern with these books, each one tells the story of a different Brother? I'm thinking that's how it'll be. In the first one we hear how Wrath, the Blind King, meets his shellan. In this one we read how Rhage finally falls in love-with a human!

Yes a human!! The forbidden! Thankfully after a few words his Brothers come to an understanding and let him bring the human to their home. 
Mary is a simple lady living on her own. You start out learning that Mary has gone through chemo for her cancer and is currently in remission, until a couple of chapters in she starts to figure out the cancer is back. I won't tell you how she meets Rhage because that'll give away too much, but she meets him and her voice instantly soothes him. 
Rhage is a Brother who sleeps with a different human every night even though he hates it. He only does it to keep the Beast that's inside of him at bay. 
You will read all about their struggles to have a relationship. It's a great story. 
I have read many reviews with people thinking Mary wasn't "good enough" for Rhage, with her having flaws on her body from her treatments and her being infertile. But honestly I think that just shows you can't help who you fall in love with! I also think it shows he's a great man for over looking all that and still loving her the way she is. 
Ok, I'm getting off point. Rhage will be giving a big sacrifice at the end, a sacrifice so big that it had me in tears while reading it! Which makes you fall in love with him even more!!! 

I get this feeling the next book will be more focused on Zsadist. Which I'm super excited about since he's the most quiet but VERY dangerous of the Brotherhood. 

Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood Book 1) by J.R. Ward

3 Stars

In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath, the leader of The Black Dagger Brotherhood.

The only purebred vampire left on earth, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago. But, when one of his most trusted fighters is killed-leaving his half-breed daughter unaware of his existence or her fate-Wrath must usher her into the world of the undead-a world of sensuality beyond her wildest dreams.

I have no doubt that this series has some major fans. It's dark, dramatic, has romance, and the characters are like-able. 
It starts off with Darius asking Wrath, the Blind King, to help his half-bred daughter through transition. Since Wrath is the last pure bred vampire he is sure Wrath would be strong enough to keep her alive through transition. Since Wrath is a loner and bit of an ass, he declines. 
But when Darius is killed by lessers Wrath feels inclined to save his daughter. 
When Wrath first sees Beth he is immediately drawn to her. 
Through this book you start seeing a different side to Wrath and his brothers in the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Beth coming into their lives is probably the best thing that could happen for them. 
During this book you see the lessers trying to build up their numbers so they can wipe out the Brotherhood. At one point their even kidnap Beth to draw Wrath in so they can kill him. No, it doesn't work. Of course! 

All in all it's a pretty good book. I've already started on book 2. But I will say it's yet another series that just doesn't suck me in. It took me about a week to finally finish this book! That's way too long for me! I am hoping it gets even better so maybe I'll go through the series quicker than I am expecting at this point. 

Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

3 Stars


Ethan Wate used to think of Gatlin, the small Southern town he had always called home, as a place where nothing ever changed. Then he met mysterious newcomer Lena Duchannes, who revealed a secret world that had been hidden in plain sight all along. A Gatlin that harbored ancient secrets beneath its moss-covered oaks and cracked sidewalks. A Gatlin where a curse has marked Lena's family of powerful Supernaturals for generations. A Gatlin where impossible, magical, life-altering events happen.

Sometimes life-ending.

Together they can face anything Gatlin throws at them, but after suffering a tragic loss, Lena starts to pull away, keeping secrets that test their relationship. And now that Ethan's eyes have been opened to the darker side of Gatlin, there's no going back. Haunted by strange visions only he can see, Ethan is pulled deeper into his town's tangled history and finds himself caught up in the dangerous network of underground passageways endlessly crisscrossing the South, where nothing is as it seems.




In this sequel to Beautiful Creatures Lena wasn't claimed on her 16th birthday. Everyone thought everything would be okay now. Except for the fact that Lena didn't go Dark, yet she didn't go Light either. 
She is still mourning the death of her Uncle Macon, which she also blames herself for his death. This makes her depressed, which ends up depressing Ethan. She starts pulling away from him more and more until she eventually leaves town with another guy, who isn't Mortal. I didn't like that Lena seemed to become such a complaining heroine in this book. Ethan starts hearing another song "Seventeen Moons" and realizes something big is going to happen. He gets a new friend, Liv, who is a Keeper-in-Training. Ethan, Liv and our brave Link go out to find Lena to bring her home. 
We find out a lot of surprises and twists in this book which was kind of exciting, yet exhausting. It was really hard to keep up with all the new secrets that were coming out.  
I do like this series and it is a good story, but for some reason it never sucks me in. I was hoping it was just the first book but the same happened with the second book. I normally read books within a day or two. I am a fast reader! But this book took me two weeks to finish! Holy cow! 
I don't know if the problem is there's just so much going on in the story or what. I know I'm not a huge fan of Ethan. Yes he's brave and mature, but the writing makes me feel like he's still a young kid. Also I really just don't like Lena. I wish Lena was more like Liv! They should make a book about Liv, Link, Ridley and Macon! They are the best parts of this whole book!

Leif by Abbi Glines

3 Stars


"She was mine. I owned her soul…until Death stole her heart."


This novella was fun to read since it was in Leif's POV, and it covered his POV for both Existence and Predestined. The problem for me was since it was covering both books and it's just a novella, it jumped from scene to scene. I guess another way to describe it is, it was very choppy. There wasn't very much extra about him though. The scenes mainly just went back over what was being said. The only thing extra that I learned was pretty much the few times he talked to his father about Pagan. Which all were pretty much the same. Leif asking for help and his father telling him to just take Pagan. That's why I gave it only 3 stars. It could've been better wrote. It could've given us more information about Leif like most novellas from other POV's do. Honestly, unless you're bored and want more of this story while waiting on book three, I don't really see the point in reading it. 

Obsidian(A Lux Novel, Book 1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

5 Stars


Starting over sucks.

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring.... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.

And then he opened his mouth.

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something…unexpected happens.

The hot alien living next door marks me.

You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.

If I don't kill him first, that is. 


O.M.G!!! I must say, I think this will be my new favorite series!!!!! In Obsidian you meet Katy who moves to a small town with her mother. She is a book-a-holic and has her own book review blog, just like me! Her mother keeps bugging her about meeting people so she decides to ask the kids next door where the nearest store is. Guess who answers the door?! That's right, Daemon Black! He is handsome, too handsome, with bright out of this world green eyes and the perfect body. The only problem, he's a jerk! His twin sister Dee becomes fast friends with Katy, but Daemon doesn't like it. He tries everything to keep Katy away from his sister. Throughout this book you see Daemon being hot and cold with Katy. But deep down you can tell he has a huge thing for her. Katy of course is a strong girl but some how always ends up in trouble. Trouble that leads to Daemon constantly saving her life. Which eventually leads into him having to let his secret become revealed. Him and Dee(along with most of the whole town) are aliens! No human is supposed to know, ones that find out usually end up disappearing. Every time Dee or Daemon use their powers around a human it leaves a trace on the human, a trace only the Luxen(Daemon's species) and Arum(Luxen's enemies) can see. Of course Katy gets a trace a few times. Which leads Arum to finding her. In the end Katy saves Dee and Daemon from a Arum(which is very surprising to the Luxen), sacrificing her own life. Daemon ends up using his healing power to bring her back from the brink of death, which leads to them having a unbreakable bond. He finally admits his feelings to her but she thinks its only because of the bond, so she turns him down. Stupid! The book ends with him still trying to convince her they should be together. 
If you get the book from amazon.com they have a few chapters in the back of the book in Daemon's POV. Great!!!!! Also a sneak peak into Onyx(Book 2). 
Please make sure you read Shadows, the prequel. You can find it on your kindle. It explains a LOT and can help you understand Daemon's personality a lot more. 
ENJOY! I know I did!!!!!

Shadows(Lux 0.5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

5 Stars


The last thing Dawson Black expected was Bethany Williams. As a Luxen, an alien life form on Earth, human girls are…well, fun. But since the Luxen have to keep their true identities a secret, falling for one would be insane. Dangerous. Tempting. Undeniable.

Bethany can’t deny the immediate connection between her and Dawson. And even though boys aren’t a complication she wants, she can’t stay away from him. Still, whenever they lock eyes, she’s drawn in. Captivated. Lured. Loved.

Dawson is keeping a secret that will change her existence…and put her life in jeopardy. But even he can’t stop risking everything for one human girl. Or from a fate that is as unavoidable as love itself.


This was a great prequel to Obsidian. If you haven't read Obsidian yet please read this first! If you've already read Obsidian, then read this ASAP! It'll explain a lot! 


I absolutely love Jennifer's way of writing. I was very happy that this story was told in different POV's. This story gives you a whole new understanding of why Daemon has such a hate for humans. 
Dawson's character just makes your heart melt! 
I was so glad to see the instant attraction between Dawson and Bethany, and yet they took their time with falling in love. Dawson would give up everything he knew for Bethany. I was really glad to see how Bethany wasn't scared or creeped out about Dawson and his family being aliens. Instead she found them beautiful! 
The ending absolutely had me crying. I couldn't believe it ended that way but I had a suspicion it would. 
I am so happy I found this series!! I would high recommend it to everyone! It's not the usual vampire or werewolf stories, it's all new. I was captivated from the beginning. Heck, the I was captivated just by the cover! ;)

Fifty Shades Darker by E L James

5 Stars


Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.

But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of her damaged, driven and demanding Fifty Shades.

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her, and make the most important decision of her life.

This book is intended for mature audiences. 




I must say, this is so much better than the first book! I don't think I've ever said that before. 
Christian Grey decides to try a "vanilla" relationship with Anastasia Steele in the second book. It's so great to see a big intimidating man fall in love with Ana. He changes so much in this book. 
Don't get me wrong, he still likes all the "kinky-fuckery" that he has always enjoyed. He just puts most of it aside for Ana. 
During this book you have 2 problems. Ana's new boss is a pig that preys on young women at the job. Christian has taken over her business to keep an eye on her so he knows just how bad this man is and keeps warning Ana. But of course we find her getting almost attacked by her boss. 
Second problem is Leila. Christian's ex-sub. She has left her husband and gone pretty much insane. Starts following Christian and Ana, vandalizes Ana's car, attacks Ana with a gun in her own apartment! 
But the best part of the whole book is seeing their relationship grow. Christian even lets Ana touch him!!!!! There is one big part of the book that made me cry because it was unexpected and just so great! BUT, I won't spoil that for you! Read it!!!!!!


I will point out 2 things that I just don't care for in this series. 
1. Ana's over use of the words "Oh my." Seriously, she is saying that in her mind all the time! 
2. Even though it's hot as ever, they just have too much sex! It almost seems unrealistic! Sometimes they can't even get through a full meal without getting it on. I know most people probably love this the most about the book, but not me. I am more interested in the story.
I'm crazy, I know. :)

Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent

4 Stars


I died on a Thursday—killed by a monster intent on stealing my soul.
The good news? He didn't get it.
The bad news? Turns out not even death will get you out of high school…
Covering up her own murder was one thing, but faking life is much harder than Kaylee Cavanaugh expected. After weeks spent "recovering," she's back in school, fighting to stay visible to the human world, struggling to fit in with her friends and planning time alone with her new reaper boyfriend.
But to earn her keep in the human world, Kaylee must reclaim stolen souls, and when her first assignment brings her face-to-face with an old foe, she knows the game has changed. Her immortal status won't keep her safe. And this time Kaylee isn't just gambling with her own life….


I gotta say my favorite thing about this book is Tod's relationship with Kaylee. He is so protective and devoted to her. I also was excited to see they finally said those three famous words to each other. Tod is my favorite character! I love his sarcasm. I really like how Vincent has portrayed Kaylee with learning her new life as being undead. I am so glad to see that Kaylee's dad still acted like a dad regardless of her dead status. After the many problems they had with Avari in the last few books I was worried that the new problem with Avari for this book wouldn't be so good, but I was worried over nothing!! 


What I didn't like about this novel(reasons I gave it a 4 star, not 5) was how the school never seemed to notice anything when there have been so many students dropping dead on school grounds, and they are all linked in some way to Kaylee. Also the dagger Kaylee was given is very important. Why doesn't she keep it with her at all times?! The times she needs it most it's never with her. The least favorite thing was the parents had the whole gang stay home from school and spend the night at Kaylee's so they would be all together in case anything happened. Then decided to go spend a day at the lake for Kaylee's non-birthday. Of course problems show up at the lake and they all split up and the parents leave! What?!! Didn't make too much sense. 


It was still a good book though, and I am so ready to read the final book of the series. I can't wait to see how Kaylee gets her revenge on Avari!

A Walk To Remember by Nicholas Sparks

4 Stars


In 1958 Landon Carter is a shallow but well-meaning teenager who spends most of his time hanging out with his friends and trying hard to ignore the impending responsibilities of adulthood. Then Landon gets roped into acting the lead in the Christmas play opposite the most renowned goody two-shoes in town: Jamie Sullivan. Against his best intentions and the taunts of his buddies, Landon finds himself falling for Jamie and learning some central lessons in life.






An oldie but a goodie! I have seen the movie years ago but always wondered how the book differed. I was surprised! There were many things that they had changed for the movie. But honestly, I loved the book more!! 
It feels weird to write a review about a story that is already so well known, but I will anyway. 
Landon Carter enjoyed dating and hanging out with friends and poking fun at Jamie Sullivan, the ministers daughter. Jamie Sullivan was always polite and carried a bible with her everywhere she went. 
Landon Carter decided to join the drama club looking for a "free hour". Instead Jamie Sullivan convinced him to take the lead role. Which led into him having to spend more time with her. After different events he ends learning to like her, and eventually falling in love with her. You find out a big secret towards the end and that's where you need to bring out your tissues. 
This love story is a great classic. It'll have you laughing, smiling, and crying. 
I am so glad I decided to read the book even though I've already seen the movie. I would've missed out on a great story!! 

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

5 Stars


Tough, brainy alchemist Sydney Sage and doe-eyed Moroi princess Jill Dragomir are in hiding at a human boarding school in the sunny, glamorous world of Palm Springs, California. The students--children of the wealthy and powerful--carry on with their lives in blissful ignorance, while Sydney, Jill, Eddie, and Adrian must do everything in their power to keep their secret safe. But with forbidden romances, unexpected spirit bonds, and the threat of Strigoi moving ever closer, hiding the truth is harder than anyone thought.

Sydney has to pose as Jill's sister while they are in hiding at a school along with Eddie and Adrian(supposed brothers and Angeline(supposed cousin). Of course Sydney is known as the authoritative family member. In this book you will also see a lot of Dimitri from Vampire Academy, also Sonya. 
During the book there are many relationship problems. While Jill is dating Micah, a human from school, Eddie is secretly in love with her. At the same time Angeline is very interested in Eddie. 
Sydney finally gets a boyfriend(very unexpected), Brayden, who is as smart as she is. Being with him was comfortable considering they could talk about many things and the other will know exactly what they're saying. At the same time she spends a lot of time with Adrian. During the entire book you can start seeing Adrian falling for Sydney. But of course Sydney doesn't even notice until he finally tells her at the end. Which I thought was a great ending. Does Sydney love him back? Read the book and find out! 


While all the love triangles are going on they have a bigger problem. The human Vampire Hunters are real! You'd be surprised to find out who's a part of the group too! The hunters believe Sonya is still Strigoi and is using magic to make her seem normal and they end up kidnapping her so they can kill her. Sydney does the unthinkable to find Sonya!


This book was great! I am so ready to read the 3rd book, which doesn't come out until 2013. Richelle Mead is very good at her work! 

Rapture by Lauren Kate

5 Stars

The sky is dark with wings. . . .
Like sand through an hourglass, time is running out for Luce and Daniel. To stop Lucifer from erasing the past, they must find the place where the angels fell to earth.
Dark forces are after them, and Daniel doesn’t know if he can do this—live only to lose Luce again and again. Yet together they face an epic battle that will end with lifeless bodies . . . and angel dust. Great sacrifices are made. Hearts are destroyed.
And suddenly Luce knows what must happen. For she was meant to be with someone other than Daniel. The curse they’ve borne has always and only been about her—and the love she cast aside. The choice she makes now is the only one that truly matters. In the fight for Luce, who will win?
The astonishing conclusion to the FALLEN series. Heaven can’t wait any longer.

Rapture is the 4th book of the Fallen series by Lauren Kate. I have to admit I wasn't super in love with Fallen but each book got better and better. I have to say that I am very happy with the way Lauren Kate wrapped up the series. 
It seemed every chapter had new answers to questions I've had since the first book. Which was good! The book made me cry different times, especially since some wonderful characters were killed off. 
In this book Lucinda and Daniel must find the location of the original Fall and stop Lucifer. In order to find the spot of the Fall they must find 3 different objects that will give them the map. During this time Lucinda starts to remember lots of events from her and Daniel's past together, except how they originally met. Which will be revealed at the end of course, I huge twist in the story!!
A bitter sweet ending, definitely!!
In all this book had me on the edge of my seat and turning pages fast! I was very happy with the conclusion to this series. I absolutely love Lauren Kate's way of writing.
This series may be a re-read for me in the future!

Existence by Abbi Glines

4 Stars

What happens when you're stalked by Death? You fall in love with him, of course.
Pagan Moore doesn't cheat Death, but instead, falls in love with him.
Seventeen year old Pagan Moore has seen souls her entire life. Once she realized the strangers she often saw walking through walls were not visible to anyone else, she started ignoring them. If she didn't let them know she could see them, then they left her alone. Until she stepped out of her car the first day of school and saw an incredibly sexy guy lounging on a picnic table, watching her with an amused smirk on his face. Problem is, she knows he's dead.
Not only does he not go away when she ignores him, but he does something none of the others have ever done. He speaks. Pagan is fascinated by the soul. What she doesn't realize is that her appointed time to die is drawing near and the wickedly beautiful soul she is falling in love with is not a soul at all.
He is Death and he's about to break all the rules.

Existence was an interesting story. You start with Pagan, a teenager who could always see wandering souls that never spoke to her until one finally speaks-Dank. Who you later find out isn't exactly a wandering soul, but is Death himself. Dank was supposed to come and take Pagan's soul instead he falls in love with her and saves her.  Which is breaking the rules and he must pay. Meanwhile she also starts dating Leif. (What are up with the odd names?) You get some insight of Leif at the beginning when you find out he was adopted, but after they start dating you don't get much more information. His character starts to get boring, all he does is become lovey and mushy. 


Pagan finds out later that she must sacrifice herself so Dank won't spend the rest of eternity damned in Hell. At the end it seems everything is perfect until the last page. Of course a new problem pops up and it ends. Hence the sequel. 


In all I found myself liking this book. It was a page turner for sure. I have to give it only 4 stars though due to the familiarity of it. It has reminded me a lot of a few other books I have recently read. I would really have loved there to be a different twist.