Review : The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

Rated : 

Recommend : If you enjoy Young Adult Paranormal books about Vampires then give this a try. Julie Kagawa takes the normal vampire book and gives it a dark twist. 

The book begins with a hanging. Yes you heard right. Right off the bat we have children being hung for stealing food. The society that Julie Kagawa created reminded me of The Hunger Games in that the cities seem to be kept apart from each other and people are kept in the dark about all things. There are fences and walls keeping out the Rabids and keeping Registered and Unregistered people in. Vampires run this show though. They keep people like Cattle. If you are Registered, branded, then you get meal tickets. If you are not then you must steal and that is a hanging offence. Those that are Registered must donate blood once a month no matter what. 

Review : White Witch by Trish Milburn

White Witch by Trish Milburn

Rated : 

Don't let this cover fool you. This book is awesome!

Calling all Hex Hall and Firelight Fans! There is a new "Juliet" in town! Jax has run away from her witch coven that is known for there use of dark powers. She ends up in the mountains of North Carolina. Here she meets her "Romeo," the compelling Keller Dawes who happens to come from a family of Hunters. This is the next up&coming Star-crossed Lovers Trilogy! 

Recommend: If you love the whole "Romeo & Juliet" story placed in the present time with paranormal thrown in the mix then check this book out. As stated earlier, if you like Hex Hall and Firelight then this book is a great addition to your to-be-read list.

Jaxina Pherson or "Jax" is running for her life. She comes from a long line of witches who use their powers to kill. Jax does not want to be part of this family legacy and breaks free. She is drawn to a small community amongst the mountains of North Carolina. She has some money, a car and an RV to her name and must locate a subsitute for her mother to enroll her in high school. You heard right, Jax wants a normal teenage life and will hold on to it with both hands. 


Upon arrival to this small town she is almost run over by a truck  while walking by the woods near her RV campground. She is able to avoid the Truck due to her super speed but ends up in bigger trouble. The driver is not only a teenage boy but a hunter due to the bloodstone he pulls out of his pocket. 


Jax did not let that little incident deture her from her dream of a normal life. She finds a woman to use mind control with and impersonate her mother to enroll her. Keller Dawes her mystery car man and hunky hunter ends up in the school office and sparks start to fly. She seems to be drawn to him against her better judgment. 


Now that she has found someone who makes her temperature rise is all the right ways can she really stay with the danger he brings? Will she stay and fight for a normal life and possibly love or will she flee for safety?


Can we change what Fate has handed us?


Side Note

 

 

* Keller Dawes tall, dark hair and handsome.
*Jax Pherson drop-dead gorgeous blonde.

"I wanted to kiss you the moment I saw you."
"Me, Too," I whisper, only sharing part of what I feel.


Favorite Quotes


"Who would have thought when I fled my family's compound in Miami that my biggest obstacles would be disguising myself and getting enrolled in school? Fleeing a coven of deadly witches, buying a used car and purchasing an RV? Mo problem. Going brunette and getting your average high school education? Monumental tasks."


"Fate needs a good, solid bitch slap."


"redneck-Rambo"


"And would you happen to have classes in living without magic and how to relate to boys who aren't witches?"


"Toni, being a Buffy fan, would appreciate the irony if she knew the situation. All that tortured, star-crossed longing between natural-born enemies."


Overall this is an excellent book for young adults and adults alike. 


Thank you netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book to review.


-Amanda

Review : Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter

Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter

Rated : 4.5 / 5 Stars ****

Let me start out by saying this book was an emotional roller coaster. There were ups and downs and full out stop breathing moments. The second book in the Goddess Test series, 'Goddess Interrupted', will keep you on your feet. This book is ultimately Kate's journey into discovering her true potential and self-worth.

Warning: Do not read this book without tissues, chocolate, and your favorite blanket. Your eyes might unexpectedly start leaking and you might feel the need to comfort yourself with the above objects listed. 

Recommend: Those of you who read the first book The Goddess Test get to continue on Kate and Henry's journey. If you haven't read 'The Goddess Test' then get on it! 

First Look at Goddess Interrupted 

Opening scene is none other than Calliope. I know not how I expected this book to open, but it was perfect. We get a view into the crazy Goddess who killed all of Henry's other hopefuls. Calliope seems to find a loop hole in her punishment and we are immediately tossed into a scene where Kate is on her way to Eden. Kate is nervous about seeing Henry again. She remains ever hopeful that upon returning they can start where they left off. However, Henry seems to be closing himself off emotionally and physically upon her return. Before they have a real chance to work anything out The Counsel is attacked at her Coronation.

Now I know you can probably guess who is behind this. Ding, Ding, Ding you are a winner! It was Calliope, but she is not alone. She wrangles Cronus into doing the dirty work in exchange for his freedom. Side note for those who don't remember, Cronus is the father of the original six Gods/Goddesses and Calliope's Husband. Events begin to twist and turn.

Kate is not only trying to understand who she is as a person, but how to make her relationship successful with Henry. Due to the disasters at hand she is forced to journey into the Underworld to help her new family. She has to face impossible odds and confront more than one enemy. Kate is blessed with the Gift of Sight at the beginning of the book and is able to use this to her advantage a few times. But will that be enough? Will Kate be able to successfully aid her family in saving her loved ones? Will Henry and Kate be able reconcile their past to move on together in the future? 

Extra's 

*Kate is on her way back to the Mansion Eden to be with Henry for the next 6 months. James, cute and care-free friend, has kept her company throughout the 6 spring/summer months. We get to watch as Kate takes out her frusteration she has with James out on her car's stick shift by tearing the knob off. 

*Poor Kate has to be in Persephone's presence on more then one instance. Thank goodness Ava was there to encourage her and reassure her. I kept picturing the scene from Disney's 'The Incredibles' where Edna beats the mom in the head with a roll of papers and yells at her to "pull herself together." I really could see Ava doing this with Kate. Kate is lovable and it is understandable for her to have those feelings, but a good wake up call was in order. 
 


*Things went from bad to worse and all that was running through my mind was "OH Lord! This is the day from HELL!" Seriously, anything that could go wrong did for Kate. The statement was then turned into "Well Hell, why didn't anyone tell me this before." Once you read this book I promise it will make more sense. Yet again Kate has to rise above to do what is needed. She becomes the ultimate Girl Scout! 
 


The Ending is a cliff hanger. Yup that is right people. Aimee Carter throws us off balance with another sharp turn of events. I really did not see this one coming. On top of all of that we now have to wait till the next book comes out. You might just need that blanket to comfort you till then. 

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I actually liked it more than the first and I enjoyed the first. I thought that Kate's actions were believable in the situations she was put into. I thought Aimee Carter showed us that we can do the impossible with Love and Selflessness. 

Buy a Copy of Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter on March 27th and hang on tight for the emotional ride of the year. 

Thank you netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book to review. 

-Amanda