Boy, this one wasn't one of my favorites in the series. I did read it in one sitting, but had I not been getting my hair done and unable to move I wouBoy, this one wasn't one of my favorites in the series. I did read it in one sitting, but had I not been getting my hair done and unable to move I would have had to break it up. I found our couple to be beyond boring. The only half way interesting parts was when Tess thought out of the box and pulled a gun on her sadistic trainer, surprising the hell out of him and those watching. I did like when Tess out maneuvered the djinn to, especially when she was so sneaky about it. It remains to be seen if she can use that info or not though.
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Boy, this one wasn't one of my favorites in the series. I did read it in one sitting, but had I not been getting my hair done and unable to move I would have had to break it up. I found our couple to be beyond boring. The only half way interesting parts was when Tess thought out of the box and pulled a gun on her sadistic trainer, surprising the hell out of him and those watching. I did like when Tess out maneuvered the djinn to, especially when she was so sneaky about it. It remains to be seen if she can use that info or not though....more
I'm iffy on this author, sometimes I really like her, sometimes not so much. With this one it was somewhere in the middle. Sophie made me laugh with hI'm iffy on this author, sometimes I really like her, sometimes not so much. With this one it was somewhere in the middle. Sophie made me laugh with her independent ways, even as sometimes I got annoyed with the same spats she got into with Nikolas. I felt for Nikolas and his guys, the situation they were in. Since he was "old" the spats that he and Sophie got in did make sense.
I loved Sophie's willingness to help Nikolas and the guys and how she cared for Robin. She could have taken then for a lot more, but instead she took what was fair. I liked how this one ended, how they found a way to connect to those back home and a way to fight against those that have been hurting them for so many years.
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I'm iffy on this author, sometimes I really like her, sometimes not so much. With this one it was somewhere in the middle. Sophie made me laugh with her independent ways, even as sometimes I got annoyed with the same spats she got into with Nikolas. I felt for Nikolas and his guys, the situation they were in. Since he was "old" the spats that he and Sophie got in did make sense.
I loved Sophie's willingness to help Nikolas and the guys and how she cared for Robin. She could have taken then for a lot more, but instead she took what was fair. I liked how this one ended, how they found a way to connect to those back home and a way to fight against those that have been hurting them for so many years....more
Loved getting this closer look at Tyler, especially with how he ended things with Darian. I sort of hated Tyler for what he did, even as I understood Loved getting this closer look at Tyler, especially with how he ended things with Darian. I sort of hated Tyler for what he did, even as I understood why he did it.
I found it interested to learn that Tyler owned The Pit, but loved how Levi came to Tyler for help. I was glad that helping Levi kept Tyler in town. I found myself laughing when the main action went down, mostly due to where it happened.
I did love the call that Raif made to Tyler about Darian, the words needed to be said and I'm glad it caused Tyler to re-think things. It's just too bad about the call at the end, because I don't think it was Darian that called.
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Loved getting this closer look at Tyler, especially with how he ended things with Darian. I sort of hated Tyler for what he did, even as I understood why he did it.
I found it interested to learn that Tyler owned The Pit, but loved how Levi came to Tyler for help. I was glad that helping Levi kept Tyler in town. I found myself laughing when the main action went down, mostly due to where it happened.
I did love the call that Raif made to Tyler about Darian, the words needed to be said and I'm glad it caused Tyler to re-think things. It's just too bad about the call at the end, because I don't think it was Darian that called....more
I was excited to read this one, an new UF from a favorite author, sadly it fell short for me. I feel like I should have liked it more, but there were I was excited to read this one, an new UF from a favorite author, sadly it fell short for me. I feel like I should have liked it more, but there were a couple times I almost dnf'ed, but kept going because...favorite author. After I finished, mostly I was glad to be done.
I liked Lex, wanted to know more of her background, like what the farm meant to her, why she was the way she was and why the dig seemed to randomly follow her and more importantly, listened to her.
What feel flat for me was the case that Lex was working. It took her all over, had her run into so many different things/people, all of whom were out to get her and cause mayhem on the world. At the end there was this big fight, prices were paid, yet it all went away with a wish, seemed too pat for me.
I'm not sure if this one is the first in a new series, if so, I won't continue it, there just wasn't enough here that I liked to keep going....more
This book brings about a good ending to this little interlude. But man...it was hard fought with a lot of deaths. Pia and Dragos had to make some hardThis book brings about a good ending to this little interlude. But man...it was hard fought with a lot of deaths. Pia and Dragos had to make some hard choices as a couple towards each other, as parents towards their child and plain fought like hell to exist. While they were successful in the end, everyone will bear scars for years to come, but the thing is...they have those years....more
There was a lot going on in this one. Some of it was really good, some not so much. One thing is for sure, Shiloh and her people aren't going to give There was a lot going on in this one. Some of it was really good, some not so much. One thing is for sure, Shiloh and her people aren't going to give up quietly, they are going to keep fighting and do the right thing because as they found out with this book there is evil out there, ready to take you down and subvert you and you can't let them win....more
I liked this one, but was really glad that before I read this one I read the author's comments at the end of the book. These characters are first intrI liked this one, but was really glad that before I read this one I read the author's comments at the end of the book. These characters are first introduced in the anthology Carniepunk.
The world this series was set in was fun, so many different paranormals, all out in the world. I really liked that there was a police force that was staffed with their own and policing their own.
Shiloh was interesting, I liked that she was a half djinn, which made her unique to understand both worlds. The team that she worked with seemed close, a good and bad thing. Good because it helped them get the bad guy, bad because bad things happened to some characters and it's hard when they are your friends.
I liked how Shiloh figured things out, how she used those around her to help get to the bottom of things and how she often would put herself at risk to save others.
I look forward to reading more in this series, to see where Shiloh goes and how new relationships evolve for her....more
This is a short one, but so much got packed into it. I like the new friendship that sprouted between Pia and Carling, laughed at the fighting that PiaThis is a short one, but so much got packed into it. I like the new friendship that sprouted between Pia and Carling, laughed at the fighting that Pia and Dragos did at the start, there really was no winning for him. I'm very intrigued by the choice that Pia and Dragos made at the end. I really hope we get to see what they build and what Liam decides to do, even though we all think we know already. But I especially want more of Stinkpot and to see him grow up!...more
I feel like I should have liked this one better than I did. Part of it might be because I'm not a big fan of Morgan le Fae /Avalon and what goes with I feel like I should have liked this one better than I did. Part of it might be because I'm not a big fan of Morgan le Fae /Avalon and what goes with that mythology.
I did feel bad for Morgan and the situation that he was in. I would hate to be trapped like that. I loved that Morgan found ways to fight back, even if it was small ways.
Sidonie really took things in stride, especially when all she valued was taken from her. I think had Morgan not righted things, things might have been different. It was easy to see how Sidonie trusted Morgan, she needed someone to trust. The way the two of them worked to foil Isabeau was tenuous, mostly because Morgan was in hiding.
When things came to a head they exploded spectacularly. Sidonie did the only that she could have and later found a way to make the best of a bad situation.
I liked how things ended for this couple, they are on a good start to a new life, one which will be happy....more
With this book it seems like Shimmer is getting more at home at Earth and ends up realizing that her punishment of being sent to Earth was the best thWith this book it seems like Shimmer is getting more at home at Earth and ends up realizing that her punishment of being sent to Earth was the best thing for her. She has found great friends and a place that feels like home, something that as a foundling she lacked in the Dragon Realm.
The cases that the group worked were interesting. I especially liked the one with Mary the ghost. I was glad that they were able to help her find her peace. The other case was disturbing, mostly because of how the bad guys were able to get control.
The relationship dynamics between Shimmer and Alex made me smile. I liked how Alex kept pushing Shimmer for more and how Shimmer reacted to the pushes. ...more
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Cold Case by Jim Butcher - Molly is a character that has been through so much through out this seriThis review is based only on the following stories:
Cold Case by Jim Butcher - Molly is a character that has been through so much through out this series. It finally seems like she is settling into her skin. Sadly during this story Molly is firmly put in her place and I finally feel a bit sorry for her. I really hope that she can find her way clear.
Sleepover by Seanan McGuire - This story really highlights how an ex can really screw you over once the relationship is done. I loved Elsie let her ex know, enough is enough.
If Wishes Were by Tanya Huff - I really liked the Vicki Nelson series, was sad when it was over. So seeing that this short featured her made me happy. Vicki did her thing, loved how she beat her foe, but what interested me was her feelings about her relationship with Mike. So much is changing and soon the relationship will probably end up gutting her due to it's natural progression....more
Much like Pia, I waited for a disaster to find as Pia went on her trip. You could tell that something was up due to all the things that Tatiana kept dMuch like Pia, I waited for a disaster to find as Pia went on her trip. You could tell that something was up due to all the things that Tatiana kept doing, trying to put off the trip, lots of guards and then moving her to a different location.
I found it funny that Dragos managed to find out what was going on first. The how of finding out had me laughing, because really only Dragos would find trouble like that while shopping.
I think the highlight of this one was Liam and the new one. Liam's reaction was great, but better was when Pia finally got to see the new one. That one is going to be a bundle of trouble!...more
The first half of this one was super boring, yet it needed to happen. We needed to know what happened in the past to Beluviel and Graydon, why they coThe first half of this one was super boring, yet it needed to happen. We needed to know what happened in the past to Beluviel and Graydon, why they could only moon over each other and the secret that they were hiding. Things only picked up when the past and the secret came out. It was nice to see all the Elder Races come together to go after a truly evil person. The battle that came next was great, but like all battles there are big prices that need to be paid, leaving a pall over the end of the book. Even with the sad ending I do find myself intrigued by the challenge that Liam will be facing. I have a feeling that he will surprise the heck out of everyone....more
This was a fun one. I liked that we got to see Dragos and Pia in a mommy/daddy moment fawning over Liam. Pia's realization was great, better was how sThis was a fun one. I liked that we got to see Dragos and Pia in a mommy/daddy moment fawning over Liam. Pia's realization was great, better was how she blurted it out and Dragos' reaction, which lead us to some very steamy scenes.
Things in DC went about how I thought, lots of political intrigue, people taking advantage of the situation to further their own agenda and Dragos and Pia thwarting it all. I loved the surprise at the end that Pia and Dragos found out. It will be fun to see how everyone else takes it....more
This book is a great start to a new series that is set in the author's Otherworld series. Being that the world is the same it there isn't a big info dThis book is a great start to a new series that is set in the author's Otherworld series. Being that the world is the same it there isn't a big info dump on the rules, just on new creatures that are introduced.
I really like Shimmer. She seems to have gotten the shaft in the Dragon Realm, but not as bad as she could have. I have a feeling that at some point we will learn more about Shimmer's heritage and it will be big. In the mean time I like the new family that Shimmer seems to be building around her and how she is fitting in earthside.
The case that Shimmer ends up working on was crazy. At first glance it seemed fairly upfront, but nothing could be further from the truth. At one time of another everyone is in danger, no matter how powerful of a Supe they are. I loved that at one point how Shimmer and Ralph have to save Alex, him being clueless until he could "wake" up. Even the locals that they pulled in were a good fit for the group, each bringing their own specialty.
I was glad to see this one end in a good way for everyone. I have a feeling that Tanya and a certain spiritwalker will start something, that Patrick's B&B will be a big success and that Shimmer is only just started some great things at Fly by Night....more
I found myself more interested in the concept of this story and how it was written more than the story itself. The story wasn't bad, but just sort of I found myself more interested in the concept of this story and how it was written more than the story itself. The story wasn't bad, but just sort of meh...for me. I did like how Munira seemed to get the better of people, but didn't think the person she save was worth the effort....more
I wasn't too sure about this one going in, Julian wasn't my favorite. He did grow on me as the book went on. I liked how even though 20 years had pastI wasn't too sure about this one going in, Julian wasn't my favorite. He did grow on me as the book went on. I liked how even though 20 years had past, Julian still had feelings for Melly and did what he could to help her.
Melly was a surprise. I liked how she reacted to her capture, loved how she didn't let herself be a victim, but went about saving herself, even going so far as to out smart the bad guy and Julian.
I liked how Melly and Julian worked out their issues, that they actually talked about things and figured them out. From there is was great to see them team up to fix things within the vampires. I loved how the two of them took their vacation at the end, everyone else be damned, they needed it!...more
From the author's note at the start, I'm not sure if this will be the last book in the series or if there are more to come. With how things ended it cFrom the author's note at the start, I'm not sure if this will be the last book in the series or if there are more to come. With how things ended it could go either way.
I did find it funny how Theirry and Sarah were at a party with so many vampires from Theirry's past. Some of them were friends, others not so much. I loved how things quickly devolved to a "who-done-it". At first there wasn't a clear suspect, however it clearly changed, the person surprising me, along with their motive. I thought that Sarah did a great job of thinking on her feet to thwart the bad guy time and time again, but the last time was the best yet. Karma, she is a bitch sometimes....more
Peeler does snark well, but for some reason it didn't really work for me in this book. Leila sort of annoyed me, Nick being so clueless made me shake Peeler does snark well, but for some reason it didn't really work for me in this book. Leila sort of annoyed me, Nick being so clueless made me shake my head. In the end this one wasn't for me....more
I really wasn't sure about this one as I started it. I was even a little bored when the story first started out, but something kept me reading. After I really wasn't sure about this one as I started it. I was even a little bored when the story first started out, but something kept me reading. After finishing the book I realized that the start needed to be slow, we needed to know how the world worked in this book, the creatures and how a Menagerie is normal. This slow build allowed you to be infuriated about what happened to Delilah, to continue to be infuriated how Delilah was treated and how the others in the Menagerie were treated.
The last 100 pages of the book is where things picked up for me. I loved the plan that Delilah came up with, loved that Delilah found some allies, but really loved the coup at the end. It is do to the last bit at the end that I look forward to the next book. I can't wait to see what Delilah is up to and really hope that she can accomplish what she sets out to do....more
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