**spoiler alert** This one was fun! I loved how Val wanted to see Sindari be normal cat and play. I thought she had a good idea with her phone and cam**spoiler alert** This one was fun! I loved how Val wanted to see Sindari be normal cat and play. I thought she had a good idea with her phone and camera, too bad it didn't work. Oh how she would have held it over his head for so long!...more
This one was fun! Things never go how Val expects them to and Christmas is no different. At least Val went from sulky at the start to happy at the endThis one was fun! Things never go how Val expects them to and Christmas is no different. At least Val went from sulky at the start to happy at the end surrounded by those she cares about and having fun....more
I had read the first book before realizing that there was this book. This one really helped me understand the relationships in the first book much betI had read the first book before realizing that there was this book. This one really helped me understand the relationships in the first book much better. You see the first meetings and how they didn't go all that well. You understand why Val is a bit standoffish, even as she would like to have family and loved ones around and you see why the tiger is willing to help Val. ...more
The wedding is finally here and of course things can't go off without a hitch. This time around it's the trolls that bring all the trouble. There is sThe wedding is finally here and of course things can't go off without a hitch. This time around it's the trolls that bring all the trouble. There is so much crazy stuff going on, from the coffee shop bombing and how it's rebuilt, better and bigger than ever, to the every changing events at the wedding and it's location, to who all shows up at the wedding. Val is kept on her toes as she tries to put out each fire as it comes up. When the wedding happens it's sweet, as is the gift her mother in law gives her. Now Val and go back to fighting Zav for what is and isn't acceptable at the house. Sad this series is at an end, would have loved to see more....more
As the planning for the wedding forges ahead, it seems like things are starting to spin out of control. Zav is inviting everyone, planning hunts and fAs the planning for the wedding forges ahead, it seems like things are starting to spin out of control. Zav is inviting everyone, planning hunts and feasts and has just learned about bachelor and bachelorette parties. You can just tell things are going to be wild. While all this is happening, Val is tasked with hunting a their, who seems to be getting one over on everyone. During this work, Val ends up learning more about her sword and almost looses it. Things got wonky when the fate of the dragons were at risk during the fight. In the end, Val and Zav were able to beat the bad guy, but it was a tough one. Now they are back to wedding planning and defiling her mother's sauna....more
**spoiler alert** While there were still a lot of battles in this one, there were a bunch of funny moments. Like Zav's new shoes, his quest for weddin**spoiler alert** While there were still a lot of battles in this one, there were a bunch of funny moments. Like Zav's new shoes, his quest for wedding rings and all things wedding, how Val used candy as a bargaining tool and how well it worked. But the best was Val learning that all the paranormal weirdos at the coffee shop have been invited to her wedding, the chaos at this event will be great and I can't wait to see it....more
**spoiler alert** There is a lot going on for Val in this one. Zav's sister shows up and as you can imagine that doesn't go well. Then there is a "fam**spoiler alert** There is a lot going on for Val in this one. Zav's sister shows up and as you can imagine that doesn't go well. Then there is a "family member" of Val's father that wants to get to know her and teach her. But who is to say if that is true, who is Val going to ask. Then as always there is Zav. Things are so iffy on her thoughts and feelings for him. There does seem to be some movement there, a sort of understanding between the two by the end, but that brings about a whole different set of issues.
Val's work life is a bit more stable, always bad guys to go after, but these dark elves are tricky and the battle was hard. It was a good thing that right at the time she needed him most, Zav showed up to help.
It will be interesting to see where things go from here....more
This is a bit of an odd book for Val. She seems to settle more into her role, letting people in to help her and comes to an understanding with her bosThis is a bit of an odd book for Val. She seems to settle more into her role, letting people in to help her and comes to an understanding with her boss and the dragon, yet things really didn't bode well for her at the end. Val did what she needed to, what was right in her eyes, but in the other realm she created a big no no. It will be interesting to see what happens next for Val....more
**spoiler alert** This is a tough book for Lyrical, the monster from her past comes back for her and it really throws her off. She had settled into he**spoiler alert** This is a tough book for Lyrical, the monster from her past comes back for her and it really throws her off. She had settled into her knew life and was adjusting well. The only good thing about the monster being back is that Lyrical has decided that she needs to see someone to help her get past the trauma. Those were some great scenes, to see how much better she felt, even if it was a tiny step.
I was glad that the monster was caught, loved that he was neutralized and even think it was good that Lyrical got to decide what the punishment was. Was the punishment harsh, yes, but it was the least that should have happened to him.
I find I'm intrigued by what is going on between Lyrical and Yutani. Everyone is warning her about Yutani, there must be something there, yet they are really good together....more
If you read this series, you know by now that if it can go wrong when Holly is around, it will. These 5 connected Christmas stories were fun to read aIf you read this series, you know by now that if it can go wrong when Holly is around, it will. These 5 connected Christmas stories were fun to read and had all sorts of chaos in them. I loved how Santa Clause was portrayed here, loved how when things looked no so good, they managed to find a way to save Christmas, by working together....more
**spoiler alert** This was a good first book to a series, you were introduced to all the characters and learned how the world worked without being ove**spoiler alert** This was a good first book to a series, you were introduced to all the characters and learned how the world worked without being over whelmed.
Val was so cynical, I loved her. I thought it funny how she tried to deal the normal way with things that weren't normal, like her Jeep getting thrown in a tree. She should have known better and lied. Her seeking therapy was funny, but you could tell she did it just to cross it off her list at the first appointment. Now the second...maybe something good will come of this.
It was great when Val realized something was wrong with her boss and she went about doing something to help her. It exposed her to many things she probably wouldn't have seen, even in her job and found an odd ally along the way. I'm not sure what I think of this partnership, mostly because this person so looks down on Val, yet wants to use her willy nilly.
I was glad with how things ended and look forward to seeing where things go from here for Val....more
It sorta feels like this one can be divided into 2 parts. The parts with the were's and the parts where people are coming after Rachel...again. The weIt sorta feels like this one can be divided into 2 parts. The parts with the were's and the parts where people are coming after Rachel...again. The were part was interesting, you would think with the focus where it is, that would be a done deal, not so much. I hated what David had to go through, but loved how Cassie proved scrappy is good, something Rachel should have remembered as she is scrappy personified.
The Coven coming after Rachel or holding things over her head is getting old. They want to hate her, yet they want her knowledge and skills. You can't have both and they haven't learned yet, if they are honest and up front with Rachel she probably share because at her heart she is a good person. Instead the Coven paid a big price and were sucked in by someone who is what they think Rachel is. I was all starting to like how things ended, until there was that last comment and you know Rachel won't leave that alone and they will suck her in, it remains to be seen just how much this will cost her....more
If you are this far into the series, nothing about this book will surprise you. Rachel is being Rachel, gets into binds, but also gets out of them. ShIf you are this far into the series, nothing about this book will surprise you. Rachel is being Rachel, gets into binds, but also gets out of them. She gets into them by believing the best into people, but she also gets out of them for the same reason, it works for her. So many have learned that they can trust what she says and if she can help them she will, which leads to people taking advantage of her. But they learn, they learn if they do that she will come after them with all she has to right the wrong, often at great expense to herself. That is exactly what happen in this one.
There were some great moments, Trent just wanting to give Rachel a good birthday, a new pixie in the garden bringing some interesting issues to Jenks, Rachel learning that Al really does care for her by his actions, despite what his words say and Bix, finally some movement there.
I feel like with this book Rachel has a good balance with her old recklessness and what she learned in the past, to still do some of this crazy things, but have the back up to make sure things work, whether it is actions she takes or threats she throws out. Confidence looks good on her....more
I've been a fan of this author for a long time. I also know with her new series often times the first book can get a bit mired down in building the woI've been a fan of this author for a long time. I also know with her new series often times the first book can get a bit mired down in building the world and introducing the characters. Usually I just power through, but for some reason this one I couldn't. I found my mind wandering as I turned the page, taking forever to get back to it. In the end this one wasn't for me....more
It's always good to be back in The Hallows! At the start of this one Rachel is having a tough time. She and Jenks can't seem to find a new place to liIt's always good to be back in The Hallows! At the start of this one Rachel is having a tough time. She and Jenks can't seem to find a new place to live and they are so meh about it too, on one level. It doesn't help that the new Vampire Master is gunning for Rachel, pretty much blacklisting her from all housing and even people to help get the church back to normal.
I have to say that Constance is bat shit crazy, and that is saying a lot considering some of the vamps that have appeared in this series. I think what makes her so bad is she really doesn't care about anyone and used them all. Through the book you see where people that should be working for her don't like her and even help Rachel out in a couple of small ways, very telling.
As Rachel can't find a new place to live and she's forced out of Kisten's boat, she finds herself back at the church. Things get weird at the church, all of a sudden it becomes a sanctuary for all those other supernaturals that Constance is harassing too. The church has such a different vibe, one I think that both Rachel and Jenks like, they are helping people and in turn those people are helping Rachel and Jenks.
Things got a bit crazy towards the end, everyone seems to want Rachel to fix things, but then bitch because she isn't doing it the right way. The stupid things is all of these people know Rachel and they all should know by now that Rachel works the way she wants. She made a couple of bold moves, ones that I think are good ones, ones that are for the good of the people and the city as a whole. It will be interesting to see how things go from here....more
I made it 30% before giving this one up and it was a struggle, mostly because it feels like I'm missing something, like this book/series was spun off I made it 30% before giving this one up and it was a struggle, mostly because it feels like I'm missing something, like this book/series was spun off another or there should have been a prequel. Leo was mildly interesting, I liked that magic was out in the world, thought the mission to find his sister was a good one, but I just couldn't connect to things. When the elf showed up and wanted to team up with Leo to find the girls I thought it might get better, but after reading for a bit I found I didn't care any more. This one just wasn't for me....more
For some reason this was a tough book for me to read, I was bored and kept putting it down. I did like how Raven was able to get help, so that the RavFor some reason this was a tough book for me to read, I was bored and kept putting it down. I did like how Raven was able to get help, so that the Raven at the start of the book was very different from the one at the end of the book. Her being kidnapped and tortured not haunting her so much. I also liked how both her and Kipa talked about Raven and how she was hurting, how to get help and their relationship through out the book. The big bad was creepy and glad that Herne and the others could help. But it was Raj who stole this book. I liked how he was with Raven, how at times he kinda hit her with some deep stuff, making Raven aware that he knew something was wrong with her and he missed his friend....more
This one had a hard time holding my attention, which makes me sad as the first 10 or so books I had read so many times my copies were falling apart. IThis one had a hard time holding my attention, which makes me sad as the first 10 or so books I had read so many times my copies were falling apart. I made it to the end, was mostly glad to be done reading it. I also didn't realize that this was the last book in the whole series. I hated the ending and how ambiguous it was, hated that the Druids couldn't go out in a blaze of glory, more a whimper of our time is done and that is how it felt for so many of the characters....more
I think what made this book fun to read was trying to figure out the Woodsman identity. You knew he had to be someone, but it wasn't till towards the I think what made this book fun to read was trying to figure out the Woodsman identity. You knew he had to be someone, but it wasn't till towards the end when you found out. It made for all sorts of awkward parts between him and Sorcha, who realized not everything was what it seemed. I was stunned by the funeral process at the end. Part of me likes it, another part not so much, but it is a great way to honor your family and keep them with you....more
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