There was a bit of cheesy dialogue in this one (but I'm a Naley fan, so I don't mind cheese,) and the love scene wasn't well placed within the story, There was a bit of cheesy dialogue in this one (but I'm a Naley fan, so I don't mind cheese,) and the love scene wasn't well placed within the story, but it was enjoyable overall. I think Carson is probably on everyone's book boyfriend list who has met him, as well he should be. He was so sweet and kind....more
The Sea of Tranquility is not the kind of book you consume – it’s the kind of book that consumes you. It is an exquisitely complicated beauty from ashThe Sea of Tranquility is not the kind of book you consume – it’s the kind of book that consumes you. It is an exquisitely complicated beauty from ashes story that will leave the reader speechless. It’s the kind of book that makes you want to dash the bookstore and buy every single YA book they have on the shelf in hopes that the magic found between these pages can be captured once again. (DISCLAIMER: I’m not convinced it can.)
Nastya and Josh have both lived a life of hard knocks – Josh has lost everyone he loves, and Nastya can’t seem to help but push those who love her away. In each other, they find solace in the absence of probing questions and a seemingly superficial friendship. Ironically enough, it’s the very thing that pulls them together that tears them apart. We get everything about Josh up front, but Nastya’s story slowly unfolds as the book progresses, and the reader desperately awaits each new crumb of the event that changed the course of her life forever. The way Josh treated Nastya was so wonderfully written. He knew she was fragile, but at the same time he never doubted her strength. The characterization in this book is brilliant, and even the cast of secondary characters that don’t play into the stereotypes of the genre highlight that.
I listened to the audio of this book, and while the story was amazing, the audio made it even better. The narrators were superb with their presentation, and you could tell they really ‘got’ every nuance of these characters. Once I finished listening to this book, I went back to the beginning and started all over again. It’s been weeks since I read The Sea of Tranquility; it’s still haunting me. And I think it will for a long, long time.
Oh, man. I absolutely loved this book. I'm really looking forward to the next one. I listened to the audio of this, and the narrator was fantastic.Oh, man. I absolutely loved this book. I'm really looking forward to the next one. I listened to the audio of this, and the narrator was fantastic....more
The first two books in this series were fantastic. Books 3 & 4 were okay reads, but I felt like some of the momentum was lost. This book puts us rightThe first two books in this series were fantastic. Books 3 & 4 were okay reads, but I felt like some of the momentum was lost. This book puts us right back on track! Cat and Bones are finally on the same page again, action abounds, and the laughs keep on coming. I love this new twist of how Cat gets her 'powers,' and I thought the plot of this book was a lot more interesting than the previous two.
One of the things I really enjoy about this couple is that while Bones is protective and possessive of Cat, he never discards what she says and rarely tries to strong arm her. They have decided to make their decisions together and done a nice job sticking to that!
And my favorite part of this series...the steam! I was beginning to feel cheated, because I was getting fade to black sexy scenes. As it turns out, it was just being stored up for the sexiest sex scene since Chapter 32 (yes, it needs to be capitalized) from book 2.
I was also pleasantly surprised at the reappearance of some old faces I was hoping to see again. As another reviewer said, there were a lot of references to books 1 and 2, so they might be worth skimming if you don't remember them very well.
I listened to the audio of this book, and the narrator (who has narrated all of the books in this series) does a fantastic job!
Leaving Paradise was a whole lot of ‘too’ for me. It was too much, too simple, too predictable…and way too clichéd. But you know what else it was? PreLeaving Paradise was a whole lot of ‘too’ for me. It was too much, too simple, too predictable…and way too clichéd. But you know what else it was? Pretty damn compelling. I had a hard time putting this book down when life reared its ugly head.
It’s clear from the beginning of this story that all is not as it seems. The secret is pretty obvious from the get-go with a lot of foreshadowing peppered throughout. But forget about that. The bigger picture in this book is trying like hell to find yourself again when a single event changes everything, and when, without even realizing it, you start adopting other’s perceptions as your own. Maggie got on my nerves many times throughout this book. She was way too miserable for me. Her life had been dramatically altered by the accident, I get that. But this girl needed something, anything, in her life to go her way. It never happened. And I thought it was very unrealistic that she didn’t have a single friend left after her accident. Caleb was this book’s saving grace for me. I adored his character. I’m not sure that jail necessarily changed him so much as it brought a different side of him to light. He was genuine, and I like that he didn’t hold back. I had a hard time believing that he’d ever be attracted to anyone like Kendra. Her character was very one dimensional and was clearly added for drama. And to be honest, the drama surrounding her wasn’t even that exciting. I think with everything else that was going on this book, she wasn’t essential to the storyline.
The pacing was decent most of the time. This book was in alternating first person, and being inside Maggie’s head was occasionally overwhelming. It was pity party after pity party, and I got it at first, but there comes a time when the point has been made. Again, I loved being inside Caleb’s head. His intentions were always clear, and he was determined to get his life back together. I liked that he wanted to clear the air with Maggie and get everything out in the open – as much as he could. He didn’t miss a beat, and it was sad to see his family deteriorate around him.
I listened to the audio of this book, and I loved the male narrator. His voice reminded me of Matthew Gray Gubler’s. I could’ve (and did) listen to him for hours. I didn’t care for the voice of Maggie, but I’m not sure if it was the narrator’s voice or just how whiny her character sometimes was.
While there were some parts of this book that didn’t necessarily work for me, as a whole, I was enthralled while I was reading it. It left me interested enough to read the next one in the series.
I thought this book was a great read. It was incredibly emotional, but despite the subject matter, it ended up being a 'feel good' book for me. The onI thought this book was a great read. It was incredibly emotional, but despite the subject matter, it ended up being a 'feel good' book for me. The only criticism I have was that Mia's family seemed too perfect. A little family drama thrown in there would have been a bit more believable.
Having said that...I thought this book was a romance, and there were parts that were romantic, but mostly it was reflections of Mia's life; some happened to include her boyfriend, but her family dominated the story. The character development was wonderful, and I love the way the past and the present were intertwined.
My read of this book was the audio version, and I thought the narrator did a fantastic job. I'm looking forward to listening to the second!
After the way The Fault in Our Stars was butchered by Hollywood, I will not be watching this movie. I like the Mia, Adam, Teddy, and parents in my head, thank you very much!...more
After reading and loving the first book in the series, I was excited to give this one a go. While it lacked some of the excitement and suspense of theAfter reading and loving the first book in the series, I was excited to give this one a go. While it lacked some of the excitement and suspense of the first, this was a decent read. It seemed to focus more on Jordan and Nick’s personal lives and romance, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I just think some suspense could have made this a better read.
Jordan and Nick were both likable characters. They were accomplished in their chosen fields, and though they were already successful, it didn’t deter them from being even more ambitious. Heroes and heroines who are constantly challenging themselves are more interesting to read. Jordan and Nick were both close to their families, and I liked the interactions we saw. The way the characters treat their families is revealing, and it was clear they each adored theirs. Julie James has a sophisticated way of writing her characters that I really enjoy. Even the conflict surrounding that fact that neither of them were too keen on starting a relationship was resolved in a mature way that was a nice reflection of the characters.
The pacing of this story was up and down for me, and there were some scenes that I wish had had more meat to them, especially with Jordan’s friends and family meeting Nick. Those parts were fleeting and could have been explored more. I also think the love in this story seemed to sneak up rather quickly, but I’m able to overlook that to a certain extent because of the characters ages. I think with more experience, you’re better able to discern what it is you’re looking for in a partner, and Jordan and Nick knew what they wanted. As far as points of view go, the villain’s POV could have been cut out. It didn’t enhance the plot, and I think the events leading up to the end of this story would have had more of a shock factor without it. After Nick’s conversations with his mother, an epilogue with Jordan meeting Nick’s family would have been a wonderful addition to the story! I wish we’d been able to see that.
Overall, I think this was an enjoyable read, and if you’re looking for a story that’s character-driven, this one will be right up your alley. I’m excited to read the next one in the series.
So confession - I read this book once. In 2015, according to Goodreads. I think it may have been the first Urban Fantasy I read, and I wasn’t sure whaSo confession - I read this book once. In 2015, according to Goodreads. I think it may have been the first Urban Fantasy I read, and I wasn’t sure what to think. My, how times have changed. I loved this book so very much from the beginning. Mercy was such a great heroine. She can stand her own among the pack, and I love the chemistry she has with Sam and with Adam. So basically there are some weres and vampires in this world, and neither are huge fans of either species. When Adam, the local pack alpha is injured and his daughter goes missing, Mercy jumps into the fray to help out. Action and adventure ensue, and this was such a great read! I really enjoyed the way the wolves were written. I think my favorite part was the way Adam could draw strength from his pack. But all of it was interesting. I love that there are so many rules to this world, and that no one’s place in the pack is secure. It keeps the dynamic intriguing, and you just never know what’s going to happen. As for Mercy, I love that she is so compassionate and smart. And I really love her relationship with Adam’s daughter, the kindness she shows to a woman who can’t afford to pay to have her car fixed, and just how she always thinks things through. I think that this is a great start to the series, and I cannot wait to read more! Audio: Lorelei King narrates this series, and I love her narration. I have to say, I think part of why I gave up on the series the first time around was the narrator. (I was also new to audio at the time.) But I have since heard Lorelei King narrate other things, and I’m a huge fan. She really gets the characters she’s narrating, and I always love her interpretation....more
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