Review: The Return by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The Return

By: Jennifer L. Armentrout

Title: The Return (Titan #1)

Genre: Paranormal Romance, Greek Mythology

Length: 347 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

The Fates are cackling their bony asses off…

It’s been a year since Seth made the deal with the gods that pledged his life to them. And so far, the jobs they’ve given him have been violent and bloody–which is kind of all right with him. But now Apollo has something else in mind for Seth. He’s got to play protector while keeping his hands and fingers off, and for someone who really has a problem with restraint, this new assignment might be the most challenging yet.

Josie has no idea what this crazy hot guy’s deal might be, but it’s a good bet that his arrival means the new life she started after leaving home is about to be thrown into an Olympian-sized blender turned up to puree. Either Josie is going insane or a nightmare straight out of ancient myth is gunning for her.

But it might be the unlikely attraction simmering between her and the golden-eyed, secret-keeping Seth that may prove to be the most dangerous thing of all.

Because history has once again been flipped to repeat.

Book 1 in the new adult paranormal TITAN series, spin-off to the best selling COVENANT series.

My Review:

Rating:

Jaw-dropping. Spectacular. Captivating. 

Another amazing book by Jennifer L. Armentrout, she never disappoints! I'm already anticipating Book 2.  This was one book I did not want to put down for anything, it had me drawn in from the very first page. Bad boy Seth and quiet Josie pair up for the adventure of a lifetime. I loved both of these characters from page one! I couldn't wait to see where this roller coaster of a story was going to take me. 

Greek Gods. Hot Guy. Witty Comebacks. What more could a girl want?

The Return is a spin-off series to Jennifer L. Armentrout's best-selling series The Covenant series!! Sadly I have yet to read that series, my goal is to read all of the books she has released so far. Every book I have read of hers has been amazing!! :) Even without reading the previous series I found the story very easy to follow. Jennifer goes into a lot of detail regarding Seth's past which helps you understand what could have happened in the previous series. It always you to paint a picture of what happened to him and caused him to be so closed off and negative.

Titans have been released from Tartarus! Greek Mythology and Romance my two favorite things!! Hercules is one of my favorite Disney movies! :D 

Josie being a demigod so did not see that coming, but that is something we learn very early on in the story.  That is one thing I love about her writing she doesn't draw out the mystery to the point of boredom, Jennifer jumps right into the story, the mysteries and what may be coming down the road. 

The Walking Dead and Supernatural seem to make cameos in many of Jennifer's books. Two shows I love!! Which makes reading them in her books even more enjoyable! :D

The romance was adorable. I loved reading about Seth and Josie's blooming romance. They had such chemistry. Their snarky conversations and Seth's witty comebacks. He definitely has some funny one-liners. Jennifer does an amazing job writing dialogue between two characters. Every conversation feels so real, has if it is happening right in front of you.

I cannot wait to get my hands on Book 2 The Power. I am ready to know what is in store for Josie and Seth. What Titan is going to make an appearance in Book 2? And how is Josie going to cope with her new abilities? This should be interesting!!

Published by: K

Book Review: The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks

The Guardian

By: Nicholas Sparks

Synopsis From Goodreads:

Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died: a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, 29-year-old Julie is emotionally ready to make a commitment to someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the handsome, sophisticated engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband's best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she's had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire.

My Review:

Rating: 

Nicholas Sparks is a phenomenal author!! He never disappoints with his books. The first book of his that really got me hooked was Safe Haven!! That book had me hooked from page one. This book may not have been as good as Safe Haven, but it was not disappointing in anyway. It took me some time to get into the story but once I did it really picked up.

Oh Singer, the best dog ever!! Who wouldn't love a Great Dane like him!! Julie and Singer had the best relationship, the way she talked to him as if he were human. :) 

The blossoming romance between Mike and Julie was too cute to read. Them being old friends falling in love after the death of Jim, a dear friend and husband. However, before getting to that part of the story we had to meet Richard, the everyday good guy. But there are some secrets he is hiding and he won't be this perfect guy for long.

Shortly after Julie breaks things of with Richard, a dark cloud starts following her everywhere she goes. Once the suspense picked up I didn't want to put the book away. I just had to know what happen to Julie and Mike. Like all of Nicholas Sparks books it had a sadness to the ending!!

Published by: K

Release Day: The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis

The day is finally here folks, The One Thing is being released!! This was an absolutely breath-taking story. We had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of The One Thing Book Tour back in April!! This book was captivating from page one, it keeps you guessing and wanting more. Marci wrote an amazing story for her first debut novel!! We cannot wait to read more books by her. So please go out today and buy this wonderful book to support this talented new author!!

For more about this book check out our review:

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The One Thing

By: Marci Lyn Curtis

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary

Length: 336 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

"A soaring tale of life and love, of sacrifice and renewal, and learning to see people as they really are."

Maggie Sanders might be blind, but she won't invite anyone to her pity party. Ever since losing her sight six months ago, Maggie's rebellious streak has taken on a life of its own, culminating with an elaborate school prank. Maggie called it genius. The judge called it illegal.

Now Maggie has a probation officer. But she isn't interested in rehabilitation, not when she's still mourning the loss of her professional-soccer dreams, and furious at her so-called friends, who lost interest in her as soon as she could no longer lead the team to victory.

Then Maggie's whole world is turned upside down. Somehow, incredibly, she can see again. But only one person: Ben, a precocious ten-year-old unlike anyone she's ever met.Ben's life isn't easy, but he doesn't see limits, only possibilities. After awhile, Maggie starts to realize that losing her sight doesn't have to mean losing everything she dreamed of. Even if what she's currently dreaming of is Mason Milton, the infuriatingly attractive lead singer of Maggie's new favorite band, who just happens to be Ben's brother.

But when she learns the real reason she can see Ben, Maggie must find the courage to face a once-unimaginable future...before she loses everything she has grown to love.

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Published by: K&C

Tax Free-Back to School Sale Book Haul!! :D

Over the past couple of weekends we have done quite a bit of school shopping and during these trips we ended up buying a lot of new books. One can never have too many books on their bookshelves!! 

What new books have ya'll added to your bookshelves?

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Books-a-Million Purchases:

One the Street Where You Live by: Mary Higgins Clark

Sons of Anarchy Bravta by: Christopher Golden

Paper Towns by: John Green

Don't Look Back by: Jennifer L. Armentrout

The Paladin Prophecy by: Mark Frost

Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark by: Ridley Pearson

Sea of Shadows by: Kelley Armstrong

The Coldest Girl in Town by: Holly Black

Published by: K & C

Review: Invaded by Melissa Landers

Invaded

By: Melissa Landers

Title:  Invaded

Author:  Melissa Landers

Genre:   Sci-fi, Young Adult

Length:  365 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

The romantic sequel to Alienated takes long-distance relationships to a new level as Cara and Aelyx long for each other from opposite ends of the universe...until a threat to both their worlds reunites them. 

Cara always knew life on planet L’eihr would be an adjustment. With Aelyx, her L’eihr boyfriend, back on Earth, working to mend the broken alliance between their two planets, Cara is left to fend for herself at a new school, surrounded by hostile alien clones. Even the weird dorm pet hates her.

Things look up when Cara is appointed as human representative to a panel preparing for a human colony on L’eihr. A society melding their two cultures is a place where Cara and Aelyx could one day make a life together. But with L’eihr leaders balking at granting even the most basic freedoms, Cara begins to wonder if she could ever be happy on this planet, even with Aelyx by her side.

Meanwhile, on Earth, Aelyx, finds himself thrown into a full-scale PR campaign to improve human-L’eihr relations. Humans don’t know that their very survival depends on this alliance: only Aelyx’s people have the technology to fix the deadly contamination in the global water supply that human governments are hiding. Yet despite their upper hand, the leaders of his world suddenly seem desperate to get humans on their side, and hardly bat an eye at extremists’ multiple attempts on Aelyx’s life.

The Way clearly needs humans’ help . . . but with what? And what will they ask for in return?

My Review:

Rating:

Melissa Landers is one of my new favorite authors. She really has an amazing writing style. I loved reading Alienated and when I got my hands on Invaded I just could not wait to read it, and once again Melissa did not disappoint. While the book started out a little slow it did not take long for the story to pick up. The mysteries behind Jaxen and Aisley is what really drew me into the book. I didn't trust them from the beginning, and I was right not to. also, the mystery of the Aribol. 

It was nice having Aelyx and Cara separated during this book. Sometimes it becomes exhausting when the couple is stuck together throughout every book. After a while it makes since that they would get tired of one another and there be constant drama. It was nice not having that couple drama throughout this book. Instead they got to grow as individuals and find themselves. Cara had to develop her own feelings about L'eihr without Aelyx there to influence her. She committed to her new life on L'eihr by participating in the L'eihr right of passage, the Sho'vah. Personally, I would find it a bit uncomfortable to be in my "birthday suit" in front of dozens of aliens!! So kudoz to her! :)

It was nice for a change to experience the two develop as their own new versions of themselves. Syrine even began to change throughout this book, I loved the relationship that she and David had. In a way it snuck up on her. I loved how much her character changed throughout the book. I had to say she changed the most. While I strongly disliked her at the beginning, she slowly grew on me.

The end of this book broke my heart, there where some very unexpected twists in this book. Never saw the twists and betrayals at the end of this book. I loved this book from beginning to end. I have my fingers crossed for third book. There are still to many unanswered questions. Like who are the Aribol and what is in store for Aelyx and Cara? I must know these things!!! :D

Published by: K

July Book Haul & Indiana Book Shopping!!

Ok ya'll so this EPIC book haul not only consists of all the books I bought last month but it also consists of the awesome books I bought while on my trip to Indiana!! Which was such a fun trip visiting my dear friend Joanna!! :D All the books from Indiana were on sale at these GREAT used book stores. 

Now let's check out these awesome finds!!!

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Walmart Buys:

 The Isle of the Lost by: Melissa de la Cruz

Amazon Purchase:

Invaded by: Melissa Landers (Currently Reading)

Books-A-Million Purchases:

The Infernal Devices Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare (Graphic Novel)

This is What Happy Looks Like by: Jennifer E. Smith

Indiana Trip Purchases!!

Cold Spell by: Jackson Pearce

The Hobbit by: J.R.R. Tolkien

Dead of Winter by: Kresley Cole

The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden by: Jessica Sorenson

The Redemption of Callie & Kayden by: Jessica Sorenson

The Resolution of Callie & Kayden by: Jessica Sorenson

Fairest of All by: Serena Valentino

Published by: K

Review: The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstien & Andrew Jacobson

The Familiars

By: Adam Jay Epstien & Andrew Jacobson

Synopsis From Goodreads:

Is the kingdom's fate in the hands of an orphan cat?

Running fast to save his life, Aldwyn ducks into an unusual pet store. Moments later Jack, a young wizard in training, comes in to choose a magical animal to be his familiar. Aldwyn's always been clever. But magical? Jack thinks so and Aldwyn is happy to play along.

He just has to convince the other familiars the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert that he's the powerful cat he claims to be.

Then the unthinkable happens. Jack and two other young wizards are captured by the evil queen of Vastia.

On a thrilling quest to save their loyals, the familiars face dangerous foes, unearth a shocking centuries-old secret, and discover a destiny that will change Vastia forever. Their magical adventure an irresistible blend of real heart, edge-of-your-seat action, and laugh-out-loud humor is an unforgettable celebration of fantasy and friendship.

My Review:

Rating:

 

This was a great book from the start, different from my usual reads. Throughout the story characters over come differences and make new friendships. The story teaches you that just because you are different, it doesn't mean you are not the same at heart. 

This book reminded me a lot of Harry Potter, which I think is why I was so drawn to the story. This book allowed us to see the magical world from the familiars side of things. (Like Hedwig!!) 

This is definitely a book I would reccommend to any young Harry Potter book lovers out there!! 

Published by: C