Mysterious Saturday Review: Embers and Ash

 * Final. book in the trilogy - comes out July 10th *

Sara Jane has had a hard few months trying to pretend that everything's normal - that someone hasn't kidnapped her parents and her younger brother, that goons aren't chasing her all over town, and that she isn't helping keep the mob under control.  The secrets she learns about the mob and her family will lead her to discover the ultimate power but can anything ever be the same?

My Thoughts: I loved this trilogy - for the actin, the danger, the loyalty, the secrets of Chicago, and the inside knowledge of the mob.  I loved Feisty Sara Jane and her determination. I loved Doug and Harry. I really liked the ending, especially since I never saw the plot twists coming. An excellent end to a heart-pounding trilogy.

Cover Thoughts: Love it
Source: sent for review

Books I'm Dying to Read: July Edition

Here's a list of books I can't wait to get my hands on come July - perfect for summer reading

In the Mood For Love: I love this small town romance series set in Vermont

Sweet Spot: Really liked her debut novel - this one a the prequel.

Lucky Me: Breaking Chain letters - this takes me back! 

Memory Maze: Really liked the first book. Excited to see what will happen next.

Silver Shadows: OMG - after that last cliffhanger, I really need to read this one!

On the Fence: Secrets and a romance with the boy next door? Yes please!

Embers and Ash: The final book in this action packed trilogy

Midnight Thief: A thief and a knight joining forces - in order to survive.

Wildflower: Loved this one - my review

Just Like the Movies: Loved this one - review coming soon.

Bridge from Me to You: The new girl in town and football hero find each other - one has a secret, one has a problem. They fit together.

Young World: Sickness - population destroyed - teens saving the world

No Dawn without Darkness: I read the first book and need to read the second.

Through to You: One note can change everything

Kiss of Deception: A Princess keeping a secret can't go through with her marriage under false pretenses and everything changes.

Year of Chasing Dreams: This cover caught my eye, I used to love Lurlene McDaniel as a teen. It's time to start reading her books again.

Swan Point: More in the Serenity Sweet Magnolia series!!!

Happy Flicker and Burn Day

I really enjoyed the sequel to Cold Fury - check out my review here.

Plus, watch the trailer! 

 
Official Flicker and Burn Book Trailer from T.M. Goeglein. Subscribe to the Cold Fury channel on Vimeo.

Review: Flicker and Burn

 * Book 2 in the Cold Fury trilogy*

Sara Jane's spending her summer searching for her missing family. She's trying to uncover more secrets buried in the notebook. She's trying to keep the mob happy, so they don't think her father's off telling company secrets. Most importantly, she's trying to save her life by fighting off deranged creatures.

As the summer comes to a close, new family members appear. She's surprised to find herself happy to have a cousin the same age. Still Sara Jane tries to keep them from uncovering the truth about her family's disappearance, not to mention the real family business.

Sara Jane's also trying to juggle her relationship with Max. He's asking questions that she doesn't want to answer and brushing him off isn't making him happy.

All this pressure is getting to her. Can she uncover the information she needs without getting caught?

My Thoughts: The second book in this trilogy packs lots of action and danger.  It's gripping, emotional, and thrilling. I liked the new addition of the Rispoli family, even though they posed more trouble for Sara Jane.  I liked Heather's side of Cold Fury - it was impressive and fitting.  It took me a bit to wrap my head around the Ice Cream Guys - I couldn't see them in my mind, but they were vicious. I felt horrible for Doug. Most of his action happened off the pages, but I couldn't believe what he did. As in the previous book, I loved uncovering bits and pieces of the mob's history and their secret hideouts. I really liked Flicker and Burn and can't wait to see how it all wraps up! 

Cover Thoughts: I like it
Source: ARC from the author

Teen Book Character Outfit

This week features Sara Jane Rispoli from Flicker and Burn (review coming tomorrow)

Flicker and Burn by jrummel 

The pin will also go up on my Library Pinterest Board

Review: Cold Fury

Sara Jane comes from an Italian family full of secrets.It isn't until her parents and her brother goes missing after her grandparents die that she figures out the truth. Her family's part of the mob.

Her uncle and his wife wanted more of the family business. Sara Jane suspects her uncle of taking her family. Men are coming after her, wanting the family notebook. A notebook she never knew existed, but a notebook she must find if she wants to survive.

Now Sara Jane's gone into hiding to try to figure everything out. A handful of clues lead her to discover a world hidden right under everyone's nose. Determination and the Cold Fury that runs through her veins are the only things keeping her alive.

My Thoughts: It took me a couple chapters but then I was hooked! One of my favorite books is The Godfather. Sara Jane's story reeled me in and I'm so happy it's the first of a new series. I loved watching Sara Jane figure out the mysteries within her family. I loved watching her fight the bad guys and tame the guys in the mob. I liked her interactions with her two friends and their love for movies. Lots of action, lots of danger, and lots of fights make this debut heart pounding and almost impossible to put down. 

Cover Thoughts: Interesting
Source: Sent for review by the author

Other Teen Books about the Mob:
Son of the Mob
Mob Princess