review: Dark Hunters vol 1

Amanda doesn't enjoy her family's paranormal "junk". It just cost her a fiance - not that she's mourning his loss. Still, she can't believe her luck when she's mistaken for her sister and knocked unconscious.

When she wakes up, she's in a strange room and handcuffed to a stranger. After exchanging insults and realizing they aren't going to kill each other, they realize they need to work together. Amanda has no clue what's happening to her.

Kyrian, on the other hand, is no stranger to their problem. He's used to daimons wanting to kill him. This particular daimon wants to hunt them down. The handcuffs were created by the gods and thus are almost impossible to break. Luckily, Kyrian has a powerful friend who helps the pair escape their confinement. However, Amanda still needs protection from the daimon and Kyrian can't wait to kill it. Can they survive through the next few days?

My Thoughts: I just finished Infinity - so I snagged this one. It's a great introduction to Kyrian and his world. I'm hooked on the story and want to read more. I'm going to go back and start the adult Dark Hunters series. I loved the art of this book. Just a great fun read all around read with lots of danger and a little bit of romance.

The Cover: Interesting

Source: My Library

Spotted: Wildfire Run Booktrailer

I'm So looking forward to this book, check out the trailer and see why:


Out August 31st

Review: Sons of Liberty

When one runaway slave returns by force to the plantation by a cruel bounty hunter and dogs, two boys find themselves in trouble – deadly trouble. In order to avoid death, they run from the plantation in search of a man who just might help them survive.

They believe Benjamin Lay will help hide them until they can find a safe place. While trying to find him, they run across William Franklin, son of Benjamin Franklin, conducting experiments of electricity through animals. The boys become infused with powers they don’t understand. Their eyes glow and they can become extraordinarily strong and athletic.

The boys might be just what the country needs in times of trouble and injustice. They simply need to stay hidden and keep their powers to themselves to survive.

My Thoughts: When I saw the title, I immediately thought this was a book set during the days before the American Revolution - and about the group responsible for the Boston Tea Party. I was wrong. This start of a new series that blends history with the supernatural is very intriguing. I love the artwork; it simply leaps off the pages. However, the story is a little confusing as it jumps around. It’s hard keeping track of the people and pieces of the tale that do not seem relevant. I’m curious to see where this series will go next.

The Cover: I Love it! Very eye Catching.

Source: reviewed for www.teensreadtoo.com - where I gave it 4 stars

spotted: Exile cover

Isn't it beautiful?
It's the companion novel to AURELIA and Anne Osterlund has a brand new blog
It comes out April of next year - which is SUCH a long time to wait...

Reviews from Norwich Teens pt. 4

Four Truths and a Lie by Lauren Barnholdt
9 Stars
It's unpredictable and has romance and humor.
~ Rena age 14

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
7 Stars
It's really funny, she dreams of everything like a fairytale.
~ Luis age 12

The Returners by Gemma Malley
9 Stars
The book was relevant and interesting with a unique plot. I liked it because it was fun to read.
~ Claudine age 14

Paparazzi Princess by Jen Calonita
8 Stars
I feel like I'm next to the character watching it happen.
~ Rena age 14

Deception by Lee Nichols
10 Stars
Best ghost novel I've read (ok, more like the only ghost novel so it's my first one and it's so great.) I'm excited to see what happens in the next book - Betrayal.
~ Nicole age 15


The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
10 Stars
The book was very exciting.
~ Steven age 10

From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
10 Stars
These books from Sookie Stackhouse just keep on getting better and leave you wanting more.
~ Nicole age 15


13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison
9 Stars
The story is so exciting,. It has many twists and turns.
~ Rena age 14


1-800-Where-R-U When Lightning Strikes by Meg Cabot
10 Stars
It was so cool that the main character Jess had super powers!
~ Natalie age 13

My Best Frenemy by Julie Bowe
10 Stars
It teaches me what being a true friend is about and it's a funny book too,
~ Michelle age 11

Pucker Up by Rhonda Stapleton
9 Stars
This book is full of humor and romance, it's my type of book.
~ Rena age 14

Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg
9.5 Stars
Hilariously funny- she shows the exact feeling teenagers with broken hearts show and no matter how hard we try, we'll always be looking for someone special - cute book.
~Nicole age 15

Review: Take Two

Emma and Payton are still dealing with the fallout from their backfired plan to switch places. With detention in front of them, Emma can't believe her perfect record will be not-so-perfect.

Just as they go into detention, they get a reprieve. Instead of serving detention, Emma will tutor the guidance counselor own son - who is also a twin, while Payton must clean out the theater basement.

Emma's having a hard time with the twins as one boy's a math genius and the other hates math. They've heard the story of the Emma and Payton switch (who hasn't?) and they attempt to switch places several times. Emma has a hard time figuring the two boys out, which doesn't help matters, but she's determined to wipe her slate clean and become more AcadEmma.

Thus, she's giving up her new friends and her potential boyfriend to pursue her spot as the school's number one smarty-pants. Emma's not giving up the spot to anyone, especially Jazmine.

Meanwhile Payton can't believe she's not allowed to try out for the Wizard of Oz. She has the listen to rehearsal as she cleans. Plus Sydney's joined the play so she has to combat all the nasty comments that fly her way. Will she ever get the chance to shine center stage?

The twins deal with their separate lives but circumstances force them not to switch places, but to assume the other twin's identity - all in the name of good. Will they be caught...again?

My Thoughts: The second book in this series is cute. I love the emphasis on personal happiness as the twins struggle to find their own identities at a new school. Just a great fun tween read.

The Cover: Cute -with both sets of twins - the adorable girls and the mischievous boys.

Source: My Library

Up Next: Times Squared

Mysteries I'm waiting to read

I haven't read any mysteries this week, but here's a list of one I'm really anxious to read:

Out Now:

I really love this series (#8) and there's a new twist to this one.
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Number 3 in this series - close to where I live and very entertaining
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The 3rd book in stamping mystery - I love playing around with stamps and making cards
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While I hate coffee and anything coffee flavored, I love reading about this coffee shop - the 9th in the coffee shop series.
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I met the author once at a conference - in Boston I believe. Then I started the first in the series and now I'm hooked.

Upcoming:

Love this author for her Stephanie Plum series
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Georgie is a member of the Royal family - distantly and without any income.
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Ice cream mystery = awesome
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Pizza mystery = yummy!
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Christmas murder - I love Christmas books
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Art forging and a little bit of history - I love Art History.
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