Frostbite by: Richelle Mead

Publication date: April 2008

Synopsis:

Rose loves Dimitri, Dimitri might love Tasha, and Mason would die to be with Rose…

It's winter break at St. Vladimir's, but Rose is feeling anything but festive. A massive Strigoi attack has put the school on high alert, and now the Academy's crawling with Guardians—including Rose's hard-hitting mother, Janine Hathaway. And if hand to hand combat with her mom wasn't bad enough, Rose's tutor Dimitri has his eye on someone else, her friend Mason's got a huge crush on her, and Rose keeps getting stuck in Lissa's head while she's making out with her boyfriend, Christian! The Strigoi are closing in, and the Academy's not taking any risks….This year, St. Vlad's annual holiday ski trip is mandatory.

But the glittering winter landscape and the posh Idaho resort only create the illusion of safety. When three friends run away in an offensive move against the deadly Strigoi, Rose must join forces with Christian to rescue them. But heroism rarely comes without a price…

My thoughts: Dealing with a estranged mother I'm sure is difficult. But when your mother gives you a black eye...Oh my! Poor Rose and.....Hello Janine

I'm truly happy that Lissa is in love and although Christian seems rough around the edges, which I know is because of dealing with the things from his past. I'm glad though that with Lissa he isn't mean. He's seems to be really good for her.

His aunt on the other hand can go away! I know she isn't purposely taking Dimitri away but to Rose (whose in love with him)it hurts and I can't even imagine the jealousy that Rose feels. For the history that Tasha and Dimitri have who knows what could happen.

YAY! Rose got her first 2 Strigoi killings, even though she lost a great friend,Mason. She should celebrate...It's not easy to kill those evil creatures. And although she doesn't have her promise mark she now has two cool molnija marks.

I can't believe that Mason was dumb enough to be led out into the open world by Mia to hunt down Strigoi who killed her family. Then ROse and Christian follow and they all get kidnapped and in trying to escape sure Rose kills 2 but not before they kill Mason.


My rating: 4 stars

Vampire Academy by:Richelle Mead

Publication date: January 2009

Synopsis

St. Vladimir's Academy isn't just any boarding school—it's a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They've been on the run, but now they're being dragged back to St. Vladimir's—the very place where they're most in danger. . . .

Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy's ruthless social scene, and unspeakable nighttime rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi—the world's fiercest and most dangerous vampires—make Lissa one of them forever.

My Thoughts: Last year when I went to the book store I picked up this book just to find a quick something to read in the nap room at work (I work with small children). I instantly feel in love with this book.

Especially Dimitri and Rose..the two of them whether separate or apart are amazing characters.

I enjoy Rose's devil may care ways. something I wish I used more of as a teenager...LOL

Lissa's torturous life has got to be hard to deal with and I believe the writer did a good job balancing the drama with her and Rose. But this poor girl first watches her family die and can only save one and chose her best friend and "guardian", it was a hard choice and I'm sure it was the right one. But in this book she come back to school after being out on her own with Rose and everyone stares and whispers. then her uncle lets her cousin stalk her and then her uncle has her kidnapped and forces her to use her powers to save him from death. 

Christian, I'm not sure in this book whether I love him or hate him. There really is no need for the attitude he gives of....I mean I do understand everything he's gone through with his parents having been Strigoi and everyone talking about him but that doesn't mean he gets to be a complete dork to Lissa and Rose when he first meets them.

Dimitri....I love, love, love, Dimitri. And if I were a novice I would definitely want him to be my personal trainer....


My rating: 5 stars

In the mail....

I received these as a gift from a friend. I haven't read them yet but am dying to start.

In the mail!!!

Over the weekend I received this in the mail...sure I bought it but I am really excited to read it....I glanced at the pictures and saw a pic that I would like tattooed on my neck...How awesome!

Need by: Carrie Jones

Publicatipn date: December 2009


Synopsis: Zara collects phobias the way other high school girls collect lipsticks. Little wonder, since life’s been pretty rough so far. Her father left, her stepfather just died, and her mother’s pretty much checked out. Now Zara’s living with her grandmother in sleepy, cold Maine so that she stays “safe.” Zara doesn’t think she’s in danger; she thinks her mother can’t deal.

Wrong. Turns out that guy she sees everywhere, the one leaving trails of gold glitter, isn’t a figment of her imagination. He’s a pixie—and not the cute, lovable kind with wings. He’s the kind who has dreadful, uncontrollable needs. And he’s trailing Zara.

With suspense, romance, and paranormal themes, this exciting breakout novel has all the elements to keep teens rapidly turning the pages.

My thoughts: Umm.... can you say werewolves, tigers and eagles...oh my!

When I stared reading this book I laugh at the thought of pixies being evil, only due to my extreme love of fairies and pixies.

I have to say that Ian and Megan gave me the creeps right from the start and I glad to know there was a reason for it. And I can say good going Gran for taking  care of that mess.

I feel bad for Zara who watches her step-father, whom is more of a father, die. how tragic. And now she understand why and what caused the whole thing. Why though did the pixie show up so far from Maine? I wondered for her mother or her! but we soon learn that he is her father the King of pixies and he's after her mom but if her can't have her mother he will take her. Creepy!

And Zara then realizes she is part Pixie and part human....so therefore all pixies aren't bad.

Dear Nick...could you be my protector....and werewolf boyfriend....LOL! To bad Zara found you first!


My rating: 4 stars

The Hollow by: Jessica Verday

Publication Date: August 2010


Synopsis: When Abbey's best friend, Kristen, vanishes at the bridge near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, everyone else is all too quick to accept that Kristen is dead?and rumors fly that her death was no accident. Abbey goes through the motions of mourning her best friend, but privately, she refuses to believe that Kristen is really gone. Then she meets Caspian, the gorgeous and mysterious boy who shows up out of nowhere at Kristen's funeral, and keeps reappearing in Abbey's life. Caspian clearly has secrets of his own, but he's the only person who makes Abbey feel normal again...but also special.

Just when Abbey starts to feel that she might survive all this, she learns a secret that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her best friend. How could Kristen have kept silent about so much? And could this secret have led to her death? As Abbey struggles to understand Kristen's betrayal, she uncovers a frightening truth that nearly unravels her one that will challenge her emerging love for Caspian, as well as her own sanity.

My thoughts: Poor Abbey....i could never imagine losing my best friend and for her obviously her only friend. And to have to continue on like everyone else already has would be difficult. And to bury your friend's coffin with no body...ugh. I wonder what truly happened and who is this mysteries "D". And according to Kristen's second diary she was really in love with him. would he have killed her?

Let me ask you this, even if you know you aren't suppose to tell anyone about your relationship don't you share that secret with someone....I would! I would find someone that knows none of my other friends and tell them. Due to the dangerous world we live in of course!! So why did Kristen so faithfully believe that she couldn't tell 

abbey about her boyfriend? Was he threatening her?

Caspian, Dear ghost boy, If Abbey can't really have you as her boyfriend then leave her alone. all he's doing is torturing her.

Nicholas and Katey if what they say is true, then why can't Kristen still be alive, like they are and Caspian?

Ben is like that best guy friend anyone could have, but deep down you know you want to be more than his friend, but only if your life wasn't so messed up!

I hope Abbey can handle everything that's been dropped on her plate. 

My rating: 5 stars

Awakened Cover

P. C. Cast has finally given us the cover....I so can't wait.