Entwined by: Heather DIxon

Publication Date: March 2011


Overview: Azalea is trapped. Just when she should feel that everything is before her . . . beautiful gowns, dashing suitors, balls filled with dancing . . . it's taken away. All of it.

The Keeper understands. He's trapped, too, held for centuries within the walls of the palace. And so he extends an invitation.

Every night, Azalea and her eleven sisters may step through the enchanted passage in their room to dance in his silver forest.

But there is a cost.

The Keeper likes to keep things.

Azalea may not realize how tangled she is in his web until it is too late.

My thoughts: I have to say that I really liked this book. I almost hated that it had to end. I wanted it to go on forever....maybe she could write about the other girls...I know I would love it.

This story reminds me of The Enchanted Castle from Beauty and the Beast! Most of their home is controlled by old magic and it is powerful and it takes over everything.

I also enjoyed that the princess' names were from A-L and I am sure they would have kept going, which is even neater.

Azalea is the main girl and has a lot to deal with. She is the eldest and is dealing with her father who is non- active in their lives and her mother dies and she is left to take care of the girls. I feel really bad for her and every time a new character dome in to play I love that because it gives the girls someone else to entertain them to give big sis a break.

And I have to say I happy with the guy she ends up with!

My rating 5 stars

Turned at Dark: A Bonus Shadow Falls Short Story by: C.C. Hunter

Publication Date: March 2011


Overview: Turned at dark A Bonus Shadow Falls Short Story

 Independent and strong-willed Della Tsang did not believe in ghosts, until she sees her dead cousin in a dark alley. She did not believe in vampires, until she turns into one. Should she follow her vampire cousin’s lead and walk away from everything she knows, or join Shadow Falls, a camp for special teens.

Don’t miss the first book in the Shadow Falls series, Born at Midnight, on sale March 2011.   

My thoughts: So this short story is just to let you know how this young lady ended up going to a camp for FREAKS as they call them. From crazy family drama to seeing Ghost and ending up on a bus full of weird looking people this book makes me want to read the whole series....

My rating: 4 stars

Dream Dark by: Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Publication Date: August 2011


Overview: When Link joined his best friend, Ethan Wate, on a quest through a mysterious network of underground passageways endlessly crisscrossing the South, he knew the journey would be dangerous. But returning home to Gatlin, South Carolina was just the beginning...

Wounded during a climactic battle, Link discovers that tending his injuries won't be as simple as visiting a doctor and that healing his arm should be the least of his worries. For being bitten by a Supernatural does more than break the skin -- it changes a person, inside and out, turning Link into someone more and more like the dark creature who injured him.

My thoughts: This has to be one of the best series of late. I really enjoy all the characters but more recently I have found myself drawn to Link and I am so glad this book focuses on him. He is given a test by Macon and he has to face weird things.....Does he pass the test is the question?

My rating: 3 stars

Break for the holidays

     So most you of I am sure are busy with the holidays and I am happy to say so am I. This being said I barely get any reading done. Party hopping and such doesn't leave much time for it and at night I am just to tired.
     I finished my challenge for the year and will start reading again Jan 1. I hope all of you understand that I will not be posting anything until then. I love you all and hope that your holidays are great.
          Take care of yourselves and be very careful(especially if you are drinking).


HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!

Fallen from Grace by: M.J. Putney

Publication Date: May 2011


Overview: Fallen From Grace A Bonus Dark Mirror Short Story

Allarde, a gorgeous, wealthy noble has hidden his true nature. Discover his diary and witness his sudden fall from grace.

My thoughts: I have to say this was the most boring book I have every read. i know that it really is just a short story based on a series, but I just couldn't figure this out. I got the download free from Barnes and Nobles on my Nook and thought I'd give it a chance. It wasn't even worth the time it took to download, which was nothing. 

This is basically based on  the journal of the main character of the series. I love finding old journals and reading but this one was not interesting at all. It seemed to drag on and on.

Sorry to fans of this series.

My rating: 1 star

Crossed by: Ally Condie

Publication Date: November 2011


Overview: The hotly awaited second book in the dystopian Matched trilogy

In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky - taken by the Society to his certain death - only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake.

Cassia's quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia nears resolve and certainty about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander - who may hold the key to the uprising and, still, to Cassia's heart - change the game once again. Nothing is as expected on the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses make the path more twisted than ever.

My thoughts: WOW!!! Can't believe it is finally time to post this. I think I have withheld for a while. I didn't want to admit that I read it in a day and that now I can't help thinking about what is to come.

Cassia is trying to find Ky... no matter what chances she has to take. 

she ends up on a plane with the Aberrations, which she had to sneak to get in line for. I think it was a very risky choice considering the fact that everyone that landed where Ky was ended up dead. 

Ky in the mean time has escaped camp and is on the run for his life. 

I love that he is brave enough to run as well, but my question is "Does he love Cassia as much as she loves him?" 

I really don't think he does, but I could be wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. 

Xander is still my number one guy, I think he had to let her go so she could realize he was wrong.

Ky and Cassia find each other after a long journey and they end up making new friends, and losing one. 

After that they find what they are looking for only to be put to work. Cassia is back in society and Ky is flying a plane....

My rating: 5 stars

Lover Unleased by: J.R. Ward

Publication Date: November 2011


Overview: Payne, twin sister of the Black Dagger Brother Vishous, suffers a devastating injury, and brilliant human surgeon Manuel Manello is called in to save her. Their attraction is instant, and as powerful as it is dangerous. But as human and vampire worlds collide, a centuries- old score catches up with Payne and puts both her love and her life in jeopardy.


My thoughts: I am so glad I finally got to know more about Wrath's sparring partner. And to find that she is one of the brother's long lost sister is even better.
I know for a fact that she got the raw end of the deal as far as parents come and at time i even feel bad for her. But I do know that her mom kept her locked away to keep her safe and at some point Payne is going to realize this and forgive her mom.
This book is a great way to get to know more about V too. And I think it is great that he has finally put the past behind him and fought those inner demons, so that he a Doc Jane can finally have peace.
Payne gets kidnapped and Manny comes to the rescue to find her. But really they find that the one who kidnapped her was after finding the truth grateful. And he let her go. 
Through all of this and a broken back Payne and Doc Manny fall in love. 
Manny turns out to have family in the brotherhood as well. But who?


My rating 4 stars