The short version of my thoughts on 'Thorn Queen' is easy: Now this is more like it! Richelle Mead's biggest strength as a writer is in creating fun, engaging characters … more
'Storm Born' is the beginning of a new series for Richelle Mead, and in some ways it's her most adult story yet. Unfortunately, it's also her most predictable and most mundane - which, … more
Riveting, sensual and tantalizing, Eat Prey Love will leave the reader hungry for more by this delightfully talented author! Never before have I had the extreme pleasure to read … more
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Parajunkee reviewed Thorn Queen.
September 19, 2010
Thorn Queen (Dark Swan Series #2) I am not going into details so I won’t spoil the ending of Storm Queen, but the follow-up I think surpassed the first novel. There … more
Storm Born (Dark Swan Series #1) Richelle Mead introduces us to her latest heroine, Eugenie Markam. Eugenie, who is also known as Odile Dark Swan is a shaman. She has dedicated her life … more
Pros: Mmmmm...sexay. Cons: Sometimes the heroine acts contrary to what you'd expect The Bottom Line: Aside from my internal editor getting kind of petulant, … more
Pros: The Berserker legend, the tension is palpable, some twists and turns Cons: Grimm's astounding ignorance, Jillian's continued desire for him despite his meanness … more
Pros: Good story, some interesting tidbits, good characters Cons: Not too jazzed about the sex scenes; the end got a bit weird... The Bottom Line: A good … more
Pros: Another fun love story with a happily ever after Cons: Mmm...nothing really. The Bottom Line: A fast read with plenty of sexual tension and men that … more
Pros: Cool premise, good time all around. Cons: None The Bottom Line: Ninth century man who's all brawn and tender lovin'? Yes, I'll have some of that. &n … more
Since I read Snow Shadows, the first book in the Eternal Shadows series by author Caitlyn Hunter and loved it so much, I grabbed Storm Shadows up as soon as I saw it. I couldn't wait to get back to the … more
Long ago, four Cherokee cousins were cursed by the Shamans to eternal life after violating the laws of their tribe. Matt, Luke, Marc and Jon Tassel also possess psychic abilities and each can shift into … more
Long ago, four Cherokee cousins were cursed by the Shamans to eternal life after violating the laws of their tribe. Matt, Luke, Marc and Jon Tassel also possess psychic abilities and each can shift into … more
Erotically mesmerizing, enticing and seductively engrossing. The First Drop of Crimson is a book like no other, in it's ability to take the reader from a world of reality into a world of fantasy, which … more
Pros: Some short Sookie snippets Cons: Just... disappointing. The Bottom Line: I'm a little disappointed but not sorry. The bottom line has to fill … more
Pros: Fun, brief, something to read. Cons: Nah, not really. The Bottom Line: If you're enjoying the Sookie Stackhouse series, then this is a nice little … more
About two years ago, after reading LKH's latest monstrosity, (Danse Macabre {Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 14}) I swore off series. I had enough, you would get all into them, and by the 4th book it … more
The Séance By Heather Graham To start, I just have to say - what an awesome story! I loved it and had a very hard time putting the book down. Toward the end, I raced … more