The story is very interesting, especially because it was taken from actual events. In a small town where everyone knows each other, Katelyn kills herself. The doctor rules it as an accident … more
I loved the story of The Taker but hated the back and forth between the past and the present! The story starts in the present when Lanore is brought to the ER of … more
Firstly, is this a contemporary or historical piece? what year is this story set in? Because they talk about new comers bringing the faith to the community as if they are living in the 17th century. But … more
Years ago, when Grace was attacked by wolves, Sam saved her. He has been a presence in Grace's life ever since always lurking on the periphery each winter in Mercy Falls, watching her, protecting … more
the story takes a strange turn in this book....very unexpected but did not at all prevent me from finishing it in a matter of days, i can't wait to see where it goes next.
Ahhh, young love in chilly hypnotic woods, what better premise for a girl and wolf to meet and become totally enchanted with one another. When Grace was a little girl she was pulled of her … more
PJVs QUICKIE POV: The latest book by Marilee Brother's takes the world of Alfrieda to a whole 'nother plane. Fairyland to be exact - and while the series just got a lot more complicated … more
PJVs QUICKIE POV: I have to admit, I read this book for the first time and wasn't blown away, but it burrowed under my skin like a beetle. It stuck with me, it ate away at me, I … more
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bookwormygirl reviewed Shadow Hills.
September 23, 2010
I absolutely loved the premise of this book! And I have to say that the fact that there are no vampires, werewolves or other popular creatures of the night in it, was a rare treat. Ms. … more
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C_Merced reviewed Low Red Moon.
September 23, 2010
I really did not like Low Red Moon. A girl, mourning her parents' vicious murder must race to discover who is behind them because her life is in danger. This is mostly … more
PJVs QUICKIE POV: Take a trip to the trailer park...and delight in this charming, quirky and outrageously entertaining book. It was written with children in mind, but it thoroughly entertained this adult. … more
When you read a young adult book where young girls are interested in the attentions of the most popular boys, talking about the last high school game, or taking part in your favorite school group like … more
ARC review copy provided by Harper Collins. PJV's QUICKIE POV: I thought Evernight (links take you to reviews) was a good YA book. Stargazer and OK follow-up, but Hourglass...blew … more
PJV's Quickie POV: I enjoyed this book tremendously, and had planned on sucking down the sequel quickly, but with an out of control TBR it took me awhile. I was truly taken surprise by this … more
Review courtesy of [...] Back in High School, I was more than a little obsessed with a TV show called Roswell which starred the ridiculously good looking Jason Behr (you can watch … more
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TheCompulsiveReader reviewed Low Red Moon.
September 01, 2010
Avery remembers nothing from the night her parents died. One day she's just a normal girl, living deep in the woods, and the next her her parents are murdered, she's sent to live with a grandmother she … more
Warning some spoilers ahead: This is book number five of The Vampire Diaries series, entitled The Return vol 1. Nightfall. Published in 2009, several years after the original … more
This is a review of a combination of books three and four of The Vampire Diaries, entitled The Fury and The Dark Reunion. I felt that these two books where an improvement over the first two in the series. … more
RAISED BY WOLVES is a first in a series. I liked the details the author added to the world pack life. How they live, how they think, their behavior-it was all well done and it shows that the author's … more
First things first, from the moment I heard of this book I could not help but salivate over it just at the thought of so many of my favorite authors all within the same book. Here is a quick synopsis … more
Review: Fallen is dark, mysterious, and interesting (despite it's flaws). When Luce shows up at Sword and Cross, she makes only a few friends, and a couple … more
Lenah Beaudonte is a 500+ year old... teenager. She was turned by her maker when she was a mere 16 years old. She has ruled as vampire queen for centuries and time has made her into a monster. She kills … more
This book was so much better than I thought. For some reason I thought this was going to be a little cheesy, foppish tale about a young witch, I think my worries had to do with the cover - since I find … more
The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, and June is completely endearing and magical. April, the oldest, is your typical older sis who is always in charge, maybe a … more
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thebookmuncher reviewed Low Red Moon.
August 09, 2010
Avery Hood's parents have been murdered, and she can't remember what happened except for a flash of silver. It's all she can do to pick up the pieces and try to make sense of her new life. When Avery … more