Review: Recurve by Shannon Mayer

Recurve (The Elemental Series #1) by Shannon Mayer

My name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental. My people use the power of the earth to sustain life and defy our enemies. I should be at my father's side as a royal princess. But as a half-breed, bastard child, that isn't going to happen. I've been accused of attacking the queen, my wicked stepmother, and my life is suddenly on the line. 

I have only two options left to me: banishment, or training to become one of the King's Elite Guards, an Ender. Option one will kill me. Option two is meant to break me, but is the only way to survive. Did I mention I have no power like the rest of the elementals, and my connection to the earth is worth next to nothing? Could things get any worse? Of course they can. Welcome to being an Elemental.

 

 NOTE: I was provided this ARC copy by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

 I've been a follower of Shannon Mayer since the first Rylee Adamson series. I thought I'd never met a woman as fearless and fierce as Rylee. Now, I'm having second thought after reading Recurve. I think Larkspur aka Lark is the new heroine to watch out for.

 Lark is a princess without a crown. She's an Elemental without power. She's serving the Kingdom as a Planter instead of a Royal, simply because she was deemed useless without her elemental gifts. Haunted by her mother & brother's deaths, Lark did her best to be liked and loved by her Father, the King. But after being accused of attacking Queen Cassava, Lark found herself training to become an Ender. That is the only way she'd be able to survive. Little did she know that her decision might just be the catalyst to her death.

 I had a super great time reading Lark and her adventures. Shannon Mayer is a brilliant and impressive author, she immediately sucked me in to her fantastic world. There's so much awesomeness wrapped up in the book. Plus, the names of the characters are really cool and unique. From Cactus, to Coal, Raven to Belladonna, from Granite to Ash, from Fern to Griffin, these amazing Elementals just keep getting better and better.

 Although this first book is a bit longer than usual, Recurve is a pleasure to read. It doesn't feel rushed. Rather, the whole story resonates with substance and every page matters. The ending left an ample room for a sequel. It isn't like those first books where you are really left hanging with those unanswered questions on your mind. Simply put, Recurve is very satisfying.

 The urban fantasy and paranormal elements are intricately woven into the story. That's what makes Recurve an engrossing and heart-pounding read. I guess, many readers would agree with me when I say, Lark has surpassed its predecessor, Rylee.

  

Shannon Mayer lives in the southwestern tip of Canada with her husband, dog, cats, horse, and cows.

When not writing she spends her time staring at immense amounts of rain, herding old people (similar to herding cats) and attempting to stay out of trouble. Especially that last is difficult for her.

Shannon Mayer gained bestselling status with her Rylee Adamson series.

 To learn more about Shannon and her books, go to www.shannonmayer.com To get a taste of The Rylee Adamson Series, check out the cinematic trailer!

Race to the Sword of Siera

Title: Race to the Sword of Siera 

(The Last of the Fahlians Book 1) 

Author: KZ Riman 

ARC; Kindle edition; 334 pages 

Publication Date: September 10, 2014

THE BLURB: A beating heart, choosing nothing for its life but death . . . In the country of Athkandia in the year 2020, Katanya's life's mission has become to protect her blood from spilling so as to keep a demon sealed inside her body. Yet as she fails in her mission when she meets the handsome and vigorous Han, she is brought centuries back into the past, where she learns everything has been nothing but a lie. There never was a mission for her. In fact, she was the mission. In order to draw the Flame Fah Li—her elemental clan's power—out of her body, the two brothers born with her on the same birthing must race to the Sword of Siera, hidden deep in the Kouhan Mountains and use it to take her very life. This has left Katanya, Princess of the Flame Clan, in the middle, choosing between her demigod lover and her mortal lover, and then choosing for herself the best way to die.

Prepare to embark on a journey that will take you to a world beyond your wildest imagination. In this world, the Princess of the Flames, Katanya, is destined to die in order to save her clan. Her death lies on the hands of those she loves - her own brothers, her demigod lover, or her one true mortal love. It's only a matter of time before she succumbed to her unfortunate fate by the tip of Sword of Siera. Race to the Sword of Siera is full of exciting adventures & unique plots.

KZ Riman has outdone herself with her second masterpiece. The author was very imaginative as she distinctly described the setting, events & characters in the book. It's like I've stepped into a mysterious wardrobe and met Thor & his evil brother Loki, as they each gathered a fellowship of their own, to protect not a ring but a princess and to race to the mountains, only to slay the princess in the end. It was such an awesome journey that I'd be glad to undertake myself. A book like this deserves an instant 5 stars!  

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About the Author:
A home-body type of woman, KZ Riman spends most of her days in her room, reading, writing or watching television and movies. She loves good steaming novels but would only watch sitcoms and romantic comedies to 'chill'.

 KZ is a technical writer and researcher by day, creative writer and dreamer by night, a heavy sleeper by dawn. Visit KZ Riman's Amazon Page at: http://www.amazon.com/K.Z.-Riman/e/B00HC7WYIK/  

Northern Bites: An Aurora Sky vampire novel

Title: Northern Bites: Aurora Sky
Author: Nikki Jefford
Kindle edition
Published July 2013

Love bites. Probation sucks. Thanks to Dante’s recklessness, Aurora is now partners with Valerie: the redheaded, backstabbing vixen. Dante is in full flirt mode. Fane’s tactics are more ruthless. Something carnal has awakened in Aurora and neither boy is helping tame her cravings. When a member of the unit’s team is found dead, Aurora and Valerie are sent after a vampire in Sitka, but Aurora suspects the killer’s much closer to home.

A member of Aurora's Anti-Vampire unit was found dead beside the corpse of a high school student.  Clearly, a mysterious killer is on the loose. Soon, Aurora found herself paired with the Vixen, Valerie, who used to be Fane's lip-locking, tongue-twisting partner. Together they were called Ginger and Raven. They were sent on a mission which ended up with more questions.

Where was Dante, Noel and Fane in the picture? In places you'll never imagine. That's all I could tease about this wonderful book.

The minute I was done reading Northern Bites, I jumped out from my bed, narrowed my eyes and screamed, "what? That's it? What happened to Valerie? What happened to Noel? Where's Book 3?"

Seriously, I was begging for more. I can't believe Nikki Jefford left me hanging! Trust me, you have to read the book to know what I am talking about.

What I liked most in the story:

The new shady character “Just Jared” was someone to watch out for. He was ambiguous, obnoxious, pretentious and oh so mysterious. He’s got a questionable history and really intimidating personality that would make you ask, “is he for real?”

I also liked how Valerie and Aurora somehow made a connection during one of their missions. Valerie can be overbearing sometimes, but she’s got a heart, even though she was becoming one of the undead. I long to see them again together in the next book.

The textcapade or should I say sexting involving the Mouse, the Ginger and the Raven was really hilarious and sexy. It was one of the scenes that you need to look forward to.

And the dream sequence, the fight scenes, the anomalous mission and the cliffhanging ending all made the story gut-clenching and exciting!

Cheers to another heart-pounding, mind-blowing and lip-biting novel from one of my favorite authors, Nikki Jefford. As usual, Nikki Jefford amazed me with her writing prowess. She never fails to entertain and hold my attention whenever one of her books is in my hands. I believe that when you crave for more after reading a novel, it means that the author is an effective storyteller. And that’s true for Nikki Jefford!

You can never go wrong when you read something out of her bookshelf, that’s for sure! So this vampire slayer lit deserves a 5***** rating.

Taken (Channie 2)

Title: Taken (Channie #2)

Author: Charlotte Abel
Kindle edition
Published 2012

Bound by love and magic. Betrayed by those they trust. Not everyone survives. 

Gasp-out-loud action, heart-pounding romance and an OMG ending that leaves you hungry for the next book.

This is the second book from the Channie series, a darker and more fierce story than the first. I like this more than Enchantment, the first one, simply because Taken had all the spices I need in a story - romance, comedy, action, adventure, family issues, suspense and  paranormal.

In the first book, Channie had been a mage and Josh was a biker/racer enthusiast, until their paths crossed and thing weren't the same ever again. An unfortunate event had made Channie an Empty- a play on the word magically disabled or MD. She was unfortunately stripped off her powers, while Josh soon discovered that he was a royal mage, belonged to a powerful family of mages. He was given a power name and had acquired his powers. Channie and Josh became a couple bound in marriage by Aunt Wisdom and through the power of  the moon.

Here in the second book, the couple struggled on their lives while away from their parents. They made progress in their married life but it grew a bit difficult for Channie especially now that she had lost all her magical powers. Her mom, on the other hand became vicious right after she lost the 'Book of the  Dead’. She became the Devil incarnate, in my opinion, who wad willing to sacrifice her own daughter, just to get what she wanted. I hated Channie's mom in the first, but it seemed I abhorred her more in Taken. She was bad to the bone, very very bad. The other characters were also commendable; the Trips (triplets) were growing up as well as their powers. Their mom, Abundance or Abby, finally settled her differences with the triplet's father, another Empty, Diego. And Josh's father was definitely cool.

And this time around, there's more humor, thanks to Hunter and his antics! I loved how he protected Channie in his own little way, saved their asses more than once, and soon discovered his alter-ego and making money out of it. I actually liked Hunter more than Josh.

 But not everyone came out alive in this book. I was heartbroken with the ending :'( This isn't my first Charlotte Abel book and this is definitely not the last. I have read Enchantment during the early part of the year and it left a mark on my Kindle. So I got the second book as well as the other series, River's Recruit.

 Allow me to say then these simple words: Great job, Miss Abel for an entertaining and magically heart-stopping sequel. You made me crave for more! I will definitely read Book 3 Finding Valor so all the questions in my mind would settle down.

Highly recommended to every one who have found and needs to find the  Magic in their lives.


About the author:

Charlotte Abel was born and raised in Oklahoma where she met her soulmate, Pete. She chased him to Boulder, Colorado and finally convinced him they were meant to be together forever. They've raised three kids, two ferrets, three dogs and countless hamsters -- and are still happily married.

She's in love with "real" life and paranormal romance. When she's not reading or writing, Charlotte enjoys hiking, bicycling and primitive archery (although she's never shot at anything other than a target!)

The final book of The Channie Series, "Finding Valor," is now available!

Look for "River's Remorse," the second book of "The Sanctuary Series" in 2014

Awakening (The Watchers Trilogy)

Awakening (The Watchers Trilogy: Book 1)
Author: Karice Bolton
Kindle edition
Published 2011

Alone in snowy, remote Whistler village, Ana tries to build a new life since losing her parents. With a cozy condo, a sweet-faced bulldog and an evening job to leave the days free for the slopes, life slips into a great routine. If only she could shake the guilt for not remembering anything about her parents and banish the night terrors that haunt her every dream. On a whim, Ana goes out with Athen, a guy she’s just met in the Grizzly Pub... The only problem is that she feels like she already knows him. Within 48 hours of meeting Athen and his family, Ana’s world implodes. She falls for Athen quickly and before she knows it, a past life begins to resurface. As thrilling as the revelations appear at first, she fights against the chilling information that Athen is from the underworld. Soon she begins to struggle as her own supernatural gifts are slowly unveiled, and she realizes that the nightmares she’s been having might be premonitions and not dreams at all. It is up to Ana to decipher between fact and fiction before it is too late, and her new love, Athen, follows in her same fate - one that is lost between two worlds.

In a world where Angels are considered celestial beings, there were three unlikely angels who actually came from the Underworld.

Meet Ana. Mysteriously, she had no memory of her past. She didn’t know her parents and she had no recollection of the events in her younger days, although there were some newspaper clippings that kept her at bay. She also often had nightmares where she saw a man being chased by monstrous creatures. However, she found solace in the diner where she  worked as a waitress. Plus, there was Mathilda, her trusted bulldog companion.

One day, mysteriously again,  there were some strangers that made her feel overwhelmed yet familiar. First she met Cyril and Arie, then soon she met and dated Athen. At first, I thought it was such a whirlwind romance. I raised my eyebrows when Ana readily accepted the three strangers’ invitation to a weekend getaway. I was like, “wow, that was fast.. Really, Ana? In just two days?!…” This is the perfect example of a whirlwind love affair. But I still kept on reading until Ana, and I, learned that they were all angels of the Underworld. Or should I say, White Demons. They are the counterpart and enemies of the Black ones. Soon, reality set in and Ana learned about her powers and whatnots, and embraced the Nephilim in her. It is until I reached the latter part of the book when the bomb was dropped out of nowhere. The ending is definitely something to wait for.

Overall, I liked the story. It was kind of slow in the beginning, I thought, why should the trio of Athen, Cyril and Arie took their time in telling the truth about Ana. If I were in Ana’s shoes, I may have already put handcuffs on the three and would not let them go until they told me everything. But then, that’s just me.

Also, some grammar and typos are quite visible on the book, but I easily ignored these errors because I was entertained. I can’t say much more about the author, Karice Bolton, except that she has a great storytelling techniques. Her vivid description of snow and everything else was fantastic. I look forward to reading the second installment, because as a rule for a bookworm like me, once I start a series, I will do my best to read all of the next. Here’s my 4 star rating for Karice Bolton and Awakening. ****

Traitor

Traitor (Bridger Book 2)
Author: Megan Curd
Kindle ebook, 290 pages
Published March 17th 2012

Ashlyn never believed in fairy tales until she was in one.  
They say ignorance is bliss, but not when you're on a centuries old hit list...and there's a traitor in your midst. 
Ashlyn must decide what's most important: trusting the allies she has, or siding with those she thought were enemies. Ashlyn knows old friends can turn on her, and unlikely allies may be the best chance she has to piece her family back together. No matter what her choice, she could lose someone she loves. 
And when you don't know who to trust, believe one thing: You can never trust a faerie. 

On this second book, Ashlyn is now officially a Bridger and she continues to struggle with the loss of her father and disappearance of her brother. And there's her internal battle with immortality and desire to keep Liam alive.  The hardships that the lovers have gone through were no joke. Ash would do everything to save her family and her loved ones, even if she had to turn to her enemies and side with them. 

Of course, there are still lots of action-packed sequences right at the beginning of the story. What kept me sane was the thought that there was a traitor in their midst and I didn't stop until I knew who it was. Oh I love the very interesting twists in the end! I was really caught off guard when I learned who the real traitor was. That was just so sick! Lesson learned: Never trust a fairie. Really!

Honestly, I fell in love with the characters more here in the second book. Liam still mesmerizes me with his prowess and undying devotion. Reese..ohh my hero! I am so happy for him! Reese narrating half of the story was wicked. Words are not enough to express how much I loved him in this book.  Memaw, on the other hand, is still one hell of a grandma, but there is something off with her, I just couldn't tell what. and then there's Ankou.. Jamie..Chris..Aiden.. These creatures sent shiver down my spine. But I loved how they were given more importance in this sequel. They had their own distinct personalities and served their purpose in the end.

But is this really the end? No, because there is still a third book and that's what I look forward to. 

Overall, I must say that this is really a very exciting book. I would love to see this on the big screen!  True, Traitor and Bridger are aimed for the younger generation (I'm already in my early 30s, mind you!) but it still captivated me. Megan Curd proves herself to be a master of fantasy / paranormal with her masterfully written sequel. Her writing is stunning and fluid. I really can't wait to read the next book in the series. 

5 stars ***** rating for Megan Curd and a toast for another great story!

to-be-read....

I just discovered today from one of my favorite bookstores that TOWERING by Alex Flinn has been released.

I definitely have to include this on my To-Be-Reads... and I have to go to the bookstore this weekend to grab this one. Yay!

Betrayers of Magic

Title: Betrayers of Magic
Author: Lynette Creswell
Kindle edition
Published 2013

Finding the separation from her immortal people too much to bear, Crystal soon returns to the Kingdom of Nine Winters. Her homecoming coincides with the Feast of the Four Quarters Festival where the magical realms come together to choose this year’s new apprentices who will join, if chosen, the Supreme Circle of Mages. On this very special day, the princess meets a bold and courageous apprentice named Niculmus DeGrunt who is like no one she has ever met before but is there something sinister lurking behind those mysterious dark brown eyes? 

Outside the city, trouble is brewing and there is unrest within those who deem themselves above the law. Conspirators take matters into their own hands and soon the royal family is forcibly separated. Everything will hang in the balance when Crystal has no choice but to search for the lost Book of Souls and free the fourth mage from inside it.
Beware! The power of the revengeful mage is about to be unleashed ...

Finally, I got my hands on this sequel and I must say, it was a tremendous  journey to the Kingdom of Nine Winters.

The protagonist, Crystal found her way back to the magical realm after her father fetched her from the mortal world. She and Matt (her special human friend) were at odds before she left, she only wanted what was best for him, and that was his safety.

Back in the Winters Kingdom, Queen Amella was reunited with her daughter, just in time for the Festival of Four Quarters, where there had been the so-called Trial of Apprentices. There she met the brooding, excellent and mysterious mage, Niculmus. Although their first encounter ended up with a kiss and Crystal in tears, things turned differently when they saw each other again as apprentices of Professor Valentine. I actually liked Niculmus… a lot! I liked him way better than Matt who was my first choice in Book 1 (Sinners of Magic).

Crystal’s life in the magical realm proved to be quite challenging and full of obstacles. Aside from being able to sense danger or see certain visions, she discovered her new ability to heal using her fingertips. It was fun to see old characters again like Amafar, Voleton, Arhdel, Tremlon, Bridgemear and even Lilura! There were new interesting characters introduced, new allies and villains and mythical creatures. I loved how The Wanderer was initially described: a prisoner like no other, someone to be afraid of.

The kelpies, the firebird, the plainwalker, the dragons and elves, all with striking personalities that kept me interested. There was also the Satyr, and Clump, the Windigo, who was very likeable. Although windigos or changelings were supposed to be monstrous and conniving, I couldn’t help but like Clump, who is very different from the rest. He served Crystal well, and when it was time for him to go, I cried alongside the princess.

Elveria, the cunning traitor mage, was every bit of a villain, no wonder I never liked him even in the first book. The twist in the end made me hate him more. Sorry, I know Hate is such a strong word, but when you get to read this book, I assure you, all your emotions will come out. That’s how effective Lynette Creswell’s storytelling is.

Betrayers of Magic is the sequel that would bring you to tears, make you sigh, give an evil eye, mutter incomprehensible words,  and will have you scream for more. It was definitely worth every penny. This had been a marvelous sequel and I cannot wait for Book 3. I’m giving Betrayers of  Magic 5 stars!

Priceless by Shannon Mayer

Title: Priceless (A Sexy Urban Fantasy Mystery) Rylee Adamson # 1
Author: Shannon Mayer
Kindle edition
Published November 2012

When children go missing without a trace, there is only one person who can find them.
Welcome to the world of Rylee Adamson, a woman with unique abilities, some wild friends and a unstoppable drive to save those who can’t save themselves.
But when the details of a missing child duplicate that of her worst case, things start to get freaky. And not in a good way.

The heroine, Rylee Adamson, is a badass, no holds-barred, brave Tracker, one who was able to track and find missing kids. These kids were either lost here or were transported to the other side of The Veil. Her ability to track came to her when she lost her sister Berget, at a park one fine day. Since then, she met and made friends with Milly, a strong witch; and Giselle, a psychic who helped both Rylee and Milly harness their gifts.

And then there’s Agent Liam O’Shea. An FBI agent who has been following Rylee for 10 years for allegedly killing her younger sister. If not for the case of missing sister, I’d say that Agent O’Shea was a stalker, what with all the tracking device he planted on Rylee’s jeep and all.

When Agent O’Shea’s partner was killed supernaturally with his bullet, Rylee knew that it was only a matter of time before he discovered her true nature and the real world she was in. Soon, the two joined forces, with a werewolf, ogre, daywalker, and a harpy as unlikely allies. Together they battled a sisters-act tandem of harpies, a team of FBI agents, and a coven of evil witches.

The question is, would they be able to find the missing kids or would their case be turned cold in the end?Friends, allow me to say that Priceless may well be one of Shannon Mayer’s best book ever. She clearly has what it takes to become one of the greatest authors of her generation. I definitely love this fantastical world she has created, with supernatural characters I have come to love.

This action-packed, mind-blowing first book in a series is already making waves in Amazon, with more than 200 reviews, mostly with 5 stars ratings. And so here goes another one.

Yes, I’m giving Rylee Adamson my priceless 5 stars because she earned it.

The Sin Collector

Title: The Sin Collector

Author: Jessica Fortunato

147 pages, Kindle edition

Published February 2012

“The Sin Collector” follows the life of Liliana, a born Sin Collector. She has spent over 100 years absorbing people’s sins so they may rest in peace come death. However when she meets another Collector, one who insists everything she has been taught is a lie, Liliana must make her way from Sunny L.A. all the way to the streets of Madrid. Searching for answers to a question we all share. Why are we here? The friends and enemies she makes along the way only seem to blur the line between right and wrong. Can Liliana fight the Castus, an organization bent on killing off every Sin-Eater? Should she trust her head or her heart when the two most important men in her life are fighting alongside her?
Then there is the worst question of all, who will be left when the dust settles."

This book has been sitting on my To-B-Read shelf for sometime now. During the Holy Week (Lent), I decided to read and contemplate. I thought, at first, Liliana was an angel who absorbs the sins of mankind. But as the story progressed, I was incredibly mistaken.

The truth is: I haven’t read any book that tells me about Sin Eaters or sin collectors. SO I went on researching for it through Wikipedia and this is what I got: The term sin-eater refers to a person who, through ritual means, would take on by means of food and drink the sins of a household, often because of a recent death, thus absolving the soul and allowing that person to rest in peace.

So, within 24 hours, I immersed myself in this Jessica Fortunato book and I exclaimed in the end: “The Sin Collector is Groundbreaking!”

The story follows Liliana, a sin collector who is already a hundred years old. Back when she was a child, she was mentored by Olexander and thought her how she wad going to be a sin collector.  Collectors, as they were called, stop aging when they reach 20. Soon her mentor left her, as it is impossible for Collectors to be near each other. They would feel excruciating pain when this happens. So Liliana had been on her own since then.

Her life as a librarian may not have been as exciting nor fulfilling, added to the fact that her boss is kind of jerk, but she enjoyed her solitary life. She gained friends like Sophie and George. One day, an old friend (really old, as in a century old)  showed up and then her boss was murdered. Coincidence? Not really. To unravel the mystery, she had to accompany her friend, Billy all the way to Ireland. Soon she went on a journey that led her to the knowledge that her fellow Collectors were being murdered by an organization called The Castus. There she also saw her former mentor and was shocked when there was no more pain felt while they were together.

Jessica Fortunato did a fantastic job with The Sin Collector.  The prologue immediately got my attention and it made me want to read more. Although the book was fairly short, I was not disappointed at all. The story itself was action-packed, fast-paced, and brilliantly executed. The characters were easy to relate with. They”re really not as complicated as you think. The twist revolving one Collector was a welcomed surprise. Truly, in this world full of sinners, you can never trust anyone, even your own kind.

I would love to read more about the future that was waiting for Liliana and her companions. The little girl, Julia proved to be a special innocent child who could turn into an amazing woman when her time comes. I can’t wait to get my hands on Book 2!

I’m pleased to rate The Sin Collector with 4 stars. Looking forward to reading Thomas, soon. Truly a tour de force!

Transfusion (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter)

Transfusion (Volume I)
Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter

Author: Nikki Jefford
Kindle Edition
Published November 2012

If there is one thing eighteen-year-old Aurora Sky wants, it’s to get off the iceberg she calls home. Being kissed before she graduates wouldn’t hurt either.

Then a near-fatal car wreck changes everything. Government agents step in and save Aurora’s life in exchange for her services as a vampire hunter. In Alaska. Basically she’s a glorified chew toy. All thanks to her rare blood type, which sends a vampire into temporary paralysis right before she has to finish the job… by hand. 

Now Aurora’s only friends are groupies of the undead and the only boy she can think about may very well be a vampire. And if he’s a vampire, will she be forced to kill him?

Watch out Buffy. There's a new Vampire slayer in town. Hmmm.. In Alaska, that is!

Aurora thought her life couldn't get more boring,  especially when she had always been at the sidelines, unluckily dodging an incoming volleyball, or witnessing a couple making out and kissing behind lockers.

Then the unexpected happened. Aurora almost died from a car crash. A team of government agents did everything to revive her, even replaced her other body organs, just to secure her survival.

All seemed OK. Until Agents Melcher and Crist told her she had a very special blood which they injected with "modified organisms and viruses making her a deadly powerful weapon against the demonic beings that plague the earth."  What tough luck she got there!

Soon, Aurora learned the true nature of her being. Her special blood had the unique ability to paralyze the vampire who bit her, and then finish the creature using a stake.

That being said, Aurora was soon sent to an orientation. She was tasked to kill a vampire by letting it bit her neck and suck her blood. Did she have a choice? Of course she did. She actually had 3. Comply, Be a vampire or Die. Hmmm.. Not much of a choice, isn't it?

Well, the upside of the situation is: Aurora now have confidence with her life. She became carefree, almost carelessly carefree, and soon accomplished most on her short bucketlist: kill first vampire, get drunk, kiss a boy, lose virginity. Ooohh, what an experience those had been!

At school, she became friends with vampire lover Noel. Oh, and there's another misfit vampire hunter in town: Dante, which Aurora's mom very much approved of (as her daughter's boyfriend). Together, they ventured out to kill vampires and even made friends with their informants.

When Aurora learned that her boyfriend, Fane might be a vampire, she did a double-take. Until she realized that her mortal enemy Valerie had her clutches on him! Would Aurora continue to hide her ex-lover's identity from the Agency, or would she kill Fane with her own hands?

Transfusion is the first in this thrilling Vampire Hunter series, penned by the bestseller author, Nikki Jefford. As usual, Ms. Jefford blew me away with her wit and talent. In this era of vampire and shape-shifters, other people may not appreciate "yet another vampire slayer" story. Personally, I've grown tired and weary of vampires and the likes. When I picked Transfusion for my Kindle, I tried hard to forget about Buffy and Spike, Edward and Bella, and even Damon and Elena.

Good move! Because Transfusion is very much and entirely different from Twilight and The Vampire Diaries. The author created likeable characters (Aurora, Fane, Noel, even Valerie). And the story is fast-paced... Not boring at all! Sure, some parts are predictable, but there is still the mystery factor which continually gagged me until today. Like, how did Noel become friends with Marcus? Why was Aurora's father always absent in her life? Is there a chance that Valerie and Aurora could become allies instead of foes? Who are the other vampires to watch out for? Who is the real face behind the Agency? And sooo much more!

So I will definitely be on the lookout when the second book comes out. For sure, it is going to be another hit!

Caution: There are some scenes in the book thqt are nit suitable for younger bookworms. But the book is definitely recommended to all New & Young Adults ;) Transfusion deserves a 4.5 bookmark ratings.

The World of Karov

Title: THE WORLD OF KAROV
(The Children of Demilee)
Author: Elyse Salpeter
Kindle Edition
Published December 2012

Adam and Alec look like identical twins, but their personalities are as different as possible. Adam is gentle and kind, whereas Alec is the essence of nightmares. Always jealous of his twin, Alec does everything he can to destroy his brother’s happiness, including kidnapping Adam’s fiancée on their wedding day and disappearing with her deep into the Canadian mountains. Adam searches for them for months, but he never finds them. Just when Adam is at his most grief-stricken point, a stranger appears and offers him a chance for a new life in a land filled with magic, gems, and powers unimaginable; a world mysteriously led by a special tribe of children who have hidden themselves away from a great evil that is seeking to destroy them. Adam takes the chance and goes with the stranger, but his past is never far from his mind. Eventually, reality comes back to haunt Adam, resulting in a final showdown with his brother…. and this time, only one will win.

I have been reading a lot of stories revolving around twins, the good and the bad, mostly about sisters. There's The Lying Game by Sara Shepard, Entangled by Nikki Jefford, and The Man in the Iron Mask (by Alexander Dumas) to name a few. But the World of Karov is a totally different story. The evil twin, Alec is the very son of the Devil, killing animals, driving his mom crazy, taking away everything that his good twin, Adam loves. Including the one he was supposed to marry.

Adam spent so many months looking for Arianna, the love of his life while his health dangerously failed. Then came a stranger who soon took him to the world of Karov. A world filled with promise, mystery, and a dark future that looms upon Adam's existence. Just when he thought he could fully live the life he dreamed of, his evil twin made it a nightmare.

How much pain does he had to take just to live a normal life? Will he lived to see that happen?

I'd like to say, this is one of those fantasy-themed stories which is dark yet illuminating. The fast-paced approach was riveting, the story depiction was well-delivered and the characters were developed as the tale progressed.

I'd like to give a round of applause to Elyse Salpeter for creating a different kind of world.  I have actually felt the pains that Adam experienced; the joys he had felt, and the sufferings he had undergone. Not a lot of authors have that capability to make their readers feel what their characters actually portray. Bravo, Ms. Elyse Salpeter! Looking forward to reading more of Adam and Alec's tale soon.

The Book of Lost Souls

Title: The Book of Lost Souls
Author: Michelle Muto
Kindle E-book format
Published March 2011

summary from goodreads:

When teen witch Ivy MacTavish changes a lizard into her date for a Halloween dance, everything turns to chaos. And when no one is powerful enough to transform him back except Ivy, it sparks the rumor: Like father, like daughter. Ivy has heard it all before - that her father, who left when she was seven - was involved with the darkest of magic.
Making the rumors worse, someone uses an evil spell book to bring back two of history's most nefarious killers. Ivy's got a simple plan to set things right: find the real dark spell caster, steal the book, and reverse the spell. No problem! But she'll have to deal with something more dangerous than murderous spirits that want her and her friends dead: the school's resident bad boy and hotter-than-brimstone demon, Nick Marcelli. Nick's offering Ivy more than his help with recovering the missing book - he's offering her a way to ditch her scaly reputation as a lizard-lover. Demons are about as hard to handle as black magic, and as Ivy soon discovers, it's going to take more than a lot of luck and a little charm if she wants to survive long enough to clear her status as a dark witch, get a warm-blooded boyfriend, and have her former date back to eating meal worms before the week's end. 

Meet the Regulars or the humans and the Kindreds or the supernaturals. These beings keep the town of Northwicke peaceful and in order. Until teenage witch Ivy turned her friend's pet lizard, Spike, into a human, just to make her crush Dean get jealous. Spike soon got away and never wanted to be turned into a lizard again. That's when no one wanted to get involved with her. And everyone thought she was just like her father - evil.

But Ivy has her best friends by her side. The vampires Raven & Gareth, and the werewolves, Bane & Shayde. Together they got entangled on a web of mystery and witchcraft. Together, they had to make sure that Spike, the lizard boy, in order to bring him back to his original form. And together, they had to clean up a cemetery as part of their punishment. That's when two mysterious books appear from under a tree. The books 1001 Quick Recipes and A Botany of Spells, Magic for the Garden. Although these books seemed harmless, the other one was The Rise of the Dark Curse, by the name itself, is definitely a book of pure black magic. However, it was obvious to Ivy that there was still one book missing. And that was the most dangerous book of them all - The Book of Lost Souls.

Suddenly, a murder happened in Northwicke. And then a couple of dead people had risen, wrecking havoc and causing the murders in the once peaceful town. Soon Ivy's life has turned to worse.

However, there was one hot demon named Nick who was willing to help. Was he really into Ivy, or did he have a hidden agenda? How about Dean? Would Ivy get a chance with him?

I actually found this story fun to read. The characters' personalities were greatly detailed and the history of their names were even discussed. I love the mystery surrounding the books and the people or the supernaturals who were holding them. And the voices that we hear when the books are being opened - creepy!

Michelle Muto knows how to keep her readers interested and engaged. The story may seem a little predictable, but in a good way. I actually found myself smiling because the banter between Ivy and Nick was catchy and fun! Like this one:

Ivy asked, " What do you want, Nick?"
The corner of Nick’s mouth eased into a grin that made Ivy’s insides somersault unexpectedly. “You,’ he said without breaking eye contact.”

Oh! I feel like  I'm in high school again.. Whew!

My rating for Michelle Muto's Book of Lost Souls: 4 bookmarks!

Hoping to read more about Ivy MacTavish soon!

Lichgates

Title: The Grimoire: Lichgates
Author: SM Boyce
357 pages; Kindle Edition
Published 2011

Kara Magari is about to discover a beautiful world full of terrifying things—Ourea.

Kara, a college student still reeling from her mother’s recent death, has no idea the hidden world of Ourea even exists until a freak storm traps her in a sunken library. With no way out, she opens an ancient book of magic called the Grimoire and unwittingly becomes its master, which means Kara now wields the cursed book’s untamed power. Discovered by Ourea's royalty, she becomes an unwilling pawn in a generations-old conflict—a war intensified by her arrival. In this world of chilling creatures and betrayal, Kara shouldn’t trust anyone… but she’s being hunted and can’t survive on her own. She drops her guard when Braeden, a native soldier with a dark secret, vows to keep her safe. And though she doesn’t know it, her growing attraction to him may just be her undoing.

For twelve years, Braeden Drakonin has lived a lie. The Grimoire is his one chance at redemption, and it lands in his lap when Kara Magari comes into his life. Though he begins to care for this human girl, there is something he wants more. He wants the Grimoire.

Welcome to Ourea, where only the cunning survive.

Kara Magari loves hiking. She did that a lot with her mom. And now her mom is gone. One day, she got lost but found her self trapped in a library. A library where one book caught her eye. Curiosity got into her of course. Especially if the book is a magical and mysterious Grimoire.

From there Kara was thrown into the world of Ourea, where she has been chosen as the Vagabond. With the help of the a book which at first was ordinarily blank, turns magically into a Grimoire that answers the right questions; soon Kara discovered the many worlds and facets surrounding the mystical place.


I was hooked the moment Kara got lost in the woods and entered the gazebo where a portal or Lichgate was located. And as soon as she stepped into Ourea, I knew I wouldn't be able to put my Kindle down.


I was thrilled to learn new kingdoms of creatures that comprised Ourea:  The Yakon, Isen or so-called soul stealers, and the Drenowith or the muses. A group of different races that Kara must face, conquer and unite. As the new Vagabond, she was also given the task to find special items or artifacts that would lead her to a very special place. She would be able to do this, with the help of a new found friend, Braeden, the one of the Blood - a royalty. Now, Braeden is a totally cool warrior, dangerous yet brave and somewhat have anger-management issues, but he is definitely someone Kara can depend upon. I like their tandem. They really fit each other's personality, making them an unstoppable duo. Bad thing is, Braeden had a very evil father... so evil and cunning, I wanna curse him myself!

I want to raise both of my hands and feet, and eventually raise the roof for S.M. Boyce for the wonderful characters she had created. And also for detailing the magical Ourea. With a vivid imagination, you can definitely see that Ourea is breathtaking and magnificent. Monsters may teem or appear here and there, but it's their presence that makes the place worthwhile and astonishing. I also loved how the author did not capitalize much on uber romantic scenes. It made reading a little easier and lighter and more enjoyable.

To S.M. Boyce, I'm giving you 5 bookmarks for whetting my appetite and taking me to Ourea. I really can't wait to read the next book. Hopefully I'll get the chance to read it this March.

The Willows: Haven

Title: Haven (The Willows #1)
by Hope Collier

Paperback, 284 pages
Published October 14th 2011

When tragedy strikes, seventeen year-old Ashton Blake sets out on a cross-country road trip, leaving the comforts of Malibu for the mountains of Kentucky. Along the way, she encounters Gabe Willoughby—the mysterious drifter with eyes like the sea and a knowing smile. Getting to know Gabe raises questions about her past. But no secret can be buried forever, and Ashton soon finds herself in a world where water is air and myth becomes reality.
Just as Ashton comes to accept her newfound heritage, she’s summoned to fulfill a treaty laid down centuries before — a treaty that will divide her love and test her loyalty. In the end, her future isn’t her biggest concern, her humanity is. To run may mean war, but is she strong enough to stay?

Pardon me for not posting this review as soon as I read the book. I actually finished this a year ago, but I was too caught up with lots of books and reviews that this particular one has been sitting on my Draft list for three months. Good thing, my son, Kyle was with me when I was reviewing some books and he noticed this wonderful book cover. He said, hey mom, isn't this the one you read before, the one that has my name on it? And there I was, nodding to him and thanking him for helping me out! Soon I was reminiscing about Ashton and her magical realm.

First, let me just say that this had been a very  enthralling book. It's actually my first time to read a story focused on dryads and Naiads; I didn't even know what they were. But I have heard about this mythical creatures in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books. At least I had an idea when I read The Willows: Haven.

I love how the author Hope Collier created a story about love for family, friendship, loyalty, and acceptance. I was instantly drawn to Ash the moment she left her birthday party and ditched her boyfriend. The main characters,  Ashton, Gabe and Kevin, as well as Kyle, were the main reasons why i couldn't put the book down. It's as if I was transported into their world and I have no intention of getting out because theirs is a magical and captivating.

I hope to continue reading their adventures soon. And I am looking forward to more stories to be catered by Hope Collier. :)

Ethereal

Title: Ethereal (Celestra Series # 1)
Author: Addison Moore
Kindle Edition; 162 pages
Published March 2011

Sixteen-year-old, Skyla Messenger is a dead girl walking.
When her newly remarried mother moves the family to Paragon Island, to a house that is rumored to be haunted, Skyla finds refuge in Logan Oliver, a boy who shares her unique ability to read minds.

 Skyla discovers Logan holds the answers to the questions she’s been looking for, but Logan’s reluctance to give her the knowledge she desires leaves her believing Logan has a few secrets of his own.

Skyla’s bloodlines may just be connected to the most powerful angelic beings that roam the earth, and the more she knows, the more danger she seems to be in. 

Suddenly an entire faction of earthbound angels wants her dead, at least she still has Logan, or does she?

oh angels! It's been a long time since I last read a book about angels. So I was kinda ecstatic to learn that Skyla was one of the Celestrals which is the highest and purest rank among earth angels. What's cool is she could also read minds, much to the chagrin of her mom and stepdad. Although her relationship with her family is strained, she found new friends who were willing to help her.

Anyway, there are also these two angelic beings - Logan and Gage, which I am having a hard time choosing (for Skyla's benefit, of course). One time, I was on team Logan. But when I got to read more, I was definitely rooting for Gage.

One thing that I kind of disliked: Skyla's name. Everytime I read her name, Skyla, it just reminded me of this cartoon series in the 90's (The Sky Dancers - featuring 5 flying students of High Hope Academy under the stewardship of Queen Skyla).. Ha ha ha.. If you don't know what I am talking about, just Google it. It might even tell you how old I am.. oops!

Okay, just to inform you, Ethereal is a good read. I recommend this to YA Fantasy readers and angel lovers. It was quite enjoyable, really. I'd love to read book 2 immediately so I know how the story commences. Overall, my rating for this Addison Moore bestseller: 4 stars!

Blood Debt

Title: Blood Debt
(Touched series # 1)
Author: Nancy Straight
Kindle Edition; 304 pages
Published July 2012

Her whole life, it had just been the two of them. Before her mother’s last breath, she gave Camille the information she had craved her entire life: the identity of her father. Daring to contact him, Camille was welcomed by an entire family she never knew existed. But nothing comes without a price, as she discovers when her family claims a legendary heritage tracing back to a centaur touched by Zeus. 

As she learns the secrets of her Centaur bloodline, she is drawn into a forbidden love with Drake. Her life may be the blood debt required to pay for her mother’s transgressions. The same person who once held her mother captive, and forced her into decades of hiding, now controls Camille. Her only chance is to seek a piece of her mother’s past that will win her freedom and the life she desperately wants.

Let me just say that I absolutely love this book!

When Nancy Straight first announced on Goodreads that she was having a contest for the title of her series about a bloodline that goes way back to the time of Zeus, I was excited.

At first I was thinking of the title The Centaur Bloodline, but I felt like, the title might already reveal the mystery of the story, so  I agreed with the others that Blood Debt would be a perfect title. To me, it sounded mysterious enough :)

Truth is, I haven't read any book touching a topic about centaurs (well, except for the Percy Jackson series but that was a children's book and centaurs there were of the minority) so I was ecstatic about Straight's concept that I made sure of getting the book once it got released on amazon. And of course, I was not disappointed. I couldn't put the book down! It's definitely a page-turner!

The story began with Camille and her dying mom where she learned about her long lost father ten minutes before her mom's last breath. Cami soon embarked on a journey to finding her real father and found out that she actually have, not one, but five attractive brothers. I really enjoyed the characters especially the Strayer brothers and their strong kinship with their step sister Camille. When I noticed how they were more than willing to welcome her in their threshold, I got this strange feeling that something was up. And there's Gretchen, the family's matriarch who was so sweet and accepting;  and that's when I realized I didn't want to put my Kindle down until I finished the story.

I thought I would hate Gage, the man who was supposed to be Cami's future husband, but I was wrong. I actually liked him. And there's mysterious Drake! Cami and Drake seems to belong with each other, but I cannot really say that they're gonna end up together because there's still a second book to watch out for. I would love to see Cami get her Centauride powers 'cause that would definitely be a kick!  I am also definitely intrigued with the other characters, like Gage and Bianca, Daniel and grandma Zandra and I am excited to read more about them and how they would fare on the sequel Blood Ties.

Once again, Nancy Straight created a masterpiece! I loved her previous series (The Destiny series) and I am sure that Touched would be a bestseller too.

My rating for Nancy Straight's Blood Debt: 4 bookmarks!!

Destiny's Revenge / Destiny's Wrath

Title: Destiny's Revenge
Destiny Series Book 2
Author: Nancy Straight
Kindle Edition; 225 pages
Published August 2011

There was no reason for Lauren to be in a coma. Her physical injuries had healed, but she had been non-responsive for so long that her doctors told her family and Max to move on. She awoke to find her life in a shambles; the man she loved was gone, her friends had moved on with their lives, and her family was ripped apart by her accident. No one knew of the evil forces watching, waiting for her in the shadows, in the lonely corners, even in the eyes of those she loved. Lauren needed to reclaim her destiny, to get her life back; the last thing she ever expected was Destiny’s Revenge.

Part two of the Destiny series. Big, big thanks to author Nancy Straight for giving me Books 2 &  3. What can I say? Destiny's Revenge is exquisite! This time the story was told in Lauren's & Max's perspectives. While they were apart from each other, their feelings for one another didn't fade, but only grew stronger. I was teary-eyed when they were reunited and Lauren's playful confidant in the nursing home turned out to be Max's very own grandpa. What a lovely scene it was!

New characters were introduced on the series and I was astounded when Lauren got the Beast's power of sight. She became a full-fledged heroine I've come to admire because she used her powers for the good of the others. I applaud Nancy Straight for bringing Lauren closer to my heart. And Max... oh Max, the way he behaved when Lauren didn't tell him her plans and when he thought he's gonna lose her again. oh Max... Such an endearing and   lovable specie.

Destiny's Revenge is a great sequel and I loved it from start to finish. I really had a great time reading it and I knew I had to read the last book right away!

My rating for the second book: 4 bookmarks!

Title: Destiny's Wrath
Destiny Series Book 3
Author: Nancy Straight
Kindle Edition; 203 pages
Published January 2012

In the final installment of the Destiny Series, Lauren and Max still yearn for their normal life together. Although finally united, they’re unable to enjoy their bliss when they learn nine people have been viciously murdered. The murderer is a young man who saved Max’s life months earlier. Lauren and Max must decide how to help the young man and destroy the evil that resides within him. The only thing the Council and the Cabinet can agree on is: Lauren and Max need to stay away. Lauren and Max worry that this time the evil may consume them both. Nobody involved saw the power of Destiny’s Wrath until it was upon them.

Reading the first few chapters of the last book, my blood boiled to the highest peak! I simply hate the Beast! I should hate Jimmy, the one hosting Samael, but knowing that the Beast is the one controlling him, I let Jimmy off the hook. Samael, the Beast - so overbearing and cunning and evil!! He really was the Devil! Ugh..

Imagine the effect the Beast has on me! But when Lauren and Max joined forces to eradicate Samael, my heartbeat returned to its normal rate. By the way, when Max thought of the way how to propose to Lauren, that was really cute :)

Destiny's Wrath, the last book in the trilogy was powerful and darker; but as usual, it kept me hanging on my seat, not wanting it to end. I got to meet more new characters - like some of the members of the Cabinet and the Council. The battle between good and evil happened, and of course the Good prevailed. I loved how Nancy ended the trilogy. It was fitting and emotional and exactly the way I wanted it to be. If you're curious, go and read the book! You won't get disappointed, I promise!

Thanks Nancy Straight for creating a masterpiece :)

Bridger

Title: Bridger (Bridger series # 1)
Author: Megan Curd
Kindle edition; 258 pages
Published June 4th, 2011

Summary from goodreads.com

Ashlyn McVean doesn't believe in fairy tales. That is, until Ashlyn is thrown into the crosshairs of grudges her grandmother created long ago. After finding out she is one of two people able to cross between faerie realms, Ashlyn is faced with trying to understand her abilities, along with navigating a new relationship with her boyfriend, Liam. 

As if being on a centuries old hit list and dealing with crazed pixies isn't enough, her new abilities mean trouble for Liam. Knowing her new life puts everyone she loves in danger, Ashlyn must decide what's most important in her life between friends, family, love, and ultimately, realms.

Ashlyn's father died under mysterious circumstances a few days before Christmas. To hide away her grief, she spent some time with her friends Reese and Jamie, but soon she woke up in a hospital due to an egg allergy. That, and her grandma's aloofness to her drove her away to Ireland, the place where all the stories about magical creatures came to be. There she met some of her distant relatives and a boy named Liam, silent-type, mysterious and awfully cute. Soon they started a relationship that would literally bind them together - for whatever harm befalls Ashlyn, Liam would also experience the same. In Ireland, Ashlyn discovered that she is a hybrid - half-Changeling, half-faerie and also a Bridger. She plays an important role between realms and has abilities that normal people don't have.

I've been reading a lot of fantasy YA books lately and to say that I'm getting sick of it is an understatement. But still, I always find myself fully engaged in a particular story and do not want to stop. With Bridger, the elements of a fantastic read are there: faeries, Irish men, super Granny, shapeshifters, lovestruck bestfriend and a feisty loving daughter/heroine. Because of these elements, my thirst for reading never quenches, so there's nothing left for me but to enjoy this wonderful story.

Ashlyn may have the fighting spirit of a faerie and changeling; but she also has a soft heart which beats for the Irish lad, Liam who had sworn to protect her. Whatever happens to Ash would also happen to her boyfriend. So it really fascinates me how both Ash & Liam would find their happy ending if one of them might die if the other becomes an immortal.

I love Memaw's character - a super-grannie-archer in my opinion. She bodes well with Ashlyn and she really has a strong personality. Reese is another character I'd love to get to know more.

The story is fast-paced although there are some parts where I felt that time moved really fast, that it left me wandering what happened on that missing premise.  Nevertheless, I can't wait to read the next book!

Ordinary Angels

Title: Ordinary Angels
(Zoe Pendergraft #1)
Author: India Drummond
Kindle Edition, 311 pages
Published (first published April 3rd 2011)

Summary from goodreads.com

Most of Zoe’s friends are dead, but she doesn’t mind because they died long before she met them. Then one Tuesday night an angel takes her salsa dancing and turns her world upside down. Grim reality closes in when she discovers a body in her company’s boiler room and Higher Angels accuse her best ghost friend of murder.

Knowing she’s the only one who can stand against them, Zoe resorts to lying, stealing and summoning. In the end, getting blood on her hands forces Zoe to question herself. 

Content warning: Contains strong language and supernatural sizzle.

Zoe can see spirits, ghosts, phantoms, however you call 'em, while they are still unable to crossover to the other side. And she isn't afraid of them, because they are her friends. Although she's got a few real friends in her office, she doesn't really tell anyone about her ability to communicate with the dead.

Then one day, an extra-ordinary gorgeous mailman (Alexander) appeared in front of her desk and soon she realized that he was actually an Angel. Zoe's dead grandma didn't like Alexander, but they went on a date anyway. Soon, Zoe found out that her spirit best-friend Henry went missing (along with his collection of keys)  after a murder took place in the boiler room where Zoe usually takes her lunch.

Added to her dilemma is the discovery that her angel-boyfriend was actually under trial for interfering with the real mailman's timeline. And the Angels from the Higher order demanded for her presence in order to share her knowledge and views about Alexander. While on that particular celestial court, Zoe witnessed a necromancer feeding on the soul of another spirit and she helped free him. Soon thereafter, more ghosts and spirits came to her and sent her tokens of appreciations for freeing one of their owns. That is when Zoe got hold of a chaos dagger, which was the one weapon that could harm and kill Angels. It is then that she was called a Stalker for possession such deadly weapon.

My thoughts:
Regardless what the title says, this is not an ordinary read. In actuality, there are only a few stories I've read which revolves on Angels. Those I've read are quite serious and tend to focus more on the origins of angels, archangels, nephilims and the like. But with India Drummond's angelic story, I got a taste of what it's like to be in a celestial court, live in a heavenly hotel, fight with other Fallen Angels and deal with other paranormal objects in a fun, non-too-dramatic way. I liked how Zoe discovered her abilities one-by-one and became a Stalker in the end.

Relationship-wise, I'm not really particular with an Angel immediately falling in love with a mortal, and doing love scenes with him in just a couple of days. Maybe because I have this perception of Angels as gentle, conservative types, so reading about a celestial being falling in love at first sight was kinda new to me. However, noting the exalted forms of Angels really intrigued me. I'm curious how they are able to change appearances and shape-shifts.

After reading the story, I'm actually hoping for a sequel. I would love to read more about the lawyer Thomas and how the other angels came to be. I'd also want to know why Grandma isn't in favor of them and who left the chaos dagger for Zoe. Likewise, I'd love to see Henry's descendant fight alongside with Zoe.

Overall, I applaud India Drummond for her creative talent and her ability to pique my interest with her story. I'm sure I'm going to read more about her works very soon.

My rating for Ordinary Angels: 3.5 bookmarks :)