Thursday, September 7, 2017

A Romance with Dragons….

September 07, 2017 0 Comments

Passion Ignites continues the Dragon Kings saga as the seventh book in the series For those who haven’t read the books, Dragon Kings are immortal beings that can change between Dragon and human forms. They are at war with Dark Fae who have threatened the existence of humans for millions of years. In this installment, we continue the story of previous characters while focusing on when Thorn meets Lexi.

Lexi visits Edinburgh with her group of girlfriends on a trip around the world until tragedy strikes the group. Her quest for revenge leads her into danger as she tries to hunt down her friend’s murderer not knowing she is dealing with a Dark Fae. Lexi’s courage or stupidity draws Thorn to her.

The Good

This was the first book I read from the series and I really enjoyed meeting the other characters who have been front and center in other books. Several characters had opportunities to be crucial parts of the story and each had different distinct characteristics and quirks. I was especially interested in Rhi, a Fae who was once a Queen’s guard but is struggling to find her direction after being tortured in an earlier book.

The setting was interesting too! But what was really fun to read was the dialogue between characters who have been around for millions of years. Lexi was a strong but naïve character with a well-crafted compelling back story. Often in the book, I was asking why she didn’t abandon her quest especially after finding out that her friend was killed by a creature she had no way to fight.


Darius, Thorn’s partner in the book was a delight to encounter and his interactions with Lexi were hysterical. He was perfect in that he was a man of few words even as he was clearly becoming fond of her.  

The Not So Good

Lexi’s remaining friends leave her early in the story to bury their fallen girlfriend but don’t check on her at all during it. I don’t know any friends who are supposed to be that close that just leave their friend in another country without leaving at least a voicemail after days have passed and she hasn’t been heard from. Shouldn’t they be concerned that she’s will meet the same fate as their fallen friend? That action just doesn’t seem realistic especially because during the book you find out that they were a close knit group.

Another thing that might have helped would have been an index or some chart that helped identify each previous character. Christine Feehan is known for putting these in her stories and it would have been helpful for someone like me who is new to the series.





The Verdict



I am a fan of Donna Grant’s writing and as a huge Game of Thrones fan I have a soft spot for Dragons. I can’t wait to read more of the series, starting from book 1!


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Thursday, August 24, 2017

One Snarky Remark Too Many

August 24, 2017 0 Comments


I’ve been wanting to read Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson for years. I was exposed to a later novel in the series and found Betsy to be hilarious. I wish I could have said the same thing about this book.

Undead and Unwed introduces readers to Elizabeth “Betsy” Taylor, a twenty something secretary obsessed with designer shoes. She is killed in a freak traffic accident and wakes up before her funeral. Eventually, she figures out that she has become a vampire. The rest of the novel details her experiences with other vampires, her strange abilities and the reaction of her loved ones to her return.

The Good

The story is full of potential and ignoring Betsy over dramatic flair, fun! Imagine a loved one walking into your house on the day of her funeral. It would be insane, terrifying, and emotional. Betsy friends and family don’t quite know what to do when she does. Her father and “step-monster” cower while her mother cries from relief. Her best friend Jessica springs into action immediately buying Betsy’s house and car so that she can continue to live a “regular” life. The read should be entertaining especially when we find out that Betsy is prophesized to be queen. There are times the book does reach its potential when Sinclair enters the scene and Betsy laughs in the face of danger. These times just feel too short.

The Not So Good

Try watching tv when there is a loud party going on. It's impossible! You can’t hear the program you want to watch and you can’t enjoy the party because they are interfering with one another. That’s what Betsy’s dialogue does to this story. There are good characters but she comes off as selfish, self-absorbed and brash in a very not charming way. I love a strong female character with sass but she had too much. I would have loved this story if I actually could have read it without Betsy overbearing banter.

The Verdict






So much potential!! It felt wasted. I might try another book because the idea of Betsy being queen is preposterous and somewhere deep inside I’m hoping the character is a bit more restrained in the next one.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

A Brilliant Opening to an Breathtaking Story...

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I picked up this book by chance. I was visiting the library and picked up several books. Some that made the cut while others only lasted a few pages/chapters depending on my willpower. I’m amazed that I had never heard of it and couldn’t find the summary of the story on the cover. I only found accolades given to the book by various publications and the fact it was optioned to become at film by Warner Brothers. My curiosity was peaked and like the cat I was quickly caught up.



The novel introduces readers to Aria, a teenage from the world of Reverie, where everyone lives in Pods. They experience the world through virtual Realms. When the book opens, Aria is in the process of breaking out into the real world or what she refers to as “the real” to find out about her mother who she hasn’t heard from in some time. When her plan changes suddenly she is sent in a direction she never imagined meeting outsiders who help her see the truth of her world. Peregrine is stuck in his world with a dying nephew and a brother unfit in his opinion to rule. When their two worlds collide both characters are irrevocably changed.



The Good


This book has a beautifully crafted world. I was fascinated by the different characters, their quirks and the environment. It felt like I couldn’t get enough. In particular the beginning of Aria and Perry’s relationship impressed me.

 Aria is stuck outside of her normal world and at first fears death until she is saved by Peregrine (Perry) rather reluctantly. Both characters are feeling the same way, Aria is terrified that she’s going to die but more worried about her mother than anything. Perry is furious that he saved Aria in the first place which caused his nephew to be kidnapped. He’s terrified that his ill nephew is in danger. I love that both characters feel the same even though it places them at odds. I particularly love the no one character is more right than the other. This is not just something that happens in fiction folks, it can happen in real life and the author displays this brilliantly.

Aria grows up during the story and is pretty evolved when she reaches the end. She’s stronger and able to confront the tragedy she experiences alone. I was amazed and impressed with how much I could identify with her and how proud I was as she learns to stand alone. I felt like the proud mama bird watching my baby take off for the first time.

Another of my favorite parts was the character of Roar. I liked him from the first word. His companionship served both characters well and he was a welcome addition to their initial antagonistic pairing. And his presence helped open up this world readers knew little about. We learned about Auds and Seers. I found out more about Perry which only served to deepen both my and Aria’s interest.

I could keep going because there really wasn’t much I didn’t like. The action was well placed and intense. This book was expertly written and executed. I don’t think I’ve ever read anything like it.



The Not So Good


Only that I have to wait for the next book to find out more. I was happy that there were bonus chapters at the end so I could get some immediate relief in wanting to know what happened when Aria and Perry were reunited.



The Verdict







It was breathtaking! This may be my favorite read this year and I will end up reading the next one soon. I’m curious to find out how the movie will be adapted. I’m ready to see it.  
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