Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

Rating: 4.5 Stars
Author: Richelle Mead
Pages: 421
Expected Publication: August 23, 2011 by Razorbill

Being a HUGE fan of Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy series, I was very excited to get my hands on the spin off series Bloodlines. Those of you who are a fan as well, I think you will be very pleased with the new addition. Since this book isn't actually out until August, 2011, I am very pleased to share my review with you and give some insight to the fabulous workings of Richelle Mead.

Bloodlines was written in the Alchemist, Sydney's POV. I really liked Sydney in VA but we didn't get to REALLY know her. Once you read this gem of a book you will get an understanding of who she really is and why she is the way she is and once again, she has proved to be an amazing character. You will be happy to know that there are character appearances in this book as well as some key roles. Those of you who came to like Adrian, well, I'm here to say that he is back again and I do believe you will fall for him if you haven't before.

Sydney was not in good standings with the Alchemists due to her involvment with Rose Hatheway and since there is a new mission, she will do everything she can to convince the Alchemists that she is more than acceptable in the role.

Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir (you will find out why in the book. Can't give all the goodies away).  Sydney, Jill and a crew are sent out to Palm Springs, California to enroll in a new school, a human school. You get a good understanding of Adrian, whom I found an even more enticing character since reading this. This book doesn't lack the twists and the shocks that will have you gasping, pulling your curiosity, guessing, sighing, and saying "OMG!"

The ending is so perfect and it will, no doubt, have you wide-eyed and gasping! You do not want to miss out on this fantastic new spin off  by Richelle Mead.

A special "Thank You" to my friend Alexa for sharing this book with me!

The Iron Knight (Iron Fae #4) by Julie Kagawa

Rating:
Author: Julie Kagawa
Pages: 304
Expected Publication Date: October 25, 2011 by Harlequin

The Iron Knight (Iron Fey #4) was such an anticipated book for me as well as to so many others that have fallen deeply in love with the world in which Julie Kagawa has so artfully created. Her brilliance shines once again in this final installment of the Iron Fey series.  The question that lingers on all of our minds, will Ash and Meghan finally get their HEA?

I wanted to share with you all, one of my most favorite parts in this series…

“Memory trickled in, seeking to slip beneath my defenses, the icy wall I showed the world. I had once thought my armor invincible, that nothing could touch me…until Meghan Chase had entered my life and turned it upside down.  Reckless, loyal, possessing the unyielding stubbornness of a granite cliff, she’d smashed through all the barriers I’d erected to keep her out, refusing to give up on me, until I finally had to admit defeat. It was official. I was in love. With a human.”

I completely and utterly fell in love with Ash, more than ever before as I took this “quest to earn a soul” with him as well as a few of the other characters we have grown to love in the Iron Fey. There are obstacles they will face and losses they will mourn.  This is the quest of all quests that will challenge loyalties and friendships, but above all, a real true love.

I was emotionally attached to this series from the get-go and hoped it would never end. Sadly, all good things must come to an end. For me, this was such a beautiful way to bow out IMO.  This treasure of a book is one you want to take your time with and indulge in every moment and take it all in.

A special Thank You to Netgalley and Harlequin!

Cascade By Lisa T. Bergren

Rating: 5 Whopping Marcello Stars!!
Pages: 399
Published June 1st, 2011 by David Cook
Series:  River of Time #2

This is going to be short and sweet simply because It's so hard to write a review and do justice on a book that completely sweeps you off your feet in every way possible!!! This is such an AMAZING series and I really, really don't want it to ever end!!

Cascade was another addicting addition to River of Time series. I can ramble on and on but if you have read Waterfall, you are in for another AWESOME reading experience that will linger in your thoughts for quite some time. I read this a while ago now, and I still feel giddy when I think about it! It is a MUST read! Absolutely hands down one of my ALL-Time FAVS!!!

I love that there is never a dull moment, the action keeps anyone with a hint of A.D.D flipping those pages and totally submerged within them!

You get action, romance, deception, a heroin with more will-power and determination that makes your heart pump at an excessive rate (those who have cardiac conditions..may want to read in intervals) (just joking). You have a major swoon-worthy male counterpart that will have you squeezing your book/e-reader in the palms of your hands and hopeing to the high heavens that he reveals those luscious abs that we all come to love! Not only that, but let me tell you, Marcello is not only all of the above but he has a heart of gold and a deep devotion of love for Gabby that anyone with a fairy-tale dream generated guy in their mind will fit him in that place.

You want secondary characters that blow your mind and add just as much flavor to the story...this one has that and more.

Cascade picks up right where Waterfall left off. The She-Wolves of Siena are back with more tough decisions, bubonic plague etc.

This isn't my typical review and I have a tendancy to ramble on about books I am totally in love with, but I just can't say enough how much I love it!

Legacy by Cayla Kluver

Publisher: Harlequin
Published: June 21st, 2011
Pages: 496
Rating: 3 Stars

The cover is gorgeous and the story was most interesting. The protagonist as well as the other characters in this story are very original and interesting. It is a long book, and at times you may feel it drag on a little but as you move along you get pulled in.

In her seventeenth year, Princess Alera of Hytanica faces one duty: to marry the man who will be king. But her father's choice of suitor fills her with despair.
When the palace guard captures and intruder—a boy her age with steel-blue eyes, hailing from her kingdom's greatest enemy—Alera is alarmed…and intrigued. But she could not have guessed that their clandestine meetings would unveil the dark legacy shadowing both their lands.

This will end with a big cliffhanger and looking forward to the next installment.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin!!

Airborne (The Airborne Saga, #1) By Constance Sharper

Paperback, 318 pages
Published March 28th, 2011
Rating:

Currently Reading. Review to come....

Craving Perfect

This was refreshing. I thought it was going to be one of those silly books that are typically redemptive, but it had a unique twist to it. I especialy liked the character of Carlos, the brooding lawyer by night, cleaning man by day. I can see a lot of spin off characters/stories from this one.
I am dying to try the raspberry scone recipe at the end of the book. The book made me rather hungry several times, especially when they were at Carlos's uncle's restaurant.
I also liked the setting of the book. I love Arizona. It was a simple, quick read with a great message of you don't always need what you want.