Book Review: Shattered by Dani Pettrey

My Review: I received Shattered in a LibraryThing Giveaway.

When I first started reading this book, I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not, but the more I got into it, the more I became intrigued. This is definitely a book that held my attention the more I read. Pettrey created a story that is both endearing and mysterious. With blooming romance between old friends and a murder investigation that could take a deadly turn, this story does not have dull moment.

The only thing that really put me off from the book, is the constant switch of perspectives. I'm not saying that it's a bad thing, because it's not, but the frequency of how often the perspectives were switched did irk me some.

Overall, this is definitely a book worth reading. I don't usually read novels like this, but I'm glad I did. It was a refreshing change that spiced up my reading. 4/5 STARS

Book Review: Fifty Shades of Sparkling Vampires With Dragon Tattoos That Play Starvation Games by Lacy Maran and Kevin Michael

My Review: What to say about this book.... I found it to be quite horrible. Definitely not my cup of tea. The typos and grammar errors were unbearable sometimes, as was the lack of flow to most of the stories. This book felt very much like a jumble of thoughts with a short attention span. I give it two stars instead of one, because I did get a few laughs from the ridiculous stories. 2/5 STARS

Book Review: Pursuer by Monique Morgan

My Review: I received this book from a LibraryThing the Membership Giveaway.

When I first began, Pursuer, I wasn't quite sure that I would enjoy it, but the more I read, the more I was enthralled with the story.  Monique Morgan has created a fresh story that is not only captivating, but is unique. 

The story flowed beautifully, and was fast paced.  I was quite intrigued with the idea of the mysterious island full of people who possess skills that are extraordinary, not to mention the savage beasts and exotic, yet dangerous plants.  I may be the only one, but while reading I envisioned the island to resemble the breath-taking beauty and colors that take place in the movie, Avatar. 

Let's not forget about the clans that each hold extraordinary gifts and talents- some that are spiritual, some that are lethal, and some that are still a mystery;  the hot and cold passion between Zanas and Dressdon that could drive any girl insane; and the sense of discovery of where Zanas belongs in the world- a place where she feels home.

Pursuer is a quick, fun read.  When reading, I almost felt as if they Zanas and Asenya left this world and entered a new one, that is both enticing and dangerous.  Though the story felt quite short, shorter than what I would prefer, I know that I would read this story again, and I can not wait to read this next book of this promising series.  4/5 STARS

Drawing: Ian Somerhalder a.k.a Damon Salvatore

Book Review: Elements of the Undead Omnibus by William Esmont

My Review: Elements of the Undead Omnibus is quite a captivating story filled with blood, gore, death, sacrifice, and Zombies, Zombies, and more Zombies that will stop at nothing until they've infected anyone and everyone that comes across their path. 

This book takes you on a journey through the lives of those who have survived the beginning of the zombie apocalypse and how the endure through the trials of living in a world where they are no longer on top of the food chain, and how they fight to ensure that they don't join those who fallen, and find themselves hungry for human flesh.

If you like anything to do with zombies, then you'll enjoy this book.  It's has all the makings that give a zombie apocalypse what it needs to be great.  Humor and carnage, along with determination and sacrifice fill the many pages of this book (books if you separate into the three parts).  4/5 STARS

Books I Read in 2012

This year I read a grand total of   125  books.

Books I've Read This Year

January- 10

Changeling by Cate Tiernan - 8

Strife by Cate Tiernan- 19

Seeker by Cate Tiernan- 20

Caprice by Edward Aubry- 22

Origins by Cate Tiernan- 27

Eclipse by Cate Tiernan- 29

Reckoning by Cate Tiernan- 30

Full Circle by Cate Tiernan- 30

Night's Child by Cate Tiernan- 31

I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore- 31

February- 22

Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck- 1

Tiger's Quest by Colleen Houck- 2

Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck- 3

Fairest by Gail Carson Levine- 4

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa- 4

The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa- 5

The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa- 6

The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa- 7

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead- 7

Frostbite by Richelle Mead- 8

Shadow Kissed by Richelle Mead- 9

Blood Promise by Richelle Mead-9

Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead- 10

Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead- 11

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer- 13

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer- 14

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer- 15

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer- 16

The Host by Stephenie Meyer- 18

The Last Song by Nicholas Spark- 20

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks- 22

Night World: Volume 1 by L.J. Smith- 26

March- 16

Night World: Volume 2 by L.J. Smith- 4

Night World: Volume 3 by L.J. Smith- 5

Blood Rose by Andrea Cremer- 8

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare-9

City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare- 9

City of Glass by Cassandra Clare- 14

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare- 16

Marked by P.C & Kristen Cast- 18

Betrayed by P.C & Kristen Cast- 18

Chosen by P.C & Kristen Cast- 19

Untamed by P.C & Kristen Cast- 20

Hunted by P.C & Kristen Cast- 20

Tempted by P.C & Kristen Cast- 21

Burned by P.C & Kristen Cast- 22

Awakened by P.C & Kristen Cast- 23

Destined by P.C & Kristen Cast- 25

April- 9

Fated by Alyson Noel- 5

Delirium by Lauren Oliver- 9

Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver- 11

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld- 13

Pretties by Scott Westerfeld- 22

Specials by Scott Westerfeld- 24

Extras by Scott Westerfeld- 26

Switched by Amanda Hocking- 29

Torn by Amanda Hocking- 30

May- 12

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers- 9

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins- 10

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins- 10

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins- 13

Evernight by Claudia Gray- 15

Stargazer by Claudia Gray- 15

Hourglass by Claudia Gray- 16

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan- 18

The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan- 19

The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan- 21

The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan- 21

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan- 22

June- 7

Cold Fury by T.M. Goeglein- 7

Angel's in Pink: Kathleen's Story by Lurlene McDaniel- 11

Angel's in Pink: Raina's Story by Lurlene McDaniel- 14

Angel's in Pink: Holly's Story by Lurlene McDaniel- 14

Six Months to Live by Lurlene McDaniel- 28

I Want to Live by Lurlene McDaniel- 29

So Much to Live For by Lurlene McDaniel- 30

July- 11

No Time to Cry by Lurlene McDaniel- 2

Daughter of the Flames by Zoe Marriott- 7

The Swan Kingdom by Zoe Marriott- 11

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling- 14

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling- 16

Bloodlines by Richelle Mead- 17

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling- 20

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling- 23

What Kills Me by Wynne Channing- 27

The Shadows by Wynne J. Keanne- 28

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling- 31

August- 15

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling- 3

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling- 4

The Dragon and the Lotus by Joseph Robert Lewis- 6

The City of the Gods by Joseph Robert Lewis- 14

The Singer of All Songs by Kate Constable- 16

The Waterless Sea by Kate Constable- 20

The Tenth Power by Kate Constable- 21

A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray- 22

Rebel Angels by Libba Bray- 24

The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray- 26

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead- 27

Fallen by Lauren Kate- 29

Torment by Lauren Kate- 29

Passion by Lauren Kate- 30

Rapture by Lauren Kate- 31

September- 6

Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck- 4

Tiger's Quest by Colleen Houck- 5

Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck- 6

Halo by Alexandra Adornetto- 14

The Eternal Ones by Kirsten Miller- 24

My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent- 30

October- 6

My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent- 4

Gone by Michael Grant- 10

Hunger by Michael Grant- 14

Tiger's Destiny by Colleen Houck- 14

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater- 21

Linger by Maggie Stiefvater- 23

November- 5

Forever by Maggie Stiefvater- 1

The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith- 13

The Vampire Diaries: The Fury and Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith- 18

Bound to Moonlight by Nina Croft- 23

The Vampire Diaries: Nightfall by L.J. Smith- 27

December- 6

The Vampire Diaries: Shadow Souls by L.J. Smith- 18

Bewitching the Werewolf by Caroline Hanson- 5

Fifty Shades of Sparkling Vampires With Dragon Tattoos that Play Starvation Games by Lucy Maran and Kevin Michael- 17

A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks- 22

Into the Deep by Lauryn April- 24

Butterflies and Earthworms by Misty Wright- 27

Books I've Read: December 2012

The Vampire Diaries: Shadow Souls by L.J. Smith

 

Bewitching the Werewolf by Caroline Hanson

 

Fifty Shades of Sparkling Vampires With Dragon Tattoos that Play Starvation Games by Lucy Maran and Kevin Michael

 

A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

 

Into the Deep by Lauryn April

 

Butterflies and Earthworms by Misty Wright