Sarah's Reviews

Book Review: Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, Book 1), By Patricia Briggs

2013-05-15T22:32:00.187-05:00

By: Patricia Briggs
ISBN: 0441016154

Rescued from an abusive werewolf pack by Charles Cornick, a powerful dominant who now claims to be her mate, Anna learns that she is actually a rare Omega wolf. When a string of nearby killings by a rogue werewolf require her wounded mate to brave the wilderness to eliminate the threat, Anna goes too - unaware of how much danger awaits them both.

Cry Wolf is an easy and enjoyable adult read originally inspired by a short story Patricia Briggs wrote

Gobs of Giveaways!

2013-05-15T13:43:00.002-05:00

Many of you, my awesome readers, may not be aware that this is one of five book blogs that I run. To get all my updates you must follow all five, but I have things broken up so that you can pick and choose what you want to get updates about. I have a ton of giveaways going on at my giveaway blog. To make sure you don't miss out I've included the Rafflecopter forms below or you can click on the links to go to the giveaway post for each one.

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Book Review: The Black Circle (The 39 Clues, Book 5), By Patrick Carman

2013-05-12T11:25:00.000-05:00

By: Patrick Carman
www.patrickcarman.com
ISBN: 0545060451
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Russia is a dangerous place, but even as some plot Amy and Dan's destruction, they find both allies and clues can appear from unexpected places.

The Black Circle provides an increasingly dangerous and dark installment. Readers should be aware that it
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Book Review: Bloodlines (Bloodlines, Book 1), By Richelle Mead

2013-04-29T22:18:00.009-05:00

By: Richelle Mead
ISBN: 1595143173

As an alchemist, Sydney's purpose is to protect humanity from the vampires that live among them, but not all vampires are the same. Sent undercover to protect a vampire princess, Sydney - studious and socially naive - finds finds that friendship and betrayal can come from unexpected places.

Bloodlines, a spin off series to Vampire Academy, is an easy and engrossing Young Adult read with a tone unique and enjoyable characters both new and familiar from Vampire Academy. It contains some fighting, injuries, non-graphic killing, blood-drinking, magic, awareness of sexual activity, drinking, hangovers, smoking, and tattoos on minors.

It is not necessary to have read Vampire Academy to understand Bloodlines - although some of the references will be missed.

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Book Review: The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1), By Rick Riordan

2013-04-19T12:26:00.002-05:00

By: Rick Riordan

http://www.rickriordan.com

ISBN-10: 0307711773 (Audio Book)

ISBN-13: 978-0307711779

(Audio Book)

When Jason, wiped of memories, wakes on a bus full of people – he has no way of knowing that his arrival has set into motion a series of events that will forever change the world of demigods. Meanwhile, Percy Jackson's disappearance has rocked Camp Half-blood.

The Lost Hero gets off to a slow start as it is told from three different characters' point of view, but once it gets rolling - it's a race to the end. The reader should be aware that the story deals with desired relationships, jealousy, guilt, loss, and insecurity, and also contains implications of nasty injuries and references to heartbreaking deaths/pasts. Overall an enjoyable read with an intriguing series of twists that keeps your brain guessing at the outcome and leaves you itching for the next book.

The Heroes of Olympus series is a consecutive series to Percy Jackson and the Olympians. If you have not yet read the Percy Jackson books and Demigod Files, I highly recommend that you do so as they provide crucial background information and are an enjoyable read.

Book Review: Touching Darkness (Midnighters, Book 2), By Scott Westerfeld

2013-04-09T02:52:00.015-05:00

By: Scott Westerfeld

http://scottwesterfeld.com/

ISBN-10: 0060519568

The Midnighters know how to protect themselves during the secret hour, but now danger follows them all twenty-five hours a day. The Darklings are planning something terrible and with humans doing their bidding - one Midnighter may never be the same.

Touching Darkness is a heavier read than its predecessor, but flows well. Readers should be aware that it contains a boy spending the night in a girls room, kissing, physical

Book Review: City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments #2), By Cassandra Clare

2013-04-04T12:30:00.000-05:00

By: Cassandra Clare
ISBN: 1416914307

Between her unconscious mother, the boy she loves, and the boy she's trying not to be in love with, Clary's world is already complicated. So when Jace is arrested and her villainous father reappears - things get launched into a new level of crazy.

Book Review: Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, Book 3), By Cassandra Clare

2013-03-31T16:35:00.003-05:00

By: Cassandra Clare

www.cassandraclare.com
ISBN-13: 978-1416975908
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Torn between the love she has and the love she must spurn, Tessa may have to throw away both to save those most dear to her heart.
The Magister has reached the final step of his plan and Tessa is his final ingredient.
The Infernal Devices are coming - all will be revealed.

Book Review: Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, Book 2), By Cassandra Clare

2013-03-01T05:00:00.000-06:00

By: Cassandra Clare
ISBN: 1416975888

With the Magister loose to work his evil, it's crucial that the Shadowhunters find and stop him before he starts a war. Meanwhile as Tessa strives to get over Will, love may again present itself in an unexpected way. Betrayal, Secrets, Love, Loyalty and Honor all come into play as the plot thickens.

Book Review: The Atlantis Complex (Artemis Fowl, Book 7), By Eoin Colfer

2013-02-25T13:40:00.001-06:00

By: Eoin Colfer

http://eoincolfer.com/

ISBN-10: 0307711595 (Audio Book)

ISBN-13: 978-0307711595 (Audio Book)

Despite giving up crime – Artemis Fowl is now facing his biggest and perhaps most dangerous enemy: His own mind.

The Atlantis Complex debuts a different and sometimes hilarious side to Artemis as he struggles with mental illness. While I found the book enjoyable, readers should be aware that the story develops less than in prior books and the ending has a “to be continued” feel.

Book Review: The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, Book 2), By Rick Riordan

2013-02-19T22:32:00.015-06:00

By: Rick Riordan

ISBN-10: 1423140567 (Hardcover)

ISBN-13: 978-1423140566 (Hardcover)

Apophis is breaking free from his prison, and if Carter and Sadie don't find a way to bring back the sun god Ra in the next couple days – some very bad things may happen. For example: Apophis could swallow the sun, the world could end, and everyone could die.

The Throne of Fire is a humorous and enjoyable second installment. It contains killing, several references to disturbing deaths, kissing, a male Speedo, cleavage, and male physic being described as hot or attractive. It also includes a subtle tie in to Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & The Olympians series.

Book Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Book 1), By Laini Taylor

2013-02-13T21:57:00.002-06:00

By: Laini Taylor
Laini Taylor's Blog
ISBN: 031613399X
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Angels and demons, love and war, secrets and betrayal.

Karou's life is a complicated jumble of secrets, some she knows and others she doesn't. She knows she was raised by Chimera (Demons) and that the black market teeth they send her to procure are important, but it's what she doesn't know that could make all the difference in the world. What are the teeth for? Who is she really? What''s hidden in the past and will it leave any hope for the future?

Book Review: The Icebound Land (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 3), By John Flanagan

2013-02-12T15:00:00.000-06:00

By: John Flanagan

http://rangersapprentice.com/

ISBN-10: 0399244565 (Hardcover)

Imprisoned without a means of escape, Will may find himself facing a more crippling enemy than the Skandians.

Book Review: Beyond The Grave (The 39 Clues, Book 4), By Jude Watson / Judy Blundell

2013-02-04T12:39:00.000-06:00

By: Jude Watson (aka Judy Blundell)
www.judyblundell.com
ISBN: 0545060443
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When the clue hunt leads to Egypt, Amy and Dan must outmaneuver their dangerous relatives while dealing with some unexpected doubts.

Book Review: Dead Until Dark (The Sookie Stackhouse Novels #1), By Charlaine Harris

2013-01-30T23:16:00.003-06:00

Charlaine Harris
www.charlaineharris.com

ISBN-10: 0441019331
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Sookie Stackhouse has a disability – she can read peoples minds. Others view it as a blessing, but when you're dating somebody it can get really uncomfortable. So when Bill the Vampire walks into her place of work with thoughts she can't hear - it's a breath of fresh air. Then women start showing up dead with vampire bites and all eyes turn to her Bill.

Book Review: Mockingjay (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 3), By Suzanne Collins

2013-01-20T10:13:00.022-06:00

The Hunger Games, Book 3

By: Suzanne Collins

ISBN-10: 0439023513

With Peeta captured and her home gone – Katniss has no choice but to join the rebels. Is freedom even possible or will humanity be destroyed?

Many books present horrific circumstances and show a good and admirable way to fix or weather them – This is not one of those books.

Book Review: The Demigod Files (Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Book 4.5), By Rick Riordan

2013-01-13T23:16:00.001-06:00

By: Rick Riordan

www.rickriordan.com

ISBN-13: 978-0739381236
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Are you itching for more Percy Jackson?

Monsters, minor gods, a titan, a dragon, and even a trip to the underworld make up the three action packed adventures in Demigod Files.

Book Review: Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, Book 3), By Richelle Mead

2013-01-04T10:32:00.000-06:00

By: Richelle Mead

www.richellemead.com
ISBN: 9781595141972

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With graduation coming fast, Rose needs to keep her head down and prove to all her superiors that she really is a capable guardian. It should have been simple – even fun – but then Mason's ghost started showing up everywhere and her mood swings went out of control. Is she going crazy or is there something else at work?

Merry Christmas! (Sneak Peak 2013)

2012-12-19T15:48:00.051-06:00

With Christmas right around the corner I am looking forward to the time I will have with my family!

There are a lot of great reviews lined up for the new year so be sure to check back in January! See below for a sneak peak of some of the titles for 2013.

Book Review: The Burning Bridge (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2), By John Flanagan

2012-12-17T02:56:00.002-06:00

By: John Flanagan

http://rangersapprentice.com/

ISBN-10: 0142408425 (Paperback)

Gilan, Will, and Horace travel to secure aid from Araluan's allies and uncover a plot that could spell disaster in the impending war.

The Burning Bridge lives up to expectations with a well developed plot that unfolds from beginning to end. The story includes awareness of gruesome death and mild visuals of war related fighting, killing, and injuries. This book ends in a to-be-continued fashion, so have the 3^rd book on hand.

Book Review: Farlander (The Heart of the World, Book 1), By Col Buchanan

2012-12-12T22:00:00.001-06:00

By: Col Buchanan
www.colbuchanan.com

ISBN-10: 0765331055
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A Review of the first 35 pages

An assassin, his apprentice, a siege, and a war about to be lost.

Farlander is told from multiple points of view and contains full nudity, extensive killing, references to loss of bladder/bowel control due to fear or death, and vivid descriptions of injuries/death that pay specific attention to the organs/body parts that are being destroyed.

I did not finish this book and can not speak to the story's quality on the whole.

Book Review: Cold Days (Dresden Files, Book 14), By Jim Butcher

2012-12-04T11:55:00.000-06:00

By: Jim Butcher
www.jim-butcher.com
ISBN: 0451464400
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As if being alive wasn't enough to take in, Harry Dresden is now the Winter Knight - with all the fun or not so fun that goes with it. Working for the queen of evil has its dangers, but even Harry didn't anticipate the scope of impossibility and potential doom that his first assignment would entail.

Book Review: Fallen (Fallen, Book 1), By Lauren Kate

2012-12-01T10:56:00.000-06:00

By: Lauren Kate
http://laurenkatebooks.net

ISBN-10: 0385738935
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From the first day she saw him, Luce could have sworn she knew Daniel from somewhere. He was so familiar. Then again, with shadows following her and terrible things lurking in her past - Luce could just be crazy. But then why was she so drawn to him?

Series Review: The Twilight Saga, By Stephanie Meyer

2012-11-30T23:15:00.000-06:00

By: Stephanie Meyer

This review encompasses all four books in The Twilight Saga (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn) as well as the Eclipse novella (The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner).

The most dangerous things Bella expected to encounter upon moving to Forks, Washington were freezing, sunless conditions and boredom.

Who knew that vampires were real and that falling in love with one could be so easy?

Caught up in a dangerous world she never knew existed, Bella finds herself fighting for a life she never dreamed she would want.

The Twilight Saga is a moderately paced young adult series focused around Bella, her romance, and how her life intermingles with vampires and other creatures. The characters are enjoyable, though at times shallow, and the plots get progressively more interesting.

Readers who hate love triangles may find this series frustrating after book one (Twilight).

Content of Series as a whole

The following content is a culmination of the entire series.

Book Review: The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, Book 3), By Julie Kagawa

2012-11-19T10:48:00.000-06:00

By: Julie Kagawa

http://juliekagawa.com/

ISBN-13: 978-037321018
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Being banished should have permanently removed Meghan from the war in Faerie, but it didn't. When Iron Fey assassins attack her outside her family's home, Meghan realizes that she must kill the false king of the Iron Fey or he will kill her. How she will do this without access to the Nevernever is something she'll have to figure out on the way.

Sarah's Reviews

Book Review: Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, Book 1), By Patricia Briggs

Gobs of Giveaways!

YA Adventure Giveaway: Sunken Earth & Fire Island

YA Awesomeness Giveaway (Pre-release copy of Taking Back Forever!)

Spicy Romance Giveaway

Giveaway: The Complete Soulbearer Trilogy (Trouble, Chaos, and Vengeance)

Hard-boiled Detective Giveaway: Contrived (By Jay Deb)

Vampire Giveaway: The Drayton Chronicles (30 winners!)

Urban Fantasy Giveaway: Shadow's Edge

Book Review: The Black Circle (The 39 Clues, Book 5), By Patrick Carman

Book Review: Bloodlines (Bloodlines, Book 1), By Richelle Mead

Book Review: The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1), By Rick Riordan

Book Review: Touching Darkness (Midnighters, Book 2), By Scott Westerfeld

Book Review: City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments #2), By Cassandra Clare

Book Review: Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, Book 3), By Cassandra Clare

Book Review: Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, Book 2), By Cassandra Clare

Book Review: The Atlantis Complex (Artemis Fowl, Book 7), By Eoin Colfer

Book Review: The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, Book 2), By Rick Riordan

Book Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Book 1), By Laini Taylor

Book Review: The Icebound Land (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 3), By John Flanagan

Book Review: Beyond The Grave (The 39 Clues, Book 4), By Jude Watson / Judy Blundell

Book Review: Dead Until Dark (The Sookie Stackhouse Novels #1), By Charlaine Harris

Book Review: Mockingjay (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 3), By Suzanne Collins

Book Review: The Demigod Files (Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Book 4.5), By Rick Riordan

Book Review: Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, Book 3), By Richelle Mead

Merry Christmas! (Sneak Peak 2013)

Book Review: The Burning Bridge (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 2), By John Flanagan

Book Review: Farlander (The Heart of the World, Book 1), By Col Buchanan

Book Review: Cold Days (Dresden Files, Book 14), By Jim Butcher

Book Review: Fallen (Fallen, Book 1), By Lauren Kate

Series Review: The Twilight Saga, By Stephanie Meyer

Book Review: The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, Book 3), By Julie Kagawa