hixxup79's reviews
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Storm Dancer is an interesting read to say the least. while I must say it took me a while to really get involved with the book, at the end I'm glad I read this book. it is not the norm for me, I did enjoy it and would recommend this book to fantasy readers, and maybe more.

It's set in an exotic fantasy desert land, the characters are colorful, the setting match something I'd picture in an epic fantasy movie set in the desert. With different towns and such ruled by different rulers. Some are good people, some are not as good, some just don't care, and some well they are just plain nuts.

Dahoud is Djinn possessed and has been trying for years to reconcile with what horrors he has done, under the Djinn's infuence. He's then given a chance to prove himself worthy, until different events occur and he gets to a point where be believes, he's not worthy of anything. But yet, he still strives forward, forward to a different future, a different him.

I was given a copy of this book, in return for an honest review.

HOLY TOLEDO BATMAN!

Lifeboat is a book where a 1000 people were rescued, by aliens, because Earth has been destroyed by the ultimate natural disasters, and I mean in the epic proportions too. Cass, a lonley woman who had lost what meant most to her in her life, had become obsessed with UFO's after seeing one, a few years after the death of her husband and son. She had eventually came to meet up with two UFOlogists by the names of Rhys and Graham. One night while out waiting to see if they would encounter a UFO, Cass & Rhys were taken by aliens, and put on a ship called "Lifeboat". Here they were prepared with the 998 other people who were "saved" to live life on new earth, (earth 500 years later).

Things are just too fabulous when they all first arrive, until Cass and Seamus another survivor set out to make trades at other villages that were set up on the land. Things are awry and Cass and the others try to figure out what's going on, but as they continue to search for answers more and more people mysteriously disappear.

This book is not what I expected at all. At first it was slightly confusing with all the flip flopping around, then it really gets into the whole of the story, and wow it's amazing. With an ending you'd never expected. I must say I was just a little hesitant on reading this, since it's not my usual read, but I'm glad I was contacted, and I'm glad I read it.

I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.

I tried reading this book, and I really wanted to get into it. I really did. The writing is excellent and the storyline is well created. All in all this book was a good book. However, it just didn't catch my attention. I'm not exactly sure what is was, maybe it's just not something I'm into.

So with that being said, I don't want anyone to base my review on whether they should read this book or not. This book has gotten a lot of great reviews. I just couldn't get into it. On that note I would recommend you picking up a copy and reading it yourself, you'll probably like it, and you might not.

I just don't want this author's book being judged just because I could not get into it. It has great qualities, just not my cup of tea I guess.


Thank you.

I had to give thus one only 4 stars because even though it was a great book, it felt really rushed. still a great book just there wasn't no build up, none of that tension that you crave from Karen Marie Monings books...don't get me wrong there was tension, but it just wasn't the same.

What an awesome book this was!

Ian Mclean son of Aidan the wolf of Awe, has been a playboy millionaire, who is ruthless and always gets what he wants sex, art, money, homes, cars, etc. And he doesn't play by fair rules. Then he get intrigued by Samantha Rose, he plays with her and mocks her. And she pissed off at him for humiliating her back in his place in Oban, when she had asked him to take her back in time to help her sister Tabitha.

Sam, has a case where a page from one the magical books appears at some wealthy, not so nice guys estate. She has to retrieve this page before is lands in the hands of evil, and Nick also tells her Mclean wil be there as well. Fury and the desire for revenge takes control over Sam, and thus starting an adventure Sam will never forget. In this book both Sam and Ian tease and taunt each other fighting their urges and desires towards each other, but yet coming closer and the evils from Ian's past come back to haunt him. But also brings back Sams entire family and friend back into the fold and a nice battle here and there.

This has probably got to be one of the best series that I have read that has only been 5 books, I'm saddened that it ended because I could read these books forever. Great stories, great backstories, great ties to each of the main characters in each book. I wish it was a continuing series, but alas all great things must come to an end, and unfortunately this one has, but man oh man what a way to go.

Before I go any further with this.... if you haven't read the short story Forget Me. STOP READING THIS NOW, AND GO READ IT. It's very imparitive that you read it before moving on with the series.

Ok now that, that's done let's move on....

Ok in a previous review I had mentioned that Val has gotten very whiny and annoying over Shade. Well in this book it really takes it toll. There was even one point in the book, actually the few that I wish I could've reached into the book and smacked her upside the head a few times, seriously.

But there is still hope for Val yet. Austin the charming arrogant vampire, had basically made his intentions known to Val, though she kept refusing and denying him throughout the book. But there is hope for the next book for Val and her love life, because her and Shade, though I love Shade that's a mad house right there.

As usual though the book, sucked me right in, and OH MY GOODNESS! I'm dying for the next book already.

I was asked to read this book in place of an honest review. I agreed to read this book, because when it was presented to me, the description caught my attention.

Well my attention remained caught when I picked this up and started reading it. Though at first it was slightly confusing because each chapter was for a different character. But as I continued reading and got further into the storyline it all pieced itself together.

I'm not big on stand alone books, as I am more of a series kind of girl. But this book, this book was in all honesty pretty dang good.

It was a kind of book that continued to pull at your heart strings. At points wanted to make you cry, but feel warm inside as well.

It is definitely a 5 star book in my opinion. I definitely recommend reading this book, when you get the chance.

I was given this book in place of an honest review.

Synopsis of book:
Ruby died nearly one hundred years ago. She saw spirits of the dead when she was alive, and now she is dead she has become a guide who helps ghosts pass on. When ghosts start being taken by darkness instead of the light, Ruby is forced to seek help from a handsome and unwilling medium, who awakens emotions she never knew she had.

Alright so when I picked up this it engrossed me immediately,  which is rare for ghost books. However I could only give this books 4 stars but it's more like 3.5 but on the higher side of that. The reason for this is because, I didn't like the main character, some may have loved her but I didn't I think she's selfish, and a total whiner. So it totally turned me off, the saving grace was that I enjoyed the book as a whole. The storyline was excellent, I didn't get who was the bad guy until it was disclosed in the book itself, and the side characters were a hoot.

I was given this book in place of an honest review.

Synopsis:

When fifteen-year-old Edna Mather tears an expensive and unfamiliar pocket watch off her little brother's neck, he crumbles into a pile of cogs right before her eyes. Horrified, Edna flees for help, but encounters Ike, a thief who attempts to steal the watch before he realizes what it is: a device to power Coglings—clockwork changelings left in place of stolen children who have been forced to work in factories.

Desperate to rescue her brother, Edna sets off across the kingdom to the hags' swamp, with Ike in tow. There, they learn Coglings are also replacing nobility so the hags can stage a rebellion and rule over humanity. Edna and Ike must stop the revolt, but the populace believes hags are helpful godmothers and healers. No one wants to believe a lowly servant and a thief, especially when Ike has secrets that label them both as traitors.

Together, Edna and Ike must make the ingdom trust them or stop the hags themselves, even if Ike is forced to embrace his dark heritage and Edna must surrender her family.


My review:
This is the third book I've reviewed by Ms. Mierek. And I have enjoyed them all. However 'Cogling' I must admit is now my favorite of hers. This book was just amazing with its storyline,  the setting, and the intrigue. I mean throughout this entire book you get thrown into a whirlwind of an adventure. And oh my the things that are revealed at certain times of the book was priceless I mean one minute you find one thing out only to have e another surprise awaiting around the next corner. I seriously cannot wait to read the next book in this series. Thank you Ms. Mierek for letting me review your books for you, and I hope we can continue our relationship for a long time.