A Perfect Ten (Forbidden Men #5) by Linda Kage

Let your hair down, Caroline, they said. It'll be fun, they said. 

I know I've closed myself off in a major way over the past year, ever since “the incident” where I messed up my life completely. It's past time I try to live again or just give up altogether. But this is quite possibly the craziest thing I've ever done. In a last ditch effort to invigorate myself, I'm standing outside Oren Tenning's bedroom, I just peeled off the sexiest pair of underwear I own, and my hand is already raised to knock. My brother would disown me for doing anything with his best friend, and he'd probably kill Oren. But if I play my cards right, no one will ever know about this. Not even Ten. 

Maybe after tonight, I’ll finally get over this stupid, irrational crush I hate having on the biggest jerk I’ve ever met. Or maybe I’ll just end up falling for him even harder. Maybe I’ll discover there’s so much more to my crude, carefree hunk than meets the eye.

It's not a good book, Nigina, they said. Don't read it, they said.

I have waited so freaking long for their story, and finally I read it. It was everything I dreamt it to be. Funny, deep, emotional. I cried my eyeballs out at the ending. Going into this book I was going nuts, because a good friend of mine, who has practically the same taste in books as me, told me it wasn't as good as she thought it was. NOOOOOO, I thought. I freaked out, I didn't dare read it. But then I got over myself and read the damn book. And while I get why some people might be offended by some things in this book, I just didn´t give a flying fuck. Sure there were minor flaws, but who cares. As long as the story was interesting to me. As long as it wasn´t all too horrible. Okay, if I´m a hundred percent honest, I had some issues too. But, overall, it´s a good book, would definitely recommend it. It was definitely one of the most emotional books in the series though, so be warned. Or maybe it´s just because it´s 2 am right now, and I just finished the book, and am so freaking tired.

Anyhow. The characters were amazing, I really loved Ten and Caroline in this one. I mean, I always knew Ten had the potential to be an awesome sarcastic little shit, but his sweet side really surprised me. He was so freaking gentle and caring with Caroline, I just melted in a poodle. Talking about Caroline, wow she was freaking fierce! Didn´t think she had it in her, with her past and all, but she was an amazing surprise. I just basically had Katy Perry's Roar in my head every time we had her narrative. YOU GO GIRL!!

All of the characters were a surprise, come to think about it. Though not all were good surprises. I could describe Noel in one word in this book: dissappointment. Bleh. I never really liked him, but in this book he was just ugh. Noel did some pretty horrible things, in my opinion, and I would not have forgiven him that quickly. He was just such a jerk, and incredibly insensitive.  Ah well, whatever. Super fun that we got to see a bit more of the Gamble family. Colton and Brandt were just the best, and Aspen turned out to be pretty awesome too.

The story was so emotional. I just wanted to bawl the whole last chapters of it. Maybe it´s just me, but their backgrounds also made their story so freaking interesting. I just, I was so invested in everything they did. I think that, in these series, the first book, The Price of a Kiss would be the absolute best, with With Every Heartbeat and A Perfect Ten as a close second. Yes, they share the second place. Do not make me choose between my babies.

What I had a pretty big problem with though, was the slut shaming. Especially at the beginning. Every girl who was just near Ten was automatically classified as a whore or slut. Not cool. And what´s with the abortion hate in this book. Basically, they insinuate that every person who has had an abortion has just killed their baby. I get the point they were trying to make in the book, what with pregnancies and stuff, but still. It just made me queasy how they handled that topic in this book. It defenitely did not sit well with me, but maybe I am just overreacting.

Okay, well, sorry for ramble review, my brain is pretty fried right now. Conclusion:

A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses #1) by Sarah J. Maas

A thrilling, seductive new series from New York Timesbestselling author Sarah J. Maas, blending Beauty and the Beast with faerie lore.

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin—one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.

As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.

Perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and George R. R. Martin, this first book in a sexy and action-packed new series is impossible to put down!

OH. MY. GOSH.

I could not believe how much I loved this book! I've seen it floating around on Goodreads, and people could not stop gushing about it,  but I always put off reading it. Maybe it's because I read Sarah J. Maas's other series, the Throne of Glass series, and while I thought it was good, I was left a bit disappointed because of all the hype around it, which helped raise my expectations, which in the end weren't really met. But that's okay, since I didn't give up and kept reading the series and found out I loved it!

But I'm getting off topic.

What did ACOTAR give me that was so great? It gave me wonderful characters with whom I could symphatise with. It gave an unique world, in vivid details. It gave me amazing and complex relationships between the wonderful characters, and not only romantic ones, but ones of friendship and family, and even dislike and hate. It gave me a intriguing, unpredictable, and most of all, very enjoyable storyline.

Sure there were things I didn't like. For example, the one thing that defined Faeries, was taken away from us. In this version, the Fae could lie. Boooo. And yeah, the dreaded hint of an awkward book triangle. Gosh, I really hope that won't happen. 

Please don't let it happen. Please, please, please.

But I think it's definitely somewhere on the top of my favourite books of 2015 list, because of it's freshness. It was just so completely not what I expected it to be, especially the second half of the book. And, let's face it, I'm a sucker for good romance. Add to that the fact that my favourite movie growing up was Beauty and the Beast, and I was in a load of trouble. When Sarah J. Maas managed to write a retelling that was as good as A Court of  Thorns and Roses, I was sold.

And now I have to freaking wait until 2016 for the next book, with that ending. AAGH. Is it 2016 yet?

Wicked (A Wicked Saga #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Things are about to get Wicked in New Orleans.

Twenty-two year old Ivy Morgan isn’t your average college student. She, and others like her, know humans aren’t the only thing trolling the French Quarter for fun… and for food. Her duty to the Order is her life. After all, four years ago, she lost everything at the hands of the creatures she’d sworn to hunt, tearing her world and her heart apart.

Ren Owens is the last person Ivy expected to enter her rigidly controlled life. He’s six feet and three inches of temptation and swoon-inducing charm. With forest-green eyes and a smile that’s surely left a stream of broken hearts in its wake, he has an uncanny, almost unnatural ability to make her yearn for everything he has to offer. But letting him in is as dangerous as hunting the cold-blooded killers stalking the streets. Losing the boy she loved once before had nearly destroyed her, but the sparking tension that grows between them becomes impossible for Ivy to deny. Deep down, she wants… she needs more than what her duty demands of her, what her past has shaped for her.

But as Ivy grows closer to Ren, she realizes she’s not the only one carrying secrets that could shatter the frail bond between them. There’s something he’s not telling her, and one thing is for certain. She’s no longer sure what is more dangerous to her—the ancient beings threatening to take over the town or the man demanding to lay claim to her heart and her soul.

I think I sort of forgot how awesome JLA's books are. It's been so long since I read one, that I forgot how much I love them. Can't wait for her next book!

Okay, so Wicked. At first, I was kind of reluctant to start it. I mean, her other books are my favourite books, and there's always that apprehension about whether it will be as good as the other books. Well, I can say for a fact that it is just as good, if not better! Gosh, it was perfect. Sure, it started a bit slow, and at first I seriously disliked the mythological aspect of it, but it kind of grew on me. At the end of the book I think it was even one of the best things about this book. Shocking,  huh?

But the romance was amazing too. Ren Owens is definitely one of Jennifer Armentrout's creations. I mean, have you guys seen Daemon and Aiden, and the tons of other hot, jerky-but-at-the-same-time-sweet guys she's written? Yeah, Ren has JLA written all over him. AND I LOVE IT!! 

Besides the swoon-worthy looks and charms of the love interest, we have our main character Ivy. She was so strong, and brave, not to mention smart. I love how she didn't immediately start trusting Ren just because they had some serious chemistry. No, winning over this lady's trust was not easy at all. And she had baggage too, but it didn't stop her from living her life. Okay, maybe it partly did, but I totally understood it. And besides, she got over it pretty fast. 

Although the storyline was pretty predictable, I still found it interesting enough to keep on watching. I could see the plot twists at the end coming from a mile away. But oh well, it was still good, so I just enjoyed the ride. I guess at this point I only have one thing left to say.

Wolf Bride ( Lust in the Tudor Court #1)

England, 1536. Lord Wolf, hardened soldier and expert lover, has come to King Henry VIII's court to claim his new bride: a girl who has intrigued him since he first saw her riding across the Yorkshire moors. Eloise Tyrell, now lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne Boleyn, has other ideas. She has no desire to submit to a man she barely knows and who - though she is loath to admit it - frightens her not a little. Then comes that first kiss. It awakens in both a fierce desire that bares them to the soul. But as the court erupts into scandal around the ill-fated Queen, Eloise sees first-hand what happens when powerful men tire of their wives. Dare she surrender her body and her heart?

I freaking love historical romances. It's a combo of the two things I adore most in the world, and most of the time there is also some smexy times in it as well! And I can tell you this, if nothing else, Wolf Bride has bedroom steam like no other book, and the best thing is, this is supported by two characters that are so freaking likeable, that you get conflicted about which one is your favourite.

I'll just start off by saying that I love the story of Anna Boleyn. Since I watched the movie The Other Boleyn Girl when I was young, I was obsessed. And maybe it is because of that obsession that I was a bit disappointed in the historical part of it. It was an interesting choice to not go into how Queen Anne became Queen and what she did to do it, but about the consequences, not only for her, but also for her ladies-in-waiting, and it paid off. While I might've liked to see a bit more of that department, the part that I did get to see I enjoyed thoroughly. 

Ohmigod you guys. The best part of this book was of course the romance. And no, not only the bedroom scenes, because though I do love me some smut-reading, I also love me some romance. And it was good in this book. It build slowly, almost catching you out of nowhere, and hitting you right in the feels. 

In short, what are you waiting for?! Go read this book, and love it to death, people!

*I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley*

Red Queen (Red Queen #1) by Victoria Aveyard

This is a world divided by blood - Red or Silver.

Reds are commoners, ruled by Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will change.

That is, until a twist of fate brings her before the Silver court. Here, surrounded by the people she hates most, Mare discovers that despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly ability of her own.

Fearful of Mare's potential, the king hides her in plain view: betrothed to his youngest son. Trapped, Mare decides to use her new position to bring down the regime - from the inside.

But this is a game of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance - Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart.

This book surprised me with how much I loved it. I mean, I read the review, I knew it was good, but this good? I'm shocked, and in a completely good way. First I read the reviews, and they convinced me to buy the book, along with the gorgeous cover and title - and I know we shouldn't judge a book by its cover and yada yada yada, but whatever, I still do, it's my guilty pleasure. Shhh, don't tell anyone - and once I read the blurb I was sold. But I still held back with my expectations, because recently, it's just so hard to find a good series, that I don't even get my hopes up. But Red Queen surprised me. It was amazing, and I am so happy I bought it! And now I have the pretty cover on my bookshelve. I don't know why, since it isn't really  anything special, but the cover just amazes me. 

Can I just start with saying how awesomely unique and refreshing the world Aveyard created is? I mean, Silvers, Reds and just everything she thought out? I just can't stop gushing about it. Victoria Aveyard just has a way with her words, and it captivates and intrigues you.

''In school, we learned about the world before ours, about the angels and gods that lived in the sky, ruling the earth with kind and loving hands. Some say those are just stories, but I don't believe that. The gods rule us still. They have come down from the stars. And they are no longer kind.''

 And oh, the plot. The wonderful, brilliant and captivating plot. It was so freaking inpredictable, and the plot twist kept surprising me every time. Which is not an easy thing to do. I just never knew what the characters were gonna do, and could never figure out which character was trustworthy, and who wasn´t. It was just one freaking maze. In a completely good way.

Aside from having a strong storyline, and an awesome setting, Red Queen also had amazingly fleshed out characters. They were so freaking complex and no one was completely bad, or good. Mare was my favourite, because not only was she fun because of her wit and dry humor, she also did not lack intelligence. Being a Red and treated horribly by the Silvers, she understandably wanted some changes, and did things to make sure that those changes were made. But then she found out that they weren´t all that bad, and she fell in love with one of them. This is when most of the YA books turn horrible, and the girl decides that she should call off the revolution. Well, not this girl. Not A-FREAKING-MAZING Mare Barrow. Nope. She decided that for the greater good, she could, and would, put aside her feelings. And that's when I decided. Mare Barrow officially made it into my female-main-character-that-I-love-and-freaking-admire list. 

Ohmigosh tho. The two princes were awesome. Maven and Cal. They were complete opposites, but I could so identify with Mare's struggle. Though really, for me it's clear from the start whom I was rooting for. I mean, it's like putting chocolate against any other food. It's obvious that chocolate will win, though there are foods that are absolutely delicious. However, nothing wins from chocolate. NOTHING. 

And who is this chocolate guy, you ask? Sheesh guys, do you even have to ask? Cal, of course! *rolls eyes*

But the plot twist. THE FREAKING PLOTTWIST THAT I DID NOT SEE COMING, AT ALL. It just basically came out of nowhere and slapped me in the face. It had me shocked and devastated, and aching for the next book. I can't freaking wait!!

''I am the King. And you could've been my Red Queen. Now you are nothing.''

Blog Tour for Daughter of Glass by Vicki Keire

 Sasha Alexander has a powerful ability.

Either that, or she’s dangerously mad. She isn’t always sure which.

Her father shrouds her in isolation, convinced he’s protecting her from the same madness that took her mother. But the seven impossible guardians that only she can see insist she’s gifted. Her companions since her mother’s suicide a decade ago, they protect her from hurt, pain and fear.

They also keep her from feeling love.

Sasha doesn’t know how to react when Noah explodes through her defenses. This strange young man with the scarred hands suddenly makes her feel again. And she wants more. More of Noah, of his wakening touch. But the guardians don’t want to lose their decade-long hold, while her father despises Noah on sight.

Sasha risks exposing Noah to a world that would cheerfully see him dead.

But unless she can learn to control her own emotions, the biggest danger to them all may be Sasha herself.

About Author:

Vicki Keire grew up in a 19th Century haunted house in the Deep South full of books, abandoned coal chutes, and plenty of places to get into trouble with her siblings. She spent the last decade teaching writing and literature at a large, football-obsessed university while slipping paranormal fiction in between the pages of her textbooks.


Published works include the bestselling Angel’s Edge series, which includes Gifts of the Blood, Darkness in the Blood, and Blood Redemption, The Chronicles of Nowhere series, and the stand-alone novel Daughter of Glass. She is included in the Dark Tomorrows anthology with J.L. Bryan and Amanda Hocking, and the Primetime anthology with J.R. Rain and Anita Exley.

When not reading and writing about all things paranormal, she enjoys other people’s cooking and keeps vampire hours. She’d rather burn the laundry than fold it, and believes that when an author wins the Newberry, he or she gets a secret lifetime pass to Neverland. She is fond of lost causes and loud music. She currently resides in Central Florida on a lake-front farm full of many furry friends. She loves hearing from readers and can be reached on most social media sites or through her blog (link: http://www.vickikeire.blogspot.com/), of which she is awfully fond.

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Blog Tour for Fairy Keeper by Amy Bearce

Forget cute fairies in pretty dresses. In the world of Aluvia, most fairies are more like irritable, moody insects.

Almost everyone in the world of Aluvia views the fairy keeper mark as a gift, but not fourteen-year-old Sierra. She hates being a fairy keeper, but the birthmark is right there on the back of her neck. It shows everyone she was born with the natural ability to communicate, attract, and even control the tiny fairies whose nectar is amazingly powerful.

Fairy nectar can heal people, but it is also a key ingredient in synthesizing Flight, an illegal elixir that produces dreaminess, apathy and hallucinations. She’s forced to care for a whole hive of the bee-like beasties by her Flight-dealing, dark alchemist father.

Then one day, Sierra discovers the fairies of her hatch are mysteriously dead. The fairy queen is missing. Her father’s Flight operation is halted, and he plans to make up for the lost income by trading her little sister to be an elixir runner for another dark alchemist, a dangerous thug. Desperate to protect her sister, Sierra convinces her father she can retrieve the lost queen and get his operation up and running.

The problem? Sierra’s queen wasn’t the only queen to disappear. They’re all gone, every single one, and getting them back will be deadly dangerous.

Sierra journeys with her best friend and her worst enemy — assigned by her father to dog her every step — to find the missing queens. Along the way, they learn that more than just her sister’s life is at stake if they fail.

There are secrets in the Skyclad Mountains where the last wild fairies were seen. The magic Sierra finds there has the power to transform their world, but only if she can first embrace her calling as a fairy keeper.

About the Author:

Amy Bearce was an Army kid who moved 8 times before she graduated high school. The one constant in her life was books-particularly fantasy and science fiction-and that hasn’t changed. Despite all the moves, Amy married her high school sweetheart. They met in their junior English class in an American school in Germany in 1991. They have two wonderful daughters and are carefully teaching them to love fantasy and science fiction, too. A former English and reading elementary and middle school teacher, Amy has recently completed her Masters of Library Science and is excited about a career field with kids, teens, books and technology. Amy is a homebody with a serious addiction to personality tests, which is not uncommon for an INFP (Myers-Briggs) such as herself. According to the DISC personality test, she is also a perfectionist, a title she hated. She immediately retook the test, changing some answers. When the results came up as Perfectionist again, she took it a third time, changing more answers to get a better result…not even seeing the irony until later. And yes, the result still came back as “Perfectionist.” 

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Once Burned (Night Prince #1) by Jeaniene Frost

She's a mortal with dark powers...

After a tragic accident scarred her body and destroyed her dreams, Leila never imagined that the worst was still to come: terrifying powers that let her channel electricity and learn a person's darkest secrets through a single touch. Leila is doomed to a life of solitude...until creatures of the night kidnap her, forcing her to reach out with a telepathic distress call to the world's most infamous vampire...

He's the Prince of Night...

Vlad Tepesh inspired the greatest vampire legend of all—but whatever you do, don't call him Dracula. Vlad's ability to control fire makes him one of the most feared vampires in existence, but his enemies have found a new weapon against him—a beautiful mortal with powers to match his own. When Vlad and Leila meet, however, passion ignites between them, threatening to consume them both. It will take everything that they are to stop an enemy intent on bringing them down in flames.

After I read the Night Huntress series, I was kinda afraid to read this book. I mean, what could be more awesome and fantastic than Cat and Bones? Apparently, Vlad and Leila. This book was great. It had me laughing, it had me squirming in my seat from the heat, and it even brought a few tears to my eyes. I can't wait to read the next book.  I'm sort of afraid to say this, but I would rather have Vlad and Leila than Cat and Bones. Maybe it's because I kind of had enough of them after seven books that kind of have the same structure. Or could it be because Vlad is just way more sigh-worthy than Bones?

But anyhow. So question. If you combine sassinesss, hotness and badassness, and put in a dash of adventure and mystery, what do you get? Once Burned of course! Instead of giving us an awesome romance, or an awesome action-packed book, Jeaniene Frost gave us both. And oh, somehow she managed to give us humor too. I swear, Leila had me laughing my ass off more times than I'd like to admit. She was really great, and not only because she had humor. Leila was so freaking strong, and that too with her past and her life the last few years. She was just a-freaking-mazing. And Vlad was just, well, Vlad. 

In true Jeaniene Frost fashion, this book stole my heart, and maybe my ovaries. Holy hell, is it me or did it get way too hot in my room when reading the book? I swear, she writes the steamiest bedroom scenes. My ovaries are certainly happy. Not complaining at all. Nuh-uh. My life is complete. What more could I want from a book than this? 

So what are you waiting for? Go start reading Once Burned, or really anything from Jeaniene Frost. I'm going to read the next book. 

Three Wishes by Kristen Ashley

When Lily Jacobs was born, she inherited Fazire – a genie. Her family had three wishes and they’d only ever used one so Fazire was stuck in the human world. This worked since he’d become a member of the family anyway.

Even with a genie, Lily's young life wasn’t perfect. To escape the kids making her miserable at school, Lily buried herself in romance novels. One day, when the teasing was just too much, she used one of her wishes. She told Fazire she wanted to find a man like in her books and she made the most complicated wish Fazire had ever heard. Her wished-for man had to be impossibly handsome, virile, fierce, rugged and ruthless (amongst a dozen other things).

He also had to think she was beautiful and he had to love her more than anything in the world.

Nathaniel McAllister wasn’t born to a life where there were such things as genies granting wishes. His life was filled with drugs, crime and neglect. He was running errands for a gangster before he was in his teens and, even though life and hard work led him to wealth and respectability, he always knew, deep down, he was dirty. When Nate met Lily he knew he was no good for her but as virile, fierce, rugged and ruthless as he was, Nate was no match for the pull of sweet, innocent Lily.

Unfortunately, Lily’s wish included that she and her hero go through trials and tribulations to test their love. And Fazire wasn’t only a good genie, he loved Lily – so he gave her exactly what she wanted.

Every time I reread this book, I get a little bit wistful. It's never as good as it was the first time I read it, when I was filled with wonder, but it gets close enough. I swear Kristen Ashley is my absolutest bestest writer evaaah. To think this woman self-published so many of her book just makes me appreciate her more. 

I have to start by saying something about the moral issues in this book.  I never would  have agreed with what the characters did in this book in real life. But this is always the case with Kristen Ashley. Her men are Alpha men, and my feministic views could cause me to be appalled at some of their behaviour in their books. But the point is, they aren't real men. This is fantasy. This is a book, one that I love, and I don't wanna ruin that just because the guys may not have behaved appropriately. For me, the most important thing is that they don't go too far, such as maybe rape or hitting in the books. Since they don't, thank God for that, and they apologise whenever they do something very extreme, I accept it, and actually have grown to love it in the books. But if you can't, maybe Kristen Ashley isn't the writer for you. And that's okay. 

But ohmigosh, once you grow to accept Alpha behaviour in books, they can be awesome. Three Wishes is filled with drama, heart-break and of course humor. I could reread this book a thousand times, and never get enough of it. I just, THE FEELINGS. I don't know what it is about Kristen Ashley, but she always makes me love her books, no matter how much I don't want to. Along with her humor, she always gives us some deep stuff to think about. It just amazes me how she does it EVERY. FREAKING. TIME.

“However, at fourteen years old, she didn’t understand that all those terrible troubles the heroines in her books went through in real life hurt.

That the words were just words on a page, but in real life, the pain was immense. Trials and tribulations to prove your love were exactly that, trials and tribulations.” 

Three Wishes is a book that can be pretty drawn out. Sure, there were some unnecessary scenes, but to my opinion they only made the book better by giving it and it's characters more background. Seriously though, for me Kristen Ashley's humor alone is good enough a reason for me to read those passsages, nevermind the emotional connection it allowed me to form with Lily and Nathaniel. And ohmigosh Tasha! Wasn't she adorable?!?!

Was Three Wishes the best KA book I've ever read? No, probably not. But it has it's own charms and quirks that I love. I would certainly recommend it to everyone, because at the end of the day it is a KA book, and they are on my auto-recommend list. 

Oh, and for those wondering if there ever will be a next book in the Genies series, this is what Kristen Ashley had to say about it on her site:

''Three Wishes has a small but devoted following who I know hanker after another tale of genies in a bottle making wishes come true. Although creating a genie series is not on the schedule right now, I never say never. So if you enjoyed my genie Fazire, don’t despair. He or one of his compatriots might get their story told.''

So never fear! There may be a next book in the series. I so, so, so hope it's about Tasha or Jon.

''Every family needs a genie.''

With Every Heartbeat (Forbidden Men #4) by Linda Kage

I used to think everything was black and white, truth or lie, easy or hard, that if I could just escape my strict, overbearing, abusive father, my life would be perfect. But since I’ve found a reason to risk his wrath and leave, to help a friend in need, I’ve come to realize everything I thought I knew is wrong. 

Friends have their own agenda, honesty comes with a dosage of lie, easy doesn’t even exist, keeping secrets sucks, and love...love is the most painful thing of all. 

Maybe if Quinn Hamilton hadn’t asked me to skip classes for the day and help him pick out an engagement ring for my best friend, I wouldn’t have fallen for him so completely on that sunny Tuesday afternoon and I wouldn’t feel so conflicted. But I did, and I can’t take it back, no matter how hard I try. So I have to deal with the fact that even I’m not as good, or honest, or caring as I’d always thought I was, and no matter what I do next, someone’s going to get hurt. Probably me.

-Zoey Blakeland

*Don't worry! The hero and heroine are not cheaters.*

OHMYGAWD. If that wasn't perfection I don't know what is. Linda Kage is proving to be one of those authors whose books I'd auto-read. I swear this woman is amazing, fabulous, awesomesauce, fantasting and just plain GOOD.

I´ve read and loved all the books in the Forbidden men series, and let me tell you, every book just keeps on getting better. The story was interesting, the characters sigh-worthy and their chemistry was off the charts. Maybe it was because it was forbidden, or whatever, but my ovaries went boom!

Quin and Zoey were both adorable characters, and so much alike. They were both listeners, and both shy, and shared a past filled with abuse. Talking about pasts, how awesome is that idea?! I've read quite a lot of books with broken hero's or heroine's, but in all these years of reading books I have never encountered both the H and the h with a dark past. I loved, loved, loved it! They understood each other so well, and there was no fuss about this big discovery, because they both came clean to each other about that pretty early on. 

''You and I... we're watchers. We worry about our friends and keep silent tabs on them, waiting to step in when they need us. That's just... it's us. Doing that together felt right.'' 

Most of the time when I read a story about two people who fall in love while one of them (or both) is in a relation, I get kind of impatient to get to the part where they break up with those person(s). But with With Every Heartbeat, I so didn't mind. I actuallly liked seeing them go from awkward strangers, to friends, to falling in love with each other, all the while keeping it secret from Cora, the girlfriend. 

Oh, Cora. Cora, Cora, Cora. That bitch. Honestly, every thing she did I could forgive. But what she did at the end? What she did to Zoey? (People who've read With Every Heartbeat will understand what I'm talking about). I'm sorry, but she took it waaaaaaay too far. She permanently etched herself into my characters-that-I-utterly-despise-and-hate list. 

So yeah. Basically, this book was pure awesomeness. Every character was fleshed out, and the plot was interesting and very compelling to read. I cannot tell you guys how much I loved reading this book, not to mention all the other ones in the series. You guys should not wait a single second to read this series, or anything from Linda Kage, 'cuz she is freaking amazeballs!

Treasure, Darkly (Treasure Chronicles #1) by Jordan Elizabeth Mierek

Seventeen-year-old Clark Treasure assumes the drink he stole off the captain is absinthe… until the chemicals in the liquid give him the ability to awaken the dead. 

A great invention for creating perfect soldiers, yes, but Clark wants to live as a miner, not a slave to the army—or the deceased. On the run, Clark turns to his estranged, mining tycoon father for help. The Treasures welcome Clark with open arms, so he jumps at the chance to help them protect their ranch against Senator Horan, a man who hates anyone more powerful than he. 

Sixteen-year-old Amethyst Treasure loathes the idea of spending the summer away from her bustling city life to rot on her father’s ranch, but when a handsome young man shows up claiming to be her secret half-brother, her curiosity is piqued. He’s clever, street smart, and has no qualms jumping into the brawl between the Treasures and Horans. Caught in the middle, Horan kidnaps Amethyst, and all she gets is this lousy bullet through her heart. 

When Clark brings her back to life, however, the real action starts, and Amethyst joins him in his fight against the Horan clan—whatever the cost. Defeating the Horans may seem easy at first, but going up against men with the same fighting vengeance as Clark, and a Senator with power he’s obtained by brainwashing the masses? 

Well, Amethyst’s boring summer at home has turned into an adventure on the run, chock full of intrigue, danger, love, and a mysterious boy named Clark.

This is the first time ever I have read a steampunk novel. While I must say that it wasn't really the main focus of the book, I rather enjoyed it. I will definitely be continuing reading books in this genre!

Now on to the story. The storyline felt a little bit flat to me. Though I did enjoy the book, Clark's motivation for the things he did felt a little bit forced. And rather than reading all about Amethyst and Clark's romance, I would have enjoyed reading about Clark and his relationship with his father more. Perhaps we also could have a bit more about the Bomi's in the next book. They fascinated me, and I loved reading about them, their culture, and Clark's time with them.

The fact that I would rather have had more bonding time for Clark and his father didn't mean that I didn't love reading about Amethyst and Clark though. I did. I so, so did. They were perfect for each other, completing one another. I have to admit that Amethyst at times was shallow and kind of a snob, but I could overlook that since Clark more than made up for it.

I definitely recommend Treasure, Darkly and am very eager to read the next book.

*I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley*

Moonlands by Steven Savile

Fifteen-year-old Ashley has a complicated life. There’s no doubt her overachieving parents love her, but they are wrapped up in their own worlds for so much of the time it leaves her feeling like she’s alone.

Like a lot of teenagers, Ashley dreams of other worlds, but unlike a lot of teenagers her world is about to collapse as rifts to an ancient Fae Kingdom begin to open all around her. With the arrival of of a supernatural hit-squad intent on killing her, and an unexpected inheritance, Ashley’s London is about to become a magical and mysterious warzone where the prize is Ashley herself.

Ashley has to find out the secrets of her own life before she is killed. Balancing ancient prophecies, schoolwork and the love of her life is difficult to say the least! Take part of the wonderful world of Moonlands.

Oh wow. It´s been so long since I read YA fantasy, I forgot how amazing it is. I was browsing through Netgalley when I saw the cover of Moonlands. And I don´t mean the boring edition, but the beautiful one which has a beautiful girl with  fiery red hair and a dress so freaking blue, it hurt my eyes. At first I was kinda hesitant to read it, but I couldn´t resist the cover. Oh well, let´s try being adventurous and bold, shall we?

Lemme just say this, Moonlands did not disappoint. Its vivid, lifelike and rich style of writing won my heart over. I loved the language and the storyline, and could not get enough of it. Though at first reluctant, I was drawn into the story, and genuinely began to enjoy it. 

However, I have to say, I think the story would have been much better if it was longer. The characters, while having the potential to be great, didn't have enough depth to them, and left me wanting. And, ohmigosh I can't believe I am saying this, but maybe a little less action? Normally I adore an action packed book, but with Moonlands, I had the feeling as if we skipped over the boring parts to get to the exciting ones. Though I will admit to being an action geek, I can admit that having those boring parts are necessary for me to understand the characters, and to connect to them. 

What else can I say? There is a little bit of a romance in the book, but not enough for me. And it came kind of of out of nowhere. I mean, I knew that he was going to be her love interests, but the why of her feelings weren't explained enough. To me, they basically went from being each other's enemies to being lovers. Again, this could be improved with slightly more room for the storyline. 

At the end of the day though, it was a good book, and I would certainly recommend it to anyone who likes some action and some royal family drama!

*An eARC was provided to me from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

Wild and Free (The Three #3) by Kristen Ashley

Abel Jin and Delilah Johnson have lived their lives with a hole in their soul, yearning for something they don’t understand. 

Until one night Delilah is in mortal danger and a man who’s otherworldly strong and supernaturally fast saves her. Delilah is then cast into a world where fiction comes to life in the form of Abel, her destined mate, a vampire/werewolf hybrid who claims her at first breath as his. 

But Abel knows the danger isn’t done. He’s dreamed for centuries that his mate will perish and he will stop at nothing to keep her safe. 

For Delilah, she’s not only coping with fantasy come to life, but a mingling of very different families. Not to mention, she has on her hands a man who doesn’t understand his true nature and has lived his long life thinking he’s a monster. 

Abel and Delilah together fills the hole that has been clawing at them for decades. But finally finding each other, it also tips their destinies as the last of The Three. They must unite with the other destined lovers, who with Abel and Delilah, are fated to save the world. 

Or die trying.

Oh my. Goodness, this book is too perfect to describe with words, but I'll still try.

As with all conclusions of a beloved series, there was a lot of pressure on Wild and Free for me. I loved Until the Sun Falls From the Sky, and I freaking adored With everything I am. So naturally, I was anxious for this book to come out. Yet, when it finally did, I waited 6 months to pick it up. Why? I couldn't handle it if this book had let me down. 

BUT NEVER FEAR. Kristen Ashley strikes again with her heart-warming characters, witty dialogue, and compelling storyline. The book started with a big bang, and ended with the epilogue of all motherfuckin' epilogues. Seriously. I started reading it and when I was 5 pages in, I wanted to slap myself for keeping this from me for so long. 

So yeah, you can say that this book did not let me down. However, this didn't mean it didn't have some room for improvement. I somehow felt as if nothing happened in this book at all. NOTHING. I mean, it's the last book of the series, and supposedly these three couples were special snowflakes because they would win the war. I expected some uber-special action, some big plot twist that would come out of nowhere and scream: ''IN YOUR FACE!''.  But no. The way the so called Big, Bad War ended was kinda anti-climatic. But oh well, I could overlook that since the rest of the book was awesomesauce. 

The best part of this book was hands down the romance. I mean, it's what KA is famous for, right? And in this book, we do not only get one, but TWO couples. Remember that hardass vampire? You know, the sarcastic, arrogant and biting (no pun intended) son of a bitch Yuri? Yeah, that one. Believe it or not, he actually turned into a likeable character in Wild and Free. And he teamed up with a badass witch, Aurora. They were perfect couple *dreamy sigh*.

''His hand slid down her forearm to catch hers and murmured soothingly,"Calm, button."
Her hand spasms in his, and still whispering, she asked, "Button?"
He looked at her. "You. As cute as."''

But wait. WHAT ABOUT ABEL AND DELILAH? Well, I tell ya, they were awesome. Not as awesome as Callum and Sonia awesome, but pretty close. I could just not get over how quickly Delilah accepted what Abel was, and who he was, but then a quote perfectly explained it to me.

“Acceptance is a word not in Delilah Johnson’s vocabulary,” Avery announced. “I’m sure you’ve noted why.” It was dawning on him. “Because she sees no difference. She doesn’t have to accept, because she doesn’t even begin to judge.” Avery nodded again. “She takes everyone just as they are. Even under frightening circumstances and even more frightening explanations, she took Abel’s side almost immediately. The power of that, Lucien, coupled with her capacity for love, loyalty, hope…There is nothing more powerful than that on the planet. Delilah is not all that we are. Delilah represents all that we can be.”

And honestly, remember how the other couple expressed their love for each other? Those few sentences that explained the title so perfectly that you were just like, flabbergasted? Yeah, those ones.

Lucien and Leah in Until the Sun Falls from the Sky:

Callum and Sonia in With Everything I Am:

And now, we have the perfection of those two lines combined into one:

Abel and Delilah in Wild and Free:

Isn't it perfect?!?! 

I'll just end with saying that these books are seriously fun. Not only are there swoonalicious men featuring in it, there are awesome lines, and strong heroines. What's not to like? Basically what I'm trying to say is: ''GO READ THE DAMN BOOKS ALREADY!''