by Marie Landry
Rating: 3/5
First of all, this isn't usually the type of book I would read however, I enjoyed it.
I loved how the title played a big role in the book and the symbolism was really great. This story shows a family dealing with grief, and each other, in many different ways. I was struck by how real it all felt while reading. The author put in enough details to make you feel what the main character was feeling and I could see this being a very relatable book to many people in many different ways. Even if this isn't a genre you would normally read, I think this one is worth branching out for.
The one thing I did have a hard time with was how slow everything was. Time skips by at certain points, but it's not that, more that there were times where not much was happening. At these times the main character was usually reflecting, but that got a little bit too repetitive for me. It is a good read though, so if you have a hard time everyone once in a while, just push through it, it's worth it.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Gateway to Reality
by Becca J. Campbell
Rating: 3/5
Ms. Campbell had a great idea with this book. The thought of not knowing what ones reality actually is and what you decide to believe in the end is a compelling idea. However, this book was full of elementary writing. The ideas of this book were interesting, but poorly developed. The story seemed to jump around quite a bit and needed more focus. Also, the main character was an adult, but he seemed to melt down often like a child would and was very immature. I think the authors idea was to develop the characters through what you find out about their worlds, but the development wasn't enough. In short, this book was a good idea but poorly executed. I would be interested in future books from this author as I think her ideas are interesting, but not until she can develop her writing skills a little more.
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Rating: 3/5
Ms. Campbell had a great idea with this book. The thought of not knowing what ones reality actually is and what you decide to believe in the end is a compelling idea. However, this book was full of elementary writing. The ideas of this book were interesting, but poorly developed. The story seemed to jump around quite a bit and needed more focus. Also, the main character was an adult, but he seemed to melt down often like a child would and was very immature. I think the authors idea was to develop the characters through what you find out about their worlds, but the development wasn't enough. In short, this book was a good idea but poorly executed. I would be interested in future books from this author as I think her ideas are interesting, but not until she can develop her writing skills a little more.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Damaged
by H.M. Ward
Rating: 4/5
Damaged 2 Rating: 5/5
I'm going to include Damaged 2 in this review because it's all really just one big story and I don't think it should have been separated into two books. I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this book or not, but it was really easy to like. The characters are well defined and funny, which makes it that much easier to get caught up into their story. The dialogue is wonderfully realistic and really shows the main characters personality.
I hate to say this is Sidney's story because I think Peter equally shined, but she is the main character and the story is told through her point of view. These books go into their struggles and harsh realities that have all but torn every bit of happiness from them. Sidney and Peter find each other and start a relationship that isn't allowed by the university and in time learn to help each other in ways that allow them to start living again. The second book is more comical and at times had me laughing pretty hard. The sexual tension is mucho grande and may nearly drive you mad, fair warning. Oh, and one of my favorite parts is when they find "Mr. Turkey" and Peter ties him up with a pink bra so he doesn't peck his eyes out. The cross dressing bird is hilarious. I know that doesn't sound like it has anything to do with the story, but it does and it'll make you laugh to boot.
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Rating: 4/5
Damaged 2 Rating: 5/5
I'm going to include Damaged 2 in this review because it's all really just one big story and I don't think it should have been separated into two books. I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this book or not, but it was really easy to like. The characters are well defined and funny, which makes it that much easier to get caught up into their story. The dialogue is wonderfully realistic and really shows the main characters personality.
I hate to say this is Sidney's story because I think Peter equally shined, but she is the main character and the story is told through her point of view. These books go into their struggles and harsh realities that have all but torn every bit of happiness from them. Sidney and Peter find each other and start a relationship that isn't allowed by the university and in time learn to help each other in ways that allow them to start living again. The second book is more comical and at times had me laughing pretty hard. The sexual tension is mucho grande and may nearly drive you mad, fair warning. Oh, and one of my favorite parts is when they find "Mr. Turkey" and Peter ties him up with a pink bra so he doesn't peck his eyes out. The cross dressing bird is hilarious. I know that doesn't sound like it has anything to do with the story, but it does and it'll make you laugh to boot.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
A Second Chance
by Sara Furlong Burr
Rating: 5/5
I absolutely loved this!
In this short story, Ms. Burr doesn't waste any time putting the reader right in the middle of everything. She makes you feel the characters loss and sorrow over her child, delve into her depression, and later have a flicker of hope and joy. At first I was irritated because I wanted to read more and find out how the little boy had found them, but a while later, I realized that the story needed to end where it did. It leaves you in a place of questioning, but deep down the reader knows what happened next and how the little boy no doubt completed their family. I also think the blanket is how he had decided who his family was. Other thoughts also come into play though. Was his soul reincarnated? Or is this boy simply determined to be loved by the family of his own choosing? Either way, this is an inspirational read. Definitely a good one!
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Rating: 5/5
I absolutely loved this!
In this short story, Ms. Burr doesn't waste any time putting the reader right in the middle of everything. She makes you feel the characters loss and sorrow over her child, delve into her depression, and later have a flicker of hope and joy. At first I was irritated because I wanted to read more and find out how the little boy had found them, but a while later, I realized that the story needed to end where it did. It leaves you in a place of questioning, but deep down the reader knows what happened next and how the little boy no doubt completed their family. I also think the blanket is how he had decided who his family was. Other thoughts also come into play though. Was his soul reincarnated? Or is this boy simply determined to be loved by the family of his own choosing? Either way, this is an inspirational read. Definitely a good one!
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Heart of the Billionaire
by J.S. Scott
Rating: 4/5 for romance, 3/5 for other genre comparisons
This is a good addition to the billionaire series, especially since you're left hanging at the end of it wondering what will happen with Sam and Maddie. It was a good read that definitely made you feel for Sam, if you can imagine such a thing. This book digs into the two characters dark pasts as you follow them through the rebuilding of their damaged relationship. I suppose you could consider this a stand alone book, but it would make more sense and get you'd more into the characters if you read the whole series. Lots of sex, proceed with caution.
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Rating: 4/5 for romance, 3/5 for other genre comparisons
This is a good addition to the billionaire series, especially since you're left hanging at the end of it wondering what will happen with Sam and Maddie. It was a good read that definitely made you feel for Sam, if you can imagine such a thing. This book digs into the two characters dark pasts as you follow them through the rebuilding of their damaged relationship. I suppose you could consider this a stand alone book, but it would make more sense and get you'd more into the characters if you read the whole series. Lots of sex, proceed with caution.
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Mine for Tonight
by J.S. Scott
Rating: 4/5 for romance, 2/5 for other genre comparisons
This is my review for the whole series.
Warning: If you are a romance/erotica genre virgin, this isn't the best book for you to start with.
Okay, first of all, I think romance novels should be rated on a separate scale from other genres. They're just so different and really don't compare to other books. With that said I gave it four stars on my own personal romance/erotica (aka book porn, as my husband puts it) scale.
As far as a storyline, there's one there, but the books are mostly focused on...other things. xoxo The later stories in the series bring about more background information on all the characters. They're short and very erotic, so if you don't like that, this is my official warning to you.
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Rating: 4/5 for romance, 2/5 for other genre comparisons
This is my review for the whole series.
Warning: If you are a romance/erotica genre virgin, this isn't the best book for you to start with.
Okay, first of all, I think romance novels should be rated on a separate scale from other genres. They're just so different and really don't compare to other books. With that said I gave it four stars on my own personal romance/erotica (aka book porn, as my husband puts it) scale.
As far as a storyline, there's one there, but the books are mostly focused on...other things. xoxo The later stories in the series bring about more background information on all the characters. They're short and very erotic, so if you don't like that, this is my official warning to you.
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Friday, July 12, 2013
Enigma Black
by Sara Furlong Burr
Rating: 4/5
This was an excellent book. It tells the story of a girl who lost everything in the devastation occurring in our country. Ten years later she leaves what she's managed to gain back in life to seek vengeance for her family. This story had me captivated from the prologue and kept my interest throughout. Ms. Burr wrote this book at a fast moving pace and tied in politics and aspects of society seamlessly, keeping everything packed with either action or heart wrenching scenes that will make you feel everything the characters do.
The reason I gave it four stars and not five is because there were times when the whole super-human thing became incredibly corny. Especially during the fight scenes, which could have been much better than they were. However, it's clear the author did her research when it came to how these humans are transformed and managed to pull off the realism. This is a good book, read it.
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Rating: 4/5
This was an excellent book. It tells the story of a girl who lost everything in the devastation occurring in our country. Ten years later she leaves what she's managed to gain back in life to seek vengeance for her family. This story had me captivated from the prologue and kept my interest throughout. Ms. Burr wrote this book at a fast moving pace and tied in politics and aspects of society seamlessly, keeping everything packed with either action or heart wrenching scenes that will make you feel everything the characters do.
The reason I gave it four stars and not five is because there were times when the whole super-human thing became incredibly corny. Especially during the fight scenes, which could have been much better than they were. However, it's clear the author did her research when it came to how these humans are transformed and managed to pull off the realism. This is a good book, read it.
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