My Little Book Review...Vigilante
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October 12, 2011
My Little Book Review...Vigilante by Claude Bouchard
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My Little Book Review...The Consultant by Claude Bouchard
My Little Book Review... The Consultant
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September 14, 2011
My Little Book Review...The Dark Path by Luke Romyn
Just look at that cover! I kept hearing the Twitter buzz that is usually seen from my Tweeps on books to read. I saw this one and thought I was too chicken sh*t to read it. I sent a tweet to the author saying as much and he simply said 'You'll be fine'. I had been reading his blog with growing interest. He has a way with words and one blog in particular I read to my son. A Zen type of writing, on occasion some witty and out right funny posts. Nothing apart from a small hint on his profile bio would lead you to believe that he could create a story so dark and so cruel. I put on my big girl pants and
The story...
Enter The Dark Man - he is truly that, a dark, cruel remnant of a man called Vain. An assassin who shows no mercy simply because he has none. Some of the things he does will leave you quivering if you can picture it while reading. He doesn't care about anyone or anything. His past made him what he is a killer like no other.
Enter Priest - Vain is given the task which he accepts begrudgingly to save a boy whose life would save the world.
Enter boy - Sebastian an innocent whose life gives the world hope and whose death gives Evil reign.
Enter The Four - Is it good versus evil? Evil versus evil? Evil with a conscious versus evil? Perhaps you will figure it out. The Four spring forth from the pits of hell and are hell bent (couldn't resist using those words) on getting Sebastian and raising their Master.
Can Vain save the boy? His own tormented and dark soul? Was it wrong to choose him? He travels a path that will either lead to complete and eternal darkness or hope for the future of mankind.
My take...
I can't tell you how many times sounds of anger, shock and torment was made while reading this book. Always on my commute to either the distress or enjoyment of fellow passengers.
Vain managed to take my emotions and rip it in half. I never knew when I felt angry, sympathetic or shocked the most. It seemed each chapter was well prepared to bring up each emotion at will. Luke Romyn did not just create a story, he created multifaceted characters that will leave you invigorated...exhausted...in awe. Truly he must have dipped a sword in ink to write this.
I can't remember a time I read a book and was truly saddened to get close to the end, knowing there would be no more pages once I got there.
You will turn each page and travel to places you never thought of, hell alone will make you sweat while reading and you will be left as exhausted as those fighting their war.
I can't recommend this read enough! Truly it has opened my palette to yet another genre.
Get Your Read On and get this book!
Don't take my word for it.....check out these reviews:
Bitten by Books - http://www.bittenbybooks.com/15659/the-dark-path-by-luke-romyn/#more-15659
Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6780666-the-dark-path#other_reviews
Barnes & Noble Customers - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-path-luke-romyn/1102625034
I'm not big on rating with numbers, but as someone pointed out...sometimes that's what people look at first. So no stars, I heart this book...
More about the Author - http://www.lukeromyn.com/
Purchase this book - http://www.lukeromyn.com/purchase
Check out his blog - http://www.lukeromyn.com/lukes_blog
You can follow me on Twitter to find out what books are on my read list - @gracey_castro
September 09, 2011
My Little Book Review...Becoming, Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy
This book was buzzing tweeting around for a while. Finally, I decided to check it out and purchased a download. The very first page left me thinking 'Oh yeah, this is going to be good', but I have been wrong before.
NOT this time! Daughters of Saraqaels are 3-orphaned girls that surprise the reader and themselves. I spent some time thinking 'What are they?' They live with humans, look, act and grow as humans but you are led to believe there is more. Estelorians now come in and the book's suspense increases. Raine Thomas takes you on a journey and does not release you until you finish the last page and even then you are left wanting more (thank goodness for books two and three).
Ah...but I stray, here's the recap - no spoilers as I really think the page turning mystery of their lives is worth the wait.
The book initially tells you of Amber and how an unexplainable power surge comes from within her every 3 years. She goes on with life growing with a fear that the surges get stronger and more dangerous. Obviously this causes Amber to be guarded and cautious. Luckily she has Gabriel, an orphan as well who aside from having a southern accent described to melt you, he also has Ambers complete trust.
At 18 the power surge hits and it's much stronger. On a trip with Gabriel they end up meeting the remaining two Daughters of Saraqael, Olivia and Skye, oh and Aurora the cat (you'll love her). One step ahead they already knew more than Amber of their own gifts and the reasons for them. Amber soon learns she is half human and half Estelorian and a new journey begins.
If you are looking for the latest vampire or werewolf craze, you won't find it here. Raine Thomas takes on a whole beautiful idea of existence on another plane and allows you to visit.
This book surprised me for a few reasons, one of which is the genre. But I have opened myself to it and will continue to 'visit' the three sisters and their quest to safe their species. You will get action, emotion, heart racing events and some hot moments with Gabriel and Amber. This book will reel you in and take you for a ride to this plane and.....another.
Find Raine Thomas on Twitter - @raine_thomas
Next on my reading list - The Dark Path by Luke Roymn, my first horror book (me scared).
If you are running out of books and have not been getting your READ on, follow me on Twitter to get to know some new books and authors. I have some great ones on my follow list.
I have joined a Book Club Circle on G+ and will also be reading KOP. No reviews for Book Club reads but if I mention one and you are interested in learning more of it, let me know.
Remember! Get your READ on!
An interview with the Author from The Book Hookup: http://thebookhookup.com/2011/09/08/interview-with-raine-thomas/
August 19, 2011
My little Book Review...Watchers The Coming of the King by William Meikle
Struggling to find a good book? A great one?
Tired of the regular vampire stories and romance?
Want to read something with a bite?
Have I got just the read. Truly I ashamed to admit I missed a couple of train stops reading this. Good luck putting it down once you turn the first page.
Watchers The Coming of the King by William Meikle
England - Scotland William Meikle picked wonderful locations and is set in the 18th century.
You get a buffet for your reading with this book. The Watchers are determined to protect their land while their enemy are determined to take it. You are pulled page by page into this coming war and your heart races along with the characters.
The wall has been built for a long time keeping safe all within along with the stories of the past. Stories which will unfold as truths of an inevitable war.
Martin, Sean and Mary are the three names that will haunt me until I read the next book.
Martin is the son of the Thane who holds the throne of England and finds himself protecting the wall, the throne and his father.
Sean a friend to Martin is set on keeping his promise to protect Mary the daughter of a Scot who saved Martin.
Mary is the key that makes Sean grow up in a short time, haunts Martins dreams and brings the Bloodking and his army of undead to the wall.
Riveting, heart-racing, edge of your seat all seem to small of words to describe this book. It has left me wanting more. William Meikle has definitely made an avid reader out of me. Bravo! On a well written, gripping story that took me away from day to day routine. I have traveled through time and through lands via the words of this author and the trance of this book.
Find it on Amazon or go to his site:
http://williammeikle.com/
Tired of the regular vampire stories and romance?
Want to read something with a bite?
Have I got just the read. Truly I ashamed to admit I missed a couple of train stops reading this. Good luck putting it down once you turn the first page.
Watchers The Coming of the King by William Meikle
England - Scotland William Meikle picked wonderful locations and is set in the 18th century.
You get a buffet for your reading with this book. The Watchers are determined to protect their land while their enemy are determined to take it. You are pulled page by page into this coming war and your heart races along with the characters.
The wall has been built for a long time keeping safe all within along with the stories of the past. Stories which will unfold as truths of an inevitable war.
Martin, Sean and Mary are the three names that will haunt me until I read the next book.
Martin is the son of the Thane who holds the throne of England and finds himself protecting the wall, the throne and his father.
Sean a friend to Martin is set on keeping his promise to protect Mary the daughter of a Scot who saved Martin.
Mary is the key that makes Sean grow up in a short time, haunts Martins dreams and brings the Bloodking and his army of undead to the wall.
Riveting, heart-racing, edge of your seat all seem to small of words to describe this book. It has left me wanting more. William Meikle has definitely made an avid reader out of me. Bravo! On a well written, gripping story that took me away from day to day routine. I have traveled through time and through lands via the words of this author and the trance of this book.
Find it on Amazon or go to his site:
http://williammeikle.com/
April 14, 2011
GREAT BOOK
Just finished Palaces & Calluses book by Rebecca Woodhead, great read!
Can't wait for the rest of the Chronicles to come out on this gem. Download a copy:
http://www.rebeccawoodhead.com/p/palaces-and-calluses.html
Can't wait for the rest of the Chronicles to come out on this gem. Download a copy:
http://www.rebeccawoodhead.com/p/palaces-and-calluses.html
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