Supernaturally by Kiersten White
*****

A beautiful cover for a great, fun book! I really enjoyed Supernaturally, I thought it was suspenseful and had some great humorous parts. It was fun to be back in Evie and Lends world. I like Evie's strong will, and eagerness to save the day, which usually goes a rye some how, and it was interesting to watch her try and figure out her place in the world. Living inside International Paranormal Containment Agency, all you life and then being thrown into the real/paranormal world is bound to be an adventure. Lend is still his amazing, sweet, gentle, in love with Evie self. Sometimes I would get annoyed though when school would call him away from Evie, but that's life. There is also a new mysterious guy in town who is quite handsome, funny and I wanted to throttle a couple of times. Reth, Okay I really like him, he is handsome and is always saving Evie from her mishaps,and he seems to really care for and about her. This story takes us further into the fairy realm, which was described so beautifully, and those walkways the fairies take everyone on yikes if you get left alone their! Mrs. White did a wonderful job, showing me and describing all these beautiful places, and people or non people in Evie and Lends world. Story flowed wonderfully, and had me on the edge of my seat/page wondering how this was all going to turn out. Lots of adventures, and self discovery for Evie in this second book. I already am excited for the third book. I will definitely be re-reading this one soon too, I read it to fast because I was so excited to get it!

no language
clean romance

The Lipstick Laws by Amy Holder
***

This was just an okay book for me, nothing wrong with the book, I just found it to be a little to young for me. With that said, there were still plenty of hilarious situations that happend, and had me laughing out loud. I found it reminded me quite frequently of the movie "Mean Girls." The movie wasn't my favorite either. If your a fan of the movie you will probably like this book. I thought the cover was very catching and fitting for the book. Good book just not a good fit for me.

Desire by Kailin Gow
*****

All you desire can be yours in this dystopian society. In Arcadia, you are given your life's plan when you turn 18 years of age. Your life plan is filled with things you desire and want out of life. The committee in charge of life's plans try to keep to those things if possible. Arcadia seems to be a beautiful and peaceful place. Kama and Liam are deeply in love and hopeful that their life's plan will evolve around each other. Kama, is strong, courageous, willing to sacrifice, and in love.....Liam is confident, strong, so so in love with Kama, courageous, willing to sacrifice, and chiveriest, and such an amazing guy. I thought Liam was wonderful in the guy department, he is so good and gentle and kind to Kama and completely soon worthy. Theirs is an amazing relationship they have been apart of each others lives since they were children and know every detail of each others lives. Shortly before her 18th birthday Kama meets a beautiful young man who will open her eyes to many things in her world, and possibly her heart. As Kama finds out who she really is and what she really desires, and what is expected of her things start to fall into place, and everything changes. This was quit a delightful read, the authors prose were smooth and wonderful. She captures the beauty of love into words. Magical!
This cover is absolutely gorgeous, one of my favorites!

language 1 or 2 words
clean romance for adult, pushes the limits a bit for me. Heavy making-out couple of times, with small amount of detail. Not for my teen.

The Forgotten Locket by Lisa Mangum
*****

Absolutely amazing!! I have loved this story from the first book. It just keeps getting better and better with each book, if that's possible. I love the premise of the story, time travel through a time machine made by Da Vinci, brilliant! The world that Mrs. Mangum creates on the bank of the river and the river it's self was wonderful. I could picture this amazing river, flowing and rumbling with the pictures of time. Now however the river of time is in danger and Abby, and Dante need to heal it and close the circle of time. This final book in the Hour Glass series takes us on the complex journey of saving time, and all the things that our favorite characters; Abby, Dante, Orlando,Val, Lorenzo(not so favorite/with wrong goals in mind, he is a great villain I have to admit) will go through and what sacrifices they will make to accomplish their goals. From the first page I was riveted and so anxious this story just plows through were it left off. I love Abby and Dante's love and caring nature for each other, the author does a great job showing us how much they love and care for each other. Abby is still that strong and vivacious, girl willing to do what ever to save those she loves. Dante is strong, confident, amazing, and gentle with Abby so swoon worthy. They have the love that dreams are made of. Orlando was great in this story too, and some things are revealed to help round out his character and fill in the lope holes or questions I had about him. Great description throughout story as well felt like I was there for all these wonderful and anxious moments that happend. I am actually sad to leave these characters that I enjoyed so much! I loved how it all ended,it was wonderful! Thanks Lisa for such an amazing journey through the Hourglass Door!


language o
Romance clean

 

Die For Me by Amy Plum
*****
author gives us through Kate's eyes. I was there and now I really want to go their( even more than I did before I read this book, if that's possible.) I loved all the characters, we have obviously the main character Kate and Vincent, but all the supporting characters were wonderful and I felt vested in them. I wanted things to work out for them. Kate is fragile and week to start with, but has an inner strength that pulls her through with the help of gorgeous Vincent. Considering losing both her parents I could understand why she and her sister act the way they do. Vincent is gorgeous,( did I say that all ready LOL) tall dark handsome and mysterious, with a look of danger hmmm, sounds perfect! He is a great guy who is flawed but is wonderful to Kate and his friends, totally full of chivalry and swoon worthy. I like the paranormal aspect in this story it was different than others I have read. It was cool to see what mysterious non human he was, I liked it. Great story of good and evil, with a really sweet romance! Loved it can't wait for the 2nd one!!


language less than a handful
clean romance

Boot Camp by Todd Strasser
*****

Okay, this book is intense!!! This story takes you into the mind of a boy named Garrett who is put into a boot camp. Now mind you this is not the nicey, nice camps you see on TV this is hell and I don't say that lightly. His parents sent him their, they sign papers saying staff can use what ever force necessary to modify his behavior. Really are parents that stupid?! The son was wrong in what he did, I wouldn't like it if my child did those things, but I would not send them to a boot camp and let people do what ever to them. Garrett doesn't deserve to be their, he goes through so many trials, and abuse, success and abuse mental, physical and emotional. Unbelievable!! Once I started this story I couldn't put it down read it in one sitting! I was so taken by this story . The writing was engaging and flowed so well. Mr Strasser's end notes talks about these boot camps that are in existence around the world. I Am sure Mr Strasser is hoping this book will educate people into action, and have these places shut down. It is to bad they exist to bad we don't take more responsibility for ourselves weather old or young. Great story that needs to be told!



No language

Tempest Rising by Tracy Deebs
*****

This story totally melted me and my heart! I loved everything about it. It was so engaging, and enjoyable I didn't want to put it down. When I did put it down I found Tempest, Mark, Kona, and her dad were in my head, I didn't want to leave them. Speaking of Tempest she was great, she was smart, fun loving, courageous, willing to sacrifice, and frustrated at life and some of the choices she would have to make. I liked the fact that she knew all along that she would be a mermaid it worked for this story. Her relationships touched my heart, they were beautiful at times and heart wrenching at other times. (keep tissues handy) Kona made me swoon! The author did an amazing job in making me feel part of the ocean, or part of dry land through her word imagery. The descriptions of the storms were so well done I could effortlessly picture the scenes. This was truly an amazing love story that will leave you wanting for more. I hope this is not the last that we hear of these characters. I hope there is more to their story! This is a story that I plan to revisit again soon. Soooo gooood! I would rank it as one of my all time favorite romances.


fair amount swearing, Clean romance