TITLE: Hit List (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 20)
AUTHOR: Laurell K. Hamilton
REVIEWED BY: PrincessLadyBug
BRIEF SUMMARY: “A serial killer is hunting the Pacific Northwest, murdering victims in a gruesome and spectacular way. The local police suspect “monsters” are involved, and have called in Anita Blake and Edward, US Marshals who really know their monsters, to catch the killer.
But some monsters are very real. The Harlequin have been the bogeymen of the vampire world for more than a thousand years; they are a secret so dark that even to speak their name can earn you a death sentence. Now they are here in America, hunting weretigers…and human police.
The Harlequin serve the Mother of All Darkness, the first vampire. She was supposed to be dead, but only her body was destroyed. Now she needs a new one, and she’s decided that Anita Blake’s is the body she wants. Edward thinks the serial killings are a trap to lure Anita closer to the most dangerous vampire they’ve ever hunted. The vampires call Edward “Death,” and Anita the “Executioner,” but Mommy Darkest is coming to kill one and possess the other, and she doesn’t care how many others have to die along the way.” (Summary from the published book)
WHY I PICKED IT UP: I have read ALL of her books. In 2000, my sister had just finished reading the first book in Laurell’s Merry Gentry series, A Kiss Of Shadows. After I devoured it in just over a day, she says, “You know she has a vampire hunter series, right?” And an addiction/obsession was born.
WHY I FINISHED IT: I love all of Laurell’s books but the last few in this series have gotten a bit off track. But with this book, Anita is back in fighting shape. She’s kicking butt and not even bothering to take names. Plus, Edward is along for the very bumpy ride and that suits me just fine. I also love that Anita continues to redefine what a family is. Showing that sometimes your family consists of loved ones you “collect” along the way. Family is about love and not blood.
WHO I’D GIVE IT TO: My sister for sure. Anyone who likes books with a strong female lead character, vampires, weres, & other supernatural beings.
OTHER NOTES AND CONTENT WARNINGS: While there is still violence & adult language, there is far less sexual content than her previous books.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
The Neon Graveyard (Sign of the Zodiac, Book 6)
TITLE: The Neon Graveyard (Sign of the Zodiac, Book 6)
AUTHOR: Vicki Pettersson
REVIEWED BY: Princess LadyBug
BRIEF SUMMARY: Joanna Archer is now just another mortal even though she'd been born from an impossible union of Shadow and Light. Being stripped of her powers should have taken her out of the game for good, but both sides were still hunting her. She'd once been a soldier for the Light & the Kairos, the prophesied savior of whichever side she would finally choose. But now she was carrying the unborn child of another former soldier of Light who was being held captive by demon goddess. A goddess with a serious grudge against Joanna.
Ready to risk everything to free her lover from the desolate realm where the price of admission is the last piece of her soul, Joanna joins a rogue group of agents. To free the father of her child and survive long enough to live happily ever after, she'll have to take on not only the demon goddess with homicidal tendencies, but also her former troop leader and her evil father. All of whom are hell bent on her destruction.
WHY I PICKED IT UP: Several reasons. I'm a completist. I read the first five books so there was no way I'd miss this one. Also, the characters feel like old friends and I wanted to find out if they live happily ever after.
WHY I FINISHED IT: Just like the first five books, I was sucked into the story almost before I'd finished the first page.
WHO I’D GIVE IT TO: Anyone who would enjoy a book that puts a unique twist on the usual superhero story. Keep in mind that it is book 6 of a series, so while it is a good, action-packed book you might find yourself a bit lost. Do yourself a favor and start with book 1 - The Scent of Shadows. And if anyone would like me to review other books in the series, leave a comment & let me know.
OTHER NOTES AND CONTENT WARNINGS: There is some violence, language, and sexual situations.
AUTHOR: Vicki Pettersson
REVIEWED BY: Princess LadyBug
BRIEF SUMMARY: Joanna Archer is now just another mortal even though she'd been born from an impossible union of Shadow and Light. Being stripped of her powers should have taken her out of the game for good, but both sides were still hunting her. She'd once been a soldier for the Light & the Kairos, the prophesied savior of whichever side she would finally choose. But now she was carrying the unborn child of another former soldier of Light who was being held captive by demon goddess. A goddess with a serious grudge against Joanna.
Ready to risk everything to free her lover from the desolate realm where the price of admission is the last piece of her soul, Joanna joins a rogue group of agents. To free the father of her child and survive long enough to live happily ever after, she'll have to take on not only the demon goddess with homicidal tendencies, but also her former troop leader and her evil father. All of whom are hell bent on her destruction.
WHY I PICKED IT UP: Several reasons. I'm a completist. I read the first five books so there was no way I'd miss this one. Also, the characters feel like old friends and I wanted to find out if they live happily ever after.
WHY I FINISHED IT: Just like the first five books, I was sucked into the story almost before I'd finished the first page.
WHO I’D GIVE IT TO: Anyone who would enjoy a book that puts a unique twist on the usual superhero story. Keep in mind that it is book 6 of a series, so while it is a good, action-packed book you might find yourself a bit lost. Do yourself a favor and start with book 1 - The Scent of Shadows. And if anyone would like me to review other books in the series, leave a comment & let me know.
OTHER NOTES AND CONTENT WARNINGS: There is some violence, language, and sexual situations.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
TITLE: City of Bones
AUTHOR: Cassandra Clare
REVIEWED BY: Princess LadyBug
BRIEF SUMMARY: Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray & her best friend, Simon, are hanging out at the Pandemonium Club when Clary discovers strange people that Simon can't see. After her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster, she is suddenly drawn into their bizzare world of demons and the Shadowhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension.
WHY I PICKED IT UP: I'm always on the lookout for something new to read. When a friend said he'd heard good things about it, I rushed right down to the library to check it out.
WHY I FINISHED IT: I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Lots of action moves the plot along nicely as Clary learns to deal with the new world she's found herself in. Each character she meets is more interesting than the last one on her quest to find and rescue her mother.
WHO I'D GIVE IT TO: My niece or anyone who likes books that turn our universe upside down.
OTHER NOTES AND CONTENT WARNINGS: Contains some violence. They are fighting demons after all. :)
AUTHOR: Cassandra Clare
REVIEWED BY: Princess LadyBug
BRIEF SUMMARY: Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray & her best friend, Simon, are hanging out at the Pandemonium Club when Clary discovers strange people that Simon can't see. After her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster, she is suddenly drawn into their bizzare world of demons and the Shadowhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension.
WHY I PICKED IT UP: I'm always on the lookout for something new to read. When a friend said he'd heard good things about it, I rushed right down to the library to check it out.
WHY I FINISHED IT: I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Lots of action moves the plot along nicely as Clary learns to deal with the new world she's found herself in. Each character she meets is more interesting than the last one on her quest to find and rescue her mother.
WHO I'D GIVE IT TO: My niece or anyone who likes books that turn our universe upside down.
OTHER NOTES AND CONTENT WARNINGS: Contains some violence. They are fighting demons after all. :)
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