Red - Jennifer Anne Davis

Red is the amazing sequel to Jennifer Anne Davis’s “The Key.”  I was given a copy of the e-book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  When I was given Red, I was told that I would immediately want to read the third book in the trilogy.  That was no lie.  I finished Red late last night and sat up in my bed and was like, “I need MORE!!!!”  I can’t wait to start reading War today.  I told myself I had to write this review before I could begin War.

Red picks up exactly where The Key left off – Rema’s execution.  Without spoiling too much, just as Rema is set to die, a valiant rescue effort comes into play, leaving Rema alive, but wounded.  She wakes up in a strange area surrounded by rebels.  She has to learn to survive with the rebels while trying to figure out what everyone is hiding from her and why Darmik betrayed her.

Meanwhile, Darmik struggles with wondering if he was a complete butthead in the way he treated Rema.  He finally realizes that maybe he didn’t have the whole story and maybe he is not fighting for the correct side.

Red is a dramatic sequel to The Key.  It is full of growth for the characters and I think I fell more in love with Darmik, who by the way, in my mind looks exactly like Bash from the CW show “Reign.”  I’m not sure if that’s what he looks like through the author’s mind, but I’m sticking to that yummy mental image.  (If you don’t know who Bash is, Google Torrance Coombs…he’s beautiful.)

I loved how well-written this story is.  There are few mistakes and it is full of beautiful description and prose.  Every word kept me intrigued.  I highly recommend this series.  I cannot wait to leave you here and delve back into the royal world.  I have to know what happens to Rema and whether Darmik stays on the “good” side.  

Hollow City - Ransom Riggs

Hollow City is the sequel to Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.  I read the first book so long ago that it was kind of difficult for me to get acquainted with the sequel.  If you pick this book  up, I recommend reading the first one in close relation to this one.

Hollow City picks up exactly where the first book ends.  Jacob and the other peculiar children are trying to escape at attack that left them homeless and resulted in Miss Peregrine being taken.  Once they recover Miss Peregrine in bird form, they set off on a journey to try and find someone to help get Miss Peregrine back and save the children.

The Peculiars face dangerous situation after dangerous situation as they embark on their journey.  They run across peculiar animals that can talk, new peculiar children, and creatures that are hunting them.  When they reach another loop to seek help for Miss Peregrine, they think they have found safety, but unfortunately are so mistaken.

The book is filled with haunting photographs, just as the first book was.  It also comes complete with a surprise twist at the end that I did not see coming.  It is a pretty decent story, though I liked the first book much better.  I am still curious enough to want to read the third book when it comes out in the future.

Half-Blood - Jennifer L. Armentrout

Okay, I just realized that I never published my review for this book.  I read it earlier this month.  I am such a bad blogger!  Shame on me!

Half-Blood picks up where Daimon left off . . . with Alex being rescued from the daimons by the Covenant, including Aiden, the super-hot Sentinel.  Alex struggles to fit in at the Covenant after being gone for so long with her mother.  She gets trained by Aiden to try and prove to her uncle and step-father that she has what it takes to stay at the Covenant and train to be a Sentinel.  She wants to kill the creatures responsible for her mother's demise.  Unfortunately, Alex finds out that her mother is not really dead - she has turned into one of the evil creatures that hunts the Hematoi.  Alex has to struggle with training, figuring out how she can combat her mother, and trying not to fall in love with a forbidden pure-blood.

The story takes us on a fantastical journey in the world of the Hematoi, beings descended from gods.  It is full of mythology, action, humor, and attraction.  The book was very well written and held my interest over every word.  I read the entire thing in one sitting and honestly cannot wait to read more.  I am very happy that our library has this series in circulation and will be placing a hold on the next book soon.

Wait for You - J. Lynn

I was so excited to pick up Wait for You by Jennifer Armentrout, writing as J. Lynn.  My friend Cara read this series in a matter of a couple days and was raving about it, so I knew I had to check it out.  I was not disappointed!

I had trouble reading the beginning, not because the story was bad, but because it takes place in an area in West Virginia where I have some not-so-pleasant memories.  Once I got past my own issues, I devoured the book.

This is another new adult romance.  Avery moved from Texas to West Virginia for college to escape the horrible memories of what happened to her at a Halloween party several years ago.  She has never dated and is kind of fearful of relationships, so of course she meets Cam, the epitome of book boyfriend.  Cam is instantly intrigued by Avery and Avery keeps shooting him down until one day she wakes up to her desires and gives him a chance.  She learns to deal with her issues and enjoy life in college.

The author takes us on an adventure of falling in love, facing our past demons, and learning to trust.  It is a beautifully written love story that left me wanting more.  The characters are so well-developed.  I found myself easily able to relate to them and wishing that I knew them in real life.  I have a serious fictional character crush on Cam, the studly former athlete.  I'm pretty sure that Jennifer Armentrout could re-write the phone book and it would be equally amazing.  I love her writing style and her fictional worlds.

I immediately purchased the other two books in the series and cannot wait to read them.  Hopefully by the time I finish the next two, the fourth book will be out.  I even bought the actual physical books so I could have them for my book collection.

Concealed in the Shadows/Released from the Darkness

The awesome author, Gabrielle Arrowsmith, is having an anniversary party over on Facebook for the anniversary of the publish date of Concealed in the Shadows.  As part of the games for the party, I am including the book trailers for both CITS and RFTD.  These are both excellent books and I highly recommend reading them if you are into the dystopian genre.  Check out the book trailers below:

Concealed in the Shadows trailer

Released from the Darkness trailer

Misunderstandings - Tiffany King

As indicated from my last post, Misunderstandings (Woodfalls Girls #2) was released this week. I haven't read the first book in this series yet, but it didn't seem to matter when I read this.  I was able to follow the story just fine.  I went on a mad adventure trying to find a paperback copy and finally succeeded at Barnes & Noble, though I had to make someone go "to the back" to get it. Not sure why they didn't have it out on display the day after it released, but the important point is that I finally got my copy.

I have to begin by saying that I REALLY enjoyed this book.  After reading so many romance books, they kind of start running together for me, but this one was different enough to really capture my attention.  Rather than having alternating POVs of characters, it alternates between present day and the past relationship of Brittni and Justin.  That was a creative touch that I haven't encountered before.

The characters were very well written.  I could relate to them easily and felt their emotions.  Their relationship and the obstacles they faced were pretty realistic.  Justin is my perfect book boyfriend, even though he comes off as a player and a butthead.  He's got the tattooed-bad-boy-artist thing going for him, which is incredibly sexy.  He was not obnoxiously cheesy like some leading men are in romance books.  Brittni was very easy to relate to with her quick wit and skepticism over the bad boy.

All in all, I absolutely loved this book.  I can't wait until No Attachments comes out in paperback so I can add it to my ever-growing bookshelf.  Tiffany King is a fabulous author and I cannot wait to read more of her books.

Release Day! Misunderstandings - Tiffany King

Misunderstandings

A Woodfalls Girls Novel

by Tiffany King

Available Now

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“Funny, real, moving and passionate, Misunderstandings is a MUST-READ for NA contemporary romance fans."--New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young

“Super sweet and swoon-worthy!”— #1 New York Times Bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout

Just when she thought things were going up…

Two years after a devastating breakup, Brittni Mitchell has moved on from Justin Avery—or so she tells herself. But when she returns to Seattle for her best friend’s engagement party, Brittni finds herself the victim of a disastrously timed elevator breakdown. She’s trapped with the last person she wants to face, and forced to recount the past she desperately wants to forget.

She’s going to have to look back…

When Brittni left her podunk hometown for a big city college experience at the University of Washington, hooking up with a guy like Justin Avery was not part of her plan. Between Justin’s attention-grabbing tattoos, cigarette smoking, and bad boy attitude Brittni quickly chalked him up as “Mr. Wrong.” But his charm was unrelenting, and Brittni’s decision to give Justin a chance quickly turned into the worst choice she ever made.

So that she might be able to move forward.

Now she’s stuck with Justin—literally—and the complicated web of misunderstandings that tied up the truth for two years is about to unravel.

USA Today Bestselling author Tiffany King is a lifelong reading fanatic who is now living her dream as a writer, weaving Young Adult and New Adult romance tales for others to enjoy. She has a loving husband and two wonderful kids. (Five, if you count her three spoiled cats). Her addictions include: Her iPhone and iPad, chocolate, Diet Coke, chocolate, Harry Potter, chocolate, zombies and her favorite TV shows. Want to know what they are? Just ask.

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