Jealousy excerpt

The always lovely Devon Monk posted an excerpt of Lili St. Crow's upcoming book, Jealousy, on her blog. Yes that sounds a little weird having an author post an excerpt of a book on her blog that isn't hers, but it was a contest and they are friends. So here's the excerpt!

It took three glowing-eyed djamphir, all of them torn-up and bloody, to pick up Ash and start carrying him away. I pulled against Christophe's hands. "No, please—no, I've got to go with him, no—" "Stay still." Christophe dabbed at a scratch on my forehead, one I couldn't remember getting. "No broken bones, no bleeding. Dzie;kuje; Bogu, moj maly ptasku…" Blue eyes sharp, he glanced at my face. The blonde highlights had slid back through his hair as his aspect retreated. The fox had vanished, but I wasn't worried about that. "Be still." "I want to go with him." I glared at Christophe, my throat full of something. "Where were you?" "Keeping watch on your window. I told you I wouldn't leave you unprotected. I also told the wulfen to take care of you. When I get my hands—" Which brought up another question. I tried to slide away again. "Shanks. Did you see him? Is he—" Christophe grabbed my shoulder. "Robert? He's wounded but otherwise hale. Where is the loup-garou? I would have thought he'd be with you. Now please, Dru. Be still, calm down, let me work." "Work? Jesus Christ, those were vampires! Ash—is he—" "He may live. I would never have believed a werwulf could do this. But he's Broken, and…well. In any case, you're safe. Everything else is immaterial." "Reynard!" A familiar voice. Benjamin rocketed around the corner, his sneakered feet slipping in greasy crud and rotting vampire blood. He took in the scene, dark eyes passing over everything in a brief contained arc. "What the hell are you doing here?" He looked like hell. He was beat up and battered, bruises puffing up along one side of his face, his hair wildly disarranged. His clothes were torn too, and I saw with no real surprise that he was holding a single malaika in a white-knuckle grip. He saw me, too, and almost choked. His eyes blazed. "There you are!" He took a single step forward. "Where were you? What were you doing? How did you escape? We were about to—" "Leave her be," Christophe said mildly, and Benjamin turned white and almost swallowed his tongue. "Your cadre?" "Still efficient. Some slight wounding." But the djamphir's shoulders straightened and he actually looked proud. "My faith in you is restored." But Christophe didn't look away from my face. His eyebrows drew together. I swallowed hard and slumped against the wall. "Assess the damage to Milady's chambers, if you please, and send me Leontus. Thank you." I think it was the first time I ever heard a djamphir actually dismissed, though not in so many words. Benjamin made curious little salute with his free hand, glanced at me. His hair stuck up wildly. "Milady." And he vanished back down the hall, running flat-out. "Have you been sparring hard?" Christophe's hand came up. I almost flinched, but he rested his fingertips against my cheek. I'd almost forgotten the shadows of bruising on my face, thought that maybe the confusion would cover it up. I should have known better, he didn't miss much. "Anna." The single word blurted out, and I instantly regretted it. Christophe's face hardened, and he let go of me. A swarm of djamphir filled the hall now, mostly older students. They were making certain the vampires were out of commission, and the cracking and tearing sounds made my gorge rise. The hall was full of nose-scorching smoke too, from vampire blood eating into fabric. Christophe started barking orders, and every single one of them hopped to obey like he was a teacher or something. They even looked relieved that someone was there to tell them what to do. I know that feeling. I always felt better when Dad was around to tell me what the hell was going on and what my part in it was. I tried not to look at the mess on the floor. Every bruise and muscle I owned began to shake. My hair hung in my face, blonde streaking through the curls and retreating as the aspect boiled through me and receded. A lean blond djamphir arrived at a dead run with, of all things, a can of Coke. Christophe plucked it from his fingers with a nod and turned to me. "Here. You need the sugar." "Reynard." Leon appeared out of thin air. "The Council's got wind of this. They're en route." "It doesn't matter. She's safe." Christophe pressed my hand around the cold aluminum, the can already sweating condensation. "And I can afford to be caught now that I've run my course."



Jealousy comes out in paperback on July 29th. The excerpt was found on Devon Monk's blog at http://devonmonk.livejournal.com/113295.html

Spirit Bound

Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead

published by razor bill

$17.99 (hardback)

489 pages

FTC: This is my book and will not be compensated for this review.

What it's about:

After a long and heartbreaking journey to Siberia, Dimitri's birthplace, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's--and to her best friend, Lissa Dragomir. It's graduation, and the girls can't wait for their real lives outside of the academy's cold iron gates to finally begin. But even with the intrigue and excitement of court life looming, Rose's heart is still aches for Dimitri. He's out there, somewhere.

She failed to kill him when she had the chance, and now her worst fears are about to come true. Dimitri has tasted her blood, and she knows in her heart that he is hunting her. And if Rose won't join him, he won't rest until he has silenced her...forever.

But Rose can't forget what she learned on her journey--whispers of a magic too impossible and terrifying to comprehend. A magic inextricably tied to Lissa that could hold the answer to all of Rose's prayers but not without devastating consequences. Now Rose will have to decide what--and who--matters most to her. And in the end, is true love really worth the price?

My thoughts:

AHHHHH!!!!!! This is by far one of my all time favorite series.

The characters in this series are truly amazing. They are all so different and have their own personalities. The way they are written, it makes them feel so realistic. I normally have to yell and scream at characters and question why they are doing what they are doing, but not in these books. I trust the characters and am enjoying reading about them. There really are no stupid characters in this book. They are all so incredibly intelligent and it blows my mind.

Before I read the book, I had thought I'd known what was coming and how the last two books in the series was going to play out. I was only sort of right in what I thought was to come and the rest had me going "OH MY GOSH! THAT SO DID NOT HAPPEN!" I didn't see the story plot being anything like this, but I'm glad I was wrong.

I couldn't say this is my favorite book in the series, but I could never pick a favorite either. All the books are incredible and definitely a must read series.

There isn't much else I can say about the book. Richelle Mead is an author that I will read whatever she writes. Her books are amazing and the Vampire Academy series is one that should not be missed.

My rating: 10/10

Out Today

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer

What it's about:

Fans of the Twilight Saga will be enthralled by this riveting story of Bree Tanner, a character first introduced in Eclipse and the newborn vampire world she inhabits. In another irresistible combination of danger, mystery, and romance, Stephenie Meyer tells the devastating story of Bree and the newborn army as they prepare to close in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, following their encounter to its unforgettable conclusion.

If you do not feel like driving to your local bookstore and buy the book, Stephenie has also posted the whole novella for free at BreeTanner.com

Pretty Little Liars on tv

Tonight is the first episode of Pretty Little Liars!! It starts at 8pm on ABC Family.

Wish I had this channel, it looks like it's going to be a great show! Lets hope it goes online tomorrow!

Generation Dead by Daniel Waters

Generation Dead by Daniel Waters

published by Disney Hyperion
392 pages

$8.99 (paperback)

FTC: I borrowed this book from a friend. I will not be compensated for reviewing it.

What it's about:

All over the country, a strange phenomenon is occurring. Some teenagers who die aren't staying dead. But when they come back to life, they are no longer the same. Feared and misunderstood, they're doing their best to blend into a society that doesn't want them.

The administration at Oakvale High attempts to be more welcoming of the "differently biotic," but the students don't want to take classes or eat in the cafeteria next to someone who isn't breathing. And there are no laws to protec the "living impaired" from people who want them to disappear--for good.

When Phoebe falls for Tommy Williams, the leader of the dead kids, no one can believe it: not her best friend, Margi, and especially not her neighbor Adam, the star of the football team-- and others won't stand for it. Adam has feelings for Phoebe that run much deeper than just friendship; he would do anything for her. But what if protecting Tommy is the one thing that would make her happy?

My thoughts:

I thought that this was a really cool idea for a book, but it wasn't done the way I was hoping it would be. I was hoping there was going to be more details about how the characters were feeling and more details about Pheobe and Tommy. Most of the book was complaining about the "biotically different" kids. The reader is in the head of Adam and Pete during most of the story and not so much Pheobe. This bothered me. I thought there was too much time spent explaining Adam's feelings for Pheobe and how Pete is a crazy guy who can't get over the death of his girlfriend. I would have liked for the story to be more about Adam, Pheobe, and Tommy. The story was telling me everything, but not showing me.

That was my only complaint. I actually did enjoy this story and how it is a lot different than anything I have read recently. It was pretty cool seeing the differences the dead kids have from the living and from each other. Why some can walk and talk as naturally as if they were living and why some can hardly move at all.

I plan on continuing to read this series. The next book in the series, Kiss of Life just came out in paperback.

My rating: 8/10

Iron Crowned synopsis

I'm a huge Richelle Mead fan. Any book she writes, I'll read. I adore her Dark Swan series and Richelle happened to post the synopsis of book 3, Iron Crowned, today!

Synopsis:
Shaman-for-hire Eugenie Markham is the best at banishing entities trespassing in the mortal realm. But as the Thorn Land’s queen, she’s fast running out of ways to end the brutal war devastating her kingdom. Her only hope: the Iron Crown, a legendary object even the most powerful gentry fear…Who Eugenie can trust is the hardest part. Fairy king Dorian has his own agenda for aiding her search. And Kiyo, her shape-shifter ex-boyfriend, has every reason to betray her along the way. To control the Crown’s ever-consuming powers, Eugenie will have to confront an unimaginable temptation--one that will put her soul and the fate of two worlds in mortal peril…


Unfortunately, this book isn't going to be released until early 2011 :(

The Reckoning by kelley Armstrong

The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong

published by harper teen

391 pages

$17.99 (hardcover)

FTC: I borrowed this from a friend who did not receive it from the publisher. I am not being compensated for my review.

What it's about:

My name is Chloe Saunders. I'm fifteen, and I would love to be normal. But normal is one thing I'm not. For one thing, I'm having these feelings for a certain antisocial werewolf and his sweet-tempered brother--who just happens to be a sorcerer--but, between you and me, I'm leaning toward the werewolf.

Not normal.

My friends and i are also on the run from an evil corporation that wants to get rid of us--permanently.

Definitely not normal.

And finally, I'm a genetically altered necromancer who can raise the dead, rotting corpses and all, without even trying.

As far away from normal as it gets.

My thoughts:
It has been almost a year since I have read the first two books in this series so I was having trouble remembering everything that happened. This book does not do a recap of everything that happens but instead throws you right into the action.

The first two books aren't normally books I put in a pile of books and tell people to read them. They were good but not for everyone. I wouldn't say that about this book. I thought it was brilliant and I wasn't able to put it down once I started. Lots of new questions were asked and unfortunately not all of them were answered. A little dissapointing but not enough for me to not like this book. It was filled full of action, suspense, mystery, and of course, teen love.

My favorite character in this series is Derek and has been since the first book. Normally this is not a persons first pick of best character but I truely do love his character. He's the strong willed werewolf who feels like he's a monster. I was extrememly happy when Chloe was leaning towards him and not Simon. Even the brooding monster needs love every once and a while.


I'm upset that this series has ended with this book because I do feel there are unanswered questions but at the same time, I see why it needed to end with this book.

my rating: 10/10. I loved it that much.

Body Finder Fans

Attention all Body Finder fans. Kimberly Derting has posted the release date for the sequel to The Body Finder. Desires of the Dead will be released.......................

March 15, 2011

I can't wait until march now!