Series Catch-Up Reviews: Sacrificial Magic {Downside Ghosts #4} by Stacia Kane & Magic Without Mercy {Allie Besckstrom #8} by Devon Monk

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When Chess Putnam is ordered by an infamous crime boss—who also happens to be her drug dealer—to use her powers as a witch to solve a grisly murder involving dark magic, she knows she must rise to the challenge. Adding to the intensity: Chess’s boyfriend, Terrible, doesn’t trust her, and Lex, the son of a rival crime lord, is trying to reignite the sparks between him and Chess.

Plus there’s the little matter of Chess’s real job as a ghost hunter for the Church of Real Truth, investigating reports of a haunting at a school in the heart of Downside. Someone seems to be taking a crash course in summoning the dead—and if Chess doesn’t watch her back, she may soon be joining their ranks. 

As Chess is drawn into a shadowy world of twisted secrets and dark violence, it soon becomes clear that she’s not going to emerge from its depths without making the ultimate sacrifice.

From Goodreads.

• Publisher: Del Rey
• Release Date: March 27th, 2012
• Series: Downside Ghosts Series  
• Author's Website

*NO SPOILERS

The Good: Chess and Terrible are back! The action is top notch and it is a great book to read.

The Bad: Chess’s loves to mess up and we get plenty of that in Sacrificial Magic.

The Romance: Terrible 4EVER! That’s all I’m gonna say LOL.

  

Previously On The Downside Ghosts Series:

My Review of Downside Ghosts Books 1-3

Allison Beckstrom’s talent for tracking spells has put her up against some of the darkest elements in the world of magic, but she’s never faced anything like this.

Magic itself has been poisoned, and Allie’s undead father may have left the only cure in the hands of a madman. Hunted by the Authority–the secret council that enforces magic’s laws–wanted by the police, and unable to use magic, she’s got to find the cure before the sickness spreads beyond any power to stop it.

But when a Death magic user seeks to destroy the only antidote, Allie and her fellow renegades must stand and fight to defend the innocent and save all magic…

From Goodreads.

• Publisher: ROC
• Release Date: April 3rd, 2012
• Series: Allie Beckstrom Series  
• Author's Website

*NO SPOILERS

The Good: I love where Devon seems to be taking this series! When i started reading it, I never thought that the world Devon Monk created would become so rich and intricate. The stories just keep getting better and better. amazing characters and enthralling adventures galore.

The Bad: I feel that the books in the Allie Beckstrom series tend to happen in such a short span of time, I wish the book had moved further ahead in time. Other than that i don’t really have any complaints.

The Romance: I LOVE Zavyon and Allie! I do wish we got more romance time, but with everything else going on, it is totally understandable and it didn't take away from enjoying the book at all. We still got some great heart melting goodness =D.

Previously On The Allie Beckstrom Series Series:

My Review of Magic On The Storm

My Review of Allie Beckstrom Books 1-3

   

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Early Review: Dark Frost {Mythos Academy #3} by Jennifer Estep

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*Expected Publication of Dark Frost: May 29th! 

I’ve seen so many freaky things since I started attending Mythos Academy last fall. I know I’m supposed to be a fearless warrior, but most of the time, I feel like I’m just waiting for the next Bad, Bad Thing to happen. Like someone trying to kill me—again. 

Everyone at Mythos Academy knows me as Gwen Frost, the Gypsy girl who uses her psychometry magic to find lost objects—and who just may be dating Logan Quinn, the hottest guy in school. But I’m also the girl the Reapers of Chaos want dead in the worst way. The Reapers are the baddest of the bad, the people who murdered my mom. So why do they have it in for me? 

It turns out my mom hid a powerful artifact called the Helheim Dagger before she died. Now, the Reapers will do anything to get it back. They think I know where the dagger is hidden, but this is one thing I can’t use my magic to find. All I do know is that the Reapers are coming for me—and I’m in for the fight of my life.

from GoodReads.

• Publisher: Kensington
• Release Date: May 29th, 2012
• Series: Mythos Academy Series  
• Author's Website

*Minor Overall Series SPOILERS

For a while now I have been having issues with Y.A. novels. I can’t seem to just open myself up and try new Y.A. books or series, even of the Paranormal nature. However, there are a few series that I simply love and will keep on reading as the authors deliver awesome books. The Mythos Academy is definitely one of these series. Jennifer Estep has created such a rich, scary and captivating world and characters that you can’t help but feel and root for them time and time again. I love the heroine, Gwen, specially how different she is from other Y.A. heroines. She is strong, brave, smart and not perfect in the least. It is her flaws and shortcomings that make her such a lovable and believable heroine. Dark Frost starts off not long after the end of Kiss of Frost and the we get punched in the gut with the action right off. I absolutely loved how Jennifer Estep is not afraid to bring out the pain and mayhem, specially in a world where the Pantheon, the God of Chaos, Reapers and a whole cast of myths are real. We get tons of action throughout Dark Frost and a lot of surprises as well. I am so happy that Estep has forgone the Love Triangle in this series, Gwen already has enough obstacles in her life and heart, having to choose between two boys would have just been contrived in my point of view.

I can complain about anything in Dark Frost, it would be that at times there was some background information in weird places. However, that did not in any way, shape or form take anything away from me enjoying the book. I really don’t want to spoil anything, so I’ll just say that Dark Frost is fantastic! A great installment in a very exciting series and full of surprises. After the sneak peak of Crimson Frost in the end, I am even more excited for the next novel in the Mythos Academy series.

Previously On The Mythos Academy Series:

 

  My Review of Touch of Frost

  My Review of Kiss of Frost

Next On The Mythos Academy Series:  

 

Crimson Frost (Mythos Academy #4)

Expected publication: 2013

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Quickie Series-Catch-Up Reviews: Lover Unleashed {BDB #9} by J.R. Ward & Hunt The Moon {CP #5} by Karen Chance

 

 

 

Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, warrior cloth as her brother: A fighter by nature, and a maverick when it comes to the traditional role of Chosen females, there is no place for her on the Far Side… and no role for her on the front lines of the war, either.
When she suffers a paralyzing injury, human surgeon Dr. Manuel Manello is called in to treat her as only he can- and he soon gets sucked into her dangerous, secret world. Although he never before believed in things that go bump in the night- like vampires- he finds himself more than willing to be seduced by the powerful female who marks both his body and his soul.
As the two find so much more than an erotic connection, the human and vampire worlds collide … just as a centuries old score catches up with Payne and puts both her love and her life in deadly jeopardy.

From Goodreads.

• Publisher: NAL 
• Release Date: March 29th, 2010              
• My Copy: Kindle Edition | Bought.
• Pages: 489
• Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood Series 
• Genre: Paranormal Romance 
• Author's Website
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Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 9)

*NO Spoilers.

The Good: Anytime I get to see the BDB boys and girls is a good time. I was very happy to see Payne and Manny get their HEA and Specially to see Vishous get some closure. A lot of emotions in the air, my heart broke, I cried and enjoyed every minute!

The Bad: It felt more like V’s story than Payne and Manny`s and I felt like things got wrapped up too nicely for Payne and Manny. It felt too easy =/

The Smex: Payne and Manny were hot, but I have seen much hotter in this series =/

 

 

Previously On The BDB Series:

 

Next On The BDB Series:

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Cassandra Palmer recently defeated a god, which you'd think would buy a girl a little time off. But it doesn't work that way when your job description is Pythia-the world's chief clairvoyant. Cassie is busier than ever, trying to learn about her power, preparing for her upcoming coronation, and figuring out her relationship with the enigmatic sexy master vampire, Mircea.
But someone doesn't want Cassie to become Pythia, and is willing to go to any lengths to make sure the coronation ceremony never happens- including attacking her mother before Cassie is even born.

From Goodreads.

• Publisher: Signet Select
• Release Date: June 7th, 2011             
• My Copy: Kindle Edition | Bought.  
• Pages: 419
• Series: Cassie PalmerSeries 
• Genre: Urban Fantasy 
• Author's Website
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Hunt the Moon: A Cassie Palmer Novel

*NO Spoilers.

The Good: A great trip back into one of my favorite world and characters. Fast-paced and so full of action, you will feel out of breath.

The Bad: Maybe a little too much action =/ 

The Romance: A lot of goodness for those that are Team Mircea and those like me that are Team Pritkin!  = Awesome!

 

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ARC Review: Accused {Ganzfield, #4} by Kate Kaynak

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have ways of making you talk.
Who not has Isaiah's files?
Someone in the government knows about Ganzfield... and he has special reasons to target Maddie.

From Goodreads.

• Publisher: Spencer Hill Press 
• Release Date: August 15th, 2011
• My Copy: Received From Author.
• Pages: 251  
• Series: Ganzfield Series 
• Genre: Paranormal Y.A. 
• Author's Website
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Accused: The Fourth Ganzfield Novel

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The Ganzfield series is one that has caught me off guard and made an absolute fan! After Minder and Adversary blew me away and Legacy left me happy but worried about the future of the series, I have to say that with Accused, Kate Kaynak has made sure fans will be looking forward to each new installment with gusto.

Accused has it all, Action, Romance as well as a lot of character and plot development. I was so scared of the path the series was taking after the “big villain” was killed off in Legacy, but I should not have worried, Kate has a plan and even the cliff hanger ending of Accused left me with my heart broken, I have to say that I can’t to see where she is planning to take this series.

The Ganzfield series is an awesome fast-paced Paranormal Y.A. series full of romance, great characters and awesome world building. If you enjoy P.Y.A. this is definitely a series you should check out and if you are already a fan, you CANNOT miss Accused!

Next in The Ganzfield Series:

“Operative” Coming out March 15th, 2012 and “Soulmate”, October 2012!

 

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Review: Big Bad Beast {Pride #6} by Shelly Laurenston

 

 

 

When it comes to following her instincts, former Marine Dee-Ann Smith never holds back. And this deadly member of a shifter protection group will do anything to prove one of her own kind is having hybrids captured for dogfights. Trouble is, her too-cute rich-boy boss Ric Van Holtz insists on helping out. And his crazy-like-a-fox smarts and charming persistence are making it real hard for Dee to keep her heart safe...
Ric can't believe his luck. He's wanted this fiercely independent she-wolf from day one, but he never expected teamwork as explosive as this. And now is his last chance to show Dee what she needs isn't some in-your-face Alpha male - but a wily, resourceful wolf who'll always have her back in a fight...and between the sheets.

From Goodreads

• Publisher: Brava 
• Release Date: May 1st, 2011      
• My Copy: eBooks/Kindle Edition | Bought.
• Pages: 307
• Series: Pride Series 
• Genre: Paranormal Romance 
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Big Bad Beast

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Shelly Laurenston does it again and insures that her Pride series includes some of my favorite Paranormal Romance charcaters EVER! No one does it like she does. She has the talent of creating such vivid and compelling characters and all the while making me laugh my a** off, every single time!

I have to admit I was a bit worried about Big Bad Beast. I mean, I love Rick and couldn’t wait for him and Dee-Ann to get their HEA, but Dee-Ann is a difficult character to love. However, after reading Big Bad Beast, I am ashamed of not trusting Shelly, because the woman can do NO wrong!

We have been seeing Dee-Ann and Rick in the background for a couple books and we knew they were meant to be together, we just didn’t know how much so. Shelly shows it to us right in the Prologue of the novel in which I have to say, is probably my favorite Prologue EVER!

As for the characters, Rick was amazing and I did not expect anything else. I loved getting into his head in Big Bad Beast and not only is he a great man, he is also super adorable.

"I'm not a whore, Dee-Ann. You can't just come here to use and abuse me before going on your merry way. Unless, of course, you're naked."

What can I say about Dee-Ann? I never really warmed up to her through the novels and even though Big Bad Beast got me at least liking her a bit and seeing that she and Rick are great together, she is still not my favorite female character in this series.

That said, however, she does bring a certain dry humor to the series that I do appreciate from time to time and having Blaine getting on her nerves ALL THE TIME is absolutely priceless.

"Heifer.”
“Rich man’s whore!”
“At least mine can cook the food he eats. And replaces it, too.”
“Now see, Dee-Ann Smith. That was just mean!"

Al in all, Big Bad Beast was an awesome addition to this incredible series and I can’t wait for the next one! If you have yet to read this series, I don’t know what you’re waiting for. Hot Smex and Hilarious characters, Could I ask for more? Is it 2012 yet?

 

Previously On The Pride Series:

My Review of Book #1 HERE!

My Review of Book #2 HERE!

My Review of Book #3 HERE!

My Review of Book #4 HERE!

My Review of Book #5 HERE!

 

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