Unknown series - Wendy Higgins

Published Date: August 8, 2016

Genre: Paranormal/New Adult

Synopsis: Amber Tate believes the worst thing she’ll suffer in life is dealing with the unrequited love she feels for her brother’s best friend, Rylen Fite. She also believes war is something unfortunate that happens places far, far away from her rural Nevada town. She’s wrong on both counts.

When an unknown organization meticulously bombs major cities in the United States and across the globe, a trickle-down effect spreads to remaining towns at an alarming speed—everything from food and water sources to technology and communications are compromised. Without leadership, the nation is split between paralysis and panic, but Amber isn’t one to hide or watch helplessly. She’s determined to put her nursing skills to use, despite the danger, even if it means working alongside the man she can never have.

In this first installment of NY Times bestselling author, Wendy Higgins’s debut New Adult series, a frighteningly realistic apocalyptic America is brought to life, entwined with searing romantic tension that will leave you eager for more. 

Published Date: February 9, 2017

Genre: Paranormal/New Adult

Synopsis: Being on the run in the desert means food and sanctuary are hard to come by, but Amber Tate and her crew are not about to give up. Not after having so many of the things they love brutally ripped from them by an unknown enemy who sent their world into the apocalypse.

Survival takes precedence, but once safe shelter is found, their guards fall and the emotions they’ve been holding in are finally released. Anger, insecurities...lust. In their tight quarters, Amber, Rylen, Tater, and Remy can't escape it. The past must be faced, and passions run even stronger in the darkest of times.

In the midst of unrest, their worlds are rocked again when they discover the truth about the war that’s ruined their lives. They thought finding out the enemy's identity would give them the edge; instead it’s revealed terrifying dangers they never thought possible.

Published Date: December 5, 2017

Genre: Paranormal/New Adult

Synopsis: USA Today and New York Times bestselling author, Wendy Higgins, brings you the gripping, sensual conclusion to her apocalyptic trilogy.

Amber Tate never dreamed their heart-wrenching escape from the enemy’s attack would lead them to the most beautiful place she’s ever seen, marred by one ugly fact; it’s under enemy control. Like everywhere else in the world, Elmendorf military base in Alaska has been captured, and it’s time to take it back—all of it—one base, one city at a time. After losing so much, Amber clings to the only precious person she has left and vows to sacrifice everything to help save the Earth.

Remy Haines is a lover, not a fighter, so when she finds herself in enemy territory, expected to feign allegiance while gathering intel for the rebel cause, she’s never been more out of her element. Tensions only increase when her feelings for Jacob “Tater” Tate won’t go away, and the enemy’s leader takes an interest in her. She’s torn between what her heart wants, and what she knows she should do. As for what her body needs…well, it’s always had a mind of its own.

Anything Wendy Higgins makes me fall in love with books again. Which is why when I got offered the opportunity to read her newest series, Unknown, I took it. 

I am so glad I took the chance because Amber Tate (Pepper) and Rylen Fite are my new favorite book couple... Granted my favorite book couples is probably a hundred by now. I feel as though I grew up right next to Amber, Remy, Rylen, and Tater. They have wormed their way into my hearts just as the aliens did. 

Conspiracy theories should not be theories. I believe in them and so that means they shouldn't be considered theories. I loved the series because they brought to life the Paranormal world I wished existed. Minus the creepy characters and the aliens. But I kind of fell in love with one of the aliens as what they did was just pure sexy. 

That should feel so wrong but it doesn't. 

Thank the heavens for Wendy Higgins for bringing to life some of the sexiest books yet making it seem so wrong to think that. I love her books and if you are a paranormal fan as I am with a few hints of romance, this is the series for you to try.

Trust me on this and you won't regret it. 

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Lights Out (Movie Review)

Release Date: July 22, 2016

Genre: Horror

Synopsis: When Rebecca (Teresa Palmer) left home, she thought that her childhood fears were behind her. As a young girl growing up, she was never really sure of what was real when the lights went out at night. Now, her little brother Martin (Gabriel Bateman) is experiencing the same unexplained and terrifying events that jeopardized her safety and sanity. Holding a mysterious attachment to their mother (Maria Bello), a supernatural entity has returned with a vengeance to torment the entire family.

Absolutely terrifying and yet all-around thrilling. 

The last time that I watched a horror movie, I yawned and closed my eyes -- Before I knew it, the movie was over. But this was one movie that kept delivering the blows, one after another. I had no break to run off to the bathroom or fall asleep.

Besides, this came out on the birthday and it is so hard to say no to not watch it. 

Lights Out is something that I can watch all over again, know what scary parts there are but still be on the edge of my seat, buried behind my hands, or someone else. Cleverly created, they finally created the movie that was widely anticipated in 2013 with their advertisements. 

Diane is something that I will always fear because dark memories will always reside in peoples' minds. Even the happiest of people can have that one moment. After all, there is no you without me. 

With a good 4.8 out of 5 stars, get ready to hide under your blankets, close your doors, and keep your lights on. 

Blog you later, awesome nerds.

Untethered - Katie Hayoz

Published Date: April 3, 2013

Genre: Paranormal

Synopsis: Sylvie isn’t comfortable in her own skin. In fact, there are times she can’t even manage to stay inside it. But if there is one thing she’s sure of, it’s her love for Kevin Phillips. She’s willing to stake everything on it –her family, her friends, and possibly her soul.

Sixteen-year-old Sylvie has been best friends with Cassie forever. But everything is turned around when the boy Sylvie’s loved since fifth grade falls for Cassie. Devastated, Sylvie intends to get Kevin by any means possible, even if it involves treachery, deceit, and the dark side of astral projection. She is positive her plans will give her what she wants, but she doesn’t count on it all spiraling out of control.

Untethered explores the intoxicating and dangerous world of jealousy and obsession when coupled with paranormal ability. Finalist in Mslexia novel competition.

Sadly, this book did not grip me to any means. I was excited to read this book but I had lost interest immediately. The writing wasn't awful but it did not grab as writing should. The main character is rather childish with her antics throughout the book because she did not get the boy of her dreams and rather her friend did.

My thought process: "What? Why? What?" Off and on throughout my head and unfortunately this is a book that I could not finish although I do like paranormal stories. Delving into the world of jealousy and obsession, we find out what really makes Sylvie tick.

Though this is not the book for me, perhaps it will be for others.  Although it pains me for not finishing a book, there is not much that I could do to help myself but to stop reading this.

At a do not finish, did not finish, will not finish, and 2 stars out of 5 stars, I will blog you later, awesome book nerds.

Blitz: Everafter - M. Lathan (The Immortals of Westchester Prep #1)

Everafter
M. Lathan
(The Immortals of Westchester Prep, #1)
Publication date: May 15th 2016
Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult

After years of battling leukemia, seventeen-year-old Sydney Long has made peace with her impending death. She expected pain, she expected tearful goodbyes, but she never expected to be turned into an immortal monster who can, with the slightest touch, control life and death.
Now, flowers are stirring when she walks by, she’s oddly drawn to death and the dying, and she must wear gloves to keep her living parents safe.
While her family toils with this supernatural nightmare and finding a way out of it, Sydney falls for magic and an equally as enticing boy who she can’t seem to stay away from.
But nothing comes without a price. When Sydney is targeted for her illegal magic, she’ll learn a whole new meaning of fighting for her life.

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Dying hurt as much as I’d thought it would.

My burning lungs begged for relief as air hissed into my nose through a plastic tube. The shallow breaths wheezing out of my mouth somehow tasted like medicine and sweat.
They tasted like my life.
Instead of violins and the somber music that played on movies in moments like this, I was dying to the soundtrack of beeping monitors and the soft shuffling of my parents’ feet. They moved around our suite quietly, like ghosts, as they waited for me to become one and finally lose to leukemia.
I’d spent the last three weeks at an upscale ski resort in Lake Placid, just watching my health fade and my time on Earth dwindle to nothing. The view of the constant snow and the towering mountains in the distance usually distracted me from the pain. I needed that view more than ever tonight. Everything hurt, but in my mind, if I didn’t mention it, if I didn’t break, I would beat cancer in my own way.
We couldn’t afford to stay in this snowy paradise, but my parents didn’t want me to die in a sterile hospital. We’d moved to Lake Placid five months ago to chase another faint glimmer of hope, but the clinical trial had ended like all of the others—with me getting sicker. This time, we weren’t doing anything about it. After five years of giving cancer all we had, my parents had decided that we’d fought too much, cried too much, and hoped too much to do it again.
And that was okay. It had to be.
My final days were passing in a blur of tearful calls from my grandparents, long stares from my mom and dad, and smiles from my strangely exuberant hospice nurse. Sarah, with her endless energy and joy, was easily my favorite person on the planet. She supplied medicine that stopped me from feeling and long stories that kept me thinking, which made me feel alive.
Tonight, she was so busy gabbing about her ballerina days that she’d forgotten a dose of painkillers. I didn’t mention it. As she adjusted my oxygen tube, I stared at her beautiful, pixie-like face and the bright red hair framing it. Her tiny features and permanent smile made her a living fairy to me. My personal Tinkerbelle.
“It’s going to happen tonight, isn’t it?” She didn’t answer me. She draped another blanket over my legs without making eye contact. “They gave me a week to live … a week ago.”
“Sydney, I don’t want you to be concerned about death. Ever. Only focus on life and the living. Remember that, sweet girl.”
What a weird thing to say to an almost-corpse. I didn’t need to remember anything anymore. I laughed at her, and that disturbed my failing lungs. One cough turned into two, and soon Sarah had to hold me as my chest heaved relentlessly. The awful sound summoned my parents to my room.
They crept in with red eyes and rivers flowing down their cheeks, wearing yesterday’s clothes.
Nothing said that I was dying more than my dad being home. No matter where we moved, he worked, thanks to his special talent of finding a job within a day. He’d emigrated from China with his parents as a kid, and his entire family worked like one day off would mean certain death. So that was what he did—he spent his days toiling at dead-end jobs to barely keep us afloat. Except for today.
He squeezed my mom’s hand as they approached my bed. Her long dreads were down and wild tonight, and she looked beautiful despite her swollen face and runny nose. My mom had four piercings in each ear, an effortlessly cool hippy style, and a thick Trinidadian accent. Once, I’d wanted to be just like her, but now, I didn’t know what being like her meant other than crying a lot and receiving bad news.
“Mr. and Mrs. Long,” Sarah said, “I was just about to give Sydney her medicine. She’ll be asleep soon, and you don’t look like you’ve gotten much rest. I can watch her tonight.”
“Sarah,” I whispered, as my chest finally calmed. “Go home. Your shift is over.”
She pressed her warm hand to my cheek. I could’ve sworn, for a moment, I felt completely okay.

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M. Lathan lives in San Antonio with her husband and mini-schnauzer. She enjoys writing and has a B.S. in Psych and a Masters in Counseling. Her passion is a blend of her two interests - creating new worlds and stocking them with crazy people. She enjoys reading anything with interesting characters and writing in front of a window while asking rhetorical questions ... like her idol Carrie Bradshaw.

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Blog Tour: Flying Away - Caroline Gill

Published Date: January 12, 2016

Genre: Paranormal

Synopsis: When Iolani Bearse was five years old, she lost her father to war. When she was nine, her mother died in a freak car accident. When Lani was fourteen, eerie green lights invaded, tearing her from the only home she had left. 

Living as a runaway, dragging a horse and her cousin Eleanor across the countryside, Lani must learn to survive. Now Lani is the only person between the horrible, greedy lights and the last bit of family she has left. Her own heart is barely beating, but powerful memories pull her to Malcolm St. John. She fights what she feels, buried deep within her shattered soul. 

Malcolm St. John always held his feelings in, especially about Iolani. So when she shows up on his doorstep, desperate and determined, Mal must decide if the wild tales she spins are the fragments of insanity or the last hope for a dying nation. This Lani is different from the child he knew. Something is coming for her, for him, and will not be stopped 

If the cousins and Malcolm can’t escape the grasping hunters who hound them, the future of a broken America will be destroyed. Everything Lani has ever loved will burn with them. Somehow, she must find a path through friendship and loyalty to save them all.

Excerpt: My relief at my escape washed away as I saw Eleanor's foot was already under the lake surface. Her leg slid toward the lapping waters, her limp body following behind. “No!” I cried out. Her other leg and then her hip slipped under. The rest of her body fell into the abyss.

With that scream, I jumped up ready for battle. By the time I got there, only the tip of her hands were visible, sinking fast. Laying on my stomach, I yanked as hard as I could on her fingertips, pulling her wrists out of the water. Adrenalin filled me. My head buzzed. I could see every detail of everything around me. Searching under the water, I felt Eleanor's shoulder. Dammit. I plunged both arms in, holding her against the tar's grasp. Her glowing face floated beneath the surface, eyes opened.

Grabbing her under her arms, I pulled against the suction of the lake monster. I refused to lose this battle, this friend. With the strength of seven men, I pulled her body back up, over the rough-hewn wood. Even as I yanked her shining shoulders away from the edge of the wooden dock, the darkness curled itself three times around her leg and strengthened its hold, resisting my intrusion.

“Eleanor! Eleanor, please!” My tears were useless. I was shivering and frantic at the same time. 

I fought the malice. Whatever it was, the thing would not be denied. Hungry and determined, it did not pause. It wanted Eleanor. I struggled against the added weight of her water-soaked clothes.

A splinter stabbed my foot while I yanked on my cousin's paralyzed body. The sharp pain of it was distracting. It made me angry instead of afraid.

In the forest, the flies had given me a gift. Because of them, I could see beyond my limited senses. The darkest pitch was real, malignant and intelligent. Baleful eyes that marked the head of the beast shone clear as holiday lights. I wanted to shout something courageous like, “By the power of GreySword!” or some other battle-cry out of a childhood show. I wanted to be special, to have some ability to fight the scary thing that held my cousin. I had nothing but the flies' unintentional gift–that and my own stubbornness.

Standing up straight, I lunged away with all my might, calves straining against the mud and grass at the edge of the lake. “We are gonna make it. We are,” I vowed with each gained inch. Eleanor was almost off the dock, almost free of the bucking wood.

I looked back. The sinuous blackness still held her leg tight. It stretched like gum on the asphalt on the hottest days of August. Naked and shivering, my body started shaking. Pulling against such hunger left me drained. We gained precious ground, but soon I would falter. I felt insignificant trying to resist the lake creature.

Where was my mighty sword that I could use to cut the evil apart? Looking for anything that might sever the connection, I used the glow of Eleanor's body to search the nearby ground. There was a rusty length of chain and a broken shovel a few steps away, too far to do me any good.

Tears sprang to my eyes. Tears that I did not shed at the wrenching agony that killed my mother. Tears that did not fall while my mother's blood ran away, mingling with spilt oil and gasoline on the rain-slicked road–those tears. Each one was now a deluge. My anger and fear merged, a wick in the center of my bright frustration.

With clenched teeth, I started humming my mother's favorite lullaby, Rock-a-bye Baby. I resisted the illness that fed from those baleful eyes, floating ever nearer. It was the only song that came to mind. Weirdly, the predator's grip loosened a little. Anything that worked even a little was a road I would travel willingly.

Sweat stung my eyes. My tear ducts filled again. I started to sway from dizziness. Shouting the song at the tar octopus, I pulled and pulled against the flowing despair. “When the wind blows... the cradle, the cradle...”

With rage and determination, I yanked again on Eleanor's shoulders but to no avail. She was held tight, a rusted iron wedge forgotten in an overgrown tree. Grabbing at the slick tar that held her immobile, I was brought to my knees. The disease flowed out of the lake, full of venom and pesticide.

I spat at its grip, fighting for both of us. The dizziness grew.

A buzzing filled my head, a sound that both cocooned me and rang like the sounding of a tremendous tower bell. “Help me!” I cried out in desperation, confused and weary.

All around me, lights flickered and grew–lights blending with other flickering lights. I watched the starry sky fall to earth. I was at the center of a moving galaxy.

It was beautiful and miraculous, like floating in the middle of a perfectly calm sea and seeing the stars in stereo.

Like ash falling from a newly-made volcano, the fireflies came.

Blood & Secrets - Helen Bright (Night Movers Vampires #2)

Published Date: August 31, 2015

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Synopsis: Keeley Saunders has finally got her life together, and the future looks rosy for the lonely single parent for a change. She has a new job as P.A to the Russian billionaire vampire, Gregor Antonov, her daughter, Daisy is about to start full time school, her dad is finally getting help with his alcohol addiction, and she’s found love with the man/vampire of her dreams. 
But people are keeping secrets which is rarely a good thing. 
Just when things couldn’t get any better for Keeley, she is the victim of a brutal attack that changes her life forever. 
Will Keeley ever get a chance at real happiness again? And are all secrets bad? 

When I first started the Night Movers Vampires series from Helen Bright, I was pretty unsure of the whole plot line. Maybe it was because the first book made my head hurt with the amount of characters point of views in it. From what I understood was that the first book was history and it makes sense because history was not my strongest pursuit nor will it ever be.

But when I started the second book to the series, I gobbled it right up. It was impossibly perfect and I can add Helen Bright to one of my favorite self-published authors. Though, there are some quirks that I would love to point out... Sigh. 

Keeley is someone that you just enjoy having a conversation with especially with her daughter, Daisy.  They bring joy to everyone and you can appreciate Keeley for the strong woman aspect of everything. From the beginning of the book, you have to roll your eyes that Keeley is awfully popular with the men. From Gregor to Josh, they are chummy with her. 

But the only man for Keeley is... DRUMROLL PLEASE. (Sorry, you'll have to 1-Click this book). Don't hate me. 

It's one of the books that will make your heart beat fast as the book moves forward. Maybe it is because Helen writes the books in first person for each character and doesn't overwhelm you in this book, you just have to put yourself in the shoes of the characters.

If you read book 1, you'll definitely want to continue the series. I rate this a solid 4.2 out of 5 stars. 

Blog you later, awesome book nerds. 

Blog Tour: Tortured Souls - Kimber Leigh Wheaton (The Orion Circle #1)

Copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review

Published Date: July 28, 2014

Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal

Synopsis: Sometimes Rest in Peace isn't an option...

Kacie Ramsey sees ghosts—and it's ruining her life. Her mother left, her father blames her, and no matter how hard she tries, she can't keep the ghosts away. Now a new power has emerged. Nightly visions of grisly murders and a relentless predator draw her to the brink of insanity.

When the phantom appears at a party, Kacie's longtime crush, Logan, saves her. He invites her to join the Orion Circle, a group of supernatural hunters with chapters in schools all over the country. Through the Circle, Kacie learns to embrace her spiritual powers, and for the first time in her life she feels in control rather than a victim.

But the Foxblood Demon will not give up so easily. A demented serial killer in life who trapped the souls of the thirteen children he murdered, imprisoning them within the walls of his mansion. Now in death, he plots his return while drawing power from the pure souls of the children. He recognizes something in Kacie he's never seen before—a medium powerful enough to provide a vessel for his tainted soul.

Kacie can't ignore the tortured souls of the children crying out to her every night. With Logan at her side, she will fight the Foxblood Demon. But can they banish this powerful phantom, or will Kacie lose not only her body, but her eternal soul to the monster.

I immediately became obsessed with this book. I read this book within a day and I don't mind the lack of sleep from it.  I mean, this book was genuinely creepy and yet the MC didn't piss me off. Maybe it was because she wasn't a complete stubborn mule towards her boyfriend.

As a strong physic medium, she fights next to her boyfriend. Doesn't cower. Doesn't scream for help. She actually fights. The Foxblood Demon wants her but she's going to fight to the end to not allow that to happen. 

There is an undeniable attraction between Kacie and Logan. He tells her that she isn't alone with her psychic powers and their connection just makes them a hell of a lot stronger when facing the worst of the worst. You learn more and more about Kacie and how she struggled with her powers and how her family refused to accept it.

Her mother disowned her and not her brother, all because she couldn't handle her daughter being just like her. Yeah, you heard me right. I don't see why Kacie shouldn't hate her mother for doing that to her. Especially after traumatic ghost. She gains the help of several Native American chiefs and eventually crosses that ghost over. He was a creepy mother fucker and I was so relieved once he was gone. 

NOW, HERE COMES THE RATING! DRUMROLL PLEASE!

I rate this book a solid 3.9 out of 5 stars and I loved this book. It was new. It was fresh. It is definitely something I would gift myself in paperback.

Blog you later, awesome book nerds. 

Vampire Addiction - Eva Pohler (The Vampires of Athens #1)

Publication Date: January 1, 2015

Genre: Fantasy

Synopsis: Some call them "tramps." In Greek, they are called vrykolakas, or "vryks," which sometimes gets translated to "freaks." They are the vampires of Athens, created centuries ago by the Maenads. They live in caves beneath the acropolis, without economic resources and according to rules imposed on them by the Olympians. They are forbidden from turning humans into vampires, which happens when all of the blood is drained; however, they are allowed to drink from a willing mortal. Some mortals are willing because a vampire bite will infect the body for six hours, and, during that time, the mortal has the powers of flight, invisibility, strength, speed, x-ray vision, and mind control. Such great power can become irresistible, though dangerous and addicting to mortals.

As seventeen-year-old Gertie, studying abroad from New York, uncovers the unfathomable secrets of this ancient city, she unwittingly becomes a catalyst in an uprising led by Dionysus, the god of wine and lord of the vampires.

I don't mean to sounds well... Mean... Don't get me wrong but I am a mean person. I don't know whether Eva was just starting out but this book in particular was very under developed, the characters had no personality, it was a cliche love triangle. You can almost say that it is the most cliche book ever.

In all honesty, Gertie was supposed to be completely different. Although she comes from this huge rich family, she's not a complete snob. She can read and it is all fantasy books. Fascinating. Hear the sarcasm in my voice?

I fell asleep after the first 5 chapters and well, I wasn't impressed with the other 25 chapters. I mean come on... You move to a new city because your parents ship to off to god knows where, you meet a handsome stranger on the bus. Okay? Fair enough. But you talk to a stranger on a bus and well, maybe I just hate people and don't talk with strangers anywhere that I go. 

Comment on that. I mean, my best friend was a stranger and well, I was like "I like you. Let's hang out more." Ta-Da, best friend made. 

But back to my review. Well, I am just annoyed about the fact that these guys automatically fall in love with even though they have just met her. She's been there for what, a week? Two? Three? She's got four guys on her. Metaphorically. 

The only interesting part was Alexander and how he was the evil character in the book. Well, he got killed for attacking Gertie but that was the only exciting thing about this book. Everyone else, blah, blah, blah, just came out of their mouths.

I was just really annoyed with this book and I wish it was so much better than I actually felt. Anyways, this book gets a solid 1.5 out of 5 stars. Sorry but do not waste your time with this book or series.

Blog you later, awesome book nerds.

Lay Me Down - Erin Kellison (Reveler #2)

Published Date: May 12, 2014

Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal

Synopsis: Able to navigate sleep’s vast dreamwaters, wild child Maisie Lane makes easy money as a courier delivering packages from one dream to another. So what if her employers are on the shadier side of the law? Her sister thinks she’s living for the pleasure of the moment. Pleasure is involved—why shouldn’t it be?—but every step Maisie takes is part of a careful plan. That is, until she crosses into a dream so evil, she has no choice but to run.

Special Agent Steve Coll is tasked to recruit Maisie for Chimera, the organization that polices shared dreams. At first he’s taken with her funny and carefree spirit, then brought to his knees by her tough and passionate soul. Touching her is forbidden ecstasy, but Steve can’t resist breaking the rules with Maisie. A darkness is gathering, evil preparing to strike, and only Maisie stands between it and innocent lives. No matter what happens, Steve won’t let her stand alone—he’ll die before he leaves her side.

This here is the second installment in the Reveler series and well, I enjoyed it enough because of Maisie's snarky attitude towards everything and everyone. Kind of a big 'F*** YOU' to the world. But I think I really liked her because of the fact that she was talented, smart, funny, and snarky. You just kind of have to fall in love with her. 

Special Agent Steve Coll didn't expect to run head on with some wild child with pink hair and rebel attitude. She is completely talented. He never dreams. He made it into the dream world by entering through someone else. He thinks that he is the only one in the situation until he is assigned to protect Maisie. 

Maisie is one of the most trouble-making characters that I have gotten to know. I mean, is it for attention? Is it because she's just crazy? You just can't tell with her. But as the story went on, you just kind of had to fall in love with her. 

Steve and Maisie are one of my favorite book couples all around. I know you would love them as well.  I highly recommend the Reveler series by far and Erin Kellison keeps on winning some points to put her on my favorite author's list.

I rate this book a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. 

Blog you later, awesome book nerds. 

ARC: Whiteout - Nikki Jefford (Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter #5)

Published Date: October 27, 2015

Genre: Paranormal

Synopsis: Life on the run is no winter picnic, especially when Aurora’s partner sees himself as the sheriff, not the outlaw.

It’s a cat and mouse game across the Last Frontier with agents and vampires out for revenge.

Aurora has never fought so hard to stay alive, even as each day takes her further away from Fane. Will they ever be reunited? Or is Aurora destined to remain in Alaska with Dante forever?

Let's be honest... I've been missing out with Nikki Jefford and it is time to go back and read all four book before these because obviously, vampires are coming back into season. I suck so bad because I was asked to do an ARC review of this and unfortunately I wasn't able to get to it until now. But now that I have finished, I am loving the idea of it. 

First things, would this even be considered an ARC because I am so far behind from the date? Well, needless to say, I did the whole thing again where I skip all of the books ahead and completely race ahead to the newest book. Let's just say, that I have problems like that. But I am flying through Whiteout and now I just want to read all four previous books because that's how much I really like these series. 

Aurora is snarky and a powerful heroine. But she obviously has some major problems. She was meant to be a hunter but unfortunately, she has become immortal. 

Even if you do not read the first four installments of the series, you can definitely figure some stuff out. I definitely this could be a stand-alone but then again, you never knew where each of the relationships came into place. 

This book switches off every now and then between Aurora and Fane. Aurora races to get away from the agency while Fane races after her to get to his one and only love. Now do I personally think this book is completely cheesy? Hell yeah, I do. Minus the werewolves, this is Twilight.

Everyone has their own version on vampires. Do they sparkle? Burn? Dust? But in this book, a single wound that could kill a human could kill a vampire. For example, a gunshot wound. But they do have the advantage of healing if they drink blood. 

In the middle of the book, Aurora and Dante release their sexual tension and you just want to smack Aurora for being a tease but Dante for being such an arrogant prick. Excuse my language but come on. Aurora flaunts around and all she wants is Fane and yet Dante pursues her to give him a hard time. 

Whatever his name is, Jared or whatever, he just sounds like a  creepy freak and wants to only recruit female vampires. To me, he just gives me the heebie jeebies. Put yourself in Aurora's shoes and get to the scene between her and Jared. Like I shivered. Those chills though. 

You're in for a thrill. Read this book and the rest of the series ;) 

I am going to give this book a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars and well, let's just say that I am genuinely pleased with the book overall because I'm not a vampire fan. I'm more of a shifter fan. ;) 

Blog you later, awesome book nerds and catch my review release tomorrow for Daron's Guitar Chronicles #8 - Cecilia Tan. 

Release Date: A Mad Zombie Party - Gena Showalter (The White Rabbit Chronicles #4)

Published Date: September 29, 2015

Genre: Young Adult/Paranormal

Synopsis: The battle rages on. 

Ali Bell and Cole Holland's crew of zombie slayers thought they'd won the war against Anima Industries, the evil company responsible for capturing and experimenting on zombies in an effort to discover the secret to immortality. In the last epic clash, the slayers lost many of their crew and closest friends. But Frosty, the ice man himself, has not recovered from one casualty in particular—the love of his life, Kat Parker. 

On the path to self-annihilation, Frosty receives a message from beyond—Kat's spirit returns, insisting he partner with rogue slayer Camilla Marks. Frosty will do anything for Kat. Except that. Camilla is the one who betrayed them all, leading to Kat's death. 

But when Anima rises from the grave to become a force the slayers may not have the strength to overcome, Frosty, Camilla and all the slayers will have to work together to survive. And one broken slayer will learn that sometimes, the line between hate and attraction is blurred…and the road to redemption isn't through revenge, but in letting go of the past and grabbing hold of the future.

Happy Book Birthday to the amazing and talented Gena Showalter and A Mad Zombie Party because I mean, come on. If you haven't added these books onto your TBR list, you are missing out.

I just want to dance around with my Kindle and this book until I get the hardcover next week. I am so excited to read this book and I cannot wait to share my thoughts on it. Hopefully, I will not be too disappointed because usually the final books are heart-breaking and I want to hold on and beg the author to never end the series. 

It's a happy day yet a sad day... Hopefully Gena Showalter turns this into more books... But we will have to see. 

I will be back to update you guys on the review. You guys are awesome book nerds and don't you forget that!

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!

It's in Frosty's POV and as well as Camilla's. Oh, even if Camilla is trying to redeem herself, she is the one who killed Kat and broke Frosty's heart. "Sugar tush" by booty. 

Honestly though, this book is making me giggle and gasp and giggle again. 

I am only half way though the book but I love every second of it and gobbling it up. Hopefully my package from Gena Showalter comes soon and I will be wearing cute little rabbit earrings because who doesn't want that. Now I think I am going to go ahead and be safe and rate this a good 4.5 out of 5 stars because it's Gena Showalter, people. Get your heads screwed on straight. 

Now I only took of .5 stars because I mean... The Barnes and Noble edition has a special little wedding scene and I want it but I am getting my book tomorrow so it would be kind of pointless to try to return it and get a more expensive one.

Blog you later, awesome book nerds and I will be back soon with some more reviews to shower you with. 

The Queen of Zombie Hearts - Gena Showalter (The White Rabbit Chronicles #3)

Published Date: September 30, 2014

Genre: Young Adult/Paranormal

Synopsis: I have a plan. 

We'll either destroy them for good, or they'll destroy us. 

Either way, only one of us is walking away. 

In the stunning conclusion to the wildly popular White Rabbit Chronicles, Alice "Ali" Bell thinks the worst is behind her. She's ready to take the next step with boyfriend Cole Holland, the leader of the zombie slayers…until Anima Industries, the agency controlling the zombies, launches a sneak attack, killing four of her friends. It's then she realizes that humans can be more dangerous than monsters…and the worst has only begun. 

As the surviving slayers prepare for war, Ali discovers she, too, can control the zombies…and she isn't the girl she thought she was. She's connected to the woman responsible for killing—and turning—Cole's mother. How can their relationship endure? As secrets come to light, and more slayers are taken or killed, Ali will fight harder than ever to bring down Anima—even sacrificing her own life for those she loves.

Anima... You can suck my a$$ and Ali's too and all the goddamn slayers because you are an evil, no-good doing, company that makes me want to scream my head off. Which I won't but not because I don't want to but because I am in class or work.

What kind of a name is Anima anyways? Could they not have created a better name? I tried saying Anima in my best evil-ish voice that usually turns out with a hint of demon... But hey. I imagine a goddamn bald guy with a long beard in a swivel chair, holding a white fluffy cat, stroking it and turning saying, "Vellll-come... I have veen vaiting for you, my darlings." Like come on... I can't even deal with the name. 

Anyways. My review and enough of the ranting. For now.

Finally! Cole and Alice break their sexual tension after going back and forth about it. I mean, yeah, it's a hard decision but not that hard. 

After ZA was destroyed, they have a bigger problem on their hands. Someone is killing their friends and using them in zombie attacks against them. The heartbreaking thing is that they have to killed all over again. No one should have to go through that pain.

Now... I am going to rate this a good 4.5 out of 5 stars and only a .5 off because I mean, there were some parts that made me want to cringe but there were moments of kicking ass and "AWEEEEE". 

Cole is just drool-worthy and everyone should have a Cole in their lives... Or an Alice. However you roll.

Go ahead and put this on your TBR list. You will not be disappointed. Onward, my awesome book nerds, and let Gena Showalter's, A Mad Zombie Party be released! Woohoo!

Blog you later, awesome book nerds and catch me at a book store while I blitz some books for Showalter. 

Alice in Zombieland - Gena Showalter (The White Rabbit Chronicles #1)

Published Date: September 25, 2012

Genre: Young Adult/Paranormal

Synopsis: Zombies stalk the night. Forget blood and brains. These monsters hunger for human souls. Sadly, they've got mine...

Alice Bell has lost so much. Family. Friends. A home. She thought she had nothing else to give. She was wrong.
After a new zombie attack, strange things begin to happen to her. Mirrors come to life, and the whispers of the dead assault her ears. But the worst? A terrible darkness blooms inside her, urging her to do very wicked things.
She's never needed her team of zombie slayers more, but ultra bad-boy Cole Holland, the leader and her boyfriend, suddenly withdraws from her...from everyone. Now, with her best friend Kat at her side, Ali must kill the zombies, uncover Cole's secret and learn to fight the darkness.
But the clock is ticking...and if she fails at a single task, they're all doomed. 

Let's mesh Alice in Wonderland meets Zombieland with a fresh take on zombies in general. I was expecting a total sap story but I love Alice and her snarky personality. She was inside a prison... Of her own home. No going out at night. No going to the cemetery. School and back. But she had her little eight-year old sister to cherish and love. Her mother is her mother: Caring, sweet, loving. Her father is a drunk and raves on and on about the monsters that he sees.

Her birthday was the day that she would never forget. She loses everything. All because she pestered her mother about going to see Emma's recital. She blames herself and sinks back into a dark hole. Until she meets Kat. True story. 

Her life slowly starts to brighten up until she meets Cole. She melts for his 6 foot 3 muscular build and his dreamy violet eyes. She then learns from him that yes, the monsters that her father raved about and she hated him for it, were actually real even if she thought they were hallucinations. 

I even fell for Cole... And Frosty and Bronx, and so on because hell. They are all attractive. So please add them onto my book boyfriends list.

Now off with their bloody heads. 

I am going to have to rate this book a great 5 out of 5 stars because I fell in love with Gena Showalter's books. This is a must-read and I am usually not big on the paranormal until Cassandra Clare and Gena Showalter. People have to put this series on their TBR list. Or just drop everything and read it now.

Blog you in about 10 minutes considering I will be coming back for Through the Zombie Glass.

The Accident Season - Moira Fowley-Doyle

I am sorry for neglecting you all. Happy Labor Day weekend and I hope that everyone is taking advantage of the sales that are going on. I am here now and I am ready to review... Not really...

Published Date: August 18, 2015

Genre: Paranormal/Young Adult

Synopsis:  It's the accident season, the same time every year. Bones break, skin tears, bruises bloom.

The accident season has been part of seventeen-year-old Cara's life for as long as she can remember. Towards the end of October, foreshadowed by the deaths of many relatives before them, Cara's family becomes inexplicably accident-prone. They banish knives to locked drawers, cover sharp table edges with padding, switch off electrical items - but injuries follow wherever they go, and the accident season becomes an ever-growing obsession and fear.

But why are they so cursed? And how can they break free? 

I was really excited for this book. It was new. It was different and it seemed intriguing. But right now, I am only on the fourth chapter and I am just not loving it right now but I told myself that I am going to power through it and I did so I pat myself on the back for it. 

From what I got already from the book is: Yes we understand that you are seeing someone in ALL of your photos. I understand that your mother is having a slightly mental breakdown because she cannot handle the accident season. We understand that even if he is your step-brother, you both feel incest-feelings for each other. 

I mean, overall, it was an interesting book. Something new and different but it wasn't my style of my favorite books and although I struggled through it, skimming a few pages (YES, I am the worst reviewer in the world!) I can honestly rate this a solid 3 out of 5 stars. I would not read this book again but it was alright.

I don't have a lot to say about this book because I am honestly just kind of weirded out by it... A strange story, indeed. But the plot twist at the end was what got me.

Anyways, I will blog you later tonight hopefully with Sweet Temptation - Wendy Higgins because I found it in my bookstore and I will be going there again to see if they have another book that has not been published just yet.