November 30, 2012

Cover Coveting(10)

A lot of standard PNR covers, but there are some really good ones thrown in the mix.


A Witch’s Handbook of Kisses and Curses by Molly Harper

Previous book(s) in series:
N/A

a-witches-handbook1 Series: N/A 

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Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Goodreads

Shera’s thoughts:

Fail. Harper’s books deserve more.

It’s to busy, the title barely stands out. Plus, that woman looks really demented, and what is on her face!

Talon/Xavier by Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright

Previous book(s) in series:

Raphael/Parish (Bayou Heat, #1-2)Bayon/Jean-Baptiste (Bayou Heat #3-4)


BayouHeat_Final_Final Series: Bayou Heat, Books 5-6

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Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Goodreads

Shera’s thoughts:

Typical shifter cover. The author names pop a bit more then the book titles.

Blood Trade by Faith Hunter

Previous book(s) in series:

Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1)Blood Cross (Jane Yellowrock, #2)Mercy Blade (Jane Yellowrock, #3)Raven Cursed (Jane Yellowrock, #4)Death's Rival (Jane Yellowrock, #5)


blood-trace Series: Jane Yellowrock, Book 6

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Genre: Urban Fantasy
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

Yeah, good pants are back! Another fantastic kick booty cover. 

Darkness Avenged by Alexandra Ivy

Previous book(s) in series:
Guardians of Eternity

darkness-avenged Series: Guardians of Eternity, book 10

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Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Wicked Scribes

Shera’s thoughts:

Never been a fan of these covers, but this time I really-really-really dislike it. There’s something awkward about his pose. Like his arm was photoshoped in poorly. It could be that bad gradient they put on his arm.

Oh, and look at his fist, the hues are completely different. It looks to small compared to the rest of him.

The Last Academy by Anne Applegate

Previous book(s) in series:
N/A

FullCover Series: N/A 

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Genre: Paranormal YA?
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

I like the idea behind it, but it could have been done better.

The Good, the Bad, and the Witchy by Heather Blake

Previous book(s) in series:

It Takes a Witch (A Wishcraft Mystery, #1)A Witch Before Dying (A Wishcraft Mystery, #2)


goodbadwitchy Series: A Wishcraft Mystery, book 3

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Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

I just love the funny and fluffy feel of these covers. Especially how they mix in the solid colors at top and bottom.

Heart Fortune by Robin D. Owens

Previous book(s) in series:
Check out other covers here.

heart-fortune1 Series: Celta’s Heartmates, book 12

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Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Wicked Scribes

Shera’s thoughts:

Is he in a corn field? I like the background feel of this one. Despite that he looks pasted, not to shabby.

Strange Spirits

Previous book(s) in series:
N/A

StrangeSpirits_600x900 Series: Anthologies 

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Genre: N/A
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

The charcoal transparent over the cover is a nice touch, but I think it’s too much.  If they were trying to blend in the different photos it’s slick, but other then that I don’t think it’s necessary.

Love the skirt.

The Uprising by Lisa M. Stasse

Previous book(s) in series:

The Forsaken (The Forsaken, #1)


Uprising Series: The Forsaken, Book 2

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Genre: YA Dystopian
Source: Goodreads

Shera’s thoughts:

How is it possible? This cover is even more amazing than the first. I just love everything about it, the image blending, typography! This is good cover art.

Weird Detectives Recent Investigations

Previous book(s) in series:
N/A

WD-500 Series: Anthologies

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Genre: N/A
Source: N/A

Shera’s thoughts:

It’s awesome! But the guy looks like he was just slapped on the cover. Or he stepped on a black hole and is slowly get sucked in.

November 28, 2012

Wednesday Wishes: Movie Edition

This is a first for a WW post, movie love’in! There’s been some great stuff that’s coming to theatres.


The City of Bones trailer has been out for a while, but I’ve been really nervous about it. However, this trailer has put me at ease. Though I will admit they’ve really dressed up the characters too much.

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, is not based on any book that I’m aware of, but it still looks awesome! Great twist on a classic.

Warm Bodies is based of a book. Apparently it is an Adult title (the author made a huge stink about it quite a while ago) and it looks like  really funny romantic comedy.

Beautiful Creates, the book bored me to tears and never finished it. The movie looks interesting, and I think this version I’ll be able to get through it.

Now I while ago I bought The Host when it finally got its first paperback print. I’ve felt guilty ever since, Meyer just don’t isn’t write stuff I’ve liked. However, this trailer of The Host is EPIC. Beyond excited to see this one.

Well kiddies that’s it for now. All of them don’t come out until 2013, so we’ll just have to lust for a while. (I left The Hobbit off the list, because that one does not need to be listed. It’s a no brainer!)

November 26, 2012

Cover Coveting(11)

Some great covers! Every time I look at a batch of covers I always wonder what went on behind the design teams mind? What were they going for? Different? Genre feel?

Anywho . . . enjoy!


Heaven Sent by E. Van Lowe

Previous book(s) in series:

Boyfriend From Hell (Falling Angels Saga, #1)Earth Angel (Falling Angels Saga, #2)


heavensent Series: Falling Angels Saga 

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Genre: Paranormal YA
Source: N/A

Shera’s thoughts:

Love how no matter what all the covers tie in together, you just glance at them and you can tell.

Love the green and blue tones together and the nit of motorcycles.

Tall, Dark, and Vampire

Previous book(s) in series:
N/A

tall-dark-and-vampire Series: not sure

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Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Wicked Scribes

Shera’s thoughts:

It’s OK. They make the gaudy neon sign text go with the cover pretty well.

Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost

Previous book(s) in series:
Once Burned (Night Prince, #1)


twice-tempted
Series: Night Prince, Book 2

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Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Mystifying Paranormal Reviews

Shera’s thoughts:

Yum, yum, and yum. Is it me or is this guy channeling some Wolverine grrrrr! Love the whole flame look, and the lighting on the guy goes well.

TwiceTempted-Sb-for-blog1

Unclaimed by Sara Humphreys

Previous book(s) in series:

UnleashedUntouched (The Amoveo Legend, #2)UntamedUndeniedUndone


unclaimed Series: The Amoveo Legend, Book 4

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Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: Wicked Scribes

Shera’s thoughts:

This one doesn’t look as polished as the other covers, but it’s awesome to finally see the classic wolf shifter!

Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Previous book(s) in series:
N/A

978-0-7636-5119-0 Series: Zachary’s Story Illustrated by Ming Doyle

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Genre: Paranormal YA graphic novel
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

Looks really cool. The guy on the cover reminds me of something out of The Covenant movie.

Notes From Ghost Town by Kate Ellison

Previous book(s) in series:
N/A

13242342 Series: N/A 

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Genre: Paranormal YA
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

It’s a beautiful idea, and I love how the girl is clutching herself. However, the writing is really hard to read.

Doktor Glass by Thomas Brennan

Previous book(s) in series:
N/A

9780425258170 Series: N/A 

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Genre: Paranormal YA/Historical
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

Just wow! This cover is insane. The typography is sooooooo amazing! There’s gears, creepy ghostly mist, wicked European bridge, and just wow! Whatever it is conveying I’m there!

Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster

Previous book(s) in series:
Kiss of Steel (London Steampunk, #1)

heart-of-iron Series: London Steampunk, book 2

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Genre: Paranormal YA
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

It doesn’t quite POP! like the last cover, but it’s still a success.

Insomnia by J.R. Johansson

Previous book(s) in series:


Insomnia_final Series: The Night Walkers, Book 1

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Genre: Paranormal YA
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

Holy cow!! Completely love this cover. It’s just so crazy. It looks like her face is cut or maybe even broken glass. Either way the design time did wonderful!

Night Bound by Lynn Viehl

Previous book(s) in series:

Nightborn (Lords of the Darkyn, #1)Nightbred (Lords of the Darkyn, #2)


nightbound_01fix Series: Lords of Darkyn

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Genre: Paranormal Romance
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

It feels a bit weird not having the close up on the face from the other covers. However, I do like this cover much better then the first two. It doesn’t feel like it’s “video game” quality.

Some Quiet Place by Kelsey Sutton

Previous book(s) in series:
N/A

Some Quiet Place Final Cover Series: N/A 

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Genre: Paranormal YA
Source: ATUF

Shera’s thoughts:

Stunning! Just stunning! I don’t care what this book is about, but I’m in.

Nothing feels out of place. I love how the text gets bigger and bigger each line. So clever.

November 23, 2012

Because of my Goodreads friends . . .

It hit me while I was posting a review:

I don’t post Books and Babbles anymore!

In fact, the last time I did was for the new paranormal TV shows that where debuting, back in August! That’s a long time. So after brain storming about it I decided the “and Babbles” part of these posts needed to be utilized. After all despite my huge love of books, I do like other things and it’s always fun to share. That got me thinking about all the things my Goodreads Friends share and have gotten me addicted to!


Picking something for this first “Because of my Goodreads Friends . . . “  Books and Babbles post was hard. Because my GF have gotten me hooked on a lot of new things. That’s right they’re all enablers.

Drum roll please . . .

cinderellassisterK-dramas! (AKA Korean Dramas.) Why did I pick this? Well it’s part of my current active addiction, besides K-pop (which is a completely different post.) Honestly I’m not even sure why I’d never really tried, or heard, of K-dramas before. Especially since I’m a huge anime fan. While the two don’t go hand in hand, the nerd-doms tend to cross quite a bit I’ve found out.

Actually, quite a while before my good GF friends recommended my first K-drama I had actually tried one. Cinderella’s Sister. Which showed me that just like with American TV and movies I’m picky.  If I would have stopped at Cinderella’s Sister I would have never tried another K-drama again.

Luckily one friend started talking about You Are Beautiful which led me into tons of fun! yourebeautifulThis K-drama brings the perfect style of Korean humor. Actually I think it’s just Asian dramas in general. There’s a band, hot and pretty men, a nun (well in training), said nun needing to dress up as a male band member, kooky love triangles (or squares), and just tons of crazy hijinks.  It’s like bringing the best of anime into live action. (Which is funny because I’ve never really enjoyed live action films from Japan before.)

However, like I said I’m picky. You all know that! From books, to TV, movies, and more. I have expectations. So when I started fishing around I really didn’t get much luck. Prosecutor Princess is one I actually finished, but it just wasn’t that great and with all of my addictions I need to watch good stuff. So if you guys are interest here’s some shows that I’ve gotten addicted to after my Goodreads Friends got me hooked.

To-the-Beautiful-You-05You Are Beautiful is probably always going to be one of my favorites. However, To the Beautiful you is just as much fun! It’s the gender bender that was made famous through a manga Hana-Kimi by Hisaya Nakajo. Hana-Kimi was actually adapted into a Japanese live action series, which I hated. It’s only 16 episodes for those who don’t want to commit to a full 16 episodes and gets my seal of approval.

If outrageous fun comedies aren’t your thing I’ve a got a few others to try and tempt you guys.

faith

Faith is a big favorite of mine! It’s a historical, but it’s fun! It’s a got time travel, romance, comedy, royal intrigue and dark political plots! Yummy man candy! Super powers, ninjas, martial arts, pretty period costumes! If you don’t like the story you’ll be hooked on the cinematography. 

IRIS_Intertitle iris_top

Iris is one of the hottest K-dramas out there. Featuring tons of hot Korean it actors, it’s one of the few K-dramas that go on location to exotic places. (Plus, that guy on the right is TOP, from BigBang!)

Sungkyunkwan1

Sungkyunkwan Scandal is another historical, but this one is 100% fun. Another Gender Bender (yes I really like those!), this time the woman in question dressing up could be put to death if caught. she was impersonating a man to make ends meat for her family when a crazy twist in fate causes her to start training to be an official (a politician). Despite the threat of death looming over her, it’s really not a scary it’s just tons of crazy laughs.

So yeah, that’s what my GR friends have gotten be addicted to. If you guys are interested in trying out something new stop in to Drama Fever, where you can watch them all for free!