March 9, 2015

Cover Coveting(11)

 
Cover art is found from Wicked Scribes, ATUF, Goodreads, social networks, and other sources.
***All cover art may not be final.***

Currently watching Dracula Untold. Hmmmm, man candy. And visually pretty. They could have done more. Still pretty to look at.

Now let’s look at pretty covers!


About a Vampire by Lynsay Sands

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


about-a-vampire Series: Argeneau, book 22

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:

One of the better covers for the series. It’s OK.

Dark Ghost by Christine Feehan

Previous book(s) in series:

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dark-ghost Series: Dark Saga, book 27

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Genre: Paranormal Romance

Shera’s thoughts:

I think maybe they’re trying to turn the cape into wings? Maybe.

Dreamland by Robert L. Anderson

Previous book(s) in series:

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Dreamland Series: N/A 

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:

Oooooooo, how creepy and perfect. It actually reminds me of this little dirt road and shake a few blokes away. (Yeah, I live in the real country.) Love the floating things in the sky.

Firewalker by Josephine Angelini

Previous book(s) in series:

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fire-keeper Series: The Worldwalker trilogy, book 2

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:

What a pretty cover!

But I have a huge complaint. Firewalker looks like “Fire Walker”. I loath it when the typography makes the title look different. Especially with a weird combo that could very well be two separate words.

Hallowed by Tonya Hurley

Previous book(s) in series:

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hallowed Series: The Blessed, book 3

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:

You know I really liked the cover for book 1. When they decided to spice it up and redo the first cover and do a new design for book 2 I was nervous. But these have grown on me.

This is probably my favorite of the new covers. That heart is creepy.

Redemption by Debra Driza

Previous book(s) in series:

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mila-redemption-2 Series: Milo 2.0, book

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Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi (A few have it shelved under Dystopian.)

Shera’s thoughts:

Love how each cover has her breaking-up/particling up all over the place.

So cool.

Mirrored by Alex Flinn

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Goodreads | Amazon


Mirrored Series: N/A 

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:

Hmmmmm, I think it’s a modern fairytale again. Very cool cover. The typography for Flinn books are pretty cool. I like how it’s always the thorns for these ones.

Over all cool. Love the apple tangled in “Mirrored”. The tie ins to Snow White are perfect.

The White Rose by Amy Ewing

Previous book(s) in series:

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The White Rose Series: The Lone City, book 2

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Genre: Young Adult Dystopian

Shera’s thoughts:

Pretty dress cover. I will give them points for making her dress mimic a rose.

The Aeronaut’s Windlass by Jim Butcher

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the-aeronauts-windlass Series: The Cinder’s Spires, book 1

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Genre: Steampunk

Shera’s thoughts:

Very col. Makes me think of pirates more than steampunk. How exciting to see Butcher come out with a new series.

This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee

Previous book(s) in series:

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This Monstrous Thing Series: N/A 

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Genre: Young Adult Steampunk

Shera’s thoughts:

Ooooo, how I love a good gloomy cover.

Wicked Ride by Rebecca Zanetti

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Wicked Ride Series: Realm Enforcers, book 1

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Genre: Paranormal Romance

Shera’s thoughts:

I think less man more gorgeous bike please.

March 6, 2015

Cover Coveting(11)

 
Cover art is found from Wicked Scribes, ATUF, Goodreads, social networks, and other sources.
***All cover art may not be final.***

Just watched Big Hero 6. I really liked it. But I think I can safely say it should not have won out over How to Train Your Dragon 2. This is why I don’t really care about the Oscars. It’s fun to see the pretty dresses and see what movies win. But seeing what movies win make you realize how stupid it all is.

I’m done.

Let’s go look at some yummy covers!


Off the Page by Jodi Picoult and Samantah Van Leer

Previous book(s) in series:

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off-the-page Series: N/A 

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:

Be still my heart!

The characters are coming out of the book! YES!!

However. (Yes, my infamous howevers.) Why is the title so . . . yuck. It’s tiny and really bad typography. The authors are huge.

Personally I don’t know who the authors are, so it’s not a selling point for me.

Persuasion by Martina Boone

Previous book(s) in series:

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Persuasion Series: The Heir of Watson Island, book 2

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:

Oh, you know how I love it when a cover matches the series.

Anywho I love this couple silhouette. The design overlaying everything is awesome.

Slasher Girls & Monster Boys by many authors

Previous book(s) in series:

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Slasher Girls and Monster Boys Series: Anthology

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Genre: Horror? Paranormal? Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:

Oh, this cover is sooooooooo creepy. Points to simply winning the cover show again! (And kudos to vector art.)

Spinning Starlight by R.C. Lewis

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


spinning-starlight Series: N/A 

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:

Oh! Oh!!! Love it! Love it!! The astrology swan is so cool! And beautiful.

The Cold Light of Day by Kelly Gay

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


the-cold-light-of-day Series: Charlie Madigan, book 5

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Genre: Urban Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:

I know, I know! I did a separate post about it! But I just need to show it off more!

But I was so afraid this series was going to get the axe.

The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall by Katie Alender

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


the-dead-girls-of-hysteria-hall Series: N/A 

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult 

Shera’s thoughts:

Oooo, a spooky dress cover. Love those ones! Looking forward to the next wave of ghost stories.

Oh, and I love that finally that spooky text goes well with a cover.

Soundless by Richelle Mead

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


soundless Series: N/A 

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:

Yes! Yes!! Oh, I was really nervous about how—more correctly who—they were going to have on the cover.

Perfection. Absolute perfection. (Feels like I’ve gotten to use those to words lately.)

The Immortal Heights by Sherry Thomas

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


the-immortal-heights Series: The Elemental Trilogy, book 3

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:

AT first glance this cover is pretty cool. Not as powerful as the previous two.

Then once my eyes adjust and focus, it just looks bad. The “monster” on this book is awkward. I love the idea of someone in the monster.

Just, this is the worst looking monster the series has sported on it’s cover.

The Return by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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the-return Series: Titan, book 1 

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:

Believe this is a cover for a different country. Germany? Not 100% sure on that.

I like this sooooooo much more than that awkward US one.
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Yeah, that ain’t sexy.

Vengeance of the Demon by Diana Rowland

Previous book(s) in series:

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vengance-of-the-demon Series: Kara Gillian, book 7

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Genre: Urban Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:

Only this series could make having a baby on the cover still look badass.

Each new cover makes me forget how bad the first two were.

Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson

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walk-on-earth-a-stranger Series: The Gold Seer Trilogy, book 1

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult (Historical)

Shera’s thoughts:

I’m not sold completely on all the choices of the typography, but I do like how it’s part of the gold magic going on.

Very cool! It fits the book with her historical dress look and the gold theme. Though I wonder if she can just sense it or simply since it.

March 5, 2015

Review: Moon Called

Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, book 1) by Patricia Briggs

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Genre: Urban Fantasy
Edition Reviewed: Paperback
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
Goodreads: Moon Called (1)

Mercedes "Mercy" Thompson is a talented Volkswagen mechanic living in the Tri-Cities area of Washington. She also happens to be a walker, a magical being with the power to shift into a coyote at will. Mercy's next-door neighbor is a werewolf. Her former boss is a gremlin. And she's fixing a bus for a vampire. This is the world of Mercy Thompson, one that looks a lot like ours but is populated by those things that go bump in the night. And Mercy's connection to those things is about to get her into some serious hot water...


Review:

Even before I had read Moon Called I knew I would love it. Maybe because I already had read a few Briggs works and knew she was awesome. It's fond memories of being let in by my bookstore friends early to grab a copy on the series big debut that help to make this series so dear to me. (R.I.P Waldens and Borders.) Or because that year I read it over and over again. It also doesn't help that it was such an instrumental addition to the Urban Fantasy genre. Right before it boomed. Especially helping to make world building in the genre so important. Especially for werewolves.

Many years later, and many other authors have done wonderful things with werewolves, Moon Called it's still absolutely amazing with it's realization of werewolves in their mannerisms, packs, laws, and all that werewolf drama. Moon Called—too me—is what made werewolves finally seem so amazing. Personally I had always loved them, but finally an author was developing them enough that I could believe that they were 100% real. (Well you know.)

Mercy is awesome. What I love most is that she's not a badass. Or anything like some of the shoot/stab first ask questions gals that soon followed her debut and now over populate the genre now. No she's a mechanic, with a history degree. Sure she turns into a coyote, has some tattoos, can shoot, and takes some self defense classes. She's witty, but not snarky—cough, rude snark, cough—that seems to be dominating leading ladies in UF. No she's legitimately witty. Making jokes by referencing things and she thinks outside the “mouthy” box. Mercy is awesome, she's observant, and all of the attributes I've been talking about is probably what makes her so relatable. Also, makes her friendships and relationships more realistic. She is a strong character, and she’s real enough to be flawed.

The world of Mercedes Thompson is right in the sweet spot. The Faye have just come out and things took a very realistic spin. Instead of accepting that the Faye have been living among humans since forever. After some really bad stuff the Faye now live on reservations. Which is a nice touch considering what happened with the Native Americans by the USA and that Mercy is Native American. The werewolves have been playing around with the idea of “coming out” since human science has become too advance for the supernatural to stay hidden. Werewolves are the governments best known secret.

Moon Called is probably one of the best world building books out there. Mercy is already pretty far into the supernatural community, especially with werewolves. She already has a rich history and life. All the major factions are introduced in Moon Called, werewolves, vampires, and Faye. All to varying extents. Which is probably why Moon Called is hit and miss. It's a world developing books, there's a lot of ground and information to cover. Personally I think the mystery here is pretty cool, even if it just all unfolds. Hey, sometimes that happens. Not only is the world developing but readers are fully submerged into Mercy's world. A lot of characters are introduced. If you like well developed worlds and can handle lots of information being handed out you'll do fine. Personally I thought all the pacing was perfect. Others might find it slow.

Now going back as a re-read it hits me every time how much I think all the male love interests aren't worthy? Samuel is cool. While I understand that he's lived a long time and he thought he was making his intentions clear. It's obvious he didn't make them clear enough to penetrate the mind of a naive girl. Even though I do believe he truly loves Mercy, he kind of did a big betrayal there. I wouldn't trust him again. Adam is a controlling ass. He's basically been told by Bran—the werewolf Alpha of the entire US and Mercy's father figure—to watch her. AKA spy. Sure he may say that he's doing it not just because of Bran, but that still sounds creepy. Plus, he has a picture of Mercy and it sounds like they don't really have much of a relationship for him to be having said picture. Oh, Mercy didn't know about him having one. Let alone one that goes in his bedroom! Creepy. Creepy. It's both unnerving to see how I grew to love both of these guys. Oh, and Stephan . . . he isn't even in the equation in the romance here! (No really I remember reading something by Briggs stating she pitched the series as a werewolf and vampire love triangle. But to be honest I've never seen it. Ever.) Samuel and Adam are both so well developed for love interests, that anyone can see the clear path to romance for either of them. And I'm sure many a reader will already be in love with one or both.

In the end this was such a solid entry into the genre because Moon Called developed werewolves . . . so freaking amazingly that Moon Called clearly inspired many series after. Briggs showed many readers what they had always wanted for werewolves. Sure werewolves' politics are sexist, but it's believable and part of the fun. Can you not see some strong modern female werewolves and Mercy breaking some sexist boundaries? There's a lot I'm not covering here. Because the world of Moon Called is so well realized! Some readers may find it overwhelming, and simply want action-action-action. There is action, but this is a book that gives readers like me what they want: mind boggling world building and a fully developed lead. The charm is Mercy is a person, not some badass urban fantasy woman who has no friends. She has relationships, personal issues, and a past. One that doesn't wait until book 3 or four to be revealed. Or to make character connections. Mercy is the kind of strong female lead I'd like to see more of in the genre. The mystery is actually pretty darn cool if you think about it, the real issue is that it all falls into place for Mercy to figure out. Moon Called is just too busy setting up the world and characters. Hey, it worked.

Sexual Content: Some kissing and mild sexual humor. It’s clean kids! (But that does not make it a bad read! Gosh people.)

 
5/5- Fabulous, a beautiful obsession!


Previous book(s) in series:
Reviewed on BW: Amazon: Goodreads:
Moon Called (1)
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (1.5)
Blood Bound (2)
Iron Kissed (3)
Bone Crossed (4)
Silver Borne (5)
River Marked (6)
Down These Strange Streets (6.5)
Frost Burned (7)
Night Broken (8)
Fire Touched (9)
Untitled (10)
Untitled (11)
Shifting Shadows: Stories From the world of Mercy Thompson (?)
Moon Called (1)
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (1.5)
Blood Bound (2)
Iron Kissed (3)
Bone Crossed (4)
Silver Borne (5)
River Marked (6)
Down These Strange Streets (6.5)
Frost Burned (7)
Night Broken (8)
Fire Touched (9)
Untitled (10)
Untitled (11)
Shifting Shadows: Stories From the world of Mercy Thompson (?)
Moon Called (1)
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (1.5)
Blood Bound (2)
Iron Kissed (3)
Bone Crossed (4)
Silver Borne (5)
River Marked (6)
Down These Strange Streets (6.5)
Frost Burned (7)
Night Broken (8)
Fire Touched (9)
Untitled (10)
Untitled (11)
Shifting Shadows: Stories From the world of Mercy Thompson (?)

March 4, 2015

Wednesday Wishes

The snow has come! It’s crazy I’m really going to miss our warm weather, but it’s wonderful that we’ll be getting some more moisture. It’s a 10 year drought and no matter how much moisture we get it just keeps getting drier and drier. Poor Yellowstone, it’s going to be another lack luster year.

Now here are some books I’ve been wishing about.


The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Kiplinger

duff-kody-keplingerGet it: Amazon | Goodreads
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Series: N/A

Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn’t think she’s the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She’s also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her “the Duff,” she throws her Coke in his face.

But things aren’t so great at home right now, and Bianca is desperate for a distraction. She ends up kissing Wesley. Worse, she likes it. Eager for escape, Bianca throws herself into a closeted enemies-with-benefits relationship with him.

Until it all goes horribly awry. It turns out Wesley isn’t such a bad listener, and his life is pretty screwed up, too. Suddenly Bianca realizes with absolute horror that she’s falling for the guy she thought she hated more than anyone.

Before the movie I’ve had my eye on this book. Now I’ve got the push to read it before seeing the movie.

Sleight of Hand by Mark Henwick

sleight-of-hand-by-mark-henwickGet it: Amazon | Goodreads
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: Bite Back, book 1

“Vampires are the flickering illusions of Hollywood. They don’t exist. We do. We are the Athanate.”

For Amber Farrell, post-military life as a PI has its ups and downs: She’s been hit by a truck. She’s being sued by a client. Denver’s newest drug lord just put out a contract on her. The sinister Athanate want her to come in for a friendly chat. And it’s only Tuesday.

Enter Jennifer Kingslund: rich, gorgeous—a tough businesswoman who’s known for getting what she wants in the boardroom and the bedroom. Someone’s trying to sabotage her new resort and destroy her company—and she wants Amber to find out who.

The answers lead Amber past Were and Adepts, right back to the Athanate—and a centuries-old war that could threaten not just Denver, but the nation that Amber swore to protect and serve.

And all sides want to claim her for their own…

When anyone else reads the description do you feel like Amber and Jennifer are going to be hooking up? I’m reading too much into it, huh. (Tee-hee. I made a funny.) Anywho, this was recommended to me by a Goodreads friend. It is self pub, but I’m staying positive! Even with my streak of bad self pub.

March 3, 2015

Review: Catching Fire

Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, book 2) by Suzanne Collins

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Genre: Young Adult Dystopian
Edition Reviewed: Hardcover
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
Goodreads: Catching Fire (1)

Sparks are igniting.
Flames are spreading.
And the Capitol wants revenge.

Against all odds, Katniss has won the Hunger Games. She and fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark are miraculously still alive. Katniss should be relieved, happy even. After all, she has returned to her family and her longtime friend, Gale. Yet nothing is the way Katniss wishes it to be. Gale holds her at an icy distance. Peeta has turned his back on her completely. And there are whispers of a rebellion against the Capitol - a rebellion that Katniss and Peeta may have helped create.

Much to her shock, Katniss has fueled an unrest she's afraid she cannot stop. And what scares her even more is that she's not entirely convinced she should try. As time draws near for Katniss and Peeta to visit the districts on the Capitol's cruel Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. If they can't prove, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying.

In Catching Fire, the second novel in the Hunger Games trilogy, Suzanne Collins continues the story of Katniss Everdeen, testing her more than ever before...and surprising readers at every turn.


Review:

Yeah, I am just reading this book. It's sad I bought the book back when it first released, but never got around to it. Shamingly I even watched the movie before reading the book. So it gives me great pleasure to say that Catching Fire was better than The Hunger Games. Heck, it was better than the Catching Fire movie! Normally I don't pick favorites and get on a soapbox. However, I had issues with the movie and Katniss. (That's not to say that I didn't enjoy the movie, I loved it!)

In the movie Katniss seems oblivious and well, stupid. She's still an amazing leading lady. But it's just hard to believe that she's not taking notice of some things . . . Well! In the book she is! She's seeing an uprising being born, and she is aware to some extent of what's going on. While I found at times her constant, “No that can't be true, this is what's really going on” attitude exceedingly annoying. Especially since her self forced “obliviousness” causes her to be a real bad judge of people. And it's interesting to see how everyone is trying to manipulate her, only seeing her as a figure head of an idea. Personally I think it goes back straight to the first book when her “friend” gives her that Mokingjay pin. Cudos to all those people for deciding Katniss was strong enough to carry out—and actually be successful in the games—with the message. It doesn't say much for Katniss.

In fact, I really like how Collins brings into consideration the type of people who are able to win the Hunger Games. Sure she brings into light that sometimes simple chance—you know the odds fall in your favor—win Victor’s the games. People who will do whatever it is to survive, calculating minds, sometimes cruel, and a certain type of ruthlessness will crown the Victor. However, that doesn't mean they're all psycho paths. It's that survival instinct. Which Katniss has plenty of, and what I love most is seeing it in play with her conscious. Katniss is a protector. Especially of the weaker and less fortunate.

What I like more is the love triangle in Catching Fire. I found both Gale and Peeta to be excellent love interests. They both have flashes of jealousy, but it's understandable and in the end their actions are about doing what's right. (And the jealousy is brief.) It does drive me crazy that Katniss's dilemma of how she “truly feels” is basically brought on by her not thinking about getting a boyfriend. Sure I like that she's decided that having someone to love and have a family with them will equal more pain, and a risk she does not want to take. Yet she's aware enough of Gale's feelings, feels like she's betraying him, and seems to only think she should have him because that's what everyone else has always thought. Honestly the only thing I see happening for poor Gale is the brother zone. Besides at this point Peeta has gotten more time and development for Katniss. It would feel hollow at this point in Gale gets the girl. Readers know Peeta more, and simply saying that Gale and Katniss have tons of history do not character development make. Nor do a few flashbacks.

Overall I do like that Katniss is flawed. Peeta is right, there is a certain “pure” quality to Katniss. Though I think of it more fondly as self preservation in the form of forced obliviousness. The love triangle is pretty good, and I like that while it's present it doesn't carry the entire story. Though it plays a big part. In the end it's equal parts action and romance to create a heady blend. Hopefully the next book will have more of the uprising and less of Katniss just being a figurehead yo-yo being manipulated by everyone. (I love how Peeta is always the damsel. Sure he does help Katniss, but how many times does he have to be saved? Come on you secretly love it. Role reversal!) This book was a rush and I loved every second of it. The Hunger Games are intense, add the political drama and it just sweetens the deal. Readers get to see more of the bigger picture here getting the dirt on old characters, and plenty of new ones to really expand the world of The Hunger Games! Catching Fire is a one heck of a follow-up! Just be ready with Mockingjay on hand because it's one heck of a cliffhanger.

Sexual Content: Kissing mild and mild making out. Some sexual humor, but it’s all pretty clean for a book about kids killing kids.

 
5/5- Fabulous, a beautiful obsession!


Previous book(s) in series:
Reviewed on BW: Amazon: Goodreads:
The Hunger Games (1) 
Catching Fire (2)
Mockingjay (3)
The Hunger Games (1)
Catching Fire (2)
Mockingjay (3)
The Hunger Games (1)
Catching Fire (2)
Mockingjay (3)

March 2, 2015

Cover Coveting(8)

 
Cover art is found from Wicked Scribes, ATUF, Goodreads, social networks, and other sources.
***All cover art may not be final.***


Chapelwood by Cherie Priest

Previous book(s) in series:

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chapelwood Series: The Borden Dispatches, book 2

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Genre: Paranormal-Historical-Horror

Shera’s thoughts:

So cool! This is the perfect cover to advertise why gender blending is at it’s best right now!

Like this cover, it’s awesome.

Daughter of Dusk by Livia Blackburne

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


daughter-of-dusk Series: Midnight Thief, book 2

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:

This does not fit the series well. But I do really love this cover! What a cool way to make that paw print look awesome.

Evolution by Stephanie Diaz

Previous book(s) in series:

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evolution Series: Extraction, book 3

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Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi (Young Adult Dystopian)

Shera’s thoughts:

OK. OK. So I talk about it all the time. Cover designs being uniform that in one glance you know it’s part of a series.

The Extraction series does it so well! Ah, I love each sci-fi awesome cover!

Ice Like Fire by Sara Raasch

Previous book(s) in series:

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ice-like-fire Series: Snow Like Ashes, book 2

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:

N/A

Imprudence by Gail Carriger

Previous book(s) in series:

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imprudence Series: The Custard Protocol, book 2

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Genre: Steampunk

Shera’s thoughts:

Love it!

All I can say is how I hope the series doesn’t suddenly get those crappy Photoshop fan-created covers that Parasol Protectorate series.

Manners & Mutiny by Gail Carriger

Previous book(s) in series:

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mannaer&mutiny Series: Finishing School, book 4

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Genre: Young Adult Steampunk

Shera’s thoughts:

Carriger has to be one happy author because she’s getting some pretty awesome covers.

I really love the covers for the series. The stylish image of the black and white girls get me every time. Especially coupled with the Victorian wallpaper designs in such colorful hues.

Mind Magic by Eileen Wilks

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


mind-magic Series: World of the Lupi, book 12

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Genre: Urban Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:

Yes-yes-yes-yes-yes!!! Man this series has gorgeous covers.

This one though. Oh, this one is epic.  Sweet perfection.

Mystic by Jason Denzel

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


mystic Series: The Mystic Trilogy, book 1

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:

Classic gorgeous fantasy cover. Ah, memories.