February 24, 2012

Cover Coveting(16)

 All cover art is not final!

These are of the latest covers!  So I haven’t gotten up to posting all the “old” covers I’ve missed, but it’s coming.

I have to confess after not blogging for so long I’ve gotten out of the swing of things. Even thought I’ve really missed it I find myself sitting down and finding other things to do.  Then I constantly think afterwards, “I really want to post something. I miss it.”  My blog is my little haven, and I’ve abandoned it. *sigh*

Well, confession time is over let’s get to the goods!!


Hidden by Sophie Jordan

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Amazon: Hardcover
Goodreads: Hidden
Source: Goodreads
Genre: Paranormal YA
Series: Firelight , Book 3

Shera’s Thoughts: 

These covers are awesome, but there’s always something that just doesn’t quite fit.

Book Description:

Jacinda was supposed to bond with Cassian, the "prince" of their pride. But she resisted long before she fell in love with Will—a human and, worse, a hunter. When she ran away with Will, it ended in disaster, with Cassian's sister, Miram, captured. Weighed down by guilt, Jacinda knows she must rescue her to set things right. Yet to do so she will have to venture deep into the heart of enemy territory.

The only way Jacinda can reach Miram is by posing as a prisoner herself, though once she assumes that disguise, things quickly spiral out of her control. As she learns more about her captors, she realizes that even if Will and Cassian can carry out their part of the plan, there's no guarantee they'll all make it out alive. But what Jacinda never could have foreseen is that escaping would be only the beginning....

Loyalties are tested and sacrifices made in the explosive conclusion to Sophie Jordan's Firelight trilogy.

Previous Books:

Firelight (Firelight, #1)Vanish (Firelight, #2)

Black-Hearted Betrayal by Kasey MacKenzie

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Amazon: Paperback
Goodreads: BlackHearted Betrayal
Source: ATUF
Genre: Paranormal YA 
Series: Shades of Fury, book 3

Shera’s Thoughts: 

It’s kind of a relief that they decided to keep her boobs tucked in.  It fits beautifully in with the other covers and still manages to hold it’s own.

The light in her hair looks so gorgeous and I love the dragon tattoo.

Book Description:

N/A

Previous Books:

Red Hot Fury (Shades of Fury, #1)Green Eyed Envy (Shades of Fury, #2)

Immortally Yours by Angie Fox

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Amazon: Paperback 
Goodreads: Immortally Yours 
Source: ATUF
Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Series: N/A

Shera’s Thoughts: 

Don’t like it. The only unique thing about this is how the tattoo is incorporated the title.

Book Description:

IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE GODS…

No one patches up the incoming wounded like Dr. Petra Robichaud. Recruited by the gods for her uncanny medical skills, she’s the best M*A*S*H surgeon in the army. Along with a nosy guard sphinx, vegetarian werewolf, and other paranormal paramedics, she bandages soldiers who are built like Greek gods (literally.) But when one sexy immortal ends up on her operating table—half dead and totally to-die-for—Petra’s afraid she’ll lose her patient and her heart…

NOTHING IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN LOVE

Commander Galen of Delphi is one gorgeous but stubborn demi-god. When his spirit tries to slip out of his fatally wounded body, Dr. Petra has to slip it back in—unwittingly revealing her ability to see ghosts. Now that Galen knows her secret, he’s convinced she’s part of an ancient prophesy. If the oracles are right, Petra could lead Galen’s army to peace. And if he seduces her on the way to hell and back? Heaven knows—all’s fair in love and war…

Previous Books:
N/A

Revelation by Erica Hayes

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Amazon: Paperback
Goodreads: Revelation
Source: ATUF
Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Series: The Seven Signs

Shera’s Thoughts: 

It really looks amazing. The flaming sword, the stormy city scene on the river, and that hot and yummy star. Smoldering really.

And then he’s wearing a freaking midriff baring top. WHAT. THE. HELL.

Book Description:

A fallen angel with a mission and a medical examiner who’s lost her faith are fighting for their souls in a glittering, near-future Manhattan…
Blind faith is for fools. That’s what Dr. Morgan Sterling believes. And she’s going to prove it by curing the zombie plague ravaging her city’s slums. She’s certain it’s not a sign of the End of Days, but a nasty disease — until an angel appears in her morgue in a flash of glory.

Luniel is not just a fallen angel. He’s a powerful warrior sworn to fight evil in hopes of a chance at redemption. He’s after the demon princes who are stealing the seven vials of holy wrath which, when perverted, will unleash eternal hell on earth.

To stop the plague, Luniel needs Morgan’s help, and her faith. But Morgan believes science is their salvation. If the zombie plague is a demonic curse — and if Luniel is true — he’ll have to prove it. Even if he loses his heart to true love or his soul to Hell…

Previous Books:
N/A

Bleeding Out by Jes Battis 
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Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
Goodreads: Bleeding Out
Source: ATUF
Genre: Urban Fantasy 
Series: OSI, Book 5

Shera’s Thoughts: 

It fits well with the other titles. I really like it when you can look at a book and know it’s a part of a certain series by just glancing at it.

This one isn’t as original as some of the other ones, but it gets the job done.

N/A

Previous Book(s) in Series:

Night Child (OSI, #1)A Flash of Hex (OSI, #2)Inhuman Resources (OSI, #3)Infernal Affairs (OSI #4)


The Peculiars by Maureen Doyle McQuerry 
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Amazon: N/A
Goodreads: The Peculiars
Source: N/A
Genre: N/A 
Series: N/A

Shera’s Thoughts: 

Amazing! Visually stunning with the color and it clearly is a steampunk master piece.

Well, that is if she didn’t have freaking chicken wings growing out of her back. No, that’s an insult to chicken wings.

N/A

Previous Book(s) in Series:
 

A Patch of Darkness by Yolanda Sfetsos 
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Amazon: N/A
Goodreads: A Patch of Darkness
Source: ATUF
Genre: Urban Fantasy 
Series: Sierra Fox, book 1

Shera’s Thoughts: 

Love how they changed up the color on the text. 

Love how her eyes have so much shadow on them you can’t see them. Still this cover is average, it really doesn’t stand out. 

In a perfect world, Sierra Fox would have stayed away from the Council she left years ago. But in this world—where spirits have the right to walk among the living—it’s her job to round up troublesome spooks and bring them before that very same Council.

Though her desk is piled high with open cases, she can’t resist an anonymous summons to a mysterious late-night meeting with a bunch of other hunters, each of whom seems to have a unique specialty. The news is dire: something is tearing at the fabric of the universe. If the hunters can’t find who or why in time, something’s going to give in a very messy way.

As current cases, family secrets, new clues and her tangled love life slowly wind themselves into an impossible knot, Sierra finds herself the target of a power-sucking duo intent on stealing her mojo. And realizing she holds the key to the last hope of sealing the widening rift.

Warning: Spook catching: may contain traces of ectoplasm and otherworldly nasties. Not recommended for those with allergies to ghosts, demons, and with boyfriends who think your power is theirs. While reading, avoid dark patches and stay to the light.

Previous Book(s) in Series:
 


Darklands by Nancy Holzner 
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Amazon: Paperback | Kindle 
Goodreads: Darklands
Source: ATUF
Genre: Urban Fantasy 
Series: Deadtown, book 4

Shera’s Thoughts: 

Her hair looks creepy.  No really creepy, like it’s going to pop of her had and take over the world.

Other then that this cover looks amazing.

N/A

Previous Book(s) in Series:

Deadtown (Deadtown, #1)Hellforged (Deadtown, #2)Bloodstone (Deadtown, #3)


Silver by Talia Vance 
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Amazon: Paperback
Goodreads: Silver
Source: ATUF
Genre: Paranormal YA 
Series: N/A

Shera’s Thoughts: 

It’s a beautiful cover, it’s just too dark. There’s no enough contrast between the highlights and shadows to really achieve the great look they’re going for.

Beauty is pointless when no one's looking.

Brianna Paxton has been invisible to guys since the eighth grade. She’s pretty enough, it’s just that no one bothers to look. There’s almost nothing that can’t be explained with science, and Brianna has a theory: she’s missing the pheromone that attracts people to one another. Brianna’s theory is shot to hell in one frozen, silver moment, when time stops and Blake Williams not only sees her, he recognizes something inside her that she’s been hiding from even herself.

Before Brianna fully understands who and what she is, she accidentally binds her soul to Blake. Forced to find a way to reconcile forbidden love and her bloody heritage, Brianna discovers that there's nothing pointless about her, and Blake may be in the most danger of all.

Previous Book(s) in Series:
 

Under the Moon by Natalie J. Damschroder 
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Amazon: Paperback | Kindle 
Goodreads: Under the Moon
Source: Wicked Scribes
Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Series: Goddesses Rising, Book 1

Shera’s Thoughts: 

The first cover is the “new” one that certain blogs are posting. However, the second one is what Goodreads and Amazon is showing.

The first one isn’t really memorable.  However I like it better then the second one—it just tries too hard.

Their power gives them strength...and makes them targets.

Quinn Caldwell is the epitome of a modern goddess. Her power source is the moon, her abilities restricted only by physical resources and lunar phase. She runs a consulting business and her father's bar, serves on the board of the ancient Society for Goddess Education and Defense, and yearns for Nick Jarrett, professional goddess protector and the soul mate she can never have.

But someone has developed the rare and difficult ability to drain a goddess of her powers, and Quinn is a target. With the world thinking Nick has gone rogue (whatever that means) and that Quinn is influenced by "family ties" she didn't know she had, keeping themselves safe while working to find the enemy proves harder each day.

But not as hard as denying their hearts...

Previous Book(s) in Series:
 


Spark by Brigid Kemmerer 
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Amazon: Paperback
Goodreads: Spark
Source: Wicked Scribes
Genre: Paranormal YA 
Series: The Elemental Series, # 2

Shera’s Thoughts: 

Teenage drama. This cover does not make me want to read this book.  It just looks like some tacky OC cover.

Gabriel Merrick plays with fire. Literally.
Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can’t. Like the fire that killed his parents.
Gabriel has always had his brothers to rely on, especially his twin, Nick. But when an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs point to Gabriel. Only he’s not doing it.
More than Gabriel’s pride is at stake -- this could cost him his family, maybe his life. And no one seems to hear him. Except a shy sophomore named Layne, a brainiac who dresses in turtlenecks and jeans and keeps him totally off balance. Layne understands family problems, and she understands secrets. She has a few of her own.
Gabriel can’t let her guess about his brothers, about his abilities, about the danger that’s right at his heels. But there are some risks he can’t help taking.
The fuse is lit…

Previous Book(s) in Series:
Storm (Elemental, #1)

Archangel of Mercy by Christina Ashcroft 
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Amazon: Paperback
Goodreads: Christina Ashcroft
Source: Wicked Scribes
Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Series: No Series Name

Shera’s Thoughts: 

Love it! Nothing makes me happier then sexy angel covers. 

His wings are amazing! They look like a mirage. Or maybe something spun from glass, or silk, or spiders’ webs, or magic . . . either way they look great.

Between an angel and a desperate woman comes salvation and a raw passion that challenges them at every turn…

When Aurora Robinson attempts to open a rift between dimensions to embrace her true heritage, an arrogant Archangel is the only one who can save her from the jaws of hell. And while she owes Gabriel her life, she's determined not to fall at his feet-despite the desire she feels whenever they're together.

After his wings were brutally destroyed millennia ago, Gabriel has no compassion for humans like those who ruined him and betrayed the ones he loved. But when he inexplicably finds himself defying ancient protocols to rescue a woman from a fate worse than death, he is shocked by the searing attraction he feels for a mortal.

As the ancient forces that seek to punish Aurora for her actions close in, Gabriel offers the tempting woman protection at his private sanctuary. But as they both succumb to their desires, they discover an even deeper connection-one that threatens to consume them.

Previous Book(s) in Series:
 


Heaven and Hellsbane by Paige Cuccaro 
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Amazon: paperback
Goodreads: N/A
Source: Wicked Sribes 
Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Series: Hellsbane, book 2

Shera’s Thoughts: 

Dislike. The girl and the elegant background do not look well together. Clearly she was pasted in, and that is a look I hate.

Emma Jane Hellsbane just unwittingly triggered a whole bunch of nephilim to come into their powers—and this new army has teamed up with Bariel, demon straight from Hell, who’s made it his mission to kill all the magisters on Earth. When they come after Eli, Emma and Officer Dan must work together to save him, but this makes Eli all the more tempted to Fall for Emma. And his fighting his feelings for her means Heaven has taken notice.

Now Emma isn’t just fighting off demons, rogue nephilim and Fallen angels, she’s defending her womanhood to the judgmental Seraphim angels, too, who want to separate Eli from Emma Jane. Can she protect Eli, Officer Dan, and find her rogue father? For Emma Jane, it’s all in a day’s work as Heaven’s ultimate bounty hunter.

Previous Book(s) in Series:
Hellsbane (Hellsbane #1)

Howl For It by Shelly Laurenston, Cynthia Eden 
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Amazon: Paperback
Goodreads: Howl For It
Source: Wicked Scribes
Genre: Paranormal YA 
Series: Anthology

Shera’s Thoughts: 

First off they need to do something different about the typography for the authors, it looks like one name.

We all know what I think about the easy four/six pack out.  Well at least they tried something a little different.

N/A

Previous Book(s) in Series:
 

Rogue Rider by Larissa Ione 
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Amazon: Paperback
Goodreads: Rouge Rider
Source: Wicked Scribes 
Genre: Paranormal YA 
Series: Lords of Deliverance, book 4

Shera’s Thoughts: 

This is apparently the UK version.  Personally I favor the UK covers over the US ones.

Sexy shirtless man on horse featuring long lovely hair, it’s been done before. But it still works like magic!

N/A

US version:
Not out yet!! +_+

February 16, 2012

Review: Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep

Kiss of Frost (Mythos Academy, Book 2) by Jennifer Estep

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Genre: Paranormal YA
ISBN: 0758266944
Edition Reviewed: Paperback
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle 
Goodreads: Kiss of Frost

At Mythos Academy, teen warriors in the making train to take up their roles protecting humankind. With her snarky, self-deprecating voice and strange gift of psychometry - the ability to know an object's history just by touching it - Gwen Frost is an outsider both to the students of the Academy and the rest of the world. But now that she's taking private tutoring with the Academy's most notorious young Spartan, and has Nike's own sword to protect her, she's ready to make mark...

 


Review:

For debut titles there is a certain amount of leniency that you will allow a writer. You can overlook things that would normally bug you because this is the debut title introducing a whole new world. Well, Estep used that get out of jail card on her debut YA book, Touch of Frost, which I enjoyed despite it's over obvious plot. This time around Estep makes all the same mistakes, but I can't overlook them this time.

The plot “twists” and climaxes were so obvious that I almost wanted to put the book down. I knew everything that was going on before the author even introduced the new characters. After a while I kept thinking, surely an author of Estep's caliber could not write something this predictable? Right? Before even a little hint could be put out there I knew where this story line was going. Yes I'm over emphasizing it, but who wants to read a book that you can predict from the first page.

I'd like to say that this time the great cast of characters saved the book and that I enjoyed them fully. However, I really can't. Gwen is annoying in her “I'm just a gypsy and need to prove myself” mind set and her obvious stupidity. The whole time she was lusting after Logan while he's trying to get over her, was boring. Jealousy as a plot devise for developing a love story has never been something I've been interested in. It only ever seems to make the characters look ridiculous and pull out traits that make them seem unredeemable. Besides that, Logan shacking up with another girl while he's obviously in love with Gwen did not earn him any points—unless you like your men slutty.

Sure I'm greatly disappointed with this second title in Estep's new YA series, but I did enjoy it. After all she is the creator of the Elemental Assassins series, it's clear this author has mad skills. It's just that I was expecting her to tap into into those—many times mentioned—skills and produce something other than comfort food for the paranormal genre. There's progress in Kiss of Frost that is clearly going to lead up to an amazing plot, kick ass battles, and a yummy love story. Just at this point it's nothing that you couldn't have thought up yourself.

Sexual Content: Kissing, talk about sex and hooking up, and some sexual humor. Pretty clean all and all. Nothing that will shock the kiddies.

 
2/5- Average/disappointing, library check-out


Previous book(s) in series:
Reviewed on BW: Amazon: Goodreads:

Touch of Frost (1) 
Dark Frost (3)
Crimson Frost (4)

Paperback |  Kindle
Paperback | Kindle
Paperback | Kindle

Touch of Frost (1) 
Dark Frost (3)
Crimson Frost (4)

February 14, 2012

Review: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep

Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy, Book 1) by Jennifer Estep

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Genre: Paranormal YA
ISBN: 0758266928
Edition Reviewed: Paperback
Amazon: Paperback |  Kindle
Goodreads: Touch of Frost

My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy — a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off somebody's head with a sword and Logan Quinn, the hottest Spartan guy in school, also happens to be the deadliest.

But lately, things have been weird, even for Mythos. First, mean girl Jasmine Ashton was murdered in the Library of Antiquities. Then, someone stole the Bowl of Tears, a magical artifact that can be used to bring about the second Chaos War. You know, death, destruction and lots of other bad, bad things. Freaky stuff like this goes on all the time at Mythos, but I'm determined to find out who killed Jasmine and why—especially since I should have been the one who died. . .


Review:

In the world of Urban Fantasy I’ve come to acquire a sweet tooth for certain things.  Vampires and werewolves, Valkyrie, unique takes on witches, fairies, well done (and I mean really well done) love triangles, demons, and most of all Greek Mythology are a guaranteed purchase.  Jennifer Estep’s debut into the YA world of Urban Fantasy (or paranormal YA) instantly made my list with it’s promise of Greek Mythology and Valkyries!!   Her Elemental Assassin series already made my must-purchase-at-all-costs list and I just new this author would dazzle me.

Gwen is an interesting change from the Assassin in Esteps adult series.  She’s weak physically and has a clear moral compass that she lives by.  While most people might run to safety after finding a dead body with its throat sliced open, Gwen would rather make sure that the victim really couldn’t be saved.  While I had been hoping for a strong kick-booty heroine to add to my YA shelves, Gwen clearly has other strengths to admire.   Not only does she have nerves of still, but she’s a nerd girl—with comic books, nerd references, and hoodies to go with—and I can’t say no to a fellow nerd.

After the death of her mother Gwen is pulled into Mythos Academy.  Where Valkyries, Amazons, Spartans, and other mythological legends go to school to learn how become Patheons, who fight against the Chaos. Basically the the good (Patheons) Vs. evil. Gwen doesn’t know why she’s been pulled into Mythos, she’s not a warrior.  She’s a decedent of Gypsies, all of her family members just have a magical quirk.  Her grandmother can see the past and future, her mom could tell when someone was telling the truth, and her gift is . . . well a little more awkward. She can touch any object and get it’s whole live story, that includes people.

A lot of the book deals with Gwen's sadness over her mother passing, blaming herself for her mother’s death, and learning to be happy again.  It also deals with her self-doubt about her place in the Academy, and her worth.   The way she kept knocking herself down over the potential love interest was annoying. Considering that the only guy she kissed was fantasizing about another girl, it’s understandable.

It’s a nice addition to the realm of teen heroes.  Gwen is gaining her footing, building up sidekicks—er, I mean friends.  Catching the eye of the hot guy, and get this he’s a Spartan.  (Yes, 300 is mentioned and joked about.)  Big secrets (which are way too obvious to the reader) come out of the closet and Gwen is learning she has what it takes to be a true Champion of the Gods.

The book’s plot and “giant twist” was so obvious that I wanted to strangle, the author for thinking that her readers would be too stupid to see it.   Estep’s dazzling writing, fantastic characters, cool world, and the allure of the “magical school” helped to appease me.  This series has room to grow, places to explore.   In the end this wasn’t what I was expecting from Jennifer Estep, yet it was just what I needed.  With ancient gods choosing champions to battle it out  and deceit at every corner, it spells wicked fun!

Sexual Content:  Teens are getting it on and BJ are the norm.  Gwen doesn’t participate in any of this, but the kids are definitely frisky critters.

 
3/5- Adored it, just a few minor details held it back.


Previous book(s) in series:
Reviewed on BW: Amazon: Goodreads:

Touch of Frost (2) 
Dark Frost (3)
Crimson Frost (4)

Paperback |  Kindle
Paperback | Kindle
Paperback | Kindle

Kiss of Frost (2) 
Dark Frost (3)
Crimson Frost (4)
 

February 11, 2012

Cover Coveting(8)

It seems like such a long time since I’ve done any kind of “normal post.”  I’ve missed all of the lovely ladies since December!  December?  I can’t believe that it’s been that long.  Here are some of the more recent covers to be released.

Don’t worry, I’m going to go back and post all of the covers I missed.  So expect a number of Cover Coveting Attacks to pop-up. 


Kiss the Dead by Laurell K. Hamilton

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Amazon: Hardback | Kindle 
Goodreads: Kiss the Dead
Source:
Wicked Scribes
Genre: Paranormal Romance (The first 7-8 books are UF) 
Series: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter (Book 21)

Shera’s Thoughts: 

To be quite honest I really don’t care about the covers for this series anymore. Though I will say this is a vast improvement over the awkward cover from last time and the many weapons and torture tools of the last 10.

Book Description:

When a fifteen-year-old girl is abducted by vampires, it’s up to U.S. Marshal Anita Blake to find her. And when she does, she’s faced with something she’s never seen before: a terrifyingly ordinary group of people—kids, grandparents, soccer moms—all recently turned and willing to die to avoid serving a master. And where there’s one martyr, there will be more. But even vampires have monsters that they’re afraid of. And Anita is one of them...

Previous Books:
There are too many different covers and styles to put them all here.  Just look up the series over on goodreads.

Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier

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Amazon: Hardback | Kindle 
Goodreads: Sapphire Blue
Source: Wicked Scribes
Genre: YA Fantasy (Time travel) 
Series: Edelstein Trilogie (Book 2)

Shera’s Thoughts: 

Stunning!! Just when you think big puffy dresses have got to hit there limits for cover eye candy a new one comes out like this that makes you want to go to an English Soiree all over again.

I love how the dress just pops over the drab London background. (Though this does not mach the first cover at all!)

Book Description:

Gwen’s life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the Ruby, the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. In between searching through history for the other time-travelers and asking for a bit of their blood (gross!), she’s been trying to figure out what all the mysteries and prophecies surrounding the Circle really mean. At least Gwen has plenty of help. Her best friend Lesley follows every lead diligently on the Internet. James the ghost teaches Gwen how to fit in at an eighteenth century party. And Xemerius, the gargoyle demon who has been following Gwen since he caught her kissing Gideon in a church, offers advice on everything. Oh, yes. And of course there is Gideon, the Diamond. One minute he’s very warm indeed; the next he’s freezing cold. Gwen’s not sure what’s going on there, but she’s pretty much destined to find out.

Previous Books:
Ruby Red

Natural Evil by Thea Harrison

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Amazon: N/A
Goodreads: Natural Evil
Source: Wicked Scribes
Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Series: Elder Races (Book 4.5)

Shera’s Thoughts: 

This  series simply suffers from bad covers. This one is just as bad to me. Though the model gets points for looking like Antonio Banderas.

Book Description:

Author Thea Harrison announced today, that her Elder Races novella, NATURAL EVIL will be released as an ebook by Samhain Publishing on March 20th, 2012.

NATURAL EVIL focuses on two totally new characters, Claudia and Luis. The story is a little longer than her latest ebook-TRUE COLORS, at around 29,000 words

Previous Books:
Dragon Bound (Elder Races, #1)Storm's Heart (Elder Races, #2)Serpent's Kiss (Elder Races, #3)True Colors (Elder Races #3.5)Oracle's Moon (Elder Races, #4)

Stygian’s Honor by Lora Leigh

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Amazon: Paperback | Kindle 
Goodreads: Stygian's Honor
Source: Wicked Scribes
Genre: Paranormal Romance 
Series: Breeds (Book 27)

Shera’s Thoughts: 

Saw this in black and white before . . . color is not any better of improvement. Honestly, I’m tired of these covers. Even my squealing six-pack-lov’in self has to say, “Freaking enough!”

Book Description:

Honor Christine Roberts is a living miracle. As a child dying of leukemia, she was cured by a medical giant and now holds the key to survival. If the breeds can convince Liz Caine, daughter of a Navajo Nation council member, to help find her.

Stygian Black's mission is to use Liza to fulfill the prophecy left him by his biological mother, a Cajun voodoo princess - that of the life of a breed. A creature created to kill. Trained to obey. And unbound by chains.

Liza and Stygian - brought together by an inhuman evil will soon come together amid secrets and passion, and a battle of wills that could create a union of the flesh, or feed a betrayal that threatens not just the mating heat but the future of every living breed.

Previous Books:
Way too many to list, here’s a link to the series.

Tarnished by Karina Cooper

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Amazon: Paperback | Kindle 
Goodreads: Tarnished
Source: Wicked Scribes
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: St. Croix Chronicles (Book 1)

Shera’s Thoughts: 

This one leaves me with mixed emotions. It’s really cool, but at the same time it’s just . . . not much.

It’s gritty and bloody which is always a plus. However, it just wouldn’t pop of a shelf to me if I was browsing the bookstore.

Book Description:

N/A

Previous Books:
N/A

Nevermore by James Patterson

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Amazon: Hardback | Kindle 
Goodreads: Nevermore
Source: ATUF
Genre: YA Sci/fi 
Series: Maximum Ride (Book 8)

Shera’s Thoughts: 

This is the coolest cover yet!! It looks like her hair and wings are silver, or maybe granite.  Either way it’s a great looking cover to end off one of YA more popular series.

Book Description:

One last chance...for Max, Fang, and Dylan...before it all ends.
Are you ready for the final chapter? Are you ready for the ultimate flight? Because THIS IS IT. One last incredible, explosive adventure with an astonishing ending that no one could have seen coming.

Previous Books:

When the Wind Blows (When the Wind Blows, #1)The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, #1)School's Out - Forever (Maximum Ride, #2)Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (Maximum Ride, #3)The Final Warning (Maximum Ride, #4)Max (Maximum Ride, #5)Fang (Maximum Ride, #6)Angel (Maximum Ride, #7)

Touch of Death by Kelly Hashway

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Amazon: N/A
Goodreads: Touch of Death
Source: ATUF
Genre: Paranormal YA 
Series: N/A

Shera’s Thoughts: 

This cover is haunting. Honestly it’s stunning and the perfect amount of creepy.

Except for the awful clown collar. What were they thinking!

Book Description:

Jodi Marshall isn’t sure how she went from normal teenager to walking disaster. One minute she’s in her junior year of high school, spending time with her amazing boyfriend and her best friend. The next she’s being stalked by some guy no one seems to know.

After the stranger, Alex, reveals himself, Jodi learns he’s not a normal teenager and neither is she. With a kiss that kills and a touch that brings the dead back to life, Jodi discovers she’s part of a branch of necromancers born under the 13th sign of the zodiac, Ophiuchus. A branch of necromancers that are descendents of Medusa. A branch of necromancers with poisoned blood writhing in their veins.

Jodi’s deadly to the living and even more deadly to the deceased. She has to leave her old, normal life behind before she hurts the people she loves. As if that isn’t difficult enough, Jodi discovers she’s the chosen one who has to save the rest of her kind from perishing at the hands of Hades. If she can’t figure out how to control her power, history will repeat itself, and her race will become extinct

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The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

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Amazon: Hardcover |  Kindle
Goodreads: The Raven Boys
Source: ATUF
Genre: Paranormal YA 
Series: Raven Cycle (Book 1)

Shera’s Thoughts: 

This cover has the feel of the and Epic Fantasy. If you ever walk down the fantasy isle you’ll notice that there is a disturbing amount of EF with white backgrounds and dark figures.

Surprisingly it does well for this book even if it is an over used look.

Book Description:

Filled with mystery, romance, and the supernatural, The Raven Boys introduces readers to Richard “Dick” Campbell Gansey, III and Blue Sargent. Gansey has it all—family money, good looks, devoted friends—but he’s looking for much more than that. He is on the hunt to find Glendower, a vanished Welsh king. Legend has it that the first person to find him will be granted a wish—either by seeing him open his eyes, or by cutting out his heart.

Blue Sargent, the daughter of the town psychic in Henrietta, Virginia, has been told for as long as she can remember that if she ever kisses her true love, he will die. But she is too practical to believe in things like true love. Her policy is to stay away from the rich boys at the prestigious Aglionby Academy. The boys there—known as Raven Boys—can only mean trouble. When Gansey and his Raven Boy friends come into her life, Blue realizes how true this is. She never thought her fortune would be a problem. But she was wrong.

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