In my continual love for YA novels, I picked up "Clarity" by Kim Harrington. I don't know why, but I think I thought it was by Kim Harrison, who I love. Another case of Lindy can't read, I suppose.
Anyway, I still enjoyed it. Clarity, or Clare, is psychic. No, really, she is. And there's a murder in her small town, and is asked to help by the new boy. Who is, of course, the new hot-shot homicide detective's son. Oh, and they mayor's son is her ex. And there's a lot of drama there.
Anyway, it was a fun romp through teen land. Actual believable characters, which is nice. Not too many cliches, though you have to appreciate the cop who hates psychics. Or the cop's son. Which ever.
And I'm all kinds of curious about her brother's friend. He's not on her radar as more than a friend, but I get the feeling she's on his.
Anyway, if you're looking for a murder mystery with a slightly predictable ending and a fun time to be had, I recommend this.
3 snowflakes.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Shadows at Midnight
So, I won't be posting every book that I read, but I'll try to post a lot.
Recently? "Shadows at Midnight" by Elizabeth Jennings. It was good. A romantic suspense that was heavier on the suspense than the romance, which I seriously appreciated.
Nothing like a heroine with amnesia and a ex-military hero trying to take down a corrupt politician. Yay!
Seriously, though. I enjoyed the book. Of course, I tend to like these types of books. She's an ex-spook who almost died in an explosion, and is now just trying to live. He's ex-military and was also there at the explosion, and thought she was dead. He's also really hung up on her. But, finds out she's alive, and then people start trying to kill her.
So they try to figure out why. And they stumble upon a conspiracy, a scam, and many, many murders.
They win eventually, of course. But I really enjoyed the story.
3 Snowflakes.
Recently? "Shadows at Midnight" by Elizabeth Jennings. It was good. A romantic suspense that was heavier on the suspense than the romance, which I seriously appreciated.
Nothing like a heroine with amnesia and a ex-military hero trying to take down a corrupt politician. Yay!
Seriously, though. I enjoyed the book. Of course, I tend to like these types of books. She's an ex-spook who almost died in an explosion, and is now just trying to live. He's ex-military and was also there at the explosion, and thought she was dead. He's also really hung up on her. But, finds out she's alive, and then people start trying to kill her.
So they try to figure out why. And they stumble upon a conspiracy, a scam, and many, many murders.
They win eventually, of course. But I really enjoyed the story.
3 Snowflakes.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Low Red Moon
In an effort to clear my mind of child murder for entertainment, I decided to read "Low Red Moon" by Ivy Devlin. I must admit, I have a Nook, and therefore don't always know what I'm reading. By that I mean, I get the book, put it on my Nook, then forget what it's about. Since I have yet to figure out a way to read a preview, sometimes I'll just pick a random book and try it out.
I really like "Under the Blood Red Moon", and this is at least partially why the title caught my eye. Sadly, this is not much the same. This is a whiney YA werewolf novel. Oh yeah, that annoying.
Avery is not your average teen whose parents are killed. While dealing with this (and being the one that finds them), she also falls in love with Ben. Oh, yeah, and she can't remember how her parents died (even though she witnessed it), and something about the forest communicating through her.
Don't get me started. It goes way to fast on the things that do matter, and spends too much time on things that don't. Character development? Meaningful explanations of the book's lore? Yeah, not included. I kept thinking that this was the first of a series, or possibly a second and I was just missing things, but after looking around online, this doesn't seem to be the case.
In fact, she's a one hit wonder, and from the looks of her blog, not much older than her main character.
The pacing was odd, the story didn't make a lot of sense, and the killer? Seriously? He could have been so much better!!! Minus the expected twists, turns, and not plot devices, there was nothing to this book. It would have helped if she had explained things better, but instead just skims over the lore. Not cool, Devlin, not cool.
2 snowflakes.
Note: Some language, Supernatural, Violence, Teen Sexuality (minor)
I really like "Under the Blood Red Moon", and this is at least partially why the title caught my eye. Sadly, this is not much the same. This is a whiney YA werewolf novel. Oh yeah, that annoying.
Avery is not your average teen whose parents are killed. While dealing with this (and being the one that finds them), she also falls in love with Ben. Oh, yeah, and she can't remember how her parents died (even though she witnessed it), and something about the forest communicating through her.
Don't get me started. It goes way to fast on the things that do matter, and spends too much time on things that don't. Character development? Meaningful explanations of the book's lore? Yeah, not included. I kept thinking that this was the first of a series, or possibly a second and I was just missing things, but after looking around online, this doesn't seem to be the case.
In fact, she's a one hit wonder, and from the looks of her blog, not much older than her main character.
The pacing was odd, the story didn't make a lot of sense, and the killer? Seriously? He could have been so much better!!! Minus the expected twists, turns, and not plot devices, there was nothing to this book. It would have helped if she had explained things better, but instead just skims over the lore. Not cool, Devlin, not cool.
2 snowflakes.
Note: Some language, Supernatural, Violence, Teen Sexuality (minor)
The Hunger Games
I know that it seems like everyone has read "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, especially with the movie coming out, but I hadn't. I'm kind of on an anti-popular thing. As in, just because everyone else has read it, doesn't mean I need to.
But, Mom and a friend of mine both read it and recommended it, so I though I try it. I finished it in one day. I did enjoy it. Even texted my mom and friend about how mad I would be if they killed off either of the 2 main characters.
Here's the thing. It reminds me of "Lord of the Flies" Which I haven't read, but know the plot line. And you can't help but feeling for Peeta the entire book.
If you missed it, it's basically about a girl, Katniss, who winds up volunteering to participate in The Hunger Games to save her younger sister. In The Hunger Games, 24 kids (ages 12-18) are put in a hostile environment where only 1 can survive. The survivor gets riches, comfort, and glamor, all for the price helping murder 23 other kids. It's also a tool to keep the citizens both entertained and cowed. For Katniss, it's just another thing to survive in her hard life.
Yes, she has a hard life, and yes, you feel for the poor girl who's had to survive, but I just cannot understand a government that does that. This was part of my problem while reading it.
There are 2 more books in the series, and I'm eager to see what happens. But before that, I decided to take a break from the politicking to read a few other books. The first is coming up soon.
But, I enjoyed it. If you like entertaining books,dystopian novels, the show "Survivor", or getting a good glimpse into the human psyche, read it. Even if you don't, you may still like this.
No graphic, but 4 snowflakes.
Note: This book contains violence and major politic maneuvering.
But, Mom and a friend of mine both read it and recommended it, so I though I try it. I finished it in one day. I did enjoy it. Even texted my mom and friend about how mad I would be if they killed off either of the 2 main characters.
Here's the thing. It reminds me of "Lord of the Flies" Which I haven't read, but know the plot line. And you can't help but feeling for Peeta the entire book.
If you missed it, it's basically about a girl, Katniss, who winds up volunteering to participate in The Hunger Games to save her younger sister. In The Hunger Games, 24 kids (ages 12-18) are put in a hostile environment where only 1 can survive. The survivor gets riches, comfort, and glamor, all for the price helping murder 23 other kids. It's also a tool to keep the citizens both entertained and cowed. For Katniss, it's just another thing to survive in her hard life.
Yes, she has a hard life, and yes, you feel for the poor girl who's had to survive, but I just cannot understand a government that does that. This was part of my problem while reading it.
There are 2 more books in the series, and I'm eager to see what happens. But before that, I decided to take a break from the politicking to read a few other books. The first is coming up soon.
But, I enjoyed it. If you like entertaining books,dystopian novels, the show "Survivor", or getting a good glimpse into the human psyche, read it. Even if you don't, you may still like this.
No graphic, but 4 snowflakes.
Note: This book contains violence and major politic maneuvering.
Coming Back
Okay, so a long time ago, I started this excel sheet where I reviewed every book that I read. And I kept track of what I read every month, the last time I read a specific book...lots of things.
And then I started reading wayyyy to much, and stopped keeping track. So now I can't remember what books I've read and what they're like.
And that brings me back to here. I'm going to start reviewing books here again. The format will probably be different, and the reviews, but still.
And then I started reading wayyyy to much, and stopped keeping track. So now I can't remember what books I've read and what they're like.
And that brings me back to here. I'm going to start reviewing books here again. The format will probably be different, and the reviews, but still.
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